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The Detroit Pistons are taking a swing on another former five-star basketball prospect. The Pistons intend to sign former Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton off of waivers, according to a report from ESPN. Hampton, the 24th pick of the 2020 NBA draft, was a top-six high school recruit in 2019 and played a single season

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editors: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, Bryce and Omari deconstruct James Wiseman’s Detroit Pistons debut. Later, the guys talk the NBA All-Star game, Jaden Ivey and Bryce’s self-described old-man hatred for the dunk contest. Finally, the crew

The Detroit Pistons (15-44) own the Eastern Conference’s worst winning percentage, and with 25 games remaining on the schedule, both fans and the organization are shifting focus toward the future. The dog days of Detroit’s schedule will be used primarily to continue evaluating the young players on the roster, including trade deadline acquisition James Wiseman.

This has not been a fun season for the Detroit Pistons. At 15-44, they have the worst record in the Eastern Conference, and are 1½ games ahead of the NBA’s worst team, the Houston Rockets. Or perhaps that’s 1½ games behind the Rockets in the race for the top spot in the draft lottery and

Jaden Ivey’s NBA All-Star weekend debut ended in victory. The Detroit Pistons’ rookie guard scored seven points over two games to help his squad, Team Pau, win the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars in a four-team mini-tournament format. New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was named Rising Stars MVP after scoring 18 points over the two

Where do the Detroit Pistons‘ two rookies rank among their 2022 NBA draft class, and what might they become? ESPN’s respected draft expert, Jonathan Givony, set out to answer both questions Friday with his second NBA Rookie Power Rankings as the league hits the All-Star break. Both Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren made Givony’s top

James Wiseman made his Detroit Pistons debut Wednesday night in Boston. On a team of bigs, he was the biggest and longest. It didn’t take long to show he may also be the most offensively skilled. Certainly, Wiseman is the team’s most versatile on that end of the floor. But then that was evident watching

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Producer: Andrew Hammond • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, Carlos & Shawn have the Michigan State community in their hearts and minds. Later, the guys discuss the Super Bowl, the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Pistons trade for James Wiseman. Catch

BOSTON — James Wiseman began shaking his head as he discussed his defensive performance in his debut game with the Detroit Pistons. Head coach Dwane Casey had kind words for the 2020 No. 2 overall pick, who was visibly winded after tallying 11 points and five rebounds in 23 minutes and 30 seconds of action

BOSTON — James Wiseman made his Detroit Pistons debut against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, nearly a week after they traded for him. He showed flashes of why they desired him, but it came during a blowout road loss. Wiseman finished with 11 points and five rebounds in 24 minutes, but Boston’s Jayson Tatum erupted

Detroit Pistons (15-43) vs. Boston Celtics (41-16) When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Where: TD Garden in Boston. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WWJ-AM 950 (Pistons radio affiliates). • Box score Game notes: Welcome to the James Wiseman era. Or so the Pistons hope. Wiseman practiced with the Pistons on Tuesday, after Thursday’s four-team trade was finally completed, and the 21-year-old will make his debut

TORONTO — James Wiseman was sweating and sipped from a water bottle on Tuesday as he addressed the media for the first time since being traded to the Detroit Pistons. He had just completed his first practice with his new team, five days after he was deal was first agreed upon. It’s been a weird

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editors: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Guest: Shawn Windsor, Free Press sports columnist, co-host, “Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn” • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor, co-host of “Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn,” joins

TORONTO — Hamidou Diallo has been one of the Detroit Pistons‘ most unique players since general manager Troy Weaver traded for him ahead of the 2021 deadline. He’s a lob finisher and second-chance threat on a roster that, before this season, lacked athleticism. He’s one of the NBA’s better rebounders for his 6-foot-5 size. And