MARCH 28: The Pistons signed Cook to his second 10-day contract on Sunday, per NBA.com’s official transactions log. MARCH 26: The Pistons plan to sign big man Tyler Cook to a second 10-day contract, Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press tweets. Cook was officially signed to his first 10-day with the club on
In trading away Delon Wright to the Kings (and receiving veteran point guard Cory Joseph and two second-rounders in return), the Pistons have opened up playing time for their still-developing collective of young guards, writes Rod Beard of the Detroit News. “We like our young pieces and we’re getting guys back healthy here soon, so
Detroit — It’s hard to go from a franchise hero to villain in a short span. Once a player has gotten in fans’ good graces, he typically doesn’t lose that status without some significant event that turns the tide. Blake Griffin seems to have found a way, in the span of about a month. Griffin,
INDIANAPOLIS — When Michigan basketball takes the floor Sunday against Florida State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, few will be rooting harder for the Wolverines than the coaches of the Miami Heat. They just won’t be watching the game together. COVID-19 made sure of that. Before the pandemic, though, the Heat staff gathered whenever it could during U-M’s games to cheer for Juwan
Isiah Stewart addresses the media following tonight’s loss against the Washington Wizards. #DetroitUp
Despite a monster 3rd quarter, the Pistons couldn’t overcome a slow start. Dwane Casey discusses his team’s effort postgame. #ItsMillerTime
After a physical and emotionally draining game at home on Friday night, the Pistons had to go on the road to face the Washington Wizards to finish off a grueling back-to-back. It was apparent in the first few minutes of the game that the Pistons were going to be challenged to stay close. It was
Basketball is a game of runs, the saying goes. And the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards exemplified that on Saturday. The Pistons cut a 30-point third-quarter deficit to three points early in the fourth quarter. The Wizards responded with a run of their own, using a 19-4 fourth-quarter run to pull away and hand the
The Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards played a game so up-and-down it would have made Todd Jones proud. In the end, the Pistons built themselves too big of a hole and weren’t able to complete the 30-point comeback. Detroit started off the game well with Saben Lee getting his first career start. Lee was active
I don’t like to talk about games being a “must-lose,” but the Detroit Pistons have three games against the Washington Wizards between tonight and April 17. Being a road game helps. Being the second night of a back-to-back helps. The next four are against the Wizards, Raptors, Blazers, and Wizards again. People worried the Pistons
Mar 26, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin (2) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant (9) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Women’s March Madness: Paige Bueckers, UConn too much for Caitlin Clark, Iowa by Patrick Schmidt Blake Griffin made his return
Things appeared to be cordial between Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons when they agreed to part ways in February. It appeared that way Friday in the immediate moments after Griffin’s return to Little Caesars Arena as well. Griffin’s new team, the Brooklyn Nets, defeated the Pistons 113-111 in a closely contested game. Griffin walked
The Detroit Pistons are trying to invent its backcourt rotation anew after recent trades sent away sniper Svi Mykhailiuk and rock-solid playmaker Delon Wright. Yesterday, the team had a chance to try its latest acquisitions, Hamidou Diallo, who looks to have a long-term future in Detroit, and Cory Joseph who likely does not. Regrettably, Detroit
Pistons head coach Dwane Casey speaks with the media following a close loss to the Brooklyn Nets. #ItsMillerTime
Fresh from Sacramento, Cory Joseph saw his first game action since being acquired by the Pistons. He addresses the media post game. #DetroitUp
Blake Griffin had some trash talk saved up for the Detroit Pistons in his return to Little Caesars Arena. Blake Griffin gave the Detroit Pistons arguably one of the best years of his career. He never asked for the LA Clippers to trade him there, and he got them to the playoffs for the first
Detroit — It started out as a “welcome back” game to Blake Griffin, in his first time playing at Little Caesars Arena since being bought out this month and joining the Brooklyn Nets. It finished as something different, with Griffin playing the role of villain. In between, it was a chippy matchup against some of
Blake Griffin returned to Detroit for the first time since he was bought out by the team and caught on with the Brooklyn Nets. Griffin was obviously energized and had his best game as a Net in the team’s 113-111 win. Blake had 17 points and a nice alley-oop dunk. He also sold a number
It’s been nearly two months since Blake Griffin played his final game with the Detroit Pistons. He made hisreturn to Little Caesars Arena on Friday, and it led to one of the more contentious games of the season. Griffin scored 17 points in 20 minutes to help the Nets defeat the Pistons (12-32), 113-111. Newcomer
The Detroit Pistons came up just short against the James Harden-led Brooklyn Nets Friday night, 113-111. While Blake Griffin made his third appearance for his new team, the Nets were without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Harden scored 44 points in 42 minutes and was just two assists short of a triple-double. Griffin made his