In wading through the new names on the Pistons roster, several things stand out. Youth. Athleticism. Length. Also…there’s not a lot of shooting. The Pistons either shipped out or watched free agency departures for five of their top six three-point shooters from last year. Of the new faces, none can really be classified as shooters. …
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POP Podcast Episode 110: Rookies Raising Eyes for the Pistons in Preseason, Detroit Waives LiAngelo Ball
On this week’s edition of The Palace of Pistons Podcast, Aaron Johnson and Tim Forkin break down the first two games of the preseason for the Detroit Pistons. The two look at the debut of Killian Hayes, Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart, and Saben Lee. After discussing the rookies, the role and performances of Svi Mykhailiuk…
Key Takeaways From the Pistons’ Preseason Loss to the Knicks
After nine months without Pistons basketball, it almost feels like Christmas. The Pistons have finally returned to the hardwood, losing to the Knicks 90-84 at Little Caesars’ Arena in their first preseason contest. While the outcome was disappointing, it’s always key to remember that it’s the preseason and nothing more. Now is a time for…
4 Questions the Pistons must Address During the Preseason
“PISTONS FANS! GET UP ON YOUR FEET! IT’S TIME TO MEET AND GREET, THE BALLERS, THAT REPRESENT YOUR DEEETROIIITT PISTONS!” is the sound that public address announcer John Mason will have ringing throughout an empty Little Caesars Arena on December 11 as the Pistons host the New York Knicks to begin their four-game preseason of…
REPORT: Detroit Signs 2019 Second Rounder Deividas Sirvydis To A Three-Year Deal
The Detroit Pistons have signed their 2019 second-round draft pick Deividas Sirvydis to a three-year contract. Sirvydis is a 20 year-old, 6’8 wing from Lithuania who is well regarded for his three-point shooting and his ability to space the floor. Sirvydis’ contract is fully guaranteed for the first two seasons and non-guaranteed for the third….
Jerami Grant Should Not be a Primary Target for Detroit in Free Agency
Last week a report from the Denver Post cited the Detroit Pistons as one of three teams, along with the Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns, that was expected to pursue Denver Nuggets free agent, Jerami Grant, in free agency this offseason. Grant had a phenomenal season with the Nuggets before he and Denver were defeated…
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: Svi Mykhailiuk Continues To Show Improvement
After not getting much playing time as a rookie in the 2018-19 NBA season, Detroit Pistons wing Svi Mykhailiuk found himself as an every day rotational player during the 2019-20 season. In 42 total games as a rookie, Mykhailiuk averaged only 3.2 points on inefficient 32.9/32.6/60 shooting splits in 10.5 minutes a game between the…
2019-2020 Season Review: Khyri Thomas’ Future Remains Murky
In the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, the Pistons made a trade to acquire the draft rights to Creighton University guard, Khyri Thomas. During the 2018-2019 NBA season, a second-round pick did break out for the Pistons, however, it was not Khyri Thomas. He was outshined by the scrappy Miami University guard with…
