Maury Hanks, who has been the Detroit Pistons’ college scout since 2014-15, is currently battling COVID-19, or the coronavirus. From Eastern Tennessee Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Forbes (right): Hanks served in roles with the Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors prior to joining the Pistons. He was also a respected assistant coach for decades in college…
Author: Dylan Edenfield
It’s a Make or Miss League: Three Observations from Detroit’s Defenseless Defeat to Denver
The Pistons continued their western road trip against one of the league’s best in the Denver Nuggets. The result? About what you’d expect from a lottery team taking on a contender on the road. Despite the loss, the Pistons kept it competitive behind the play of the usual suspects: Derrick Rose, Christian Wood, and… Brandon…
Dwane Casey: Luke Kennard Could Return to Lineup Following Western Road Trip
Third-year guard Luke Kennard could return to the Pistons’ lineup in the next week or two, according to head coach Dwane Casey. Casey stated that the sharpshooter could be back to playing following the team’s western road trip, which started in Portland on Sunday and ends in Sacramento on March 1. Detroit’s first home game…
It’s a Make or Miss League: Three Observations from Detroit’s Thrilling Victory Over Phoenix
The Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns met for the first time this season in what could be the final contest for a number of players on Detroit’s roster. In a battle of two likely-lottery teams, it was the Pistons who were able to pull out the late victory, 116-108, backed by Andre Drummond – who…
REPORT: Rockets, Nuggets Interested in Markieff Morris
As we near the NBA’s trade deadline on Thursday, rumors surrounding Detroit’s movable veterans are heating up. With the league-wide interest for Derrick Rose already known, the Pistons have continued to gauge what they can get from a shooting-starved team for their veteran offense threats in Langston Galloway – and in this case – Markieff…
REPORT: Sixers’ Zhaire Smith Mentioned in Possible Trade Package for Derrick Rose
The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly been eyeing Derrick Rose for a while now, alongside fellow Detroit guards Luke Kennard and Langston Galloway. As the Sixers look to push closer to title contention, mystery prospect Zhaire Smith has been mentioned in possible packages for the former MVP, according to Jabari Young of CNBC: “Also, Sixers guard…
It’s a Make or Miss League: Three Observations from Detroit’s Disappointing Defeat to Brooklyn
The Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets faced off for the third time this season, with a high-scoring contest being the result at the Barclays Center. Efficient offense and lackluster defense was the story of the night, but it Brooklyn who came away with the victory in the end, 125-112. The Nets have now won just…
Markieff Morris Changing Number to 88 in Honor of Kobe Bryant
In the wake of NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s passing, some NBA players have announced a number change to honor one of the game’s greatest icons. That includes the Pistons’ own Markieff Morris – a Philadelphia native, just like Bryant. Morris explained the reasoning for his decision to switch from jersey number 8 – the Mamba’s…
It’s a Make or Miss League: Three Observations from Detroit’s Defeating Loss to Washington
The Detroit Pistons matched up with the Washington Wizards for the fourth and final time this season, culminating in a hotly-contested game that ended the Pistons small win streak, 106-100. This contest was similar to the last three meetings of these teams, high on the offense and low on the defense. Nothing too surprising in…
The Pistons’ Point Guard Predicament
For years, depth at point guard was an issue for the Detroit Pistons. With starting point guard Reggie Jackson sidelined for a big portion of his tenure with the team, the Pistons have struggled to make the position a positive over the years. Steve Blake, Beno Udrih (who was actually pretty decent), and Jose Calderon…
