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The Pistons played their fifth and final game of the Las Vegas Summer League on Sunday evening without rookie forward Ausar Thompson, who watched from the sidelines after promising performances in his last two outings. Without Thompson, all eyes were on Marcus Sasser, the 25th overall pick whose play has been overshadowed to some degree.

Troy Weaver said during an interview with ESPN on Wednesday that his desire for his young team is for them to become “the real Pistons” again. Detroit’s general manager longs for a return to the playoffs, but he knows the first step to becoming competitive on a consistent basis is the health of franchise cornerstone

Ausar Thompson added several highlights to his Summer League mixtape during the Pistons’ fourth game in Las Vegas. The fifth overall pick in last month’s draft is gradually earning a reputation around the league for his explosiveness and rebounding ability, and Friday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs was another display of Thompson’s potential. Late

By Mark Anderson |  Associated Press Las Vegas — The timing and location of the WNBA All-Star Game couldn’t be much better. Just in the past week, 19-year-old phenom Victor Wembanyama made his NBA debut in the Summer League to sold-out crowds at the nearby Thomas & Mack Center, league commissioner Adam Silver spoke openly about

Ausar Thompson used his lengthy frame to steal a pass from Grady Dick before executing his most explosive play of the Las Vegas Summer League. The Pistons’ fifth overall pick led a fastbreak and passed to his fellow rookie teammate Marcus Sasser, who tipped the ball back to Thompson for a reverse alley-oop. Later in

Tim Reynolds |  Associated Press Las Vegas – Upon review, coaches will have more chances to ask for reviews. The NBA’s Board of Governors approved two rule changes for the coming season Tuesday – one to give coaches a second challenge if their first one is successful, the other being a technical foul for flopping. The

Las Vegas — The Pistons are halfway through their four-game Summer League schedule and there are a handful of notable takeaways from the first two games. It’s not surprising that Detroit is 1-1 after a win over the Orlando Magic and a lopsided loss to the Houston Rockets, especially considering the fact that the team

Las Vegas — Isaiah Stewart’s future with the Pistons became clearer on Monday night after he agreed to a four-year extension worth $64 million, a league source confirmed to The Detroit News. The first three years of Stewart’s new contract — which could tie him to Detroit through the 2027-28 season — are guaranteed and

Las Vegas — The Pistons are halfway through their four-game Summer League schedule and there are a handful of notable takeaways from the first two games. It’s not surprising that Detroit is 1-1 after a win over the Orlando Magic and a lopsided loss to the Houston Rockets, especially considering the fact that the team

By Helene Elliott |  Los Angeles Times Los Angeles — Trinity Rodman has her father’s last name and fierce competitive instincts, but she has not had Dennis Rodman’s constant presence in her life. A rising star on the U.S. women’s World Cup soccer team, Trinity knows her father best through viewing videos of his career dominating

Las Vegas — Detroit Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson didn’t have a stellar debut in the NBA Summer League. That might depend on who’s judging. He was 1-of-4 from the field and finished with seven points, nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks in Saturday’s win over the Orlando Magic. Maybe not spectacular, but solid, nonetheless.

Las Vegas — The Pistons’ second summer league game against the Houston Rockets was initially billed as a battle between the Thompson brothers, but Sunday’s matchup was still an entertaining showcase of basketball between two young teams. The Pistons came up short in a lopsided 113-101 loss, but the game was highly-competitive and at times,

Las Vegas — Jalen Duren began his rookie debut at last year’s Summer League with a bang. He was on the receiving end of an alley-oop pass from Jaden Ivey, which ignited the expectations for what his rookie year could be. Maybe not just his rookie year, but his career. But it’s Summer League, so

Las Vegas — There were several storylines that set the tone for the Pistons’ opener in the Las Vegas Summer League. How would Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren look in their second summer session? What about the performances of first-round draft picks Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser? Will James Wiseman look to dominate now that

Las Vegas — Jarrett Jack has never played in a single summer league game despite his lengthy NBA career, but the new Pistons assistant coach is relishing the opportunity to lead this year’s summer squad. As a former point guard, he’s used to leading teams but now he’s on the sideline and getting a first-hand

Tim Reynolds |  Associated Press Las Vegas – Former Piston Grant Hill started working on the USA Basketball roster for this summer’s World Cup many months ago, long before the first invitations were extended. The result, he hopes, will make it worth all that effort. USA Basketball formally unveiled the 12-player World Cup roster on Thursday,

Detroit — The Pistons will open the Las Vegas Summer League this weekend with back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday, so the preparation for the annual showcase has ramped up. The most pressing topics will be the workload of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, but there will be a lot more eyes on the Pistons’

When I was little, some of the kids on the playground would jump rope, which was good exercise, but it was mundane after about two repetitions. Jump in. Jump out. With just a little coordination, almost everyone was able to play and figure out the timing. As I got older, things got more challenging, because

Detroit — Later this week, the Pistons’ summer league team will travel to Las Vegas for a four-game slate during the annual showcase of the NBA’s best young talent. It’ll be an opportunity for many fans to see first-round picks Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser donning the team’s gear for the first time and playing

Detroit — And here we still sit, stuck between the P-words. Detroit fans craving Playoffs, management doubling down on Patience. All of it requires Perspective, which nobody really wants to hear. The parallels between the Red Wings and Pistons are amazing, considering how different the sports are. The path and the plans are frustratingly similar,