NBA Trade Deadline week started with a bang as the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly sending Norman Powell to the Los Angeles Clippers in a five-player deal. The big question from a Detroit Pistons perspective is this — does this mean the Blazers’ are no longer interested in forward Jerami Grant? Not that a deal
With the NBA’s emphasis on cutting back on back-to-back games, it feels a bit strange to actually be playing a back-to-back. The Pistons have played in one before during this season, but it is not nearly as commonplace as it was in the NBA three to four years ago, especially for the Pistons. This one
Frank Jackson walked to the podium last Tuesday with a giant grin on his face. The Detroit Pistons guard couldn’t contain his excitement after playing his first NBA game in nearly a month. “It’s great to see you guys,” Jackson said, addressing the media. “I’m proud to wear Detroitacross my chest, and I just wanted to thank you guys.
Finally! We find our way to the Detroit Pistons I am sure everyone wants to talk about. These are the players with the most potential for a mid- and long-term future with the franchise — the Foundational Pieces. But, what is a “Foundational Piece?” These are the guys I feel are the foundation upon which
Isaiah Stewart speaks with the media after posting a double-double in tonight’s loss to Minnesota.
Head coach Dwane Casey speaks on his team’s effort after a 128-117 loss to the T-Wolves.
With two matchups against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a four-day span, the Pistons had a chance to make a mark against one of the surprise teams in the Western Conference. They’ll have to make some adjustments before Sunday’s rematch, following a sloppy performance. Minnesota took advantage of 16 Pistons’ turnovers for 21 points, pulling ahead
On episode 88 of the Motor City Hoops podcast I bring you my instant recap and reactions to the Pistons Thursday night game vs the TimberWolves. I will give my overall outlook on the game and a rundown of what we saw from the Pistons. I will also give my biggest takeaway, player of the
The Detroit Pistons were without their reigning Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month on Thursday, after. Cade Cunningham exited Tuesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans with a right hip pointer and was ruled out ahead of the opening tip against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Pistons missed Cunningham, as they didn’t have quite enough firepower
It’s one of the toughest adjustments for a player coming to the NBA. One game one night and another the next night. Back-to-backs are a big factor in the NBA, and for most young players, there is no good preparation. Nothing in college basketball compares, and even the best players have a tough time in
The Detroit Pistons announced Cade Cunningham is out for tonight’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cunningham left Tuesday’s 111-101 loss against the New Orleans Pelicans game early with a hip pointer. It’s no surprise they are holding him out, and are bound to be extra cautious with the franchise’s most prized player. Still, it doesn’t
A Detroit Pistons–Minnesota Timberwolves early-February matchup generally isn’t going to be a game you circle on your calendar, and this ultimately still might not be much of a game if Cade Cunningham is unable to play after suffering a hip pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. In theory, this will be a fun
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez • Producer: Tad Davis • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Guest: Omari Sankofa II, Free Press sports writer • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys break down the late-breaking news of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh, who despite interviewing with the Minnesota Vikings is sticking around Ann Arbor. Then, the guys welcome
In our previous mid-season analysis of the Detroit Pistons’ season, we looked at Guys in Danger of Playing Themselves Out of the League. Here we shift to Veterans who have established they can fill a role. Consider this the written companion piece to the Detroit Bad Boys Podcast entitled “Vet Week!” where Laz and Ben
Cade Cunningham was a big reason for the Detroit Pistons’ improved play in the month of January. The NBA is paying attention. Cunningham was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for January. Cunningham averaged 17.3 points, 5.6 assists and 4.2 rebounds, leading all rookies in scoring, and was second overall in assists. Oklahoma City Thunder
With Rosa Parks’ birthday upcoming, the Detroit Pistons are kicking off Black History Month by partnering with the civil rights icon. In conjunction with the Rosa Parks Estate, Priority Health and The Knight Foundation, the Pistons will provide free bus fares to Detroiters on Friday and Monday. The team is also launching a line of Rosa Parks-themed
The Detroit Pistons are teaming up to offer free bus rides throughout Detroit on Feb. 4 and Feb. 7 in celebration of Black History Month and the birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, the team announced. The Pistons collaborated with the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development, Priority Health and the Knight
Cade Cunningham was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for January, the NBA announced. Detroit Pistons’ star guard joins Oklahoma City’s Josh Giddey who was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month. January certainly felt like a breakout month for the No. 1 overall pick. Cunningham scored a career-high 34 points against the Denver
After a slow start, Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham is having a standout rookie season. More people are starting to notice. The NBA named Cunningham the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month on Wednesday, becoming just the sixth Pistons rookie to win the award, and the first since Jonas Jerebko in February 2010. Cunningham was the
The Pistons haven’t had a representative in the NBA All-Star Game since Blake Griffin’s all-everything season in 2019. They’ll keep that streak going this season, with no one being selected for the Feb. 20 All-Star roster, which is somewhat expected for a team with only 12 wins. The future is looking brighter, with the young core