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This season has been solid evidence that the Pistons’ rebuild is in high gear. Head coach Dwane Casey has been one of the main engineers of the development behind the rebuild — and he’ll be there for a couple more years. Casey and the Pistons agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with

In the final week of the season, with very little for the Pistons to play for, it’s a good time to start thinking about postseason awards and how some of the Detroit players might fit in. There aren’t many categories where Pistons will be in consideration, but one intriguing one is the All-Rookie Team, where

Detroit — In some games, the score isn’t indicative of the game. One team isn’t as bad as the score and the other isn’t as good. The Pistons are better than they showed, and the Minnesota Timberwolves might be as good as they showed. Maybe better. What matters in the end is the score, and

From all appearances, the Pistons’ development plan had rookie Killian Hayes as the point guard of the future. They used the No. 7 overall pick to get Hayes and even through injury, he’s had the ball in his hands when he’s been on the court. Hayes showed another facet of his game, with a strong

Tuesday’s matchup between the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves won’t have one iota of impact on the playoff standings. Both teams are guaranteed of having a losing record for the second straight season, and their players can start making offseason workout plans and short vacation trips after Sunday’s regular-season finales. There’s something bigger at stake for both

Detroit — On one hand, the final week of the season can’t be done soon enough for the Pistons. It’s become a slog toward the final three games Before they get there, the Pistons can find some small gems in the remainder of the season. It could be something completely unexpected, such as a good

By watching a Pistons game toward the end of the season and squinting a little, it’s easy to see the possibilities for the future of the rebuild. Jerami Grant is a big piece of it. Rookies Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart easily fit into the future framework. There’s a vision for Killian Hayes and even

Detroit — Not everyone in the NBA is an All-Star or MVP, and not all superstars are tall or uber-athletic. Away from the court, there are everyday people who stand out because of what they’ve conquered and overcome in their personal lives. In that way, Alicia Jeffreys is a superstar, neatly packed into a diminutive 5-foot frame.

A young team learning to win on the road is a sports cliche you can just about count on during a rebuild. While this season could’ve been different, with league health protocols the same everywhere, the Pistons fell victim to the trope this season. A 118-104 loss in Philadelphia on Saturday night ended the Pistons’

As the NBA moves toward the final full week of the season and more than half the teams figure out their playoff seeding and postseason travel plans, there’s another path for the remaining squads. The bottom teams of the league will be preparing for the draft lottery and their scouting kicks into high gear in

Detroit — Pistons coach Dwane Casey has extolled the benefits of having veterans on the roster who can lead by example and be ready at a moment’s notice. That includes coming back after missing a couple of games and remaining at a top level. Wayne Ellington and Cory Joseph hadn’t played in the last four

In the final minutes on Tuesday night, the Detroit Pistons had a shot. They trailed the Charlotte Hornets by one with five minutes to play, and when Killian Hayes went to the free-throw line with less than 10 seconds to play, they had a chance to tie the game. It didn’t work out, and the

Detroit — With a short bench and four of their top five scorers out, the Pistons got a nice pick-me-up from a pair of unlikely sources. Hamidou Diallo had a breakout game, setting a new career high, and Sekou Doumbouya notched a season-high and kept the Pistons within breathing distance. It wasn’t enough. The Pistons

The Pistons are going to need someone like this if they’re going to get where they want to go. But that’s why so much of the focus right now is on where they are, and the importance of staying there. Detroit entered Tuesday night’s game against LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets tucked safely —

Detroit — It was a familiar finish for the Pistons, with what has become a familiar result. Play hard, stay within a reasonable distance and fight for a win down the stretch. That script almost had a rewrite in the final minutes, but the Orlando Magic made some big shots in clutch time and secured

Detroit — It was a familiar finish for the Pistons, with what has become a familiar result. Play hard, stay within a reasonable distance and fight for a win down the stretch. That script almost had a rewrite in the final minutes, but the Orlando Magic made some big shots in clutch time and secured a

Whether they’re in high school or college, the school year is coming to an end. With it has been some significant senioritis and looking forward to the summer and all the spoils that come with that. For many, it’s the time of year of doing just enough to pass and not worrying about the consequences.

Had the Pistons pulled off a win with only nine players available, it would have been one of their best wins of the season. No Jerami Grant. No Mason Plumlee. No Cory Joseph. No veterans, really. The oldest active player was 24-year-old Josh Jackson, and playing with the young group, the Pistons still were in

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