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Charlotte — After being away from the team for more than two weeks, Nerlens Noel’s time with the Pistons has come to an end. The veteran center has completed a contract buyout with the Pistons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The separation makes Noel an unrestricted free agent and allows him to join a playoff

Detroit — As the Pistons went down to the wire with the Orlando Magic on Thursday, a familiar face for both teams sat courtside to soak up the competitive atmosphere. R.J. Hampton, a third-year guard who was waived by the Magic two days earlier, was in attendance to watch his past meet his future. Moments

Detroit — Marvin Bagley delivered his most impressive game this season at a time when the Pistons needed it most. Starting center Jalen Duren could only watch Saturday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors from the back of the Pistons’ bench due to bilateral ankle injuries. Isaiah Stewart was gimpy throughout the game due to hip

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 — 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