As the 57th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons weren’t expecting many contributions from first-year point guard Jordan Bone. Instead, the franchise hoped that the 6-foot-3, 180-pound speed demon would prove to be a standout on the team’s G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Drive, and show steady development throughout…
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Sekou Doumbouya’s Agency Ends Partnership
Pistons’ rookie forward Sekou Doumbouya will now be searching for a new agent, as his now former agency terminated their professional relationship with him. According to Bouna Ndiaye, who also represents other French basketball players including Evan Fournier and Rudy Gobert, he has cut ties with the 6’9 combo forward: While the reasoning for this…
Silver Linings: Three Positives From the Detroit Pistons’ Shortened Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a temporary end to many aspects of life throughout the world, which included putting a pause on professional sports for the time being. The lack of NBA basketball is far from the worst result of this extremely contagious virus, but it has definitely left a void in the hearts of…
Pistons Scout Maury Hanks Diagnosed With Coronavirus
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…
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…
