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Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham: ‘I wanted to be in Detroit’ Detroit Pistons rookies Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Livers, Luka Garza and Balsa Koprivica speak alongside Tom Gores and Dwane Casey on July 30, 2021. Detroit Pistons It’s a product that scrambles and is touted as tasting just like eggs. And there’s

After leading free agency off by signing Kelly Olynyk, the Detroit Pistons kept things rolling Monday by re-signing one of their own free agents and agreeing to terms with another. The Pistons and Cory Joseph have agreed to a two-year, $10 million contract, and the team will also sign Trey Lyles to a two-year, $5

After free agency began Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons kicked things off by agreeing to sign center Kelly Olynyk to a three-year contract worth $37 million, the Free Press has confirmed. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report the deal just minutes after the 6 p.m. moratorium. Pistons Free Agency: Detroit Pistons have cap space in NBA

The biggest move of Thursday night’s NBA draft for the Detroit Pistons was selecting Cade Cunningham with the first pick. The second biggest move might’ve been a trade they executed 40 minutes before the draft, moving Mason Plumlee and the 37th pick to the Charlotte Hornets for the 57th pick. On paper, the move might’ve

One of the sports highlights of the summer is here. NBA free agency begins Monday at 6 p.m., with negotiations allowed between teams and player representatives. Deals cannot be signed until Friday at 12:01 p.m. Some of the biggest names on the market include DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry, Mike Conley Jr., Lonzo Ball and Spencer Dinwiddie. A handful

After last week’s roster moves, the Detroit Pistons could have around $17 million to spend in NBA free agency 2021 when it opens Monday at 6 p.m. They will also have access to two cap exceptions. The bi-annual exception, which teams can use every two years, will be $3.7 million this season and can be

Jose Adriano |  Detroit Free Press We asked, and they answered. Detroit Free Press followers on social media are pleased about the Detroit Pistons’ 2021 NBA draft class, grading Thursday’s picks with a resounding A. “Best scenario for a Pistons fan! So much to look forward to,” replied @nich0las.0 to a @freep Instagram story Friday. The

On May 9, Killian Hayes had his best game as a Detroit Piston, with 21 points, eight assists and seven rebounds against the Chicago Bulls. It was a far more confident and relaxed version of the Hayes we’d seen for most of the season, as the rookie aggressively hunted for his shot in the second half.

There’s cool, and then there’s coooool, and then there’s cool. Cade Cunningham exudes all three, but especially the last. Derek Jeter cool. Miles Davis cool. Sidney Poitier cool. Marvin Gaye cool. Middle-aged fella dancing by himself on the sidewalk to an internal soundtrack cool, like the gentleman unbothered by the world’s side-eye who I spotted while driving down the Boulevard on Thursday evening, a 3-pointer away from Detroit Northwestern

The Detroit Pistons announced Friday they’ve waived Cory Joseph, Deividas Sirvydis and Tyler Cook. The moves clear roster and cap space ahead of free agency, which begins 6 p.m. Monday. Joseph, acquired by the Pistons at the trade deadline in March, had just $2.4 million of his $10.6 million contract guaranteed for next season. Cook, who

Chuck Daly is a legend, especially in Detroit. Daly was the beloved head coach of the Detroit Pistons‘ Bad Boys era, guiding the team to consecutive NBA titles in 1989-90, three straight NBA Finals appearances and a playoff berth in all nine seasons during his tenure from 1983-1992. The Pistons went 467-271 under Daly, nicknamed “Daddy Rich”

When the Detroit Pistons selected Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, the Detroit Tigers showed their support with a “Welcome to Detroit” message on the scoreboard at Comerica Park. Less than two weeks after Cunningham visited the ballpark ahead of his July 20 workout with the Pistons at the team’s performance center,

Thursday was a triumphant day for the Detroit Pistons. They drafted Cade Cunningham first overall, and used three second-round picks on players that general manager Troy Weaver believes strongly in. On Friday, all four of the Pistons’ draft picks were introduced to the media. Cunningham, Isaiah Livers, Luka Garza and Balsa Koprivica all took the stage

Here’s 2021 NBA free agency start date, time, best players available and which teams have the most cap space. We also have a section on the Detroit Pistons‘ outlook. Free agency negotiations begin Monday, August 2 at 6 p.m. ET. Signings can become official Friday, August 6 at 12:01 p.m. ET, when the new league

The Detroit Pistons celebrated a successful NBA draft night with their day-after news conference to introduce the newest members of the organization. Pistons owner Tom Gores, general manager Troy Weaver, head coach Dwane Casey and the team’s four draft picks made an appearance at team’s practice facility in Detroit on Friday afternoon. You can watch the

The Detroit Pistons are celebrating a successful NBA draft night with their day-after news conference to introduce the newest members of the organization. Beginning Friday at 2:40 p.m., Pistons owner Tom Gores, general manager Troy Weaver, head coach Dwane Casey and the team’s four draft picks are answering questions from the media at the team’s practice facility

Before she decided to pursue a career in politics, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had dreams of being a sports broadcaster. She has long been a fan of sports, and briefly played basketball while attending high school. On Monday, Whitmer got to live out her sports dream in a different way. The Detroit Pistons hosted her at

The Detroit Pistons selected Cade Cunningham on Thursday, and for that reason alone, their 2021 NBA draft haul will be viewed as a rousing success. But they also had three second-round picks, and ended up using all three, along with trading a starter from last season’s team. Here’s how their draft class grades out. No.

Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons take Cade Cunningham No. 1 in 2021 NBA draft The Detroit Pistons drafted Cade Cunningham, the former Oklahoma State star. The Free Press’ Omari Sankofa II and Tyler Davis discuss what’s next. Omari Sankofa II and Tyler J. Davis, Detroit Free Press Being a sports fan in Detroit has

After a busy 2021 NBA draft, the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a two-way deal with UCLA wing Chris Smith, according to ESPN early Friday morning. Smith, a 6-foot-9 senior, averaged 12.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and two assists before tearing the ACL in his left knee during the team’s eighth game last season. Despite the loss, the Bruins made