Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Pistons had good reason to be excited when they traded for Bojan Bogdanovic in September. The 33-year-old wing is a career 39.4% outside shooter, all-around efficient scorer, smart passer and capable defender. He plugs multiple holes for a rebuilding team in need of proven production. So it wasn’t a big surprise that the

The Milwaukee Bucks continued their winning ways Monday night with a 110-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons at Fiserv Forum, winning their sixth straight game to open the season. It is the third time in franchise history the team has begun a season 6-0, joining the 1971-72 and 2018-19 teams. “I think we’ve been very

The Milwaukee Bucks repeatedly threatened to bury the Detroit Pistons for good. But the Pistons wouldn’t let them. A pair of free throws by George Hill gave the Bucks an 85-69 lead with 3:11 remaining in the third quarter. The Pistons, who rallied back from a 15-point deficit in the first quarter and stayed within

A 90-second sequence in the third quarter encapsulated the difference for the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. A Bojan Bogdanovic 3 gave the Pistons a 19-point lead over the Golden State Warriors — the defending champs — with 8:30 on the clock at Little Caesars Arena. The Warriors are adept at closing deficits quickly, and the

When the Detroit Pistons tip off against the Bucks on Monday night in Milwaukee, it’ll be the franchise’s 27th time playing on Halloween. That’s more than any other NBA franchise but one — the Sacramento Kings, who are a horror story in their own right. Counting Monday, a whopping 18 of the Pistons’ Halloween games

The Detroit Pistons’ offense was due for a big night. Their best performance of the season led to an upset over the defending NBA champions — and allowed them to survive big nights from two of their best scorers. The Pistons defeated the Golden State Warriors at home, 128-114, behind a season-best 28 points from

The Detroit Pistons and Bojan Bogdanovic agreed to a contract extension Sunday. Bogdanovic will be on the books beginning next season for two years and $39.1 million, according to a report from ESPN. The Pistons (1-5) acquired Bogdanovic in a trade with the Utah Jazz in September and had immediate interest in locking in the

Offensively, the Detroit Pistons did enough to win. Led by Cade Cunningham’s career-high 35 points, the Pistons tallied 112 points on 43% shooting. They took care of the ball, committing just 10 turnovers against 18 assists. There were warts, as they shot just 21.9% from 3 and their reserves were outscored for the fifth night

Offensively, the Detroit Pistons did enough to win. Led by Cade Cunningham’s career-high 35 points, the Pistons tallied 112 points on 43% overall shooting. They took care of the ball, committing just 10 turnovers against 18 assists. There were warts, as they shot just 21.9% from 3 and their bench was grossly outscored for the

Second halves have been a problem for the Detroit Pistons. Entering Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, the Pistons had been outscored by 33 points in 10 quarters after the half, over five games — 28th among NBA teams. It was a festive night on Friday, as they debuted their Classic Edition teal jerseys, hearkening

Troy Weaver leaned back in his chair and pondered the question — what’s still left on his bucket list? The Detroit Pistons‘ general manager, along with head coach Dwane Casey, were as panelists at a Detroit Economic Club meeting at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. Weaver and Casey shared their thoughts on their expectations for

Bojan Bogdanovic isn’t new to this. For the majority of his NBA career, he has been a top-two option on offense. Joining a rebuilding Detroit Pistons team toward the end of September didn’t require a shift in mindset for him, even if his new team is unlikely to enjoy the successes of his previous stops.

Cade Cunningham and Bojan Bogdanovic did everything they could to keep the Detroit Pistons competitive. Ultimately, the Atlanta Hawks’ offensive firepower — and Detroit’s own miscues down the stretch — led to the Pistons dropping their fourth consecutive game. The Pistons lost to the Hawks at Little Caesars Arena, 118-113, despite big nights from Bogdanovic

WASHINGTON — Thirteen turnovers is an acceptable number for an NBA team during a game. For the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, their 13 turnovers were part of a larger story of their offensive woes. The Pistons produced just 12 assists — a season low — on 36 made baskets during a 120-99 road smackdown suffered