Detroit Pistons Articles - Page 97

Despite having a fairly difficult conversation with young Stanley Johnson, Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy hasn’t given up on his promise as a pro and looks forward to the soon-to-be three-year player tapping into his potential. Johnson was a scorer at the University of Arizona, a skill that hasn’t translated to the pros […]

Offseason evaluations aren’t always the most fun conversations to have — either a player has overachieved and wants more compensation, a bigger role, or more minutes; or a coach will demand more effort, better fitness, or a more rigorous workout plan to better that player’s skills. Stanley Johnson was caught in the middle of one […]

Fans of the Detroit Pistons may only have a few reasons to celebrate this offseason, with the arrival of Avery Bradley and the selection of Luke Kennard in June’s NBA Draft as the two main reasons for them to be excited about. However, Ish Smith recently shared the development in Reggie Jackson’s injury, that will […]

Andre Drummond was expected to take a leap forward after an impressive 2015-16 season that saw him lead the league in rebounds and become an offensive force on the glass, but he didn’t meet the expectation. The big man instead regressed and seemed even more conscious of his woes at the line, getting there almost […]

Following the trade that sent Marcus Morris to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Avery Bradley was the end of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s tenure with the Detroit Pistons. While the team saved around $90 million in free agency, Detroit is rolling the dice on the 26-year-old Texas product who can very well opt to leave the […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy is looking to get his team to be the defensive powerhouse it once was in the early 2000s, not only with big dipper Andre Drummond, but also putting his young forward Stanley Johnson to work on the defensive end of his game. “I think now we have a […]

In the last several weeks, there have been much chatter surrounding Andre Drummond’s long-term future with the Detroit Pistons. During a recent interview with Keith Langlois of Pistons.com, head coach Stan Van Gundy stated that the former All-Star center remains a huge part of the puzzle for the Pistons moving forward. “That’s going to be […]

If you ask Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy, the only thing lacking for his cornerstone center Andre Drummond is to add some “D” to his game — namely the D that his counterpart DeAndre Jordan has displayed since coming into the league. “The step, to me, for Andre is to do a little […]

During this offseason, there have been some coaches who previously held front office positions, who have been removed from their executive roles, to focus more on calling the plays for their teams on the sidelines. The Hawks’ Mike Budenholzer and Clippers’ Doc Rivers are examples of these, and the developments that have happened over the […]

Chris Paul, James Harden, DeMar DeRozan, John Wall, and other NBA stars had their respective moments in different pro-am games this summer, but Stanley Johnson’s recent performance puts him at centerstage. The Detroit Pistons’ young forward went wild at Drake’s OVO Tournament by scoring 86 points in the title-clinching game. https://twitter.com/SInow/status/893839757972787200 There wasn’t much footage […]

Heading into the 2016-17 NBA season, the Detroit Pistons were coming off their first playoff appearance in seven years and were viewed as one of the teams on the rise in the Eastern Conference. However, things transpired in the opposite direction over the last year with the Pistons missing the playoffs entirely while trade rumors […]

Victor Oladipo showed out at the 2017 NBA Africa Game today in Johannesburg, South Africa with 28 points, nine rebounds and five assists to earn MVP honors as Team World beat Team Africa, 108-97. Oladipo got the MVP despite the losing effort. Joining his cause for Team Africa, Emmanuel Mudiay scored 22 points, Dennis Schroder […]

It has been four years since veteran big man Jason Maxiell last played in the NBA. According to USA TODAY Sports, the 34- year-old has decided to retire from his professional basketball career on Friday by signing a one-day contract with the Detroit Pistons—where it all began for him. The Detroit Pistons have signed Jason […]

A new team in the Detroit Pistons has now emerged with reported interest in acquiring Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving, according to the Detroit Free Press. A person with knowledge of the Pistons’ front office told the Free Press recently that the organization is interested in the four-time NBA All-Star, who nailed the winning shot […]

The Detroit Pistons finished what would’ve otherwise been a breakout 2016-17 season with a 37-45 record and missed the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years. Andre Drummond, Detroit’s All-Star center, had his worst season in the NBA since his rookie campaign. The decline in Drummond’s performance can somehow be attributed to the absence […]

Earlier this offseason, it was widely reported that the Detroit Pistons were dangling former All-Star center Andre Drummond in trade talks. It was something that Drummond recently told Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press as a difficult experience for himself and his family to go through. “I never had to deal with that before,” […]

When the Detroit Pistons announced their plans of moving to a new arena last year, their fans were excited with the prospect, as it will allow them to watch their team more often since Little Caesar’s Arena is located in downtown Detroit. However, the development faced a big challenge back in June, as they received […]

Through his first seven years in the league, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall has been defended by many different players throughout his career. During a recent interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype, Wall singled out Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley as the player that has defended him the best. I asked John Wall […]

Former second overall draft pick Darko Milicic did not meet the lofty expectations placed early in his the NBA career. The seven-foot center was a total bust, failing to adapt his playing style in Europe unto the big leagues. Milicic was so devisive at the time partly because of his unusual attitude; punching walls and chugging […]

How do the Cavaliers and Warriors stack up versus the All-Time NBA Super Powers? This NBA offseason has been all about the super teams. The Timberwolves acquired Jimmy Butler with the hopes that they have the next super team marinating in Minnesota. Gordon Hayward signed with the Boston Celtics via free agency because his All-Star […]

Throughout his seven-year NBA career so far, newly-acquired Detroit Pistons guard Avery Bradley has made a name for himself as one of the best on-ball defenders in the league today. His ability to limit the league’s top scorers has not gone unnoticed, as he was named to the All-Defensive Teams twice in the past four […]

The Detroit Pistons center, Andre Drummond, is not happy to see his name in trade rumors. NBA fans have gone into havoc mode, making pretend trades for Kyrie Irving. The Cleveland Cavaliers star reportedly wants out of Ohio, and fans of franchises are trying to figure out how their team can get Irving. One such fan, […]

The Detroit Pistons along with their hockey neighbors, the Detroit Red Wings, are set to unveil the largest center-set scoreboard in the world when Little Caesars Arena opens its doors next season. While the Pistons debuted a big scoreboard of their own in 2014, this one is bound to blow any expectations out of the water. Daktronics, the company that made […]

The Detroit Pistons are slated to announce a new partnership between the organization and Flagstar Bank later today, with the team rolling out a new jersey patch embroidered with its logo for the upcoming season, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell. JUST IN: The @DetroitPistons have signed @flagstar to be the team's jersey ad sponsor. pic.twitter.com/FZR1R38bdZ — […]

The Detroit Pistons did not have a great season. After making the playoffs in 2016, the franchise had a down season and fell out of the postseason. Many blamed it on the play of Reggie Jackson, but some blamed it on the play of Andre Drummond as well. Drummond has been with the franchise for five years, […]

The Detroit Pistons have signed free agent Luis Montero to a two-way deal, as they were intrigued with his upside, and could potentially give them additional depth in their guard rotation. OFFICIAL: The #Pistons have signed guard/forward Luis Montero to a two-way contract. @grdrive Welcome, Luis! pic.twitter.com/Mg3ov9XO9X — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) July 24, 2017 The […]

The Detroit Pistons aren’t among the teams reported to be included in Kyrie Irving’s wishlist after requesting a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that won’t stop its fans from channeling their inner general managers. In a fantasy scenario made up by a Twitter user, the Pistons were supposed to throw in Andre Drummond, Reggie […]

In the last several months, Detroit Pistons former All-Star big man Andre Drummond has seen his name continually be tossed around in the rumor mill. According to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, it was revealed that a slew of teams expressed interest in acquiring Drummond prior to the 2017 NBA Draft last month. Toronto called dangling […]

Undrafted rookie forward Derek Willis has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Willis played all four years in the pro factory that is the University of Kentucky, picking up a major boost in minutes in his last two seasons at the school. At 6-foot, 9-inches, the 22-year-old fits […]

The Detroit Pistons have not stopped making moves with the acquisition of Avery Bradley and moving on from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, but will field calls on big man Andre Drummond, according to Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post. President and head coach Stan Van Gundy was audibly discouraged by Drummond’s regression after an All-Star-caliber season in […]

Winning the NBA MVP award is the single greatest achievement a player can reach. Although winning championships is why, ideally, all players play the game, the MVP is still the biggest individual honor. While there have been 61 MVP’s in the history of the league, there are nine franchises without a single one According to […]

The Detroit Pistons last week made the surprising decision to acquire veteran guard Avery Bradley from the Boston Celtics. In his introductory press conference with the Pistons on Thursday afternoon, Bradley made it clear that his long-term plans would be to remain with the organization, according to Rod Beard of the Detroit News. Bradley is set […]

The Detroit Pistons are going to enter the new NBA season with a different roster than last year. Two important players from the starting lineup, forward Marcus Morris and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, are gone. However, the latter was replaced by a seemingly better player, guard Avery Bradley. Pistons head coach and team president Stan Van Gundy […]

For much of the last several months, there’s been a constant chatter about the Detroit Pistons possibly moving veteran guard Reggie Jackson. According to Michael A. Scotto of Basketball Insiders, the Pistons have discussed the parameters of a deal that would send Jackson to the New Orleans Pelicans. Sources: Pistons and Pelicans have discussed a […]

Free agents Rajon Rondo and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope met with the Los Angeles Lakers today, according to separate reports by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst. The Lakers have been in the market for a solid addition this free agency period but have been hell-bent on setting up short one-year contracts and potential mentorship programs for […]

A roll of the dice might have been one of the best things to happen to the Detroit Pistons after an underwhelming season in 2016-17. The front office started small, acquiring reserve point guard Langston Galloway in a three-year deal early in the free agency window before gambling in a trade with the Boston Celtics that […]

Free agent forward Anthony Tolliver has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Tolliver had a prior year-and-a-half stint with the organization from 2014-16, playing a second-to-third unit role with the team as a defender and a spot-up shooter — a similar role which […]

Current Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations and head coach Stan van Gundy has been in the NBA for 23 years now. He had stints for the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic prior to arriving in the Motor City. Van Gundy built a solid team in Detroit, making the playoffs in 2016. In a lot of ways, it was similar to […]

With a couple of roster spots open and not a lot of cap space to work with, the Detroit Pistons have found a way to bring in one of their players from last season without committing a lot of money. It has been reported by Shams Charania of The Vertical that the team has come to […]