Carol Cain | Detroit Free Press Business Columnist The last couple of years we have lived through have been tough. Almost everyone comments on how challenging — due to COVID-19 — life has been in one way, shape or form. No one knows what it is like to overcome a challenge better than Rob Murphy, the newly titled assistant
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An Eastern Conference executive who spoke to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com believes the Pistons are a team to watch if Draymond Green doesn’t sign an extension with the Warriors before he becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2023. Green was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, attended Michigan State, and grew up rooting for
In a roundtable discussion, Howard Beck, Chris Mannix, Robin Lundberg, and Rohan Nadkarni discussed the best, worst, most surprising, and most intriguing moves of the 2022 NBA offseason, agreeing on some issues and sharing opposing views on others. For instance, while Beck and Mannix both view the Rudy Gobert blockbuster as the best roster move
By Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Bill Russell’s No. 6 jersey is being retired across the NBA, a first for the league. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association announced Thursday that the number worn by the 11-time champion, civil rights activist and person good enough to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame
August 10th 2022 at 5:35pm CST by Dana Gauruder Barring a trade or injury, the Pistons will likely have to choose between Saben Lee or Rodney McGruder for their final roster spot, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com writes in his latest mailbag column. Making a trade, perhaps involving one of their big men, would create roster
The Detroit Pistons might see some new faces on the sidelines among the coaching staff, as recent media reports suggest the addition of some former longtime NBA players and the departure of a respected analytics guru for the organization. Rashard Lewis and Keith Bogans, who both had long tenures in the NBA, and were additions
The Pistons Pulse is brought to you by The Detroit Free Press and is co hosted by Bryce Simon of MotorCityHoops and Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Pistons beat writer for The Detroit Free Press. Omari and I are joined by everyone’s favorite Detroit Pistons fan and Pistons content creator, Laz Jackson. Of course, you all
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editor: Cary Junior. • Guest: Lazurus Jackson, Detroit Bad Boys writer. • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys welcome in Lazurus Jackson, writer for Detroit Bad Boys, and play “What If,” both good and bad, with a
Kyle Lowry‘s name has surfaced in trade rumors, mainly due to the Heat’s interest in Kevin Durant. In a recent podcast with longtime NBA All-Star Vince Carter, Lowry says he doesn’t feel the need to address trade talk (hat tip to Anthony Chiang and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald). “I hear it. I don’t
On the eve of the NBA’s annual free agency period, Troy Weaver and the Detroit Pistons front office agreed to terms on a ‘salary dump’ deal with the New York Knicks, acquiring veteran duo Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel, as well as a pair of second-round picks and cash. Taken with the 6th overall selection
Everyone eagerly anticipating the release of the schedule for the 2022/23 season will have to wait a little longer, according to NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link). Sources tell Stein that the schedule isn’t expected to be revealed until after next week, which puts the date sometime in mid-August. The league typically releases its schedule
After a dark decade in Detroit sports, there is reason for optimism with just about every team in town. The Pistons have the makings of an exciting team this season, with Jaden Ivey joining Cade Cunningham in one of the NBA’s best up-and-coming backcourts. The Red Wings have reigning NHL Rookie of the Year Mo
The Heat have a standing offer out to veteran big man Udonis Haslem, which means it’s up to the 42-year-old if he wants to return next season, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel confirms in his latest “Ask Ira” mailbag. Haslem has played fewer than 20 games in each of his past six seasons, but
With LeBron James eligible to sign an extension starting Thursday, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register looks at the factors that will go into James’ decision on whether to extend his commitment to the Lakers. L.A. can sign James to a two-year, $97.1MM extension that would run past his 40th birthday or he can
There will be plenty of time to continue arguing about the contract Troy Weaver gave Marvin Bagley III this offseason. Plenty of digital ink has already been spilled over whether it was an inconsequential or egregious overpay for the former No. 2 overall pick after his 18-game audition for the Detroit Pistons netted him a
The Detroit Pistons have made one more roster move this offseason, creating a bit of a logjam on the back end of their bench. The team announced Tuesday it has re-signed guard Rodney McGruder. The 6-foot-4 31-year-old out of Kansas State spent the last two seasons with the Pistons and is well respected within the
Detroit — The Pistons were active in the free-agency market on Monday, re-signing of Rodney McGruder and the finalized the contract of former Atlanta Hawks forward Kevin Knox. The Pistons inked McGruder — first reported by Keith Smith of Spotrac — to a one-year deal. The undrafted veteran out of Kansas State turned 31 on Friday. The Detroit Pistons have re-signed guard Rodney McGruder,
The Detroit Pistons succumbed to the inevitable, with a report late Monday night indicating the team was re-signing veteran guard Rodney McGruder and inviting him to training camp. Klay Thompson will just have to deal with it. I don’t want to say I told you so, but I kinda told you so all the way
The Pistons Pulse is brought to you by The Detroit Free Press and is co hosted by Bryce Simon of MotorCityHoops and Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Pistons beat writer for The Detroit Free Press. Omari and I bring you an ALL MAILBAG episode with questions submitted via twitter. We want to thank everyone who submitted
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editor: Cary Junior. • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys open up the mailbag, answering your questions. They dig deep into possible free agent options remaining, discuss the fervor over the new teal jerseys, discuss player floors