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Andre Drummond broke into the league already boasting some shot-blocking chops, ones that only became more evident in the second and third year of his career, blocking close to two shots per game as a starter. Yet the fear of being part of the wrong end of a poster was a real one for the […]

The Detroit Pistons are set for a critical contest Monday against the Indiana Pacers and they’ll be playing for the second straight game without their star Blake Griffin due to left knee soreness, the league’s injury report revealed Sunday. Griffin’s knee is likely giving him significant discomfort for the team to not even leave the […]

When considering the best step-back shooters in today’s NBA, names like James Harden or Steph Curry might cross your mind. However, one player who you might not think of in this light is Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin, who ranks third in step-back threes this season. According to NBA on ESPN, Griffin has sank 41 […]

In their 115-98 win over the Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey admitted that he didn’t run a single play for Andre Drummond. Yet, the center still notched a monster double-double. Per the Associated Press via ESPN, Casey praised Drummond for creating his own results on the court. Casey confessed that he didn’t […]

Nothing is certain for the Detroit Pistons. While they currently hold a playoff spot, their lead is slim and could evaporate within days. But the Pistons aren’t afraid of the pressure. In fact, it excited head coach Dwane Casey. Via Vince Ells of the Detroit Free Press on Twitter: Good question from @JLEdwardsIII in pregame. […]

On Sunday, Zaza Pachulia was handed his 2017-18 championship ring as his Detroit Pistons visited the Golden State Warriors in Oakland. The 34-year-old was briefly honored at Oracle Arena prior to tip-off, as he was given his token for his contributions for the Dubs’ title run last season. Following the contest, Pachulia was asked to […]

Draymond Green has been making his niche as an undersized power forward for most of his NBA career, a task that has required him to venture out into the perimeter on switches as well as taking on centers during certain matchups. The Golden State Warriors forward has had a bevy of experience through his seven […]

Blake Griffin has joined the conversation. The Detroit Pistons All-Star echoed the sentiments of Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell and Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, who both pitched Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young for Rookie of the Year. 🗣🗣🗣 third https://t.co/8pYUNSPaN3 — Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin23) March 24, 2019 Mitchell rolled the ball, tweeting out […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry snuck out in transition during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s contest against the Detroit Pistons and appeared to have two points at the rim. Unfortunately for one of the league’s most lethal three-point marksman, Pistons center Thon Maker was lurking for an enormous swat that sent the ball flying […]

Detroit Pistons All-Star power forward Blake Griffin says the energy big man Thon Maker brings to the team is amazing and contagious. The Pistons acquired Maker from the Milwaukee Bucks. The 7-footer plays with a motor that Griffin and the rest of the players on the Pistons appreciate. “He’s been great,” Griffin said of Maker, […]

Retired NBA veteran and ESPN basketball analyst Jalen Rose recently shared what he has set his sights on in terms of the next step in his basketball career. Speaking to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, Rose expressed his desire to eventually become part of ownership of an NBA franchise, specifically, the Detroit Pistons: “My No. 1 […]

Back in December, Detroit Pistons All-Star power forward Blake Griffin went after a Minnesota Timberwolves fan who was talking smack to him near the end of the game. At the time, no one knew what triggered Griffin to get so upset at the fan. However, it looks like Blake Griffin went through something similar as […]

The Detroit Pistons and shooting guard Reggie Bullock are reportedly interested in a reunion this summer, according to Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. The Pistons traded Bullock to the Los Angeles Lakers at this year’s February trade deadline. The guard played in 174 games with Detroit and was well-liked by his teammates and […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond has the fifth most games with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds since 1983, according to Basketball Reference. Drummond recorded his 32nd game with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Only Dwight Howard, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O’Neal have registered more 20-20 […]

The Detroit Pistons have a knack for acquiring players with whom they feel possess the qualities of commitment and hard work. Andre Drummond fits the bill, and he’s proved it once again in his seventh season with the team. Drummond surpassed Dennis Rodman (another stalwart name in the Pistons’ franchise), breaking his single-season record for […]

If you’re one for arbitrary statistical markers to designate how a certain player is performing during his career, have we got one for you. After reaching the 13,000-point plateau for his career on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, Blake Griffin — who is out Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to the need to rest […]

The Detroit Pistons will be without the services of Blake Griffin for Monday night’s road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to rest, according to a report from Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Pistons have listed Blake Griffin (rest) out for tonight’s game against #Cavs. Second game of a back-to-back for Detroit. — Chris Fedor (@ChrisFedor) […]

The Detroit Pistons have now gone 3-0 this season against the Toronto Raptors following their 110-107 win Sunday night. However, head coach Dwane Casey doesn’t want his team to be overconfident. In an interview with Toronto Sun’s Ryan Wolstat, Casey acknowledged how good the Raptors are as a team, and that they will be a […]

Detroit Pistons wing Luke Kennard is known for his shooting prowess, not his no-look passing ability. But during Sunday’s win over the Toronto Raptors, Kennard broke out a new trick, even if it did seemingly come as a last-ditch resort to teammate Thon Maker. .@LukeKennard5 out here throwing no-look alley-oops to @ThonMaker14#PistonsNow powered by @RocketFiber […]

Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons has forged his way into history for most seasons with 1,000 points, 1000 rebounds, 100 blocks, and 100 steals. Per the NBA, Drummond has tallied four consecutive seasons with 1,000 points and rebounds and 100 blocks and steals. For the season, the 25-year-old is averaging 17.4 points per game, 15.3 rebounds, […]

In a potential matchup that could take place in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Detroit Pistons are once again fighting tooth-and-nail with the Toronto Raptors. Their Sunday afternoon game was one in which the Pistons’ Andre Drummond wanted to make a statement, win or lose, and he did just that by […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson has played in all 68 games this season, but his health appeared to be in question when he suffered an ankle sprain against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. But after some rigorous work from Detroit’s medial staff, Jackson is probable to play against the Toronto Raptors this afternoon. Jackson […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey was one happy man after his team defeated a LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers side on Friday, 111-97. Following the easy win, coach Casey was asked if he would have preferred if James had been able to suit up on the evening so that the Pistons would have faced […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 111-97 beating at the hands of the Detroit Pistons in a game which saw them barely put up a fight. Without LeBron James (load management), Brandon Ingram (shoulder), and Lonzo Ball (ankle), the Lakers had to rely heavily on Kyle Kuzma and whoever was left of the roster, including […]

The Detroit Pistons came out of the gate after the All-Star break red hot, but the team has cooled off of late. Detroit is currently riding a two-game losing skid, and their position as the #6 seed in the Eastern Conference was recently given up due to the continued good play of the Brooklyn Nets. […]

Despite dealing with a right ankle injury, Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson will play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Jackson suffered the injury in the Pistons’ previous game versus the Miami Heat. Reggie Jackson will play tonight — Keith Langlois (@Keith_Langlois) March 15, 2019 The Pistons are on a two-game losing streak […]

A pivotal Eastern Conference matchup was on tap Wednesday as the Miami Heat hosted the Detroit Pistons in a battle between two lower-seeded playoff contenders. The Heat moved to just two games behind the Pistons with a stunning 108-74 victory that night that saw the home team explode with a 21-0 run to kick off […]

The Detroit Pistons got destroyed by the Miami Heat on Wednesday in South Beach and the team can thank their dreadful performance in the second half for the loss. The Pistons scored just 25 points in the second half, matching their lowest total in any half in the shot clock era. Detroit put up eight points […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a razor-thin margin of error if they hope to make the postseason, but for LeBron James, this upcoming road trip test against three playoff-bound Eastern Conference teams is an opportunity for him and his team to show their mettle. “We have an opportunity,” said James after coasting to a 123-107 […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says the Chicago Bulls made the right move by acquiring small forward Otto Porter Jr. from the Washington Wizards at the February trade deadline. The Bulls traded Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis to the Wizards to get Porter, who has been playing amazing basketball since arriving to Chicago. Even […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for Week 21. The #NBA Players of the Week for Week 21's action! East: @AndreDrummond of the @DetroitPistons West: @mconley11 of the @memgrizz pic.twitter.com/7mOWyo9j9M — NBA (@NBA) March 11, 2019 Both Drummond and Conley […]

Detroit Pistons big man Andre Drummond collected his 30th game with 15 points and 15 rebounds in Sunday’s 131-108 victory over the Chicago Bulls. According to NBA.com, the last player to record two consecutive seasons with 30 or more 15-point/15-rebound games was Kevin Garnett. Andre Drummond notched his league-leading 30th game with 15 PTS and […]

The Detroit Pistons earned a 131-108 win against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, but All-Star forward Blake Griffin sees a lot of promise in their opponents’ young core, particularly the sweet shooting Lauri Markkanen. In an interview with The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry, Griffin said Markkanen is going to a special player once he fully understands […]

Sometimes known by his nickname “Rip,” Richard Hamilton is just as known for his face mask as he is for his work on the court with the Detroit Pistons. And on this day, 15 years ago, Rip met his face mask for the first time. Today, he took to Instagram to pay special tribute to […]

During Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen flashed a bit of his athleticism with a nasty putback dunk that left the Pistons’ home crowd gasping: Might want to box out on Lauri Markkanen. pic.twitter.com/C5CoR6opqz — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 10, 2019 After a missed attempt by Shaquille Harrison, Markkanen cut […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond notched another 20-point, 20-rebound game in their game against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, finishing with 20 points and a whopping 24 rebounds. With that, he now has 11 such games this season, which ties the second most 20-point, 20-rebound contests in a season in the past 35 years, […]

The Detroit Pistons have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the month of February. They have jumped up to the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 32-31, and are 10-2 in their last 12 games. Blake Griffin has done his part as usual, even those his numbers […]

Detroit Pistons center Andrew Drummond will always be compared to the NBA’s other big men with long buckets in their arsenal, so you can’t fault the guy for trying to show that he too can hit shots well outside his normal range. Bleacher Report just exposed Drummond’s lack of rim depth awareness yet again with […]

Despite all he has done to bring forth the rise of the new era of the Detroit Pistons, a recent report appears to point to the fact that cornerstone big man Andre Drummond may not actually be as untouchable as most would assume. Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press points out that based on his […]