At 6’10, 245 pounds, and a 7’2 wingspan, USC big man Onyeka Okongwu is one of the most coveted players in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old played only one season at USC after being a four-year letter winner at Chino Hills High School, where he was a teammate of the potential number one pick…
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2019-2020 Season Review: Thon Maker Did Not Make Enough of an Impact
When the Detroit Pistons took a shot on Thon Maker as a bench big, the expectations were low. Maker was drafted as a raw, athletic freak that a team could mold like clay. As it turns out, the clay is already basically rock. Maker is unlikely to be in a Pistons uniform next season and,…
It’s A Make Or Miss League: Three Observations From The Pistons Low Scoring Affair Against Charlotte
In what was the third game since the Detroit Pistons traded franchise centerpiece Andre Drummond and Detroit continued to struggle on both sides, losing 87-76. In what was a tough game to watch, I was able to come up with three things that I observed from tonight’s contest. 1. The Pistons live and die by…
POP Podcast Episode 96: The Pistons Will Trade Andre Drummond, Sekou Doumbouya Feasts in Big Minutes
On this week’s episode of The Palace Of Pistons Podcast, Brendan Johnson and Aaron Johnson breakdown the reports of the Pistons engaging with other teams in trade talks for Andre Drummond. They look into the potential suitors and packages that could send the big man elsewhere. They also discuss the performances of Sekou Doumbouya who…
It’s A Make Or Miss League: 3 Makes and 3 Misses From Detroit’s Tough Loss To Chicago
The Detroit Pistons entered tonight’s contest against the Chicago Bulls with an 11-18 record, one game out of the eight spot in the Eastern Conference. After an extremely short-handed loss to the Boston Celtics, where the Pistons had 25 turnovers, Detroit came out tonight poised. The game finished with a 119-107 score, where the Bulls…
5 Trades that Could Shake Up the Detroit Pistons
With the Detroit Pistons currently sitting at 11-17 a third of the way through the 2019-20 NBA season, everyone is wondering what direction this team needs to go in: should they rebuild or re-tool?
POP Podcast Episode 93: Should the Pistons Trade for DeMar DeRozan?
On this week’s edition of The Palace Of Pistons Podcast, Brendan Johnson, Aaron Johnson, and Ryan Paye discuss the Detroit Pistons’ conundrum of being stuck in the middle, the success of Christian Wood, the Pistons’ viewpoint on being buyers or sellers, and more. They also debate why it took so long for Christian Wood to…
POP Podcast Episode 92: Where do the Detroit Pistons Go Now?
On this week’s edition of The Palace of Pistons Podcast, Brendan Johnson, Aaron Johnson, and Ryan Paye discuss the recent struggles of the Detroit Pistons and Luke Kennard. They also discuss what a rebuild for the Pistons could look like if they decide to tear it down. Following that, they breakdown the upcoming schedule for…
It’s A Make Or Miss League: 3 Makes And 3 Misses From Detroit’s Comeback Effort Against Miami
The NBA is a make or miss league and tonight the Detroit Pistons had more misses than makes tonight as they battled with the Miami Heat. The Pistons entered the game with a 4-7 record, with nine of those 11 games coming with an injury depleted roster. As we do after every game here at…
POP Podcast Episode 90: Blake is Back, Sekou Debuts, Drummond is Good?
On this week’s edition of The Palace Of Pistons Podcast, Brendan Johnson and Aaron Johnson quickly recap a disappointing week for the Pistons in which they went 1-2. They then discuss how Blake Griffin will impact the team with his return to the court on Monday, the debut of Sekou Doumbouya, the SB Nation piece…
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