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The Detroit Pistons have been part of plenty of rumors revolving around center Andre Drummond after under-performing last season and failing to show the fruits that the organization expected to reap from his production. Coming into training camp, it’s been a completely different story. As head coach Stan Van Gundy, one of his harshest critics, […]

Free throws. Free throws never change. Or as Rick Barry, a 90 percent career free throw shooter would put it: “It’s the only part of the game that’s a constant. It’s always the same distance, it’s always the same ball, and it’s always the same size basket. It’s the only part of the game you […]

Detroit native and 13-year NBA veteran Jalen Rose is very much aware of the dull state of the Detroit Pistons over the past several years. During a fundraising event at the Detroit Golf Club for the Jalen Rose Academy last Monday, Chris Nelsen of The Detroit Free Press reports that the former Michigan Wolverine guard […]

With only two weeks prior to the release of NBA 2K18’s The Prelude, the development team has released the list of the top 10 centers in this year’s iteration, led by New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins with a 92 rating. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/902275174019383296 Cousins has made a big jump in his game, stepping out to the […]

In today’s NBA, there are numerous big men who are — or at least trying to — expand their shooting range. For example, during Brook Lopez’s first eight seasons with the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets, he only attempted 31 three-pointers. However, that quickly changed during the 2016-17 NBA season as he went 134-of-387 (34 percent) from […]

When Stan Van Gundy became the head coach and President of Basketball Operations in 2014, the Detroit Pistons made great strides until the 2016-17 NBA season. After a 12-win improvement and making the playoffs for the first time in six seasons, there were expectations the Pistons would continue to take steps forward. Unfortunately, Detroit finished […]

Andre Drummond lived his 24th birthday to the fullest on Thursday, in company of friends, teammates, and some campers at the NBPA camp, even getting his NBA 2K rating a few hours prior to the big day. But the Detroit Pistons big dipper didn’t see a good-hearted prank coming his way at the end of […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond celebrated his 24th birthday with a nice little gift from 2K Sports, as Ronnie 2K blessed the big man with a rating of 85 in NBA 2K18 a few hours prior to his special day. The wait is over! @Ronnie2K thanks for my @NBA2K 18 rating! What do you guys […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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,” […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

Last week, Dwight Howard and the Atlanta Hawks’ 41st pick were dealt to the Charlotte Hornets for Marco Belinelli, Miles Plumlee and the No. 31 overall pick. The trade news leaked before the NBA Draft while Howard was hosting a live chat about offseason trade rumors. Only Dwight Howard could find himself in such an […]

Since the trade deadline this past season, the Detroit Pistons have taken into consideration the scenario of moving former All-Star center Andre Drummond. It now appears that Detroit may have a serious suitor for Drummond’s services, as the Sacramento Kings are believed to have some significant interest in working out a deal for him: Hearing from […]

The Detroit Pistons might be an active team this offseason. After failing to reach the playoffs, the Michigan-based franchise is ready to make moves. They own the 12th pick in tonight’s NBA Draft and, apparently, all of their players are available for trades. The Pistons are even focused on potentially trading their best players, Reggie Jackson and […]

The Detroit Pistons, heading into this past season, hold high hopes that they could build off the success they experienced the year prior. The organization had constructed a roster of promising young talent led by former All-Star center Andre Drummond and point guard Reggie Jackson. However, Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders is reporting that the team […]

Stan Van Gundy still Andre Drummond was not able to play to his full potential this year. His numbers from a year ago have been down and the veteran head coach admits they both need to work better together to improve him even more as a player. Van Gundy made it known that he will remain patient […]

Last season, the Detroit Pistons made the postseason and seemed like a young team on the rise in the Eastern Conference. But this season, the Pistons were unable to build on their success from the last year and just missed out on the NBA playoffs. The Pistons’ inconsistencies were the main reason why Detroit struggled […]

Detroit Pistons fans may want to start getting used to seeing Andre Drummond with a new look starting next season. It’s not a change in his hairdo, or even his shooting form, but the 23-year-old UConn product may sport a mask moving forward as he is more prone to a broken nose now. Pistons head […]

The Detroit Pistons have once again missed the playoffs for the seventh time in the past eight years. A lot of questions now surround them and some decisions have to be made by their top brass, led by Stan Van Gundy. The 57-year-old head coach and team president admitted, to the Associated Press via USA […]

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 […]