Well, that was a whirlwind of a first half of the season. The Detroit Pistons have weathered roster changes, injuries, and overall ineffectivness to a 10-26 record. But things are not as they seem. There are a lot of positives to take away from the first half of the season, and Detroit has played better…
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Podcast: Detroit Pistons Interested in Spencer Dinwiddie, Surprising Point Guard Problem
On this week’s edition of The Palace of Pistons Podcast, Mike Anguilano and Aaron Johnson are back to discuss the latest trade rumors surrounding the Detroit Pistons. With recent reports stating that Detroit is among teams interested in acquiring Spencer Dinwiddie from the Brooklyn Nets, Mike and Aaron discuss the impact that acquiring Dinwiddie could…
POP Podcast Episode 117: The Detroit Pistons and Blake Griffin Break Up, Pistons to try to Trade Him
In an emergency edition of The Palace of Pistons Podcast, Mike Anguilano and Aaron Johnson sit down to discuss the breaking news surrounding Blake Griffin. The Detroit Pistons and Blake Griffin have mutually decided to sit him while general manager Troy Weaver attempts to find a trade for the former all-star. The two reminisce about…
Will Dennis Smith Jr. be Able to Revive His Career with the Detroit Pistons?
After acquiring point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and a 2021 second-round pick (via Charlotte) for Derrick Rose, many Pistons fans are asking the same question: Will Dennis Smith Jr. revive his career in Detroit? The short answer is simple: maybe. The former ninth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft from North Carolina State burst…
REPORT: Pistons Agree to Trade Derrick Rose to New York Knicks
The Detroit Pistons are nearing an agreement with the New York Knicks that would send point guard Derrick Rose to New York in exchange for Dennis Smith Jr. and draft compensation, according to Shams Charania and James Edwards III of The Athletic. The Detroit Pistons are nearing agreement on deal to send Derrick Rose to…
Two Potential Trades that would Send Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks
Derrick Rose appears destined to no longer step on the court as a member of the Detroit Pistons. According to Shams Charania and James Edwards III of The Athletic, Detroit has engaged in trade discussions with the New York Knicks for the former MVP point guard. Knicks are engaged in talks to acquire Derrick Rose,…
REPORT: “Some” in Pistons Organization Interested in Dennis Smith Jr.
Yesterday, Ian Begley of SNY.com reported that the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons have had “more than exploratory” talks about two-time all-star Andre Drummond. Later in the night, Begley released some more information regarding the two teams’ talks, which signals that the Pistons may want Dennis Smith Jr. back in a theoretical package that…
Do’s and Don’ts for the Remainder of the Pistons’ Season
The Detroit Pistons have some decisions to make through the second half of the 2018-19 season. There are plenty of question marks with this team, arguably more than any other franchise has at the moment. Detroit must find answers for the immediate future of the team. After the highest expectations had been set for the…
Pistons Should be All In on Dennis Smith Jr
Sometimes you have to take a swing. The Detroit Pistons are 18-24, 10th place in a bad Eastern Conference. They have big money allocated out to Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond, and Reggie Jackson. By gurus around the league, Detroit was widely projected to make the playoffs before the season began. But, now past the mid-way…
Report: Pistons have had Conversations with Mavericks about Dennis Smith Jr.
The Detroit Pistons are reportedly interested and have talked to the Dallas Mavericks about point guard Dennis Smith Jr. according to Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News. Pistons have talked to the Mavs about Dennis Smith Jr., per sources. — Mitch Lawrence (@Mitch_Lawrence) January 15, 2019 Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported earlier tonight that the Mavericks…
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