Isaiah Stewart has agreed to a four-year, $60 million extension to stay with the Detroit Pistons. The deal can get up to a total of $64 million with performance bonuses, according to Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. Stewart was the No. 16 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft—one of three first-round picks
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Las Vegas — The Pistons are halfway through their four-game Summer League schedule and there are a handful of notable takeaways from the first two games. It’s not surprising that Detroit is 1-1 after a win over the Orlando Magic and a lopsided loss to the Houston Rockets, especially considering the fact that the team
By Helene Elliott | Los Angeles Times Los Angeles — Trinity Rodman has her father’s last name and fierce competitive instincts, but she has not had Dennis Rodman’s constant presence in her life. A rising star on the U.S. women’s World Cup soccer team, Trinity knows her father best through viewing videos of his career dominating
LAS VEGAS — Through two Summer League games, Ausar Thompson feels as though he hasn’t given his best effort. It hasn’t mattered — the Detroit Pistons have been very encouraged by what they’ve seen from him so far. “That guy, he’s a special talent,” Jalen Duren said. “At the core of him, he makes winning
Las Vegas — Detroit Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson didn’t have a stellar debut in the NBA Summer League. That might depend on who’s judging. He was 1-of-4 from the field and finished with seven points, nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks in Saturday’s win over the Orlando Magic. Maybe not spectacular, but solid, nonetheless.
Las Vegas — The Pistons’ second summer league game against the Houston Rockets was initially billed as a battle between the Thompson brothers, but Sunday’s matchup was still an entertaining showcase of basketball between two young teams. The Pistons came up short in a lopsided 113-101 loss, but the game was highly-competitive and at times,
To the NBA’s credit, Summer League has gradually turned into something of a marquee event. The Thomas and Mack Center stands are frequently filled with NBA stars, top ranking executives, and even celebrities.This is not grainy NBA TV footage in an empty gym in the Orlando Magic’s practice facility anymore, this is a legitimate, sought
LAS VEGAS — It was expected to be a marquee matchup against the fourth and fifth overall picks of the draft — twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson. Instead, it was the Jabari Smith Jr. show. The Detroit Pistons didn’t have an answer for the third pick of the 2022 draft, who put on one
Detroit Pistons (1-0) vs. Houston Rockets (1-0) in NBA Las Vegas Summer League exhibition When: 6 p.m. Sunday. Where: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. TV: ESPN2. • Box score Pistons starters: TBD. Notes: This game was supposed to be the Thompson brother showdown, but after Amen Thompson, the No. 4 pick in the NBA draft, hurt his ankle,
This was supposed to be the battle of the Thompson Twins. No. 4 overall pick Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets facing off against No. 5 pick Ausar Thompson and the Detroit Pistons. Sadly, Amen turned his ankle in Houston’s first Summer League game and is now in a walking boot. Still, there is plenty
Welcome to the latest instalment of Jack Kelly’s 313 Thoughts, your go-to recap for the Detroit Pistons 89-78 victory over the Orlando Magic. Jack summarizes the Pistons performance using a template that embraces Detroit’s 313 identity. The formula is simple; 3 Things to like, 1 Thing not to like and 3 Things to monitor. Detroit
LAS VEGAS — In the Detroit Pistons’ Summer League opener on Saturday, Jalen Duren looked both familiar and new. There was the dominant athleticism that powered his encouraging rookie season, which earned him a second-team All-Rookie selection. He muscled through defenses and out-jumped opposing bigs to grab rebounds while serving as a frequent lob target.
Las Vegas — Jalen Duren began his rookie debut at last year’s Summer League with a bang. He was on the receiving end of an alley-oop pass from Jaden Ivey, which ignited the expectations for what his rookie year could be. Maybe not just his rookie year, but his career. But it’s Summer League, so
Las Vegas — There were several storylines that set the tone for the Pistons’ opener in the Las Vegas Summer League. How would Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren look in their second summer session? What about the performances of first-round draft picks Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser? Will James Wiseman look to dominate now that