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…
Category: Trade Deadline
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…
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: Celtics Made Offer For Christian Wood, Pistons Declined
According to James Edwards III of The Athletic, the Boston Celtics approached the Detroit Pistons with a trade offer for backup center Christian Wood, but the Pistons declined the offer. The #Celtics made an offer for the #Pistons’ Christian Wood. Detroit wasn’t interested in that offer, per a source. — James Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) February…
REPORT: Trade Talks With Suns Have Reached Stalemate, Per Woj
The Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns have reached a stalemate over a trade package involving Luke Kennard and the Suns’ first round pick, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Pistons recently got into serious talks with the Suns about trading the young gunner for draft position. However, the Pistons and Suns are struggling with…
REPORT: Clippers Interested In Andre Drummond
According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Los Angeles Clippers are in the market for a true starting center. A few names that have been thrown out in reports are Ivica Zubac, JaMychal Green and Moe Harkless, as well as the Clippers’ first-round pick this year, which would fall in the late 20s. A potential…
REPORT: Detroit in Serious Talks With Phoenix Over Luke Kennard Trade, Woj Reports
Detroit and the Phoenix Suns are now discussing a trade package surrounding Luke Kennard and the Suns’ first round pick, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Detroit and Phoenix are discussing a deal centered on guard Luke Kennard, league sources tell ESPN. Suns' first-round pick is in play. Kennard has missed 22 straight games with…
REPORT: Pistons May Still Trade Andre Drummond, But Expectations in Return are Lowered
Andre Drummond has been one of the staple names in the NBA trade discussions this season, but the clock is ticking down quickly. The NBA trade deadline is getting nearer and nearer, and getting the Pistons center out of Motown may not happen at all – but the door is not closed. ESPN’s Zach Lowe…
POP Podcast Episode 100: Previewing the Franchise-Defining Trade Deadline for the Detroit Pistons
On this week’s edition of The Palace of Pistons Podcast, Brendan Johnson, Aaron Johnson, and Ryan Paye break down the NBA trade deadline for the Detroit Pistons. They look at the recent report of Luke Kennard being made available in trade talks, predict three trades the Pistons will make at the deadline, and what player…
REPORT: Pistons Looking for Lottery Pick in Return for Rose
Per Shams Charania, the Pistons are looking for a lottery pick in any potential trade involving Derrick Rose. Rose, who’s been a major piece for the Pistons this year, is someone who contenders have had eyes on throughout the course of the season. Currently, Rose is averaging 18.9 points and 6 assists per game on…
