The Detroit Pistons have reportedly signed 23-year-old center Tyler Cook to a 10-Day Contract, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Cook went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, after spending three years at thee University of Iowa. Cook has played a total of 71 NBA minutes, across three different teams: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets,…
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REPORT: Jahlil Okafor Out 6-8 Weeks After Knee Surgery
Detroit Pistons center Jahlil Okafor will miss the next six-to-eight weeks after undergoing a successful surgery to clean the lateral meniscus in his left knee, according to Omari Sankofa II. Okafor has been inactive since January 30 and has missed the last four games in that timespan. He started the season as the primary backup…
Will Dennis Smith Jr. be Able to Revive His Career with the Detroit Pistons?
After acquiring point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and a 2021 second-round pick (via Charlotte) for Derrick Rose, many Pistons fans are asking the same question: Will Dennis Smith Jr. revive his career in Detroit? The short answer is simple: maybe. The former ninth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft from North Carolina State burst…
4 Questions the Pistons must Address During the Preseason
“PISTONS FANS! GET UP ON YOUR FEET! IT’S TIME TO MEET AND GREET, THE BALLERS, THAT REPRESENT YOUR DEEETROIIITT PISTONS!” is the sound that public address announcer John Mason will have ringing throughout an empty Little Caesars Arena on December 11 as the Pistons host the New York Knicks to begin their four-game preseason of…
REPORT: Detroit Signs 2019 Second Rounder Deividas Sirvydis To A Three-Year Deal
The Detroit Pistons have signed their 2019 second-round draft pick Deividas Sirvydis to a three-year contract. Sirvydis is a 20 year-old, 6’8 wing from Lithuania who is well regarded for his three-point shooting and his ability to space the floor. Sirvydis’ contract is fully guaranteed for the first two seasons and non-guaranteed for the third….
REPORT: Pistons sign LiAngelo Ball
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Detroit Pistons have signed LiAngelo Ball to a non-guaranteed one-year contract. Ball’s contract will be an Exhibit 10 deal, according to Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. Ball is the younger brother to New Orleans Pelicans guard, and former number-two overall pick Lonzo Ball and…
REPORT: Pistons Called Wizards About Blake Griffin/John Wall Swap
According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the Detroit Pistons made “an exploratory call” to the Washington Wizards about a potential Blake Griffin for John Wall trade. However, the talks proceeded to not go anywhere and it is unclear how interested Detroit is. Wall has not played the past two seasons due to injuries. Griffin is coming…
REPORT: Pistons Sign Wayne Ellington
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Detroit Pistons have signed wing Wayne Ellington to a one-year $2.6 million deal. Ellington played for the New York Knicks last season, where he only played in 36 games, battling injuries throughout the season. Prior to the Knicks, Ellington played in Detroit for a half of a season and…
REPORT: Pistons Trade Tony Bradley For Zhaire Smith
After 24 hours of no Pistons news, general manager Troy Weaver has struck again. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Detroit has traded center Tony Bradley to the Philadelphia 76ers for guard Zhaire Smith. After drafting Isaiah Stewart and signing Mason Plumlee and Jahlil Okafor, Detroit had an abundance of centers and lacked guard play. This…
REPORT: Pistons Select Isaiah Stewart With 16th Pick
The Detroit Pistons selected Isaiah Stewart with the 16th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Stewart is a 6’9” 250 pound center from the University of Washington. In his one season at Washington, Stewart averaged 17 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 32 minutes a night. Stewart is not a floor stretcher by any…
