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New York — Jaden Ivey put the pedal to the metal on several offensive possessions during his preseason debut Tuesday night against the New York Knicks. As a 20-year-old rookie, his speed is one of his main strengths, on both ends of the floor. There were occasions when Ivey beat his man to finish at

New York — Midway through the third quarter, New York Knicks forward Isaiah Hartenstein poked the ball away from a driving Cade Cunningham and the ball landed in RJ Barrett’s hands. The Knicks’ fast break was initiated and Barrett lobbed the ball to a floating Obi Toppin for a two-handed slam. Fans inside Madison Square

New York — Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo did not play during Tuesday’s 117-96 loss due to a leg injury he suffered during practice this week. “A little leg injury, a little contusion I had in practice,” Diallo told The Detroit News after the game. “Nothing major, just maintenance. Making sure I’m ready to go when

New York — Three minutes into the first quarter, Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey walked the ball up the court and calmly stepped into a 3-pointer from the top of the key to score his first NBA points. It was a welcoming sight if you’re the Pistons, especially since Ivey’s strength lies in his athleticism and

New York — Preseason games typically don’t mean much, but for a young team like the Pistons with several new additions, they can be used as measuring sticks to gauge progress. After spending the first week of training camp playing against each other, the Pistons played their first exhibition game under the bright lights in

New York — Cade Cunningham is equipped with a couple of things he didn’t have around this time last year: health and a full NBA season under his belt. The Pistons’ second-year guard suffered an ankle injury during training camp last season and was forced to miss the entire preseason, along with the first five

Detroit — With their exhibition opener looming Tuesday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, the Pistons aren’t letting the preseason deviate from their preparation mindset. Pistons coach Dwane Casey said the team’s approach is going to be the same as it has been throughout the first week of training camp and during

Detroit — Little Caesars Arena served as the site of the Pistons’ open practice and scrimmage Sunday, offering fans a sneak peek at their team before the preseason gets underway later this week. It served as a sign that the 2022-23 season is right around the corner, with just 17 days remaining until the team’s

Detroit — According to the NBA, there were 1,700 transition take-fouls called throughout the course of the 2021-22 season, limiting the opportunity for a highlight dunk or explosive play. As a result, the league instituted a change to the rules that will impose heightened penalties when a defensive player commits a transition take-foul, an intentional

Detroit — Dwane Casey walked around the Pistons practice facility with his hands behind his back and observed each set of players as they worked on improving their game. He glanced at third-year guard Killian Hayes as he completed a series of 3-point shots, which included catch-and-shoot and off-the-dribble simulations. He watched Isaiah Stewart and

Detroit — Pistons guard Killian Hayes made adjustments to his shooting form that he hopes, combined with confidence, will improve his shooting from beyond the 3-point arc. During the offseason, the third-year guard worked with Pistons assistant coach Jerome Allen and senior advisor/player development coach John Beilein on the mechanics of his jump shot. “I

Detroit — New Pistons assistant coach Rashard Lewis spent the end of practice working with Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren on their perimeter shooting. Lewis specialized in 3-point shooting as a stretch forward during his 16-year NBA career. A two-time All-Star and NBA champion, Lewis understands playing the game at a high level as an

Detroit — Jaden Ivey showed glimpses of his ability to use his athleticism in transition during the Pistons’ Summer League stint in Las Vegas in July. In the first game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Ivey found himself in a two-on-one fast-break situation alongside forward Braxton Key. In most transition scenarios, the wing receives the

Detroit — The Pistons bolstered their depth in athleticism and perimeter shooting over the offseason, but the team’s first two practices of training camp have centered around the defensive end of the floor. “I like our two days we’ve had. Guys are intense,” Pistons coach Dwane Casey said after Wednesday’s practice. “It’s been a huge