The Detroit Pistons’ comeback efforts did not last tonight as they would falter and eventually lose to the Portland Trailblazers 107-104. However, within all losses comes some bright spots. Here are three bright observations from tonight’s contest. 1. Brandon Knight’s best game as a Piston (Round 2) Brandon Knight looked like Brandon Knight of old…
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3 Young Guns Who Could Fill The Pistons' Final Roster Spot
The Detroit Pistons front office has been busy these past couple weeks. It all started with longtime Pistons center Andre Drummond getting traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Brandon Knight, John Henson, and a 2023-protected second-round pick. To make room for both players that were brought back in the deal, Detroit waived third-string point guard…
POP On The Clock: THAT'S Why Sekou Isn't Getting Any Action?!?!
Yeah Dwayne Casey, that’s gotta be the weirdest thing I’ve ever heard a coach say about a rookie. The Pistons are officially in tank mode, and with what was supposed to be a quiet week with two losses and Svitoslav Mykhailiuk made his appearance in the Rising Stars Game, Dwayne Casey decided to drop an…
Roundtable: Reminiscing About Andre Drummond and Examining the Trade
In case you have been hibernating for the winter, the Detroit Pistons traded Andre Drummond about three hours southeast to Cleveland. The return for the All-Star caliber center was perhaps less than stellar, and the move certainly looks like a loss (for now) for Detroit. But things are not always as they seem. Now that…
It's A Make Or Miss League: Three Observations From The Pistons Low Scoring Affair Against Charlotte
In what was the third game since the Detroit Pistons traded franchise centerpiece Andre Drummond and Detroit continued to struggle on both sides, losing 87-76. In what was a tough game to watch, I was able to come up with three things that I observed from tonight’s contest. 1. The Pistons live and die by…
POP On The Clock: The Detroit Pistons Did What?!
Yeah, that really just happened. Shockwaves were sent through Motown on Thursday, as Detroit traded franchise player and two-time All-Star Andre Drummond to the division rival Cleveland Cavaliers for Brandon Knight, John Henson and a 2023 2nd round pick. The move marks a new era for the Pistons, as Drummond was with Detroit for nearly…
Analyzing the Pistons' Trade Deadline: A Failure, For Now
Ed Stefanski’s first full season with the keys to the Detroit Pistons ended in a sweep in the first round against the Milwaukee Bucks. He executed small moves such as trading Guard Reggie Bullock in exchange for Svi Mykhailiuk and a 2021 second-round pick. This led to the Pistons signing Wayne Ellington, on a deal…
It's A Make Or Miss League: 3 Observations From The Pistons Gritty Win Over Denver
After being down 24-7 only five minutes into the game, everyone wrote off the Pistons’ chances to win this game: everyone besides the Pistons themselves that is. Detroit found themselves down 44-30 after the first quarter but outscored Denver 38-21 in the second quarter due in part by the play of the Pistons’ young core….
POP On the Clock: A New Weekly Recap of All Things Pistons
To be completely honest with you, there wasn’t a worse time to start this new weekly piece. We are all horrified and saddened by the passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, on January 26th, 2020. Kobe’s legendary career has impacted us all in some way, and his passing was a shock to us…
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…
