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Chicago — It’s way too early to make any sweeping generalizations about the Pistons’ season just from a two-game sample size. Stats are skewed, both high and low, and the Pistons played the same opponent, the much improved Chicago Bulls, in both games.  In a couple of weeks, everything could be different, especially if Cade

Chicago — Saturday’s Pistons-Bulls rematch had a good start, but a much worse ending than the season opener. After they ran with the Bulls and staying close down to the final minute on Wednesday in a six-point loss, the Pistons’ shooting went cold in the second and third quarters, and the Bulls looked dominant in a

Chicago — The countdown for Cade Cunningham’s debut has been paused since the news of his ankle injury early in training camp. Cunningham didn’t play in the season opener on Wednesday, and coach Dwane Casey revealed Friday that he will not play in any of the three games on the current trip in Chicago, Atlanta and

David Brandt  |  AP Sports Writer Phoenix — The Phoenix Suns released a statement regarding a potential media investigation into the workplace culture of the franchise, denying that the organization or owner Robert Sarver have a history of racism or sexism. The statement sent Friday said the organization is aware that ESPN is working on a

Detroit — It’s Take 2 against the Bulls. In a scheduling anomaly, the Pistons are opening the regular season with consecutive games against the same opponent. They took the Bulls down to the final minute in Wednesday’s opener at home, and they’ll try to turn things around in their first road game of the season.

For the NBA’s 75th anniversary team, 75 players weren’t enough. The league needed 76 instead. The top 75 players in NBA history — and one more because of a tie in the voting — have been revealed, a group that has combined to win 158 NBA championships, earn 730 NBA All-Star selections and score more

Detroit — In choosing a seat mate for a long flight, Pistons forward Saddiq Bey might not be very many people’s first pick. He’s naturally quiet. He chooses his words carefully and he probably would prefer reading a book than talking at length in a casual conversation. Bey is measured, seemingly not wanting to say

Detroit — They showed fight and energy and some old-school defense. Several times they brought the Little Caesars Arena crowd to its feet, on the verge of an outburst, and then they’d miss. The Pistons missed a chance in their opener Wednesday night, falling to the Bulls 94-88. They missed shots down the stretch, they

Detroit — The Pistons opened the season with a 94-88 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, and even in a loss, there were some good takeaways from their performance. The crowds were back to full capacity at Little Caesars Arena and although the Pistons were without No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham, they had

Detroit — Even if the Pistons don’t end up being a playoff team this season, they look like they’ll be fun to watch, and play hard in most games. Against the Chicago Bulls — who, by most accounts, will be a tough playoff-level team — the Pistons made a statement and stayed close throughout the

The Pistons will start the regular season without No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham, who suffered an ankle injury near the start of training camp. Cunningham’s return might not be far off, though. General manager Troy Weaver hinted Cunningham has been working his way back in practice and that the rookie could play after the Pistons return

Detroit — Jerami Grant is entering his eighth season in the NBA, and it seems like he’s still trying to establish some roots. He’s spent two-plus seasons each in Philadelphia and Oklahoma City before an eye-opening year with the Denver Nuggets. Grant made his biggest impression last year with the Pistons, averaging career highs in

Detroit — It’s been a waiting game for almost all of preseason. Will he or won’t he? Following the news that the Pistons’ No. 1 overall pick, Cade Cunningham, suffered an ankle injury near the start of training camp, the big question was whether Cunningham would be back in time for the regular-season opener. He won’t.

Detroit — They’re no longer a novelty. Now they’re part of the nucleus. And if this latest incarnation of the Pistons is going to become what they all hope — from an ownership group entering its second decade in Detroit to a front office that overhauled the roster in less than a year and a

Detroit — Cade Cunningham is a gift. Since the night of the NBA Draft in July, the Pistons’ brass has been smiling from ear to ear, marveling over the possibilities of their newest acquisition. The No. 1 overall pick came to them, wrapped in a bow, following the draft lottery. From his very first interviews,

Legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale has been diagnosed with cancer for the second time in less than three months. Vitale made the revelation through his employer, ESPN. He was diagnosed recently with lymphoma, after he was diagnosed with melanoma earlier this summer. The melanoma has been treated and cleared; the lymphoma, Vitale acknowledged, will

Detroit — Meet the 2021-22 Detroit Pistons, with analysis from Rod Beard of The Detroit News. Guards Cade Cunningham ►Height: 6-6 ►Weight: 220 ►Age: 20 ►2022 salary: $10.1 million ►The skinny: The No. 1 overall pick will have high expectations, and he showed in Summer League that he’s ready for the challenge. Cunningham brings star power in

Detroit — Entering training camp, the positional group that seemed to have the most intrigue was the wings, where Josh Jackson, Frank Jackson and Hamidou Diallo looked to be battling for two spots in the rotation. Each of the three has had a good preseason, but Josh Jackson has taken a big step forward in

The Detroit News’ Rod Beard breaks down the top NBA Eastern Conference issues, teams and individuals for the upcoming season. Storylines to watch ►Kyrie Irving’s status: In the midst of their championship hopes, the Brooklyn Nets are dealing with a different challenge with Irving not being able to play home games because of a law

The Detroit News’ Rod Beard breaks down the top NBA Western Conference issues, teams and individuals for the upcoming season. Storylines to watch ►The veteran Lakers: Last season, the Lakers underachieved, which set the stage for a dramatic transformation. They added Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Wayne Ellington and a cast of young players to try to