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He may still be shooting way below the league average, but Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond is averaging a career-best percentage this season with his free-throws. From 35.5 percent last campaign, the 23-year-old Connecticut product has improved by converting at 44.7 percent this year from the charity stripe. Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy recently expressed […]

On Monday night, Houston Rockets‘ center Chinanu Onuaku debuted his underhand free throws during his team’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Many were surprised that he shot it “granny style” and at the same time impressed as he made both of his attempts to the delight of the home crowd and his teammates sitting on […]

The internet has no chill and neither does center Andre Drummond, who was spotted wearing a “Crying Jordan” hat after his Detroit Pistons took down the Boston Celtics 121-114 on Wednesday. #Pistons Andre Drummond has a Crying Jordan hat. pic.twitter.com/c5SjfraUpi — Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) December 1, 2016 While these hats have been available for quite […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond has been fined $15,000 by the league after striking the back of Charlotte Hornets center Roy Hibbert on Tuesday, the league announced on Thursday. The incident took place after Hornets point guard Kemba Walker took a three-pointer after shedding his defender, Ish Smith. Drummond intended to get rebounding position and […]

In a 112-89 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond was ejected for elbowing the back of Roy Hibbert’s head. The incident took place in the second quarter and was reviewed by the officials, who ultimately decided to punish Drummond for the unnecessary contact. The 23-year-old sarcastically applauded as he […]

With 4:09 remaining in the second quarter, Detroit Pistons‘ center Andre Drummond was ejected against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old Connecticut product received a flagrant two following an elbow to the back of the head on Roy Hibbert. However, instead of appealing his ejection from the game to the referees, Drummond sarcastically clapped […]

While most of the media has raved about the Indiana Pacers and all their new additions as well as the Boston Celtics solidifying themselves as a 50-win team, the Pistons are the worst matchup for the Cleveland Cavaliers because of their physical style of play, according to former journeyman Eddie Johnson. [gap] Pieces like Andre Drummond, a […]

The Detroit Pistons may have already dropped their third-straight match on Saturday at home against the Boston Celtics, but head coach Stan Van Gundy is still being haunted by a decision he made late in that game. With only 30 seconds left, Van Gundy chose to sit Andre Drummond, only to see Al Horford grab an […]

Detroit Pistons‘ center Andre Drummond will not play against the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night due to an ankle sprain. The 6-foot-11 Connecticut product suffered the injury during their game versus the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Although it does not appear too serious, the Pistons are taking a cautious approach on their All-Star center’s ankle and […]

Serbian center Boban Marjanovic joined the Detroit Pistons last summer and has been trying to fit in by building a lot of chemistry with his teammates, especially his fellow big man, Andre Drummond. The team may not know much about his home country’s culture, so he thought of making Drummond listen to some rap music from […]

Detroit Pistons swingman Tobias Harris might have some unusual habits that many players aren’t aware of. In a morning tip Q&A with TNT analyst David Aldridge, the fifth-year player out of the University of Tennessee shared some of his post-game rituals. “The other day, we were home, and when the game was over, we were […]

Andre Drummond is not just the center of the Detroit Pistons anymore. He now has an additional role that is as important. The 7-foot big man was named as an ambassador for the Special Olympics, and Drummond discussed how he felt after finding out about his new designation and shared his experiences with the interactions he’s […]

Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy is serious about basketball, and he isn’t afraid to send the message to his players. Center Andre Drummond was benched for most of the second half against the Brooklyn Nets in a disappointing blowout loss on Wednesday night. Van Gundy didn’t stop there as he gave some stark thoughts […]

Andre Drummond enjoyed a breakout campaign last year as he led the Detroit Pistons’ return to the postseason after years of mediocrity. They now boast of a young and promising roster that figures to contend in the Eastern Conference for years to come. Meanwhile, the burly, yet athletic, center has his eyes set on further […]

The Detroit Pistons have been one of the quieter teams this offseason. They only made a few moves to bolster their lineup, but make no mistake about it, the additions the management made have all been solid with their goal of competing and making waves in the Eastern Conference the number one priority. After singing […]

It’s just about impossible not to compare Andre Drummond to Ben Wallace. Drummond has emerged as one of the most dominant offensive rebounders in the NBA while wearing the same Detroit Pistons jersey Wallace did when he held a similar title. Wallace was recently inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and commented on […]

This offseason, the Detroit Pistons scored a big-time player in free agency by acquiring center Boban Marjanovic. Previously a member of the San Antonio Spurs, Marjanovic proved his effectiveness as a rim protector and shot-changer. According to Aaron McMann of MLive.com, Marjanovic has been making that impact felt at practice against one the league’s best […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson enjoyed a breakout 2015-16 season in the Motor City. The Boston College standout was traded to the Pistons in his fourth season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he played backup to Russell Westbrook. Jackson had career highs in scoring (18.8), assists (6.2), free throws (291) and three-pointers made (118) […]

After finally getting back to the playoffs in 2015-16, the Detroit Pistons are looking to take another step this coming season. Despite a quick playoff exit at the hands of the eventual champion Cleveland Cavaliers, the Pistons proved their mettle by handing the Cavs a few close games. They were also the second youngest team […]

NBA offseason is at its most quiet period currently. The Olympics are over, Draft Day is a distant memory, and most free agent signings and trades have already happened. NBA fans don’t have much going on right now other than a few hot news pieces and speculations. However, the biggest basketball video game series’ newest […]

The Detroit Pistons are getting the wheels in motion this off-season. After being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs, the team looks to build chemistry as they aim higher than last year’s eight-seed. Center Andre Drummond recently shared pictures from his Instagram account wherein he and his fellow teammates are team building […]

Sylvester Stallone is not in any means a small man. The actor more popularly known for his role as “Rocky Balboa” is listed at 1.77 meters, but when he is standing between a couple of Detroit Pistons players, he looks like an elementary kid. Stallone posted on his Instagram page this picture which is a little […]

Even though the Hack-A-Shaq rule has been altered by the NBA, players who struggle immensely from the free throw line are still going to pay for the glaring weakness in their game. Imagine how dominant Andre Drummond and DeAndre Jordan would be if they could shoot over 80 percent from the charity stripe. Even 70 […]

Some of the best basketball players not in the NBA can be found in the Drew League. Andre Drummond learned that the hard way this week. Drummond was posterized twice in the same quarter, first by Sek Henry and then D.J. Shumpert. Henry played his college ball for Nebraska and now plays overseas. Shumpert played at Arizona […]

Andre Drummond is not a good free-throw shooter. That’s a fact that most NBA fans know to be true, but just how bad is the Pistons center from the charity stripe? Thankfully there’s Reddit to provide an amazing comparison point: “The odds are almost exactly the same of Andre Drummond being struck by lightening [sic] […]

In the latest of the Dwight Howard saga, Howard opened up about this past season with the Houston Rockets. When asked on his decision to leave the Rockets and sign with his hometown, the Atlanta Hawks, Howard said last years season left a bad taste in his mouth. “I’m really (ticked) off about last season,” […]

As the NBA free agency kicked off in full swing last Friday, lucrative contracts around the association have begun to make waves across other American sports with NFL players watching this insanity unfold. From Chandler Parsons 4-year, $94 million max-contract to Mike Conley’s 5-year $153 million contract, other athletes have expressed both jealousy and disbelief in these new […]

According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement to sign Jon Leuer to a four-year deal worth $42 million dollars. Last season, Leuer had what was his best season with the Phoenix Suns, averaging 8.5 points and 4.4 rebounds on 48 percent shooting in 19 minutes per game. Leuer loves to space […]

Other than Chandler Parsons, a common theme appears to be occurring around the NBA: superstar players are re-signing with their incumbent franchises. Andre Drummond appears to be in that group as well. According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the Detroit Pistons and Drummond are closing in on a five-year maximum deal, somewhere in the $130 million […]

For such a friendly guy, Andre Drummond can really be a monster on the basketball court. The Detroit Pistons‘ rebounding and blocking machine always plays at 100%, even against much less experienced competition apparently. During a recent summer trip to Denmark, Drummond played a friendly game with adults and some children at a local park. […]

The Detroit Pistons are the definition of a team that compensates for its lack of overall talent due to hard-nosed play and hustle. In one of the more entertaining sweeps you’ll ever witness, the Pistons were eliminated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of this year’s playoffs. However, the 4-0 series result doesn’t […]

Andre Drummond was one of the most dominant centers in the NBA this season, physically overwhelming his opponents to the tune of 16.2 points and a league-leading 14.8 rebounds per game. He owned the glass night after night. Like many great centers in the history of the game though, Drummond has one glaringly obvious Achilles […]

It was a disappointing week for the Detroit Pistons. After battling into the playoffs for the first time since 2009, Detroit was swept straight out of the playoffs by the favorite to take the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Still, looking back at the series, it was far from a blowout. Other than Game 2, the […]

The media and fans have recently been criticizing Pistons center Andre Drummond for his unacceptable behavior in the Pistons playoff-clinching victory. While the Pistons were closing out the Washington Wizards, Drummond was seen down and not very happy on the sidelines. He saw just 25 minutes and finished with eight points and four rebounds on […]

The Detroit Pistons clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2009, but it wasn’t all smiles and excitement for everyone during the game. While the Pistons were closing out the Washington Wizards, center Andre Drummond was seen sort of sulking on the sidelines. While four of the five starters saw over 34 minutes […]

Karl Anthony Towns has had a fantastic season by all accounts. He’s averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds, nearly a steal, and almost 2 blocks per game. That’s phenomenal for a rookie big man. To add to that, he can shoot free throws consistently at over 80%. Among the league’s best rebounding centers, he stands among […]