Welcome back to POP On The Clock! The last time I had the pleasure of writing this piece, I was busy mulling over Andre Drummond getting shipped to the Cavaliers before a virus decided to mess up everyone’s plans. It’s great to be back for the 75th anniversary of the NBA and the newfound, revitalized…
Podcast: Game One Reaction – Is this the Same Detroit Pistons of Last Year?
On this week’s edition of The Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia are in the shop to breakdown everything from the Detroit Pistons’ season-opening loss to the Chicago Bulls. From Killian Hayes disastrous performance to Detroit competing but not being able to close the game, the guys discuss how the team can…
Cade Cunningham Not Traveling with Pistons on Road Trip
The debut of the 1st pick in the 2021 NBA Draft will be suspended even further, head coach Dwane Casey announced on Friday afternoon. Casey told reporters that Cunningham will not travel with the Detroit Pistons on the team’s three-game road trip the starts on Saturday in Chicago against the Bulls. The Pistons then will…
Cade Cunningham to Miss Pistons’ Season Opener Against Bulls
When the Detroit Pistons take the floor tomorrow at 7pm to face off against the Chicago Bulls, they’ll be doing so without their star rookie guard. Despite the insistence of head coach Dwane Casey that Cunningham’s ankle injury was “very mild,” it appears that things haven’t progressed the way the Pistons had hoped, with Cade…
Podcast: Pistons Interested in Ben Simmons as Team Limps Through Preseason
On this week’s edition of The Palace of Pistons Podcast, Mike Anguilano, Aaron Johnson, and Jasper Apollonia are back to discuss the injuries to key Pistons such as Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, and Killian Hayes, debate the merits of trading for Ben Simmons, and analyze Detroit’s preseason and their rotations. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pistons-interested-in-ben-simmons-as-team-limps-through/id1399579304?i=1000538692806 Spotify: YouTube:
POP 2021-2022 Positional Preview: The Wings
Positions in the NBA are like stop signs – they are more of a recommendation than an actual requirement. Guys with wing-like frames can be guards or small-ball bigs. Bigs can be point-forwards and bring point guard qualities to the floor. When we talk about the wings on Detroit’s roster, there is some positional overlap….
Podcast: Pistons Shine in Preseason Debut as Cade Cunningham Injury Looms
On this week’s edition of The Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia are in to discuss the Detroit Pistons’ preseason victory against the San Antonio Spurs. From the dominance of the bench to the performances of Saddiq Bey and Jerami Grant, Aaron and Jasper run through all of Detroit’s 115-105 win. Then,…
POP 2021-2022 Positional Preview: The Bigs
The NBA season is quickly approaching. This past Sunday began the preseason and the Detroit Pistons opened their preseason on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Today, we continue our preview across the three positional groups on PalaceOfPistons.com. We have already previewed the season ahead for players such as Killian Hayes, Cade Cunningham, and Saddiq…
POP 2021-2022 Positional Preview: The Guards
There are a lot of questions about the Pistons guards that need to be answered this season. What will Cunningham’s role on this team look like in his rookie year? Can Hayes take the necessary leap as a scorer and shooter to pair him alongside Cunningham long-term? Can Saben Lee or Cory Joseph be counted…
Podcast: Detroit Pistons Open Training Camp as Preseason Looms
On this week’s edition of The Palace of Pistons Podcast, Mike Anguilano, Aaron Johnson, and Jasper Apollonia recap the 2021 Media Day for the Detroit Pistons. From Kelly Olynyk’s fit with the team to Isaiah Stewart’s recovery from injury, the guys dive into all the big topics from media day. Then, they debate the Pistons’…
