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For Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey, his team has to catch up with today’s playing style and be an efficient 3-point shooting team. In his first season as the Pistons’ head coach, he guided the team to a 41-41 record which was enough for a playoff appearance. With the 2019-20 season just around the […]

The Detroit Pistons had a fairly decent 2018-19 season. However, head coach Dwane Casey doesn’t seem to be satisfied. Casey, who won the 2017-18 Coach of the Year award, wants his guys to have a sense of urgency even before they open the 2019-20 season this October, per Keith Langlois of Pistons.com. A sense of […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says All-Star center Andre Drummond is “in the best shape since I’ve been around him.” Casey expects a big season from Drummond, who will make $27.1 million in 2019-20 and has a player option worth $28.8 million for the 2020-21 campaign. All signs point toward the Pistons big man […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says the Pistons have more “diversity” and “flexibility” around All-Star power forward Blake Griffin. Casey doesn’t plan to scale back Griffin’s minutes, but he will lighten the load by spreading ballhandling duties. Detroit signed former MVP Derrick Rose this summer and starting point guard Reggie Jackson appears to be […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey recently joined Keith Langlois of Pistons.com for a five-part interview. Amid their discussion, Casey likened Blake Griffin’s preparation routines to those of Dirk Nowitzki. Via NBA.com: KEITH LANGLOIS: OK, now let’s talk about the guys at the top of the roster and the returnees. Blake ended the season with […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey isn’t bothered by the lack of a true center besides starter Andre Drummond, fully knowing he might just have to resort to a few acrobatics to close out games as teams opt for faster lineups. Among his options are power forward Blake Griffin and hybrid 7-footer Thon Maker, both […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey wants to cut down Blake Griffin’s usage rate in terms of handling the ball so the team can be more “diversified” on offense. Often times last season, if Griffin wasn’t playing well on offense, the Pistons would get stuck and wouldn’t be able to score. Detroit averaged just 107.0 […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey expects starting point guard Reggie Jackson to “hit the ground running once camp starts” since he didn’t have to deal with an injury this summer. Jackson has dealt with injuries in the last two offseasons. This summer, however, the Pistons guard was healthy and is primed for a big […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey admits there “might be situations” where the team looks to rest Derrick Rose, which is why they signed Tim Frazier this offseason. Rose only played in 51 games last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves and is prone to injuries. The Pistons want to make sure Rose and starter Reggie […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says “there will be scenarios” where Derrick Rose and Reggie Jackson play together in 2019-20. Jackson is the Pistons’ starting point guard. Detroit signed Rose this offseason in free agency to a two-year deal. The former MVP is slated to be Jackson’s backup, but Dwane Casey thinks the two […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey thinks how hard point guard Derrick Rose plays “will set the tone with the rest of our team.” Rose signed a two-year deal with the Pistons this summer in free agency. All signs point toward Rose backing up Reggie Jackson. “The guy’s been an MVP in our league. He […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey was very instrumental in selling Joe Johnson on coming to Detroit, according to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. Johnson, who won the MVP award in the BIG3, agreed to a partially guaranteed deal with the Pistons on Thursday: Source tells me Dwane Casey very instrumental in selling […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey expects big seasons from center Andre Drummond and point guard Reggie Jackson in 2019-20. Both players are in contract years and NBA players always seem to play with a chip on their shoulder during contract seasons. “I think we’re gonna get a great season out of Reggie Jackson, a […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says point guard Derrick Rose “still has jets in his tank.” The Pistons signed Rose to a two-year deal in free agency this summer. The youngest MVP in NBA history has undergone four knee surgeries, two on each knee, but remains one of the quickest players in the league. […]

Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura appears primed for a big first season in the NBA — at least according to Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey. After watching Hachimura score 35 points in Japan’s exhibition game against New Zealand, Casey can’t help but express his admiration for the Wizards’ 2019 pick. The Pistons head […]

For those who are still doubting whether or not Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura is the real deal, then perhaps his recent performance for Japan should prove that the 21-year-old is indeed a very promising prospect. Hachimura caught fire on Monday night, as he led Japan to a 99-89 victory in an exhibition game against […]

Detroit Pistons guard Tim Frazier was searching for an opportunity, quickly eyeing the Motor City as a possible destination after bouncing through five different teams in his first five NBA seasons, including two separate stints with the New Orleans Pelicans. Frazier looked at what head coach Dwane Casey had been able to do to help […]

Comparing draft prospects to established NBA players is about as inexact a science as inexact sciences get. Considering Sekou Doumbouya and his new coach, Dwane Casey, both compared the No. 15 overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft to Pascal Siakam, though, perhaps this comparison is the rare one that’s not only actually deserved, but […]

The Detroit Pistons made the playoffs in the 2018-19 season for the first time since the 2015-16 season, though sadly the team was swept in both of those matchups against tough teams. Going back even further, the Pistons have actually not won a playoff game since 2008 – sorry for that reminder, Pistons fans. However, […]

Former Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey may no longer be calling the shots for the 2019 NBA Champions, but a lot of fans still believe that he should be given credit for helping the team build a contender over the past couple of years. Casey became the Raptors head coach back in 2011, but […]

Blake Griffin, after an eye-opening 2018-19 season, seems right in the thick of his prime at 30 years old. Andre Drummond, 25, quietly enjoyed a standout season, too, averaging a career-high 17.3 points per game and proving his improvement wasn’t a one-year aberration. As a result, it made sense going into Thursday night’s NBA Draft […]

Former Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey was happy to see the team win its first-ever NBA Championship. In an interview with the Associated Press, per ESPN, Casey said that it’s nice to see some of the guys he once coached win the title, something that they were not able to do when he was manning […]

Though they’re no longer with the organization, Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is giving credit to Dwane Casey and DeMar DeRozan for their roles in the team’s success. “Give Dwane Casey credit for preparing us for this,” Ujiri told Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. “Dwane Casey and DeMar DeRozan are a […]

The Detroit Pistons had an early exit in the playoffs after being swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. Although it’s something that might be frustrating for other teams, the Pistons believe they have taken one major step down the road to becoming a contender. Blake Griffin and the rest of the Pistons’ […]

Detroit Pistons’ All-Star forward Blake Griffin decided to play in Game 3 of their first round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 30-year old forward didn’t suit up in Games 1 and 2 because of a nagging knee injury that he’s been dealing with since the beginning of the month. The 30-year old forward […]

Pistons forward Blake Griffin has been dealing with a sore left knee. The ailment forced him to miss Sunday night’s Game 1 affair, but Detroit head coach Dwane Casey is hoping he’ll be cleared to play in Game 2. Dwane Casey on Blake Griffin’s return: “Hopefully it’s tonight.” — James L. Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) April […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey wants his team to draw inspiration from the Los Angeles Clippers’ historic 31-point comeback against the Golden State Warriors. Casey shared his sentiments with The Detroit News’ Rod Beard on April 16. We talked about that. We saw that epic comeback. We don’t want to get down 30 – […]

The Detroit Pistons were crushed by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first game of their NBA playoff series on Sunday evening, losing 121-86. It was obvious from the first five minutes of the game that the Pistons’ defense was completely overmatched by the high-powered Bucks’ offense, and the game was never close. Pistons head coach […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker is “tougher than people give him credit for.” Casey emphasizes Booker’s ability to take multiple hits during games and still score the ball at a high-level, pointing out that it’s a skill most players don’t have. “We have a lot of […]

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. […]

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 Miami Heat host the Detroit Pistons in South Beach on Wednesday, and Pistons head coach Dwane Casey has some high praise for Heat star Dwyane Wade. As everyone knows, Wade is retiring from the NBA this season despite showing the league he can still produce at a high level. Wade, who is 37 years old, […]

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 […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose has suffered four knee injuries, all which have required surgery. However, the former MVP remains one of the fastest players in the NBA, something Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey spoke about on Wednesday. The Pistons easily defeated the Timberwolves on Wednesday, but before the game, Casey told reporters […]

There is a decent chance that the Detroit Pistons will be matched up against the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the playoffs next month, meaning that Pistons head coach Dwane Casey will have the chance to battle his former team. Casey spent seven seasons as head coach of the Raptors before being fired […]

The best stretch of Luke Kennard’s young career has come at the perfect time for the Detroit Pistons. Now that his tough love for the sophomore guard is finally paying off on the court, though, don’t expect Pistons coach Dwane Casey to change his approach. “Whether he’s mad at me, I don’t care. I hope […]

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard has been on quite a roll lately, scoring in double digits in five of the team’s last six contests. This was highlighted by another huge performance on Monday, with the 22-year-old dropping 19 points (on 7-of-10 shooting), five three-pointers, four rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block in […]

The Detroit Pistons are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2016, and head coach Dwane Casey says the team’s playoff push starts against the Atlanta Hawks. The Pistons are 26-30 on the season entering Friday, which is good for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. However, they are only […]