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Detroit — The new-look Pistons, eagerly looking to snap a three-game losing streak, hosted the Toronto Raptors in a low-scoring matinee at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday afternoon. It was a close contest throughout, as neither team led by more than six points until the Pistons reached a seven-point lead late in the third quarter.

Detroit — RJ Hampton stood outside the Pistons’ locker room in the aftermath of Thursday’s heartbreaking loss to the Orlando Magic. Moments later, it was announced that the former Magic guard was officially joining the team. Pistons coach Dwane Casey commented on Hampton’s signing for the first time after Friday’s practice, ahead of Saturday’s game

Orlando — The Pistons were tested in every way imaginable in their first game after the All-Star break. The final two plays of Thursday’s game against the Orlando Magic showed that the game isn’t over until the final buzzer sounds. Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey nailed a clutch 3-pointer to tie the game at 106 with

Detroit — For some players, All-Star Weekend was an opportunity to relax and detach themselves from the rigors of the NBA season. For those participating, it was an opportunity to raise their profiles, like Philadelphia 76ers two-way guard Mac McClung did by winning the Slam-Dunk Contest. Others added new accolades to their resumes like All-Star

Orlando, Fla. — With 23 games left in the regular season, the Pistons will look to finish the year strong, after winning just 15 of their 59 games. The final quarter of the season is full of storylines, including James Wiseman’s transition, Marvin Bagley III’s return from his hand injury and potential late-season leaps from

It looks like the Pistons are taking another chance on a former first-round pick. According to several reports, the Pistons are planning to sign guard RJ Hampton, the No. 24 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, who was waived Tuesday by the Orlando Magic. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report the Pistons’ intention to

Speed control has been one of Jaden Ivey’s main adjustments to the NBA since the Pistons drafted him last summer. However, Ivey didn’t have to hold back his quickness on Friday night during the Rising Stars Challenge. It was on full display as he glided from one side of the court to the other in

Detroit — The Pistons are entering the All-Star break with mental and physical fatigue weighing on most of the roster. They’ve lost five of their last six games, which included brutal defeats to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, experienced a wacky trade deadline that resulted in the departure of a long-time teammate, and two

Jalen Duren will have a much-needed break during NBA All-Star Weekend. The Pistons’ rookie center will not compete in Friday’s Rising Stars game due to a sprained right ankle, the NBA announced on Thursday afternoon. Houston Rockets first-year forward Tari Eason will replace Duren on Team Joakim, selected by former NBA center Joakim Noah. Duren

Boston − All eyes were on James Wiseman as he made his Pistons debut on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics, one of the key teams in the Eastern Conference with size that general manager Troy Weaver referenced after his deadline-day trade. It was the final game before the All-Star break, and Wiseman’s first game with

Boston — Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey is going to have a busy first All-Star Weekend. The first-year guard is not only competing in the Rising Stars Challenge on Friday night, but he was also one of three rookies selected for the Skills Challenge during All-Star Saturday Night. Ivey joins Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero and

Detroit — Little Caesars Arena has seen its fair share of Pistons losses this season, but the seats remain filled, as fans show up in droves to watch their team compete on a nightly basis, even if the result doesn’t yield a victory. At 15-43, Detroit is at the bottom of the NBA standings, and

Toronto — Just hours after Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, James Wiseman was officially a member of the Detroit Pistons. That new reality was almost in jeopardy one day later, when the Golden State Warriors, his former team, held the power to nix the four-team trade between the Pistons, the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers

Toronto — The Pistons were one of four NBA teams in action on Super Bowl Sunday. It was a Sunday that was overshadowed by “The Big Game,” but also because the fate of the four-team trade to acquire James Wiseman was hanging in the balance due to the impending decision by the Golden State Warriors.

Toronto — After two days of uncertainty, James Wiseman is officially on track to become a member of the Detroit Pistons. The Golden State Warriors will approve the four-team trade that brings Wiseman to the Pistons, Saddiq Bey to the Atlanta Hawks and Kevin Knox II to the Atlanta Hawks, a league source confirmed to

Toronto — The Pistons were one of four NBA teams in action on Super Bowl Sunday. It was a Sunday that was overshadowed by “The Big Game,” but also because the fate of the four-team trade to acquire James Wiseman was hanging in the balance due to the impending decision by the Golden State Warriors.

Toronto — The Pistons should find out whether newly-acquired center James Wiseman will be able to join the roster no later than Sunday night. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Golden State Warriors have until 9:30 p.m. ET to decide whether to accept or void Gary Payton II’s physical. A decision to void it would

Detroit − Two different games were taking place for the Pistons on Friday night, one on the court and one away from it. On the floor, Detroit was hosting the rebuilding San Antonio Spurs at Little Caesars Arena. But behind the scenes, the franchise’s newly-acquired asset was in jeopardy of not joining the team. The

The Pistons are in jeopardy of losing James Wiseman less than 24 hours after the trade to acquire him was made official. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, a failed physical exam of Gary Payton II has placed the four-team trade between the Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers in

Detroit — The aftermath of the Pistons’ trade to acquire former Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman left some searching for answers as to why the team needed another big man. The NBA has become full of dominant guards and forwards, but when Pistons general manager Troy Weaver surveys the landscape of the league, especially