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…
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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…
REPORT: Derrick Rose To Drop Out of Skills Challenge
Shams Charania of The Athletic reports Detroit Pistons’ Guard Derrick Rose will be dropping out of the Skills Challenge, taking place next weekend in Chicago, IL Rose may be dropping out of the contest for a few reasons, but the most logical being Rose’s injury issues may keep him out past All-Star Weekend. Rose missed…
Mykhailiuk Named to Team World in Rising Stars Game
Per Shams Charania, the NBA has released the rosters for Team USA and Team World in the upcoming Rising Stars game in Chicago during All-Star Weekend. Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk will be representing his country, Ukraine, and the Pistons for Team World. Mykhailiuk, in his second season with the Pistons, has been a strong contributor while the…
REPORT: Derrick Rose to Particpate in NBA Skills Challenge at All-Star Weekend
Derrick Rose has accepted an invitation to participate in the NBA Skills Competition at All-Star Weekend in February according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Pistons guard Derrick Rose plans to return to Chicago for NBA All-Star Weekend in February, accepting invitation to the Skills Competition Saturday night, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania…
Blake Griffin Named Eastern Conference All-Star Reserve
The Detroit Pistons may be having an up-and-down season, but they will have one All-Star representing them in Charlotte. Blake Griffin was named as a reserve for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, the league announced. The Eastern Conference @NBAAllStar Reserve Pool!@RealDealBeal23 @blakegriffin23 @Klow7 @Khris22m @VicOladipo @BenSimmons25 @NikolaVucevic #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/LfwuSBvA1P — NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2019…
Andre the All Star
After initially being left out of the game, Pistons star center Andre Drummond has been named an All Star. He will be replacing Wizards guard John Wall who will miss the game with an injury. Drummond is averaging 14.7 points, 15.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 rebounds per game. This will be his…
Drummond Enters Dunk Contest Against the Odds
For Andre Drummond, he always wanted to be in the Slam Dunk Contest. “(The NBA) knew I had my eyes on that since my rookie year,” Drummond said. “Four years later, it’s that time to show out.” (Detroit News) Now, he has his chance. The problem, the odds are stacked highly against him. NBA big…
Andre Drummond to Participate in All-Star Weekned Dunk Contest
According to Cleveland.com’s Chris Haynes, Andre Drummond will be a participant in the 2016 Dunk Contest. The contest takes part during All-Star Weekend. Drummond is a 1st time all-star. This will also be Drummond’s first appearance in the Dunk Contest. Via Hayes: League sources spoke on the condition of anonymity because the league is expected…
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