The Detroit Pistons will honor the title-winning Detroit Shock team for its 20th anniversary during the March 9 contest against the Charlotte Hornets at Little Caesars Arena, the team announced. The Shock’s first title came one season after having the WNBA’s worst record. The team was led by WNBA Finals MVP Ruth Riley, Hall of
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LaMelo Ball fractured his right ankle Monday in the Charlotte Hornets‘ game against the Detroit Pistons, the team announced after the matchup. The 2020-21 rookie of the year left the game in the third quarter after juking out Pistons guard Killian Hayes and stepping awkwardly on his ankle. Ball fell to the court in pain. He
We hear from coach Dwane Casey after his shorthanded #Pistons fall to the Hornets 117-106 Monday. #DetroitBasketball
We hear from new #Pistons big man James Wiseman after he posts 23 points and 7 rebounds in Monday’s loss in Charlotte. #DetroitBasketball
What a weird game. For nearly three quarters, the Detroit Pistons were comatose. Down three starters — Jaden Ivey (personal), Bojan Bogdanovic (achilles), and Isaiah Stewart (hip) — against the Charlotte Hornets, the Pistons’ effort couldn’t have been worse. They couldn’t shoot. They wouldn’t defend. They were dead on arrival. Then, everything changed in the
Charlotte − “Next man up” has been a constant theme for the Pistons throughout the season as injuries have hindered the Pistons’ plans to find consistency within their young core. That was the case again on Monday, as the short-handed Pistons ventured to Charlotte for a one-game road trip. Detroit had just nine healthy players
For much of the night, a lengthy injury report appeared to be the catalyst in a blowout road loss for the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. But a late run nearly allowed the Pistons to close a 24-point deficit and leave Charlotte with a surprise victory. After trailing 82-58 midway through the third quarter, the
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The Detroit Pistons and center Nerlens Noel have completed a buyout and Noel is now free to sign with any club, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. After the Pistons were unable to swing a trade for Noel at the trade deadline, a buyout was the most likely outcome and by completing the buyout before
Charlotte — After being away from the team for more than two weeks, Nerlens Noel’s time with the Pistons has come to an end. The veteran center has completed a contract buyout with the Pistons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The separation makes Noel an unrestricted free agent and allows him to join a playoff
The Detroit Pistons have reached a buyout agreement with Nerlens Noel, a league source confirmed to the Free Press on Monday. The 28-year-old veteran center was seldom used this season, appearing in just 14 games. Noel arrived in Detroit alongside Alec Burks in a deal with the New York Knicks last summer. He was on
Welcome to the latest installment of my 313 Thoughts, your weekly recap of all things Detroit Pistons. Each week Jack Kelly highlights all the relevant news, rumors and on-court play while embracing Detroit’s 313 identity. The formula is simple—I’ll detail; 3 Things to like, 1 Thing not to like and 3 Things to monitor. We