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The Pistons don’t fall under the typical umbrella of conversation when it comes to the NBA’s national media, but Cade Cunningham’s impressive showing during two scrimmages against the USA Basketball Men’s National Team has several experts raving about the former No. 1 overall pick’s long-term potential. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst was joined Monday morning by colleagues

Kevin Johnson is pumped about bringing his soul food restaurant brand Fixins to Paradise Valley, even if that means his new spot will be a 15 minute walk from the Detroit Pistons’ home court. The former NBA All-Star, who was later the first Black mayor of Sacramento, California, joked about being in such close proximity

The Detroit Pistons are hitting the road again for an international matchup. The Pistons will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Montreal on Oct. 12 for a preseason game at the Bell Centre as part of the ninth NBA Canada Series. The other Canada Series matchup will feature the Toronto Raptors and the Sacramento Kings

Detroit ― A three-day Hoopfest ended Sunday with youths cheering on their favorite team in a showdown on a northwest neighborhood basketball court that at times featured local and professional athletes, and celebrities. The event kicked off in the Northwest Goldberg neighborhood Friday at Curtis Jones Park, which features an NBA-style basketball court on the

The Detroit Pistons won back-to-back NBA titles in 1989 and 1990 with legendary coach Chuck Daly. That almost didn’t happen, according to Pistons icon Isiah Thomas, who says Daly was fired and then rehired in 1986. In an interview on the July 18th edition of the “Bad Boys and Beyond” podcast with Mike Payton and

The NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League is winding down, and the offseason showcase had its share of positives for the Detroit Pistons. The rookies played well and the other players in the young core showed that they’ve made some strides in their skill sets. Although the Pistons finished 3-1 in the regular games, they didn’t

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