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As the NBA season winds down to its final games, the Pistons fan base is becoming splintered on how they’re wrapping up the season. One side wants to see a strong finish, and the other wants to lose the remaining games by as many points as possible. The latter group is focused on finishing in

One of the first stars in Detroit Pistons history has died. Gene Shue, who moved with Fort Wayne to Detroit in the 1950s, made five All-Star teams with the Pistons and was a member of the franchise’s 50th-anniversary all-time team, died at the age of 90, the NBA confirmed Monday. Shue spent more than 40

In the first half, Saddiq Bey looked like he was heading for another 50-point game. It didn’t quite end up that way, but Bey had an impressive performance with 20 of his 31 points in the first quarter. The piecemeal reserve unit held things together, pulled ahead in the fourth quarter and held on for

If someone said at the beginning of the season that Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers and Braxton Key would be getting playing time in the final weeks of the season, it would have been a hot take. Cade Cunningham, yes. That would be an assumption for the No. 1 overall pick. The Pistons are hurtling

Detroit — The Pistons are doing a little roster tinkering before the end of the season. They signed guard Carsen Edwards, the team announced Sunday afternoon. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, it’s a two-year deal. The Pistons also plan to waive forward Chris Smith, who is on a two-way contract, and sign forward Braxton

Steve Kornacki |  Special to The Detroit News Detroit — Pistons forward Saddiq Bey showed that he’s capable of becoming more than good this season. He could become great, and that was clearly on display March 17, when he scored 51 points in Orlando. Detroit coach Dwane Casey was asked how that performance affected how Bey

Jerry Green |  Special to The Detroit News There were just two of us in the car, two young guys starting out with high ambitions. Dick Vitale had no wheels, so he hitched a ride with an ink-stained wretch. We were headed from Calihan Hall on the University of Detroit campus to Catholic Central High

Steve Kornacki |  Special to The Detroit News Cade Cunningham’s injury finally forced him to the sideline, while Killian Hayes forced his way back into the starting lineup based on his aggressive and efficient play of late. Both started at guard Friday night for the Pistons in a 110-101 win over the Thunder in Oklahoma City,

Jerry Green |  Special to The Detroit News There were just two of us in the car, two young guys starting out with high ambitions. Dick Vitale had no wheels, so he hitched a ride with an ink-stained wretch. We were headed from Calihan Hall on the University of Detroit campus to Catholic Central High where

Steve Kornacki |  Special to The Detroit News Pistons power forward Marvin Bagley, as expected, isn’t playing Friday night in Oklahoma City against the Thunder with a mild left hip flexor strain. “He’ll be day-to-day,” Detroit coach Dwane Casey said prior to the game. “I think we lucked out. It’s just a strain and it was

Steve Kornacki |  Special to The Detroit News Rookie forward Isaiah Livers has become the X-factor for these young and rising Detroit Pistons. The talented squad has displayed plenty of promise, but have come up short late in many fourth quarters. That’s reflected in the 21-56 record they bring into Friday night’s game in Oklahoma City.

Steve Kornacki |  Special to The Detroit News Detroit — Was this going to be a re-run, NBA style? Pistons rookie guard Cade Cunningham takes on powerful team from the East and ignores whatever might be ailing him to put on a scoring show that . . . falls just short. That’s what happened when he matched

Steve Kornacki |  Special to The Detroit News Detroit – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer knows a thing or two about campaigning, and had this to say about the Rookie of the Year candidacy of Pistons guard Cade Cunningham: “I think he should be rookie of the year,” said Whitmer. “He’s the all-time scorer for a rookie,

Steve Kornacki |  Special to The Detroit News Detroit – Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer knows a thing or two about campaigning, and had this to say about the Rookie of the Year candidacy of Pistons guard Cade Cunningham: “I think he should be rookie of the year,” said Whitmer. “He’s the all-time scorer for a rookie,