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Memphis — Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey has joined the list of NBA coaches and players sharing their opinions on the release of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner after being imprisoned in Russia for nearly 10 months. “I definitely wanted to say how happy myself and the organization is about Brittney Griner being free from her

Memphis, Tenn. – The Pistons entered Friday’s primetime matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies as losers of six of the last seven meetings. It was a prime opportunity to get over the hump against one of the most talented teams in the Western Conference. However, that dismal trend continued as Detroit was overwhelmingly defeated in the

Pistons owner Tom Gores is no stranger to partnering with different organizations to improve the city of Detroit. The Platinum Equity founder will pledge a $350,000 donation to the children at SAY Detroit, a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the lives of Detroit’s neediest citizens through shelter, food, medical care, volunteer efforts and education.

Associated Press Memphis, Tenn. — Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown is stepping down from his role as a special advisor to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway due to ongoing health concerns, the school announced Friday. “We wish Coach Brown a speedy recovery,” Hardaway said in a statement released by the school, which said the health

New Orleans — Killian Hayes saw the double-team from CJ McCollum and Jonas Valanciunas coming toward the top of the key and attacked it. However, before he got too close to the defensive pressure applied by the New Orleans Pelicans, Hayes dumped off a behind-the-back pass to Isaiah Stewart. Since Valanciunas accepted the assignment of

New Orleans — The Pistons, searching for some consistency, faced off against one of the best teams in the NBA on Wednesday night. The New Orleans Pelicans, led by the quick and high-flying Zion Williamson, stood in the way of Detroit’s second win in as many days. In what was a physical game from the

Miami — Bojan Bogdanovic drilled shot after shot to help douse the flames of Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro’s most efficient shooting performance of the season. It was a flurry of 3-pointers from Detroit’s best shooter, and no one on the Heat could stop Bogdanovic, who tapped in to one of his best scoring binges

Miami — The Pistons haven’t had the best luck against the Miami Heat in recent years, but the latest meeting between the two teams was a game that a young team like Detroit can take pride in. Despite a nearly-perfect shooting night from Tyler Herro, Detroit countered each scoring run from the Heat and played

Miami — The Pistons are back on the road and still shorthanded without Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Livers, but the team looks to lock back in after a mental lapse against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team had an impressive overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks, which marked a big step forward in terms of maturation,

Miami — Saddiq Bey displayed offensive versatility on Sunday in what was his most efficient game since early November. The third-year forward found success in the midrange game. He was reliable on drives to the rim. He knocked down a 3-pointer at a time when the Pistons desperately needed to stop the bleeding caused by

Detroit — The Pistons were no match for the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena. Led by Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., the Grizzlies dealt the Pistons a 122-112 loss in the final game of their four-game homestand. Morant began the game as a facilitator, but called his own number in

Detroit — The Pistons suffered another blow to their roster on Thursday when Isaiah Livers suffered a right shoulder sprain. The second-year forward, who started the last two games at the shooting guard position, was injured in the first quarter of Thursday’s 131-125 overtime win over Dallas. It is unclear how long Livers will be

Detroit — Enthusiasm radiated throughout Little Caesars Arena in the moments immediately following Killian Hayes’ dagger 3-pointer over Tim Hardaway Jr. to seal Thursday night’s overtime win for the Pistons. The fans fortunate enough to sit courtside had a front-row view of the most significant shot of Hayes’ early basketball career. A couple of them

Detroit − The Pistons and Dallas Mavericks were deadlocked at 125-125 in the final minute of a thrilling overtime game when Killian Hayes decided to put on his superman cape to save the day. The third-year guard connected on back-to-back 3-pointers to help propel the Pistons to a 131-125 win at Little Caesars Arena on