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Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond believes “no player should feel like they’re not a max player” in the NBA. Drummond, who will make $27.1 million this season, has a player option worth $28.8 million for the 2020-21 campaign. All signs point toward the Pistons big man declining that player option so he can make more […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis will sit out Tuesday’s preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Tulsa, but is expected to take the floor on Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. The Mavs are being careful when it comes to trotting out their new star into action on back-to-back […]

Detroit Pistons supporters appear to be quite pleased about their summer signing of veteran point guard Derrick Rose. The 31-year-old has already been on the receiving end of some MVP chants this preseason. The Pistons faced the Orlando Magic on Monday, and at one point in the first quarter, the home crowd began chanting “MVP! […]

Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores has made it clear that the team intends to keep Andre Drummond beyond this season. It’s a top priority to Tom Gores to make sure Andre Drummond remains a Piston after this season. pic.twitter.com/Gm5KwATLsa — Jeff Riger (@riger1984) October 7, 2019 Drummond, the NBA’s leading rebounder last season, spent […]

Most NBA fans have already made their predictions on which player and what team will succeed in the upcoming season. Now, NBA legend Detlef Schrempf gives his picks as to which team will most likely make it to the conference finals and who will win the league MVP award. Per Abhishek Nair of GQ India: […]

The Detroit Pistons have plans to build an Isiah Thomas statue outside their arena, according to Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press: FYI on LCA statutes: Source says there are plans for an Isiah Thomas statue at downtown arena. Home opener will mark third season downtown. — VinceEllis (@AlabamaScribe56) October 7, 2019 Isiah Thomas […]

On paper, Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey likes how his roster looks compared to last season. The Pistons made the playoffs in 2018-19 for the first time since 2016, but got swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. Eager to win a playoff series this season, Detroit’s front office made some moves […]

Basketball legend Isiah Thomas believes that the Detroit Pistons are treading the right path given their relative success last season and their offseason moves. Thomas, who was a member of the Bad Boys era of Detroit, complimented the trio of Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond, and Reggie Jackson. He also pointed out that Derrick Rose is […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says point guard Derrick Rose will be on the floor “if the game’s on the line.” Reggie Jackson is the Pistons’ starting point guard. Detroit signed Rose this offseason in free agency to a two-year deal. The former MVP is slated to be Jackson’s backup, but Casey thinks the […]

Detroit Pistons star power forward Blake Griffin practiced on Thursday after missing the first two days of training camp with the flu. The All-Star got to play with Derrick Rose for the first time and liked what he saw from the former MVP. Rose signed a two-year deal with the Pistons in free agency. He […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose has revealed head coach Dwane Casey is going to let him play the way he has played basketball “since sixth grade.” Rose says the Pistons want him to “get in the paint and create.” #Pistons Derrick Rose on expectations from coach Dwane Casey: "The special thing about this situation […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose and shooting guard Luke Kennard have been running the Pistons’ second unit in the first two days of training camp. Rose likes what he sees from Kennard, calling the sharpshooter his “young Kyle Korver.” #Pistons Derrick Rose on Luke Kennard: "He's my young Kyle Korver." — Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey likes what he has seen from point guard Derrick Rose in the first two days of training camp. Casey is impressed by how fast Rose has looked: Detroit #Pistons coach Dwane Casey on how Derrick Rose looks after two days of camp: “He looks like he’s got rockets in […]

Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas shared a friendly embrace with his fellow Chicago native, Derrick Rose, during Wednesday morning’s practice session. Training Camp: Day 2. A legend welcomes a fellow Chicago native to the #Pistons family. #DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/WGbwpJw8bf — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) October 2, 2019 Rose joined the Pistons this offseason, agreeing to the terms […]

Joe Johnson is happy that he’s back in the NBA donning the Detroit Pistons jersey. However, he admitted that there was really no active pursuit in trying to return to the big league. Johnson last played in the 2017-18 season for the Utah Jazz and the Houston Rockets. After the season ended, the seven-time All-Star […]

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard has had an up-and-down early career with the Motor City franchise. After finding himself selected by the Pistons with the 12th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft from Duke, the 6-foot-5 swingman has only started for Detroit in 19 games out of 136 appearances. Entering his third season […]

Joe Johnson is nearing 40, and spent all of last season out of the NBA. As the six-time All-Star prepares for his return with the Detroit Pistons, though, his new team seems to have hardly noticed signs of aging or wear and tear. But just because Johnson plays much younger than his age suggests doesn’t […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson can’t wait to play with a “killer” in Derrick Rose this season. Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says “there will be scenarios” where Rose and Jackson play together in 2019-20. Jackson is the Pistons’ starting point guard. Detroit signed Rose this offseason in free agency to a two-year deal. […]

Detroit Pistons All-Stars Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond are looking forward to playing with point guard Derrick Rose this season. Rose signed a two-year deal with the Pistons in free agency. He will back up Reggie Jackson at the point guard spot. Blake Griffin on Derrick Rose: “I’ve always been a big fan of his […]

The Detroit Pistons have one spot left to round out their 15-man roster for the 2019-20 season. Currently, the two competing for the final spot are veteran forward and 7-time All-Star Joe Johnson, and 23-year old undrafted big man Christian Wood. The two have been working out with the Pistons over the past week. Head […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey admitted that his main concern with new free agent signee Joe Johnson was if he could keep up in today’s fast-paced NBA. That doesn’t appear to be a problem as the 38-year old apparently impressed Casey with how well he can still run the floor. “My main concern was […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says All-Star center Andre Drummond knows “how important he is to our program.” Casey expects a big season from Drummond, who will make $27.1 million in 2019-20 and has a player option worth $28.8 million for the 2020-21 campaign. All signs point toward the Pistons big man declining that […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says the franchise will look into possible rest days for Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose this upcoming season. Both Griffin and Rose have undergone multiple knee surgeries in their careers and are prone to injuries. As a result, Casey and the Pistons will most likely load manage both players […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says the addition of Derrick Rose was a “big plus” for Detroit. Rose signed a two-year deal with the Pistons in free agency. He will back up Reggie Jackson at the point guard spot. “Just adding Derrick alone is a big plus for us; a guy who can score […]

As part of a recent interview with The Athletic, Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey noted that Blake Griffin will be “ready to go” for the start of this season’s training camp. Griffin, now 30 years of age, underwent a minor arthroscopic procedure on his left knee after the Pistons were eliminated from the postseason. […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey is undecided what guard Luke Kennard’s role is going to be this upcoming season. Casey did admit, though, he likes how Kennard fits with the team’s second unit. “No decision’s been made,” Casey said, via the Detroit Free Press. “I’m not going to put anything on concrete. I like […]

For Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey, his team has to catch up with today’s playing style and be an efficient 3-point shooting team. In his first season as the Pistons’ head coach, he guided the team to a 41-41 record which was enough for a playoff appearance. With the 2019-20 season just around the […]

After making the playoffs last season and swiftly exiting following a sweep by the Milwaukee Bucks, the Detroit Pistons are looking to make the playoffs again in the 2019-20 NBA season. After posting a 41-41 record in the 2018-19 season, the Pistons are currently not projected to make the playoffs, as The Action Network projects […]

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin took his licks after being named to the dais for the “Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin.” Among others, comedian Nikki Glaser had some choice words for Griffin, repeatedly going after Griffin’s skin complexion: https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1175816702774218752 Glaser was hardly the only one to poke fun at Griffin. Reality star and former […]

Keith Langlois of Pistons.com recently caught up with Dwane Casey. In the interview, the Detroit Pistons head coach Casey talked extensively about Luke Kennard’s role with the team this upcoming 2019-20 season, especially with their depth at guard. No question and that’s the key – keeping the balance for both units. The issue with Luke […]

The Detroit Pistons had a fairly decent 2018-19 season. However, head coach Dwane Casey doesn’t seem to be satisfied. Casey, who won the 2017-18 Coach of the Year award, wants his guys to have a sense of urgency even before they open the 2019-20 season this October, per Keith Langlois of Pistons.com. A sense of […]

Andre Drummond, Blake Griffin, and Derrick Rose are expected to be the main cogs for the Detroit Pistons this upcoming season. But deep within Dwane Casey’s rotation, a forgotten talent is working his way to realizing his full potential — Thon Maker. The 7-foot-1 South Sudanese Australian has played in three underwhelming NBA seasons, but […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says All-Star center Andre Drummond is “in the best shape since I’ve been around him.” Casey expects a big season from Drummond, who will make $27.1 million in 2019-20 and has a player option worth $28.8 million for the 2020-21 campaign. All signs point toward the Pistons big man […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says the Pistons have more “diversity” and “flexibility” around All-Star power forward Blake Griffin. Casey doesn’t plan to scale back Griffin’s minutes, but he will lighten the load by spreading ballhandling duties. Detroit signed former MVP Derrick Rose this summer and starting point guard Reggie Jackson appears to be […]

Larry Brown was under the impression the Detroit Pistons were going to draft Carmelo Anthony with the second overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. Instead, the franchise selected Darko Milicic, and the rest is history. Anthony has carved out a Hall of Fame career in the NBA, while Milicic was a bust and only […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey recently joined Keith Langlois of Pistons.com for a five-part interview. Amid their discussion, Casey likened Blake Griffin’s preparation routines to those of Dirk Nowitzki. Via NBA.com: KEITH LANGLOIS: OK, now let’s talk about the guys at the top of the roster and the returnees. Blake ended the season with […]

The Central Division in the NBA for the 2019-20 season will be run by one team. While the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons can cause issues, the banner will be raised by the Milwaukee Bucks once again. With the Pacers and Pistons fighting for second place, the rest of the division will be in rebuild […]

Detroit Pistons icon Isiah Thomas made an appearance in Southfield, Michigan on Monday to promote his new beverage, Champagne Cheurlin. During the event, the legendary point guard lamented the fact that he wasn’t able to help Dennis Rodman as much as he would’ve liked. From humble beginnings, Rodman went on to establish himself as one […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey isn’t bothered by the lack of a true center besides starter Andre Drummond, fully knowing he might just have to resort to a few acrobatics to close out games as teams opt for faster lineups. Among his options are power forward Blake Griffin and hybrid 7-footer Thon Maker, both […]