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Detroit − No golden ticket, no game-changer, no franchise-maker. No surprise. The Pistons landed the worst-case scenario, even though it was the most likely scenario. With the worst record in the NBA, they dropped to fifth in the draft lottery Tuesday night, and if it feels like a shafting, well, it sort of is. Except

Chicago — There was shock and awe throughout a large ballroom inside McCormick Place Convention Center — the site of the NBA Draft Lottery — once deputy NBA commissioner Mark Tatum began to reveal the top five picks of next month’s draft. The gasps were sharp and brief and they were directed towards the announcement

Associated Press Chicago – Victor Wembanyama is now set to begin his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, after they won the NBA draft lottery and the No. 1 overall pick on Tuesday night. The Spurs were one of three teams with the best odds – 14% – to land the No. 1 pick,

Chicago — The Detroit Pistons’ prize for one of the worst seasons in franchise history is what fans have dreaded since the team secured the worst record in the NBA last month. Detroit won’t get the opportunity to draft French phenom Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Instead,

Detroit — I’m not a big fan of lotteries. Even when the Mega Millions jackpot tops $1 billion, I’m not one of those people who goes out and buys a slew of tickets, just hoping to be the lucky winner. But, if you’re a Detroit Pistons fan, you might want to be one of those

Detroit — The sights were something to see, no doubt. But it’s the sounds of spring that we’re really missing these days in Detroit. And the calendar is full of reminders. Take May 16, for example. This is the anniversary of that anxious evening back in 1996 when Steve Yzerman nearly blew the roof off

Chicago — With the conference finals set to tip off on Tuesday, the rest of the NBA world gathered in Chicago on Monday afternoon to watch the next generation of prospects who are hoping to hear their name called on draft night. The sound of basketballs bouncing on the hardwood, sneakers squeaking and coaching direction

Chicago — Victor Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French phenom, will have a more proper introduction to American basketball fans once his name is called on draft night by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, but his unicorn-like skill set and reputation as the most-hyped prospect since LeBron James circulated into the country long before this season. For the

Detroit — The NBA Draft Lottery is Tuesday, which means the Pistons are just a couple of days from finding out their fate in next month’s draft. Detroit finished this season with a record of 17-65, which marked the worst record in the NBA and the second-worst record in franchise history. The NBA modified the

Detroit — The NBA playoffs are nearing the conference finals, but for the rest of the league, the offseason is about to shift into high gear, as the NBA Draft Lottery determines which lucky franchise will come away with the No. 1 overall pick, and Victor Wembanyama, the presumptive first-overall pick. The Pistons will send

Detroit — The Detroit Pistons are hoping that Ben Wallace will bring them lottery luck for the second time in three years. The former Pistons big man will represent the organization in Chicago on Tuesday night during the NBA Draft Lottery, the team announced Thursday evening. Wallace served as the Pistons’ representative for the 2021

Detroit — The Detroit Pistons are hoping that Ben Wallace will bring them lottery luck for the second time in three years. The former Pistons big man will represent the organization in Chicago on Tuesday night during the NBA Draft Lottery, the team announced Thursday evening. Wallace served as the Pistons’ representative for the 2021

Detroit — Everyone will know the fate of Victor Wembanyama and his future NBA team when the No. 1 pick is revealed on Tuesday night during one of the most anticipated draft lotteries in recent memory. The Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs share an equal chance (14%) of securing the top pick,

Former Pistons assistant general manager Rob Murphy broke his silence after nearly seven months on Thursday, releasing a statement to address the allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct with a former female employee, which resulted in his recent firing from the organization. Murphy is being represented by Potter, DeAgostino, O’Dea & Clark and his attorney, Steven