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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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…
Trying To Make Sense Of Saddiq Bey
Saddiq Bey has had an up and down (mostly down) year for the Pistons. What does this mean for his future in Detroit? (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) It’s been a season of largely un-met expectations for the Detroit Pistons. At 6-19, the Pistons have suffered from injury problems (their opening night starters along with Alec Burks…
Marvin Bagley III has Returned to the Pistons on a $37 Million Three Year Deal
The first free agency move for the Pistons is retaining backup center Marvin Bagley on a $37 Million three-year deal. It was well known that Detroit was fully planning on retaining Marvin after acquiring him from the Kings last trade deadline. Bagley seemed to be reinvigorated after the trade and looks to continue that progress…
REPORT: Pistons Acquire Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel from Knicks
In another salary-dumping move between the Knicks and the Pistons, New York is sending veteran guard Alec Burks and defensive center Nerlens Noel, along with two second-round picks and $6 million in cash to Detroit, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: The Pistons are reportedly excited to utilize the two veterans next season. Detroit is lacking…
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”…
Pistons Legend, Hall of Fame Center Bob Lanier Dies at 73
Former Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks center Bob Lanier, an eight-time All-Star and Hall of Famer, has died at the age of 73 according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. A decorated college and professional player, Lanier remained influential in the NBA following retirement. After his playing career ended, Lanier was an NBA Cares Global Ambassador of…
Detroit Pistons Post-All-Star Break Observations
The 12-45 Detroit Pistons traveled to TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics and scraped by with a 112-111 victory in their last game prior to the NBA All-Star break. Thanks to a clutch jumper from Jerami Grant and a missed mid-ranger from Jayson Tatum at the buzzer, the Pistons avoided adding on to…