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Detroit Pistons All-Star power forward Blake Griffin and point guard Derrick Rose have known each other for years. Griffin and Rose played against each other on the AAU circuit when they were in middle school and high school. Both guys were the No. 1 overall pick in their respective draft classes and have gone through […]

We’re just two days away before the Detroit Pistons officially kick off their 2019-20 campaign. On Wednesday, the team will be facing the Indiana Pacers in what should be a great matchup between two second-tier contenders in the Eastern Conference. This means that we’re also just a couple of days away form seeing Pistons superstar […]

The Detroit Pistons have waived forward Joe Johnson, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The move comes just over a month after the Pistons signed him following his MVP run in the BIG3. Johnson’s $1.37 million salary for the 2019-29 campaign would have been guaranteed had Detroit not waived him before the 5 p.m. ET […]

Blake Griffin isn’t healthy right now. Let’s all take a moment to gasp in our surprise. The Detroit Pistons star, who underwent knee surgery during the offseason, is now dealing with hamstring soreness just ahead of the Pistons’ season opener on Wednesday, according to Rod Beard of The Detroit News. It doesn’t sound too serious, […]

Al Horford is up for a big season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Teaming up with Joel Embiid this season, this will be one of his best opportunities to win an NBA title. He makes the Sixers so good that Dwane Casey compares him to a future Hall of Famer. The former coach of the year […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey isn’t losing sleep for his former team winning it all the year after he was fired. The former Toronto Raptors coach finished out the 2017-18 season as the Coach of the Year recipient, but was let go by the organization after being swept out of the playoffs at the […]

Rumors have gone around that the Detroit Pistons might shop Blake Griffin if the upcoming season does not go well for them. According to Rod Beard of The Detroit News, there reportedly have been no discussions around the organization about trading their All-Star forward. From everyone I've talked to in the #Pistons organization, including team […]

Blake Griffin and Reggie Jackson of the Detroit Pistons are both dealing with injuries in the preseason. While this could be a cause for concern heading into the 2019-20 NBA season, Pistons head coach Dwane Casey does not believe their respective ailments will linger into the regular season, per James Edwards III of The Athletic. […]

The Detroit Pistons are trying to maintain their status as a playoff contender in the Eastern Conference, but they would also like to shed some payroll in the process. According to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, the Pistons are exploring their options with respect to a potential trade involving combo guard Langston Galloway. […]

The Detroit Pistons could reportedly trade All-Star power forward Blake Griffin before or at the 2020 February trade deadline if the upcoming season doesn’t go well, according to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. Griffin will make $34,234,964 this season, $36,595,996 in 2020-21 and has a player option worth $38,957,028 for the 2021-22 season. […]

The Detroit Pistons have picked up shooting guard Luke Kennard’s option for the 2020-21 season, according to James Edwards III of The Athletic. Kennard will make $3,827,160 this season and $5,273,826 in 2020-21. As you would have guessed, the #Pistons picked up Luke Kennard’s option for next season, per source. — James L. Edwards III […]

The Detroit Pistons may have “no plans” to start Derrick Rose this season, but that shouldn’t be the case. He will likely provide a needed spark off the bench in his currently projected backup role, but the team would be better served by starting him over Reggie Jackson. The idea of balancing out the Pistons’ […]

Detroit Pistons All-Star power forward Blake Griffin won’t play in the team’s final two preseason games. Griffin won’t play on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers due to a hamstring ailment. The high-flyer didn’t travel with the Pistons, who will take on the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday in their preseason finale. Blake Griffin (hamstring) won't play […]

The Detroit Pistons are exploring trades which would allow them to keep both Christian Wood and Joe Johnson, according to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. Wood’s contract becomes guaranteed if he makes the opening night roster, while Johnson would receive a $1.4 million guarantee if he’s still on the Pistons once the regular […]

I don’t think people realize just how good Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin was last season. The Pistons big man averaged a career-high 24.5 points to go along with 7.5 rebounds and 5.4 assists over 35 minutes per game while shooting 46.2 percent from the floor, 36.2 percent from three-point range and 75.3 percent from […]

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina appears primed to remain in the “Big Apple” for the 2019-20 campaign. However, it is hard to guarantee anything in the NBA these days despite the fact that the Knicks have continued to be adamant about not trading away the soon-to-be third-year guard from France. With the rumor mill […]

The Detroit Pistons did not have a lot of money to spend over the summer, and it wasn’t like big-name free agents were clamoring to go to Detroit, anyway. However, the Pistons did bring in Derrick Rose, who experienced something of a career Renaissance with the Minnesota Timberwolves last season and is hoping to help […]

The Detroit Pistons have no plans to start Derrick Rose over Reggie Jackson during the regular season despite Rose’s strong preseason play, according to Rod Beard of the Detroit News. Rose has arguably been the best player for the Pistons in the first three preseason games. The former MVP put up 10 points and four […]

Kyle Lowry could be traded this 2019-20 season, and the Toronto Raptors might not find it too difficult to find a trade partner for the champion playmaker. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves could all be potential suitors for the All-Star […]

Last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Derrick Rose scored a career-high 50 points on Halloween against the Utah Jazz. It was a performance which captivated the NBA world since Rose has undergone four knee surgeries in his career. Now, the new Detroit Pistons guard admits that game took the weight off his back. 🔊 @drose […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says All-Star power forward Blake Griffin is unlikely to play in the team’s third preseason game on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Casey says veteran small forward Joe Johnson will see more minutes as a result. #Pistons’ Blake Griffin is unlikely to play tonight, per Dwane Casey, against the […]

The Detroit Pistons could have interest in New York Knicks point guard Frank Ntilikina, according to Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. Ntilikina had a solid FIBA World Cup showing for France this summer. The Knicks are said to be looking for a late second round pick for Ntilikina. New York has Dennis Smith […]

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard has had a so-so first two seasons in the NBA. Last year, he averaged 9.7 points (on 43.8 percent shooting), 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 0.4 steals, while also connecting on 1.7 three-pointers on a 39.4.-percent clip. While he improved in practically all areas of his game in his […]

Detroit Pistons All-Star power forward Blake Griffin is loving what he is seeing from point guard Derrick Rose right now. After the Pistons defeated the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, Griffin said Rose — who finished with 18 points and five assists — “does everything at a different level speed wise.” Blake Griffin on Derrick Rose: […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose says shooting guard Luke Kennard “still doesn’t know how good he is.” Rose and Kennard are the two leaders of the Pistons’ bench and took over Detroit’s second preseason game on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Kennard and Rose each scored 11 second-half points, helping the Pistons erase a […]

Completely overshadowed by all the crazy, landscape-shifting moves that went through in what was nothing short of an historic offseason for the NBA was the Detroit Pistons’ signing of veteran point guard Derrick Rose. The former Most Valuable Player winner put pen to paper on a two-year, $15 million deal with the Pistons on Day […]

The NBA’s China issue has become such a big one that has divided opinion throughout the league. However, everyone knows that this is the biggest dilemma Adam Silver has faced in his career as NBA Commissioner. Daryl Morey’s tweet message of support for the Hong Kong democracy movement has threatened the league to losing its […]

Detroit Pistons big man Andre Drummond has a $28.8 million player option for the 2020-21 NBA campaign, so, chances are, he will be a free agent next summer and will surely have some suitors lined up. The question is, should the Pistons be one of those suitors? Drummond says he feels he is worth the […]

Detroit Pistons star big man Blake Griffin thinks “people are gonna really enjoy watching” former MVP Derrick Rose play 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. Blake Griffin on Derrick Rose: "Derrick Rose, I've known (him) since high […]

The Detroit Pistons have told center Andre Drummond’s representatives the franchise would like to re-sign the All-Star, according to Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. Drummond requested a contract extension this summer. He has two years left on his deal, with a player option for the 2020-21 season. (Owner Tom) Gores confirmed the two […]

An NBA executive believes Detroit Pistons All-Star center Andre Drummond “won’t have a lot of options” in free agency. Drummond will make $27.1 million this season. The Pistons big man has a player option worth $28.8 million for the 2020-21 campaign. All indications are Drummond will decline that player option and look for a payday […]

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 […]