What a weird game. For nearly three quarters, the Detroit Pistons were comatose. Down three starters — Jaden Ivey (personal), Bojan Bogdanovic (achilles), and Isaiah Stewart (hip) — against the Charlotte Hornets, the Pistons’ effort couldn’t have been worse. They couldn’t shoot. They wouldn’t defend. They were dead on arrival. Then, everything changed in the
The Detroit Pistons have reached a buyout agreement with Nerlens Noel, a league source confirmed to the Free Press on Monday. The 28-year-old veteran center was seldom used this season, appearing in just 14 games. Noel arrived in Detroit alongside Alec Burks in a deal with the New York Knicks last summer. He was on
Charlotte — After being away from the team for more than two weeks, Nerlens Noel’s time with the Pistons has come to an end. The veteran center has completed a contract buyout with the Pistons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The separation makes Noel an unrestricted free agent and allows him to join a playoff
The Detroit Pistons and center Nerlens Noel have completed a buyout and Noel is now free to sign with any club, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. After the Pistons were unable to swing a trade for Noel at the trade deadline, a buyout was the most likely outcome and by completing the buyout before
Welcome to the latest installment of my 313 Thoughts, your weekly recap of all things Detroit Pistons. Each week Jack Kelly highlights all the relevant news, rumors and on-court play while embracing Detroit’s 313 identity. The formula is simple—I’ll detail; 3 Things to like, 1 Thing not to like and 3 Things to monitor. We
We have reached the point of the season where teams like the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are fighting for playoff positions and teams like the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets are suffering “injuries” in hopes of securing the best odds at the number 1 pick. It is all about evaluating young players and staying
Hey everyone! This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week’s podcast, we’re talking about your 15-46 Detroit Pistons. The All-Star Break is over, the calendar is about to turn to March, and Ben is out, so I talk to Steve Pelletier of the RezBall Substack and podcast about the his Big
Marvin Bagley III missed more than seven weeks — 20 games — with two metacarpal fractures in his right hand. It was hard to tell on Saturday, when he made his long-awaited return. He led the Detroit Pistons with 21 points and 18 rebounds, both season-highs, in a 95-91 home loss to the Toronto Raptors.
Detroit — As the Pistons went down to the wire with the Orlando Magic on Thursday, a familiar face for both teams sat courtside to soak up the competitive atmosphere. R.J. Hampton, a third-year guard who was waived by the Magic two days earlier, was in attendance to watch his past meet his future. Moments
R.J. Hampton purchased a front row seat in Orlando to watch his old team play his new team Thursday. He was waived by the Magic on Tuesday after two years with the organization, drafted 24th overall in 2020 by the Denver Nuggets before being traded to Orlando midway through his rookie season in the Aaron
Detroit — Marvin Bagley delivered his most impressive game this season at a time when the Pistons needed it most. Starting center Jalen Duren could only watch Saturday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors from the back of the Pistons’ bench due to bilateral ankle injuries. Isaiah Stewart was gimpy throughout the game due to hip
Detroit — The new-look Pistons, eagerly looking to snap a three-game losing streak, hosted the Toronto Raptors in a low-scoring matinee at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday afternoon. It was a close contest throughout, as neither team led by more than six points until the Pistons reached a seven-point lead late in the third quarter.
We hear from coach Dwane Casey after his Pistons lose to the Raptors 95-91 Saturday afternoon. #DetroitBasketball
Coming out of the All-Star break, the Detroit Pistons have a complicated task. On one hand, the Pistons should want to be as competitive as possible to close the season. On the other, there is the looming reality of the NBA Draft and the importance for Detroit to have the best chance possible to land