There is a fascinating scene in the Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit,” where the ceiling turns into a chess board. The main character looks up at the chess pieces, moving them around in her imagination, reacting to different situations, going on the offensive, constantly reacting, constantly learning. Which what it feels like watching Troy Weaver transform
Troy Weaver was explicit about what the immediate future held: “No skipping steps.” Following Thursday night’s successful draft, where the Detroit Pistons selected Jaden Ivey and traded for the rights to Jalen Duren, it appears the Detroit front office has shifted its focus away from Phoenix Suns big-man, Deandre Ayton. Immediately following the draft, we
Oh, how quickly the Jerami Grant trade narrative changed. Wednesday night when it broke that Grant had been traded to the Blazers for a 2025 1st, a move up in the 2nd round, and a couple of future 2nds, I think it left the entire fanbase hoping that there was going to be an ensuing
The NBA Draft could not have realistically fallen any better for Troy Weaver and the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons fell two spots to No. 5 on lottery night, and that looked like a big blow considering the draft featured a consensus big three and Detroit was desperate for high-end talent to pair with Cade Cunningham.
Four jerseys told the most amazing story. A pure Detroit sports story. A story about basketball and family and coming back home. Jaden Ivey stood on the stage between his mother and father, covering his face with his hand, overcome with emotion, wiping tears from his eyes. “Yeah, it’s happening,” somebody screamed. [ Pistons jacked
I love the NBA draft. Actually, I love all sports drafts because they’re like Christmas. No matter what you end up getting, you’re just excited to open a present, even if it isn’t always exactly the right size or style. For the Detroit Pistons, the NBA draft was even better than Christmas. They used the
We’re officially in the thick of the offseason. The Detroit Pistons traded Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday for cap space and a 2025 first-rounder from the Milwaukee Bucks, and followed that by selecting Jaden Ivey fifth overall and trading for 13th overall pick Jalen Duren during Thursday’s draft. SHAWN WINDSOR: Pistons
Detroit — There were too many phone calls and text messages to count over the last couple weeks. And for Troy Weaver, there were far too few chances to close his eyes and rest. But as he sat basking in the midafternoon sun Friday at Detroit’s Rouge Park, where the Pistons’ general manager was joined
Jalen Duren’s basketball life has always been in fast-forward. Not that it’s been a problem. Duren stood 6 feet 8 as a 13-year-old and has dominated basketball courts since the time he was old enough to shoot. A star at Roman Catholic High in his hometown of Philadelphia — he was named to the MaxPreps freshman All-American
Troy Weaver didn’t mince words when describing just how good Thursday was for the Detroit Pistons. They exited the 2022 NBA draft with a guard widely considered the best in the class, Jaden Ivey, and a big man, Jalen Duren, who could end up being the best center. They’re both explosive athletes in their own
Detroit — What a moment it was. Shortly after Jaden Ivey, selected fifth in Thursday night’s NBA Draft, was introduced as a Detroit Piston for the first time Friday in Rouge Park, vice chairman Arn Tellem had a trick up his sleeve. The “fairy tale,” as Pistons coach Dwane Casey called it, became even more surreal.
With new Detroit Pistons draft pick Jaden Ivey’s return to Michigan, he’ll also bring his favorite Chipotle Mexican Grill menu item. The No. 5 overall pick in Thursday’s draft has a favorite pick at fast-casual Chipotle: a bowl creation. On Friday, Chipotle announced the chain has teamed up with the Purdue alum to feature the
Follow along with us as the Detroit Pistons introduce their new draft picks to the public at Rouge Park. The Pistons picked Purdue guard Jaden Ivey at No. 5 overall and then traded for Memphis center Jalen Duren, who was picked 13th overall. SHAWN WINDSOR: Pistons may soon have the best backcourt in basketball after
Jaden Ivey is continuing his family legacy in Detroit, as he was selected with the fifth-overall pick by the Pistons in the NBA Draft. The NBA Draft saw 58 prospects achieve their dreams of playing professional basketball. For Purdue guard Jaden Ivey, he had the chance to achieve his dream and continue his family’s sports
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The Detroit Pistons got two of the players near the top of their NBA Draft board Thursday in electric guard Jaden Ivey and athletic big man Jalen Duren. While introducing the two young men and talking about their excitement for the upcoming season, they also took time to look back and celebrate the deep roots
The Detroit Pistons appear to be drafting their way out of a rebuild. With Thursday’s 2022 NBA draft over, experts and analysts are applauding Detroit’s haul. General manager Troy Weaver was all-in on finding players who could contribute right away alongside last year’s No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham, and some experts believe he did just that. SHAWN WINDSOR:
Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week’s episode we’ve got something a little different for you: the audio of the 2022 DBB NBA Draft Livestream! Bryce Simon, Steve Pelletier, Brady Fredericksen, Sean Corp, Jack Kelly, and myself talked for hours about the Pistons’ night, and we’ve condensed down
We’re officially in the thick of the offseason. The Detroit Pistons traded Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday for cap space and a 2025 first-rounder from the Milwaukee Bucks, and followed that by selecting Jaden Ivey fifth overall and trading for 13th overall pick Jalen Duren during Thursday’s draft. SHAWN WINDSOR: Pistons
The Detroit Pistons, true to the words of GM Troy Weaver, attacked the the NBA Draft and ended the night with two lottery picks in Jaden Ivey (No. 5) and Jalen Duren (No. 13), as well as second-rounder Gabriele Procida (No. 36). The Pistons were able to accomplish this with a mix of aggression and