The Pistons have announced a series of additions to their basketball operations department, confirming a pair of hires that had been previously reported. Here are those new additions and their titles, per the team: Harold Ellis, pro personnel evaluator Ryan West, pro personnel evaluator Britta Brown, senior director of basketball administration Tony Leotti, senior director
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Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press There are a number of paths NBA teams take to build contending rosters. If rebuilding were a spectrum, it would range from bottoming out and tanking for high drafts picks with the hope of landing young franchise players to rebuilding on the fly by bringing in at least one established star,
Dylan Windler‘s return to the court has generated a buzz of excitement within the Cavaliers organization, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes. Windler, who underwent season-ending surgery in January for a stress fracture in his left leg, has impressed coaches and teammates alike during the team’s mini-camp. The Cavaliers selected him with the No. 26 in
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Despite the haphazard nature of this NBA offseason, Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey has been impressed with the amount of work his young players have managed to put in. Phase 2 of group workouts started this week, and Casey hasn’t noticed any conditioning issues. Even though it’s the
Nolan Bianchi | The Detroit News By every stretch of Dwane Casey’s imagination, his team’s workouts during phase 2 of in-market minicamp, has been a rousing success. But the biggest positive for the Detroit Pistons head coach has been what he’s getting out of 24-year-old shooting guard Luke Kennard, who’s taking part in his first
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Luke Kennard was eager to get back on the court for five-on-five action this week. After having his 2019-20 season cut short by injury, the Detroit Pistons’ group workouts have given him his first opportunity to test his body in months. So far, so good. Kennard said he
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Luke Kennard was eager to get back on the court for five-on-five action this week. After having his 2019-20 season cut short by injury, the Detroit Pistons’ group workouts have given him his first opportunity to test his body in months. So far, so good. Kennard said he
Rod Beard | The Detroit News After missing almost three months because of knee tendinitis, Luke Kennard was getting close to making his return to the court. The Pistons had played in Philadelphia and Kennard was starting to ramp up his individual work and preparing to get back to full team scrimmages. Then the pandemic
Rod Beard | The Detroit News After missing almost three months because of knee tendinitis, Luke Kennard was getting close to making his return to the court. The Pistons had played in Philadelphia and Kennard was starting to ramp up his individual work and preparing to get back to full team scrimmages. Then the pandemic
Nisa Khan | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption How absentee ballots get counted Lansing City Clerk took a short break Tuesday from supervising about 50 poll workers counting absentee ballots to explain how the process works The Detroit Pistons are helping the city’s voters get their heads in the game. In partnership with
The Pistons began their in-market training camp on Wednesday with several players from their G League affiliate participating, according to Rod Beard of the Detroit News (Twitter link). Tre’Shawn Thurman, Tra-Deon Hollins, Adam Woodbury, Khalil Iverson, and Craig Sword all played with the Grand Rapids Drive this season. Beard also reports (via Twitter) that Pistons
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Detroit Pistons forward/center Justin Patton had successful surgery to repair a fractured right pinky finger, the organization announced Wednesday evening. It isn’t clear when Patton, who the Pistons signed in June, suffered the injury. Patton was among the 15 players participating in the Pistons’ group workouts, phase two of
Rod Beard The Detroit News Published 5:03 PM EDT Sep 23, 2020 There’s still plenty to be figured out before the next NBA season, but the NBA Draft and the process leading up to it are getting more clarity. The date of the draft, which already has been pushed back a couple of times because
Omari Sankofa II Detroit Free Press Published 11:24 AM EDT Sep 23, 2020 Since pledging to turn their practice facility into a voting site for the November election, the Detroit Pistons have been committed to educating voters and aiding the local electoral process. That will continue Thursday, when the Pistons unveil the official ballot drop
Mark Medina USA TODAY Published 8:02 PM EDT Sep 22, 2020 Amid uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the availability of a safe and proven vaccine, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver conceded Tuesday that next season likely would not start on time. His remarks were based off feedback he received from Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director
With a new VP of basketball operations in control and now a new head coach set to stalk the sidelines, the Bulls with finally get fresh eyes for this year’s draft. Sam Vecenie of The Athletic takes an extensive look at Chicago’s various draft options with the fourth pick this season, as well as the team’s
AUBURN HILLS, UNITED STATES: Isiah Thomas (Photo credit should read JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images) Cubs not shutting down Kris Bryant for the season just yet by Mark Powell Isiah Thomas doesn’t think Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the GOAT. Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas finally made his feelings on the eternal NBA GOAT
Omari Sankofa II Detroit Free Press Published 10:50 AM EDT Sep 22, 2020 On Monday, HoopsHype published a poll of 15 NBA talent evaluators ranking the players younger than 25 who they would most like to build a team around. Mavericks forward Luka Doncic led the ranking, and Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns rounded out
September 21st 2020 at 8:45pm CST by Dana Gauruder Guard Kris Dunn won’t participate in the Bulls’ mini-camp, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports. Dunn’s absence was expected, since he’s headed to free agency. The Bulls will have to extend him a qualifying offer of $7.1MM to make him a restricted free agent. Dunn
Bulls guard Coby White has his sights set on becoming a full-time starter with the franchise next season, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times writes. White, 20, was selected No. 7 overall by the franchise in 2019, impressing onlookers in his rookie campaign this season. He averaged 13.2 points, 2.7 assists and 25.8 minutes per