LAS VEGAS — It’s too soon to give up on Killian Hayes. But the Detroit Pistons’ third-year point guard is running out of time. He’ll have to show more this season than he did during his Summer League debut on Thursday against Portland — and he can. The key for him is that he does
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey. (Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) MLB All-Star Game: 5 biggest snubs after complete rosters released by John Buhler The Pistons got quite the scare when rookie Jaden Ivey went down with injury during a Summer League game but the guard says he’s okay. Jaden Ivey has had the city of
Editor’s note: Mike Curtis is the new Detroit Pistons beat writer for The Detroit News. Here are 10 things about him: ► 1. I’m an early ’90’s baby and only child who was born in Paducah, Kentucky, but my mom moved us to Saginaw when I was five years old, shortly after my father died suddenly in 1995.
LAS VEGAS — Let’s get the caveat out of the way: this is Summer League. And what happens in Summer League often stays in Summer League. And yet? What Jaden Ivey showed the first five minutes of play Saturday afternoon at the Thomas and Mack Center will travel to the fall and winter and, eventually,
LAS VEGAS — Jalen Duren was the youngest player in the 2022 draft, and will likely be the youngest player in the NBA on opening night this season. He won’t turn 19 years old until November. He hasn’t given it much thought. “Nah, it don’t really matter to me,” Duren said after the Detroit Pistons’
Summer League is often the best time to experiment with different lineups, and the Pistons tested a different starting five in Saturday’s 105-99 victory over the Washington Wizards. Detroit went with Saben Lee at the point, Jaden Ivey at the two-guard spot, along with Isaiah Livers, Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren. Killian Hayes, who started
Las Vegas — The outcome of the game wasn’t as important as the status report on first-round pick Jaden Ivey. It’s always scary when a player lands awkwardly on a play. When it’s a top draft pick, it’s intensified. Jaden Ivey, the No. 5 overall pick, suffered an ankle injury after attempting a 3-pointer in
LAS VEGAS — The Detroit Pistons improved to 2-0 in Las Vegas Summer League play following Saturday’s 105-99 victory against the Washington Wizards. But it wasn’t a great day for the franchise, thanks to injuries. Both Jaden Ivey and Saben Lee left the game with ankle injuries, and their statuses going forward are unknown. Isaiah Livers
Las Vegas — The outcome of the game wasn’t as important as the status report on first-round pick Jaden Ivey. It’s always scary when a player lands awkwardly on a play. When it’s a top draft pick, it’s intensified. Jaden Ivey, the No. 5 overall pick, suffered an ankle injury after driving to the basket
Las Vegas — It’s always scary when a player lands awkwardly on a play. When it’s a top draft pick, it’s intensified. Jaden Ivey, the Pistons’ first-round pick (5th overall), suffered an ankle injury after driving to the basket in the first quarter of Saturday’s Summer League matchup against the Washington Wizards. On the play,
LAS VEGAS — The only thing that could stop Jaden Ivey was an injury. The Detroit Pistons’ No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft left during the first quarter of Saturday’s Las Vegas Summer League game against the Washington Wizards after tweaking his right ankle. With 4:52 to play in the opening period, Ivey’s
The Detroit Pistons play the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2. Jaden Ivey scored 20 points and had 6 rebounds and 6 assists in his first game. Jalen Duren was even more impressive in his limited minutes, scoring 9 points. This is the GameThread, and I will add
LAS VEGAS — A smile crept across Cade Cunningham’s face when he was asked about the Detroit Pistons‘ 2022 draft haul. “It was a great night for sure,” Cunningham said Friday after the Pistons practiced at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League. “No complaints, I’m happy. We got two big-time talents. I don’t know
NBA Summer League: Detroit Pistons (1-0) vs. Washington Wizards (0-0) When: 6 p.m. Saturday. Where: Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. TV: ESPN2. Radio: None. • Box score Want more Pistons news: Download our free mobile app on iPhone or Android! Game notes: The Pistons won their opener in NBA Summer League on Thursday, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers, 81-78. Rookie first-round pick Jaden Ivey had
LAS VEGAS — A smile crept across Cade Cunningham’s face when he was asked about the Detroit Pistons‘ 2022 draft haul. “It was a great night for sure,” Cunningham said after the Pistons practiced at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas during NBA Summer League. “No complaints, I’m happy. We got two big time talents. I don’t know
LAS VEGAS — Practice was over and the coaches were milling around the edge of the court and a few players fanned out to their own basket to keep working. There was Detroit Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey, the ball in his hand, taking a hard dribble with his first step toward the rim: Left foot.
Las Vegas — Cade Cunningham sat courtside during the Pistons’ opener in Summer League on Thursday night. He had a front-row seat to see first-round picks Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren in their debuts, much like Cunningham did last season. What Cunningham saw left him impressed with the rookies, but more importantly, how the pieces
Las Vegas — A win is a win, even in the NBA Summer League. The Detroit Pistons’ 81-78 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers early Friday morning wasn’t a thing of beauty, but there were some nice takeaways to glean from the opener, including the debuts of rookies Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, along with
Every offseason has been an adventure for the Detroit Pistons under Troy Weaver. From the draft, to trades and free agency, the Pistons have dipped their toes into every pool during Weaver’s complete overhaul of the roster. Armed with the most cap space in the NBA, many people anticipated the Pistons’ offseason fireworks to be
LAS VEGAS — It took two quarters of basketball for Jaden Ivey to find his rhythm. Once he did, he provided a strong reminder for why the Detroit Pistons might’ve gotten one of the best value picks in the 2022 draft by selecting him fifth overall. In his debut, Ivey scored 20 points, grabbed six