As I make my third trip to the Motor City to see our Detroit Pistons play and visit the city, The Pistons Pulse is going to take full advantage. Omari and I have been able to record episodes in the same room a few times in the past but this time we are taking that
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Associated Press Chapel Hill, N.C. — The family of former Detroit Piston and North Carolina big man Eric Montross says he has begun treatments for cancer. Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer. “We are all touched by the responses our
There are eight games left for the Detroit Pistons. Depending on the day, that’s either a bummer or a relief. These late-season games in a lost season can be tough to watch. The stakes are low, the quality of play is lacking, I get it. But all of us — the DBB staff and the
On Oct. 3, a day before the Detroit Pistons tipped off their 2022-23 preseason against the New York Knicks, coach Dwane Casey set his expectations for Jaden Ivey. His speed with the ball made him immediately stand out, giving the team an element it previously lacked. Like any other rookie guard, Casey wanted Ivey to
The Pistons have had a season filled with bad losses. But even for a season as trying as it has been, this loss leaves a different sting. Not only did Detroit lose its 16th of 17 games, but they lost yet again in convincing fashion. The Raptors first took a double digit lead five minutes
We hear from coach Dwane Casey after his Pistons drop their fifth straight, 118-97 in Atlanta. #DetroitBasketball
We hear from Jaden Ivey, who scores 20 to go along with 8 assists Friday but calls the Pistons’ effort horrible in a loss to the Hawks. #DetroitBasketball
Toronto — The Pistons have swept the Toronto Raptors in each of the last two seasons. On Friday, the Raptors returned the favor and delivered a 118-97 loss to the Pistons, marking their fourth victory against Detroit this season. Detroit’s fifth consecutive loss was a result of poor 3-point shooting, combined with good perimeter shooting
The Detroit Pistons struggled moving the ball. They also struggled shooting the ball. It was a recipe for disaster in Toronto. The Pistons were blown out by the Raptors on Friday, 118-97, to fall to 16-58 overall. It was Detroit’s fifth straight loss and 16th in 17 games. Jaden Ivey, who led the Pistons with
When Dwane Casey originally took over the Detroit Pistons, he had immediate success against the Toronto Raptors, his former club. But as of late, the Raptors have had Detroit’s number. Toronto is aiming for a season sweep as they’ve won the first three games of this season’s series, but Detroit has played Toronto close in
Post-All-Star break means it is officially the 2023 NBA Draft season for the Detroit Pistons and for Pistons fans. In that spirit, Detroit Bad Boys is sharing weekly articles and prospect breakdowns from our own Bryce Simon, who is analyzing prospects for Sports Illustrated’s Draft Digest. This week, Bryce explores a pair of Sweet 16
Toronto — On the eve of his first NBA game in his home country, Eugene Omoruyi signed a contract to stay with the Pistons for the remainder of the season. It was a fitting moment for the Nigerian-Canadian and native of Orangeville, Ontario, who will face the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena for the first
The Detroit Pistons have filled their open roster spot for the rest of the season, signing forward Eugene Omoruyi to a contract, the team announced Thursday. The Pistons previously signed Omoruyi to two 10-day contracts earlier in March. Omoruyi in 10 games with the Pistons is averaging 8.8 points and shooting 56.9% on 2s, giving
Eugene Omoruyi has been a fun story in a lost season for the Detroit Pistons. Waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Omoruyi came to Detroit on a 10-day deal. He played well, earning a second 10-day deal. Now, he’s played well enough that he’s earned a real NBA deal, the team announced today. Term were