New GM Troy Weaver made his own stamp on the team Wednesday night with a flurry of activity in the long-awaited 2020 NBA Draft. By the time the dust settled, the Pistons took part in three trades and reshaped their roster to get younger and more athletic. So the obvious question, how’d he do? Well,…
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REPORT: Pistons Acquire 19th Pick in 2020 NBA Draft from Clippers, Trade Luke Kennard
The Detroit Pistons have acquired the 19th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources: The Clippers are sending No. 19 pick via Brooklyn to the Pistons and receiving Luke Kennard. Nets received Landry Shamet. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Rodney…
Luke Kennard’s 2020-2021 Campaign is Critical for His Future
Three years ago, the Detroit Pistons drafted shooting guard Luke Kennard out of Duke University. Kennard was picked ahead of guys such as Donavan Mitchell, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Kuzma, and OG Anunoby. Although Kennard doesn’t have the accolades of Mitchell and Adebayo or the championships of Kuzma and Anunoby, he has been a solid rotational…
2020 NBA Draft Guide: Four Players Detroit could Select in NBA Draft
“With the seventh pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons select…” is a phrase from Adam Silver we are all impatiently waiting to hear on November 18. Let’s admit, as tough as it was to watch this season, it has been a long six months since we have had Pistons basketball. The Pistons…
Detroit Pistons would Benefit Greatly from Second Chicago Bubble
While 22 teams have entered the bubble at Disneyworld in Orlando Florida, the eight teams who were not invited inside the bubble have not practiced together or played organized basketball for over four months. And that separation from competitive play and team growth will likely continue throughout the remainder of the summer and potentially into…
2019-2020 Season Review: Luke Kennard Breaks Out but Falls Victim to Injury
After being a dark horse pick to break out this past season, Luke Kennard appeared to be doing just that before knee issues shut him down after just 28 games. After a promising sophomore campaign, many were clamoring for Kennard to receive a larger role in the Pistons offense going into his third season. Coach…
POP Podcast Episode 105: Would Pistons Target Jarrett Allen, WIll Derrick Rose Play Again This Year?
On this week’s edition of The Palace Of Pistons Podcast, Brendan Johnson, Aaron Johnson, and Ryan Paye debate if the Pistons should try to trade for Jarrett Allen, if Detroit should bring back any of Brandon Knight, John Henson, or Jordan McRae next season, and if Luke Kennard or Derrick Rose should play again this…
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…
Poll: Should the Detroit Pistons Trade Luke Kennard?
It appears third-year shooting guard Luke Kennard may be on the move. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported early in the morning of talks between the Pistons and the Phoenix Suns surrounding Kennard. Kennard has had a career-year this season, averaging 16 points and four assists per game on 44% shooting from the field and 40%…
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…
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