A diamond in the rough comes in all shapes, sizes, and contract statuses. They can be young players from small schools who burst onto the scene out of nowhere. They can be veterans who finally find a situation where everything clicks. They can be a former high school or college star who needs a few
After last week’s mailbag episode, we took a left turn and chose to break down all aspects of the Detroit Pistons rebuild. We were without David this week, but Duncan Smith joined to provide his insight on the job Troy Weaver has done so far and what the team might look like in both the
After parting ways with the Detroit Pistons, the Grand Rapids Drive has struck a partnership with a new NBA team. The Drive entered a single affiliation “hybrid” partnership with the Denver Nuggets that will begin in 2021-22, the G League announced Tuesday. The Drive will receive a new name and new branding, which will be
The Grand Rapids Drive announced today they have entered into a new “hybrid” partnership with the Denver Nuggets beginning with the 2021-22 season. The Detroit Pistons announced in July they would purchase a G League team that would be located in downtown Detroit with games at Wayne State’s campus. The Grand Rapids-based owners of the
A weird thing happened in the fourth quarter of Monday’s victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Pistons had a seven-point lead entering the fourth quarter and instead of going back to the starters to finish out the game, Pistons coach Dwane Casey stayed with the young reserves. Casey has leaned more to playing the youngsters,
Monday marked exactly a month since Hamidou Diallo made his debut March 26 with the Detroit Pistons on March 26. The 31 days since have been a “roller coaster,” in his own words. He’s had good games, bad games and been in and out of the rotation while battling injuries. But Monday showed why the
Detroit Pistons fans are in an all-too familiar place. Staring at a team with a long way to go who could potentially draft in the 7-9 range of the NBA Draft. It’s the spot Detroit has found itself in most frequently in the last lost decade. It seems like the should purchase a time share
Pistons guard Frank Jackson put up 18 points and 3 boards to help fuel Detroit to a win over Atlanta; he chats with Brooke Fletcher post game on Pistons LIVE. #DetroitUp
Pistons head coach Dwane Casey speaks to the media about his team’s impressive effort to beat the Atlanta Hawks. #ItsMillerTime
Every once in a while, a win is going to sneak up on the Pistons. Or, more like they earned it. Either way, the Pistons got off of their three-game losing skid with an impressive win over the Atlanta Hawks, 100-86, on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons had a double-digit lead midway
From start to finish, the Detroit Pistons were in control on Monday. The Atlanta Hawks, who were without star point guard Trae Young and star reserve Lou Williams, couldn’t keep pace with the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit snapped a three game skid to win, 100-86 Frank Jackson continued his hot streak with 18
It was hard to tell who was tanking. The Atlanta Hawks are one of the stories of the NBA as they battle the also-surprising New York Knicks for homecourt advantage in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Though they were without star guard Trae Young (ankle) against the Detroit Pistons, it’s a game you win when you’re
With the memories of snow still fresh in mind and spring still easing its way in, it’s not too early to start thinking the summer. The summer means different things to different people, but for the Pistons, it means the end of the season, which concludes on May 16, and a quick respite to prepare
Cedi Osman has temporarily regained a rotation spot, giving the Cavaliers forward another shot to prove his value before the season ends, Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes. Due to injuries, Osman made his first start since March 26 and his first appearance since April 14 on Sunday. Osman, whose front-loaded contract lasts
Game Vitals When: Monday April 26, 2021, 7:00 p.m. EST Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan Watch: Bally Sports Detroit; NBA League Pass Odds: Pistons +3.5 Projected Lineups Detroit Pistons (18-42): Killian Hayes, Josh Jackson, Saddiq Bey, Jerami Grant, Mason Plumlee Atlanta Hawks (34-27): Kevin Huerter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Solomon Hill, John Collins, Clint Capela Pregame
Editor’s note: This post will be updated each morning with the current NBA draft lottery standings With the Detroit Pistons in the midst of their worst season since 1980-81 — which led to the drafting of Isiah Lord Thomas III — missing the postseason for the second straight season, and running their postseason winless streak to 13 years, let’s devote our attention
The best thing about the Detroit Pistons this season has by far been their rookie class. Troy Weaver put his stamp on things immediately upon taking over, slicing and dicing as he reshaped the roster to fit his vision. There’s an argument to be made that two of the Pistons rookies — Isaiah Stewart and
Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week’s episode we talk about your 18-43 Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker and I talk about how the Pistons can maximize Hamidou Diallo, analyze how many wins the Pistons should be able to get the rest of the season, and Jerami Grant’s comments
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons’ Jerami Grant: ‘We got a lot of talented young guys’ Jerami Grant reacts after the Pistons’ loss to Pacers, and explains why he thinks the team can take a big leap forward next season, April 24, 2021. Detroit Pistons The end of the season is rapidly approaching for the
Pistons forward Jerami Grant isn’t unfamiliar with lottery finishes, but he feels his current situation is much different from his team’s situation in Philadelphia earlier in his career, writes Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. Grant spent just over two seasons with the Sixers from 2014-17, teams that were mostly known for focusing