Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editor: Cary Junior. • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys share further breakdowns on how the Pistons’ 2022 NBA draft class fits on the roster and how these new rookies will impact what Troy Weaver will do
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Detroit Pistons assistant general manager George David was a regular at Memphis Tigers practices last season. The Tigers had multiple prospects with NBA upside, including Ypsilanti native and former five-star recruit Emoni Bates. But Larry Brown had an inkling that Jalen Duren was high on the Pistons’ wish list. His hunch proved to be correct.
The dust has settled for the Detroit Pistons. For now. After a busy, transaction-filled week, the Pistons enter free agency with an updated roster and a new set of priorities. On Wednesday, they traded Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers in a salary-cap clearing move that brought back a distant first-round pick from the
There will be moments when the rookies are running, and the sophomores are leading, and the step-backs and lob dunks bring the crowd inside Little Caesars Arena to its feet. There will be whole nights like this, too, when the Detroit Pistons’ young core knocks off a title contender — heck, it happened last season in Boston. There
There is a fascinating scene in the Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit,” where the ceiling turns into a chess board. The main character looks up at the chess pieces, moving them around in her imagination, reacting to different situations, going on the offensive, constantly reacting, constantly learning. Which what it feels like watching Troy Weaver transform
There will be moments when the rookies are running, and the sophomores are leading, and the step-backs and lob dunks bring the crowd inside Little Caesars Arena to its feet. There will be whole nights like this, too, when the Detroit Pistons’ young core knocks off a title contender — heck, it happened last season in Boston. There
I love the NBA draft. Actually, I love all sports drafts because they’re like Christmas. No matter what you end up getting, you’re just excited to open a present, even if it isn’t always exactly the right size or style. For the Detroit Pistons, the NBA draft was even better than Christmas. They used the
Four jerseys told the most amazing story. A pure Detroit sports story. A story about basketball and family and coming back home. Jaden Ivey stood on the stage between his mother and father, covering his face with his hand, overcome with emotion, wiping tears from his eyes. “Yeah, it’s happening,” somebody screamed. [ Pistons jacked
We’re officially in the thick of the offseason. The Detroit Pistons traded Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday for cap space and a 2025 first-rounder from the Milwaukee Bucks, and followed that by selecting Jaden Ivey fifth overall and trading for 13th overall pick Jalen Duren during Thursday’s draft. SHAWN WINDSOR: Pistons
Troy Weaver didn’t mince words when describing just how good Thursday was for the Detroit Pistons. They exited the 2022 NBA draft with a guard widely considered the best in the class, Jaden Ivey, and a big man, Jalen Duren, who could end up being the best center. They’re both explosive athletes in their own
Jalen Duren’s basketball life has always been in fast-forward. Not that it’s been a problem. Duren stood 6 feet 8 as a 13-year-old and has dominated basketball courts since the time he was old enough to shoot. A star at Roman Catholic High in his hometown of Philadelphia — he was named to the MaxPreps freshman All-American
With new Detroit Pistons draft pick Jaden Ivey’s return to Michigan, he’ll also bring his favorite Chipotle Mexican Grill menu item. The No. 5 overall pick in Thursday’s draft has a favorite pick at fast-casual Chipotle: a bowl creation. On Friday, Chipotle announced the chain has teamed up with the Purdue alum to feature the
Follow along with us as the Detroit Pistons introduce their new draft picks to the public at Rouge Park. The Pistons picked Purdue guard Jaden Ivey at No. 5 overall and then traded for Memphis center Jalen Duren, who was picked 13th overall. SHAWN WINDSOR: Pistons may soon have the best backcourt in basketball after