The Wednesday, February 1st game between the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons has been postponed according to an NBA press release. There is no makeup date announced at the time of this writing. James Edwards III of The Athletic reported earlier that the game is likely to be postponed due to concerning weather and issues…
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Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren Named to All-Star Weekend’s Rising Stars Game
While the Detroit Pistons have had a down season even by their expectations, it is undeniable that the future is bright. Rookies Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren have been selected for NBA All-Star weekend’s Rising Stars Game, per an NBA press release. They will join some of the best young players in the league, including…
Killian Hayes, Hamidou Diallo Among Those Suspended for Altercation Against Orlando
The Pistons win Tuesday night over the Orlando Magic will be a costly one, as the NBA laid out suspensions for several players on both teams as a result of an altercation that occurred just before halftime. The NBA announced that guard Killian Hayes has been suspended three games, without pay, for his involvement in…
REPORT: Cade Cunningham to Have Season-Ending Surgery on Shin
Detroit Pistons star point guard Cade Cunningham, who has missed the past several weeks with a shin injury, will reportedly undergo season-ending surgery for the ailment according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Wojnarowski also reports that Cunningham is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for training camp next season, a glimmer of good…
REPORT: Pistons Assistant General Manager Rob Murphy Placed on Leave for Workplace Misconduct
The Detroit Pistons have reportedly placed Assistant General Manager Rob Murphy on administrative leave after starting an investigation into workplace misconduct according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. A former female employee alleged the misconduct, prompting the Pistons to begin looking into the matter. Murphy was previously the General Manager for the G League Motor City Cruise…
POP 2022-23 Positional Preview: The Wings
Detroit has a smattering of useful wing players, and recently acquired a very interesting one in Bojan Bogdanovic. But there is plenty of youth on the roster that offer enticing upside too. Let’s get into it in the preview for perhaps the most sought-after positions in the NBA: wings and forwards. Saddiq Bey: 16.1 points,…
2022 NBA Draft: Pistons Select Guard Jaden Ivey with the Fifth-Overall Pick
After weeks of speculation, the Detroit Pistons have their choice in the 2022 NBA Draft. Troy Weaver and the Pistons selected Purdue guard Jaden Ivey with the fifth-overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, pairing him in the backcourt with last year’s top pick Cade Cunningham. Ivey fits well with Cunningham in the backcourt, especially…
REPORT: Cory Joseph Picks Up $5.1 Million Player Option
In a move that comes to the surprise of nobody, Pistons point guard Cory Joseph has reportedly picked up his $5.1 million player option according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Joseph started 39 games for Detroit last season, averaging eight points per game. The 30-year-old Joseph was expected to pick up that option, as…
POP Roundtable: Previewing the NBA Draft, Trading Jerami Grant, and Paying Deandre Ayton
The NBA Draft is right around the corner, and the Detroit Pistons are picking fifth overall and have another chance to add a blue-chip prospect that pushes the team back toward the postseason. With Detroit selecting fifth-overall, a disappointing but not dooming outcome, the Pistons likely will not be getting one of the perceived “best”…
POP 2021-2022 Season Review: The Forwards
The most coveted position in basketball right now is a wing, particularly one who can shoot from deep and play perimeter defense. The Pistons wing room is far from finished, but there are some compelling players who currently reside there. But there is also a big elephant in that room, and Detroit will have to…