At 6’10, 245 pounds, and a 7’2 wingspan, USC big man Onyeka Okongwu is one of the most coveted players in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old played only one season at USC after being a four-year letter winner at Chino Hills High School, where he was a teammate of the potential number one pick…
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2019-2020 Season Review: Christian Wood Brings a New Hope
Let’s get right to it. Christian Wood was the star this season for the Detroit Pistons, and not many people are going to disagree with that. Through this underwhelming season of Pistons’ basketball, Christian Wood was a light that shined during these dark days of basketball purgatory. He has given Pistons’ fans some hope, that…
2019-2020 Season Review: John “Expiring Contract” Henson will Likely Play Elsewhere
There is not a tremendous amount to say about John Henson, who played only 11 games for the Pistons this past season. Hard to really judge a player who saw the court a grand total of 188 minutes. But we will give it a shot. Henson, a 29-year-old center who was traded to Cleveland in…
2019-2020 Season Review: Thon Maker Did Not Make Enough of an Impact
When the Detroit Pistons took a shot on Thon Maker as a bench big, the expectations were low. Maker was drafted as a raw, athletic freak that a team could mold like clay. As it turns out, the clay is already basically rock. Maker is unlikely to be in a Pistons uniform next season and,…
Dwane Casey Needs To Stop Mismanaging Christian Wood Before It Is Too Late
The Detroit Pistons’ season has been a roller coaster and so has the way the organization and fans have viewed Christian Wood. Just this fall, Wood was an NBA throwaway who was nearly out of the league and now he is one of the brightest stars in the Pistons dreary sky. Wood talked about his…
It’s A Make Or Miss League: 3 Observations From Pistons Late Loss To Portland
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…
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…
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…
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