SAN FRANCISCO — Since the calendar turned to 2022, the Detroit Pistons have played some of their best games of the season. Tuesday was not one of them. The Pistons fell to the Golden State Warriors, 102-86. They trailed by as many as 34, but narrowed the final score in the second half with most
San Francisco — The Pistons’ four-game western road trip didn’t get off to a sparkling start. After a double-digit loss at home to Phoenix, the team with the NBA’s best record, the Pistons had another lopsided loss to the Golden State Warriors, who have the second-best record. The Pistons had a slow start in the
The Detroit Pistons stumbled out of the gate early on the first of their four-game West Coast road trip falling behind by as many as 34 in the first half and eventually falling to the Golden State Warriors 102-86. Things were so easy for Golden State early that they started playing a little fast and
The NBA schedule tonight is light — just the Timberwolves vs. the Knicks and your Detroit Pistons facing off against the Golden State Warriors. The Pistons have gotten absolutely demolished by good teams (see Bulls, Chicago) and shocked great teams (see Bucks, Milwaukee). Which version are we in for tonight? I’m hoping for something at
San Francisco — Kelly Olynyk’s season was derailed before it really even got going. The Pistons’ prized addition in free agency played in just 10 games before suffering a knee injury that has kept him out for the rest of the first half. Ten games in. Thirty-two games out. And counting. The Pistons’ struggles this
The Jerami Grant rumor mill never seems to stop churning, but even I had to stop and take notice when Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report dropped a heater of a story centered on Jerami Grant, his trade value and even a little Ben Simmons. Fischer is well-connected throughout the league, and he’s dropped his fair
The Detroit Pistons are in the worst three-year stretch in 40 years and there’s one big reason why: They have six contracts with dead money eating up a gigantic chunk of salary this season. Due to waiving players whose contracts still had guaranteed money owed, the Pistons’ dead money for 2021-22 is an astounding $45.5 million — worst in the
Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk represent not only two of the most highly paid and talented members of the young Detroit Pistons. The two of them also represent more than 40% of the career NBA minutes played on the entire Pistons roster prior to this season. Both have seen extended absences due to injuries —
The Detroit Pistons visit the Golden State Warriors to begin a four-game West Coast road trip. The Pistons look to build on a strong 5-4 start to 2022 with another win against a top-tier opponent. Kelly Olynyk appears close to returning but is listed as questionable for the game. Frank Jackson and Jerami Grant are
On episode 83 of the Motor City Hoops Podcast I am joined by Jared Greenberg of NBAonTNT & NBATV. We ask Jared what he thinks Jerami Grant’s true value is and what the Pistons may get in return. We also find out what the trade value could be for multiple other members of the Pistons
SAN FRANCISCO — The Detroit Pistons got some good news over the weekend. Kelly Olynyk, who sprained his left knee on Nov. 10 and hasn’t played since, was listed as doubtful for their home game against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. More good news came on Monday. Jerami Grant, who underwent surgery to repair his UCL
San Francisco — The Pistons are moving toward getting their roster back near full strength. They’ve been without leading scorer Jerami Grant for more than a month, and without backup center Kelly Olynyk for more than two months. Each is working his way back into playing shape, which could give the Pistons a boost ahead of
San Francisco — The Pistons are moving toward getting their roster back near full strength. They’ve been without leading scorer Jerami Grant for more than a month, and without backup center Kelly Olynyk for more than two months. Each is working his way back into playing shape, which could give the Pistons a boost ahead
It is no surprise that second-year point guard Killian Hayes is the most polarizing member of the Detroit Pistons after an injury-marred an ineffective rookie year. What is most surprising is who might be second on that list — Trey Lyles. First, it’s a surprise he’s getting enough minutes to warrant a large amount of