As reviewed in last week’s roundtable, the Pistons have been unlucky this past decade with their draft choices. Andre Drummond stands out as the only Pistons stud selected by the red and blue in the past ten years. It’s still too early to make the call on recent first-round picks Sekou Doumbouya and Luke Kennard,…
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Palace of Pistons Roundtable: Remembering Detroit’s Biggest NBA Draft Blunders This Past Decade
With Carmelo Anthony coming out and saying he still wants to play in The Association, bored #NBATwitter ran rampant trying to figure out where he could reasonably play. We explored that on the latest addition of the Palace of Pistons Podcast too, and begged the question if Detroit should inquire on a future Hall of…
The Detroit Pistons are Finally Building the Right Way
Prior to the 2018-19 NBA season, the Detroit Pistons decided to move on from both head coach and president Stan Van Gundy and general manager Jeff Bower, signaling that a new regime would be ushered in before the next campaign. In May 2018, Detroit hired Dwane Casey and Ed Stefanski to take the franchise into…
2018-2019 Season Review: Pistons Need Glenn Robinson III at His Best Next Season
The Detroit Pistons had high hopes in Glenn Robinson III when they signed him to a two-year contract in July of 2019. For a team that at the time boasted Luke Kennard, Reggie Bullock, and Stanley Johnson on the wing, the addition of Bullock was one to provide depth and competition for one of the…
Podcast: Pistons Make Trades, But No Big Move at Trade Deadline
Brendan Johnson, Aaron Johnson, and Ryan Paye discuss a jam-packed trade deadline in which the Pistons made two trades. They also discussed their decision to not bite on Mike Conley, their upcoming aggressiveness in the trade deadline, and much more. As always, your support of the podcast is greatly appreciated. Please, considering subscribing, rating, and…
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…
The Detroit Pistons’ Best Moments of 2018
The Detroit Pistons have had an eventful year, to say the least. Between the roster, coaching staff, and playing style, so many areas of the franchise have undergone complete overhauls in the calendar year. Detroit’s number-one option and up-and-coming forward Tobias Harris was shockingly moved for the established – albeit injury-prone – All-Star Blake Griffin…
2018-19 POP Season Preview: Reggie Bullock Due for Another Big Season
While the Detroit Pistons didn’t experience a breakthrough season to solidify themselves firmly in the playoff field last season, Reggie Bullock arguably made the biggest jump of any player on the Pistons’ roster last year. In an incredibly rare feat for the 6’7″ wing, Bullock went from an afterthought reserve to full-fledged starter in just…
2018-19 POP Preview: Stanley Johnson has a Critical Season Ahead
This is a big year for Stanley Johnson. It is worth starting off this 2018-19 preview with that because it is incredibly important for the rest of this piece. The Detroit Pistons selected Johnson so high because he was seen as a difference-maker in the making. A defensive stalwart at the University of Arizona who…
Podcast: Pistons Basketball is Back Baby
Detroit Basketball is back… somewhat. The Pistons won their first preseason game of the year, and Brendan Johnson, Aaron Johnson, and Ryan Paye are in studio to discuss the win, what they liked/didn’t like, and what else may lie ahead in the preseason. As always, your support of the podcast is greatly appreciated. Your subscriptions,…
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