The Detroit Pistons have been without consistent contributions from the backup big men in recent years. There have been some solid, even exciting, bench bigs, such as Anthony Tolliver and Aron Baynes, who brought hustle, IQ, and leadership behind Tobias Harris and Andre Drummond. Once that duo no longer repped Detroit’s red, white, and blue,…
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Podcast: Previewing Free Agency & Summer League for the Detroit Pistons
Brendan Johnson, Aaron Johnson, and Ryan Paye are back this week with a full preview of the 2019 NBA Free Agency period for the Detroit Pistons. They dive into the free agents the Pistons will have such as Ish Smith and Wayne Ellington, while looking at free agents Detroit could sign like Derrick Rose, Isaiah…
Thank You Anthony Tolliver
The Detroit Pistons are going to miss the living hell out of Anthony Tolliver. Tolliver was with the Pistons for three of the last four seasons of his career, with the only exception being the 2016-2017 season when he played with the Sacramento Kings. But, after being away for a season Detroit lured him back….
Report: Multiple Teams Interested in Anthony Tolliver
With NBA Free Agency officially underway, players have begun to agree to sign with teams, current and new. Piston free agent Anthony Tolliver is garnering interest on the open market, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Knicks have expressed interest tonight in PF Anthony Tolliver, along with at least five clubs. —…
Dante Cunningham Should Be Target for Pistons in Free Agency
As the Pistons approach free agency they will have some interesting questions to answer, and very little wiggle room to answer those questions. If this free agency period is going to be a success their best chance likely lies in being able to find real contributors at the veteran’s minimum or close to it. Dante…
Pistons Notes: Anthony Tolliver Vying for Rotation Spot
The Detroit Pistons have serious depth at their two forward positions. Stanley Johnson and Reggie Bullock provide two complementary skill sets at the small forward spot with Johnson being more a defensive ace, while Bullock provides a capable scoring threat with a quick and deadly shooting stroke. Tobias Harris, Detroit’s expected starting power forward heading…
2017-2018 POP Season Preview: Anthony Tolliver
Anthony Tolliver, a player highly respected by everyone throughout this Pistons’ roster, was brought back by Stan Van Gundy this offseason after the team showed a lack of effort and focus this past season without a steady veteran presence in the locker room. However, the 32-year-old and 10-year NBA veteran is coming back to Detroit…
Van Gundy Adds Defense, Scoring, and Leadership with Offseason Moves
The prize pickup for the Detroit Pistons during the off-season is seven year veteran guard Avery Bradley. Bradley was the focal point in Pistons’ Head Coach Stan Van Gundy’s off-season reformation, but he expects all six of the new editions to add defense, scoring and leadership. Losing KCP was quite bitter sweet as he was a reliable player…
Report: Pistons Sign Anthony Tolliver
The Detroit Pistons have signed power forward Anthony Tolliver, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Free agent forward Anthony Tolliver has agreed to a one-year, $3.3M deal with the Detroit Pistons, league sources tell The Vertical. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 11, 2017 The deal is worth #3.3 million over one season. That is…
Jon Leuer Gives Pistons Ultimate Lineup Flexibility
Last season was a growing season for the Detroit Pistons. They took a major step as a franchise, making the playoffs for the first time in six seasons. While that playoff return was cut short by a dominate Cleveland Cavaliers team, Detroit took a major step in their mission to become a contender in the…
Palace of Pistons 