After a solid rookie campaign, which saw him crack Dwane Casey’s starting lineup, Bruce Brown Jr. came into the 2019 season looking to expand his game and contribute at a higher level. But rather than start this review at the first game of this past season, we need to take a step back to mid-summer…
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2019-2020 Season Review: Luke Kennard Breaks Out but Falls Victim to Injury
After being a dark horse pick to break out this past season, Luke Kennard appeared to be doing just that before knee issues shut him down after just 28 games. After a promising sophomore campaign, many were clamoring for Kennard to receive a larger role in the Pistons offense going into his third season. Coach…
REPORT: Pistons Targeting Ryan McDonough, Wes Wilcox, Among Others For Open General Manager Position
According to reports from Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, the Detroit Pistons are considering at least three options to fill their open general manager position. Per Bondy, the three names Detroit are currently evaluating are Ryan McDonough, Wes Wilcox, and Mark Hughes. McDonough, who has spent time with both the Boston Celtics…
REPORT: Andre Drummond Unlikely To Be Traded
According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, there is growing chance that Andre Drummond will remain a Piston past today’s trade deadline. It appears Detroit was unable to find an offer to their liking as talks were dragged out. The 26-year-old center has spent his entire professional career in Detroit and is having one of…
REPORT: Detroit Likely To Pursue Fred VanVleet In Free Agency
According to a recent piece by James Edwards III of The Athletic, the Detroit Pistons are likely to begin pursuing restricted free agent Fred VanVleet. Currently a member of the Toronto Raptors, VanVleet plays both backcourt positions for the team from the North. When Kyle Lowry went down with a broken thumb in November, VanVleet…
REPORT: NBA Source Confident Drummond Will Be Traded
According to NBA insider Mark Stein, a confirmed source is confident that center Andre Drummond will be moved before the February 6 trade deadline. In what is now another log in the fire, it appears Andre Drummond’s days in Detroit are numbered. Multiple teams including the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and more have…
REPORT: Blake Griffin Considering Season-Ending Knee Surgery
Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin is reportedly meeting with a specialist in Los Angeles to discuss season-ending knee surgery, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Griffin has not played since December 28th against San Antonio. Griffin, who has been clearly hobbled in his return to action this season, has averaged 15.5 points per contest….
It’s a Make or Miss League: Three Observations From Detroit’s Bounce Back Win Over Golden State
Make it two straight games of starter Sekou for the Pistons, as they get past a scrappy Golden State Warriors side 111-104. With the win against Washington last week, Detroit has now beaten two straight teams in games they were favored to win. Although this may be too little too late in terms of this…
Reggie Jackson Out Two More Weeks
According to the Detroit Pistons medical staff, point guard Reggie Jackson will be out for at least two more weeks as he rehabs and continues to make progress from a stress reaction in his lower back. Jackson is in the final year of a 5 year, 80 million dollar contract and has only appeared in…
It’s a Make or Miss League: 3 Makes and 3 Misses From the Pistons Heartbreaking Loss to the Hornets
Another day, another frustrating loss for the boys from the Motor City. Detroit led by as many as 14 points on the night but ended up falling 109-106 to the Charlotte Hornets thanks to a Malik Monk three at the buzzer. After a night to reflect, let’s run through the three makes and three misses…