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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 are fresh off their trip to Las Vegas and NBA Summer League, where they watched the Pistons in action. Bryce and Omari share their thoughts on what

LAS VEGAS — The Detroit Pistons‘ most recent offseason trade with the New York Knicks became official Monday. And the deal has changed slightly from the initially agreed terms. The Pistons have acquired Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, their own 2023 second-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick from either the Knicks or Minnesota Timberwolves and cash in

LAS VEGAS — It’s too soon to give up on Killian Hayes. But the Detroit Pistons’ third-year point guard is running out of time. He’ll have to show more this season than he did during his Summer League debut on Thursday against Portland — and he can. The key for him is that he does

LAS VEGAS — Last August, Isaiah Livers was four months removed from undergoing surgery on his right foot to repair a stress fracture. He had just gotten out of his walking boot when the Pistons participated in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League . He watched from the sidelines as his teammates practiced and played every

LAS VEGAS — Let’s get the caveat out of the way: this is Summer League. And what happens in Summer League often stays in Summer League. And yet? What Jaden Ivey showed the first five minutes of play Saturday afternoon at the Thomas and Mack Center will travel to the fall and winter and, eventually,

LAS VEGAS — Jalen Duren was the youngest player in the 2022 draft, and will likely be the youngest player in the NBA on opening night this season. He won’t turn 19 years old until November. He hasn’t given it much thought. “Nah, it don’t really matter to me,” Duren said after the Detroit Pistons’

LAS VEGAS — The Detroit Pistons improved to 2-0 in Las Vegas Summer League play following Saturday’s 105-99 victory against the Washington Wizards. But it wasn’t a great day for the franchise, thanks to injuries. Both Jaden Ivey and Saben Lee left the game with ankle injuries, and their statuses going forward are unknown. Isaiah Livers

LAS VEGAS — The only thing that could stop Jaden Ivey was an injury. The Detroit Pistons’ No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft left during the first quarter of Saturday’s Las Vegas Summer League game against the Washington Wizards after tweaking his right ankle. With 4:52 to play in the opening period, Ivey’s

LAS VEGAS — A smile crept across Cade Cunningham’s face when he was asked about the Detroit Pistons‘ 2022 draft haul. “It was a great night for sure,” Cunningham said Friday after the Pistons practiced at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League. “No complaints, I’m happy. We got two big-time talents. I don’t know

NBA Summer League: Detroit Pistons (1-0) vs. Washington Wizards (0-0) When: 6 p.m. Saturday. Where: Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. TV: ESPN2. Radio: None. • Box score Want more Pistons news: Download our free mobile app on iPhone or Android! Game notes: The Pistons won their opener in NBA Summer League on Thursday, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers, 81-78. Rookie first-round pick Jaden Ivey had

LAS VEGAS — A smile crept across Cade Cunningham’s face when he was asked about the Detroit Pistons‘ 2022 draft haul. “It was a great night for sure,” Cunningham said after the Pistons practiced at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League. “No complaints, I’m happy. We got two big time talents. I don’t know

LAS VEGAS — Practice was over and the coaches were milling around the edge of the court and a few players fanned out to their own basket to keep working. There was Detroit Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey, the ball in his hand, taking a hard dribble with his first step toward the rim: Left foot.

LAS VEGAS — It took two quarters of basketball for Jaden Ivey to find his rhythm. Once he did, he provided a strong reminder for why the Detroit Pistons might’ve gotten one of the best value picks in the 2022 draft by selecting him fifth overall. In his  debut, Ivey scored 20 points, grabbed six

LAS VEGAS — The Detroit Pistons‘ NBA Summer League game wasn’t as exciting as some fans might’ve expected, but it was dotted with exciting moments. Surprisingly tight officiating slowed Thursday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers to a crawl at times. But the Pistons prevailed, thanks to strong performances from their rookie duo, Jaden Ivey