Stan Van Gundy Articles - Page 6

In a game dominated by athleticism, NBA newcomers are often bound to find a few players that separate from the common breed of speed, physicality and raw leaping ability. Detroit Pistons second-year forward Stanley Johnson found that out the hard way on Friday night. The Arizona product was tasked with defending Atlanta Hawks small forward […]

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 Detroit Pistons have finally gotten back on the proverbial horse after a competitive outing against the Golden State Warriors and a 16-point victory over the LeBron James-less Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, snapping a five-game losing streak. After a team meeting and a middle-of-the-week impromptu lineup change, inserting Jon Leuer and sending Tobias Harris to […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy had all wheels in motion to assert his promise to the team and media on making changes to the starting lineup come Wednesday night, but the ultimate curveball was thrown his way after Jon Leuer, his new insertion into the starting five, was involved in a car accident […]

Whatever conclusion the Detroit Pistons came to during Saturday’s post-game team meeting had no resonance on the team’s performance today after suffering a 113-82 road loss to the struggling Chicago Bulls. The Pistons have lost four of their last five games, including three in a row, putting them two games below the .500 mark. “Team […]

Following a team meeting after a tough stretch of games for the Detroit Pistons, things could be shaken up in the starting rotation sooner rather than later. The Pistons have lost three out of their last four games by 14 points or more, for the exception of a 10-point win against the moribund Dallas Mavericks. […]

The Detroit Pistons have lost three out of their last four games by 14 points or more and five out of their last eight overall, rendering them to below the .500 mark after a 105-90 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Veteran forward Marcus Morris took the initiative to call a team meeting and address […]

Stan Van Gundy is trying to figure out the cause of the Pistons’ recent struggles. It starts on one end and spills into the other unfortunately. Via NBA.com: Van Gundy, who said “we’re not in a good place right now” after the game, identified one significant issue he sees. Frustration at the offensive end – […]

After being forced to sit out his team’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday due to a knee contusion, Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will return to action in their next game. However, he will have a new look then as he will be wearing something to give his knee extra cushion and support. […]

After missing the first 21 games of the year, Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson made his season debut last Sunday when his team went up against the Orlando Magic. Now there’s more good news for him and the Pistons. Jackson has recently been cleared to play in back-to-back games and started in their game on […]

Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson has seen a significant decrease in playing time this year and it seems that it may be down to his relationship with head coach Stan Van Gundy. Van Gundy recently said that the 20-year-old’s lack of minutes is due to his inconsistent work ethic. Strong words from the always candid […]

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 […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson has been medically cleared to practice after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in early October to treat his left knee tendinitis, according to Aaron McMann of MLive. The Pistons (8-10) have managed to keep the team afloat with backup Ish Smith running the floor, but can largely benefit with the […]

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 […]

Cleveland Cavaliers‘ star forward LeBron James and New York Knicks’ president Phil Jackson recently made a lot of headlines after a back-and-forth ensued stemming from a controversial comment made by the latter. The 71-year-old front office executive gave a statement about James and his management team referring to them as a “posse” which left the four-time MVP […]

Andre Drummond‘s ankle injury placed a real problem in front of the Detroit Pistons, as they hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder without their very valuable centerpiece. Russell Westbrook had been on a tear since the start of the season and his ability to fearlessly challenge the rim without a shot-stopper like Drummond appeared to cost the […]

For most celebrities and public figures, endorsing a presidential candidate could be somewhat of a risky move for their image, which is why most NBA athletes, ownership and front office personnel are often careful before making their allegiance public. But in recent memory, there hasn’t been an election as frantic and polarizing as the one […]

When the New York Knicks played in Detroit on Tuesday night, many thought of it as just one regular season game, but not for Pistons‘ head coach Stan Van Gundy. On the other side of court was his former player, Brandon Jennings, who he gave credit for saving their team’s 2014-2015 season. That year was […]

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 […]

Stan Van Gundy does not subscribe to the Gregg Popovich school of thought, where resting players is part of the curriculum. Instead, the Detroit Pistons head coach believes in putting his best guys on the court and trying to win basketball games. When asked if he would consider resting some of his players, Van Gundy […]

The Detroit Pistons have bolstered their depth at the point guard position as they claimed Beno Udrih off waivers after the Miami Heat waived him yesterday, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. This comes on the heels of Ray McCallum making the final roster spot, meaning there’s likely to be an extra decision for head […]

The San Antonio Spurs were the first team to scout big man Boban Marjanovic, and draft him while everyone else looked the other way. Marjanovich only averaged 5.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in 56 games. He spent time between the San Antonio Spurs and the Austin Spurs through the season. It wasn’t all in his numbers […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson will treat the pain in his left knee by undergoing a platelet-rich plasma injection, head coach Stan Van Gundy has told ESPN. The 6-foot-3 guard will undergo the procedure on Monday in New York, according to Van Gundy. He did not have a timetable for Jackson’s return, although it was initially estimated to […]

After much uncertainty about the Detroit Pistons‘ future with Reggie Jackson sidelined with left knee tendinitis, coach Stan Van Gundy said his starting point guard is “going to be out for a while,” according to a report from the Detroit News’ Rod Beard. The 26-year-old averaged 18.8 points and 6.2 assists for the Motor City last season while propelling […]

In light of all the social injustice and racial inequality protests that have taken place the past month in the world of professional sports, Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy gave his support and advice to those who plan on taking a stand. The peaceful protests will likely take place during preseason and regular season […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy has had his share of unpopular opinions during his coaching career, but that hasn’t deterred him from speaking his mind. In an interview with Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, Van Gundy shined light on some facts about the Kevin Durant signing and his take on the situation. […]

Over the span of his career, Stan Van Gundy has gained a reputation as one of the elite coaches in the NBA. It seems as though one of his key abilities as a coach is his approachability and man-management, according to a recent story from Keith Langlois of NBA.com. One of Van Gundy’s Detroit Pistons […]

Marcus Morris has found himself a home in Detroit. After being separated from his twin brother, Markieff and being traded to the Pistons, the two expressed their displeasure with the Phoenix Suns front office. Yet somehow, they found a vastly different destiny. Markieff had a down year in Phoenix and lost his starting spot to Jon […]

The young Detroit Pistons roster had their first taste of playoff intensity as an eight-seed in 2016. The team was swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but put on a valiant effort and managed to keep a couple of games within striking range. Head coach Stan Van Gundy is focused on maintaining their position before thinking […]

The Detroit Pistons took huge strides this past season by making the postseason. However, they were quickly swept by the Cavaliers who went on the win the NBA Championship. Now they’re back for the 2016-17 season with all members of their starting five returning as well as Stanley Johnson back, and they’re poised for a […]

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 […]

Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy watched Aron Baynes and Australia in the Olympics. He knows what Baynes can do and is not surprised how well his center played, despite not getting a medal in the tourney. Baynes has a player option next season and if he declines to test free agency, Van Gundy knows […]

Detroit Pistons Coach Stan Van Gundy spoke to the media about his new backup point guard Ish Smith, who seems to have found a home in Detroit. Smith averaged 14.7 points and 7.0 assists in 32.4 minutes for the Sixers last season, but the team didn’t have much success ending the season with only 10 total wins. That […]

Coaching stalwart Stan Van Gundy is pleased with the way the summer went for his Detroit Pistons, according to Keith Langlois of NBA.com. This summer, the team picked up Henry Ellenson and Michael Gbinijie in the NBA draft and signed Ish Smith, John Leuer and Boban Marjanovic in free agency. Counting the move earlier in […]

There is no doubt that the Detroit Pistons are one of the up and coming teams in the Eastern Conference. Long removed from the days where they reached six consecutive Eastern Conference Finals, the Pistons finally reached the postseason last year for the first time in six seasons. One of the major factors for the […]

Have you ever wondered which NBA coach would be the best U.S. President? Andrew Sharp of Sports Illustrated decided to take the task it into his own hands to decide who would be the best coach to be in the Oval Office. There weren’t many surprises throughout the list. Gregg Popovich, coming in at number […]

One of the most likely destinations turning out for free agent Dwight Howard is between the Atlanta Hawks, and the Boston Celtics. Currently, the odds seem to be leaning towards Howard signing this summer where Vegas is favoring Bean Town to acquire Howard at 10-11 odds. Howard has rubbed people the wrong way since the time Stan […]