Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editor: Cary Junior. • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys are fresh off their trip to Las Vegas and NBA Summer League, where they watched the Pistons in action. Bryce and Omari share their thoughts on what
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LAS VEGAS — The Detroit Pistons‘ most recent offseason trade with the New York Knicks became official Monday. And the deal has changed slightly from the initially agreed terms. The Pistons have acquired Alec Burks, Nerlens Noel, their own 2023 second-round pick, a 2026 second-round pick from either the Knicks or Minnesota Timberwolves and cash in
Pistons rookie Jaden Ivey left Saturday’s Summer League game against the Washington Wizards after suffering a right ankle injury, leaving a cloud of uncertainty for his status going forward. Ivey, who was selected by the Pistons with the No. 5 overall pick in last month’s draft, seemed to indicate that the injury wasn’t major in a post
The Pistons added a couple of pieces to their roster Monday morning, bolstering their perimeter shooting and defensive presence inside the paint. Detroit officially announced a trade with the New York Knicks to acquire guard Alec Burks, big man Nerlens Noel, a 2023 second-round draft pick, a 2026 second-round draft pick and cash considerations in
LAS VEGAS — Last August, Isaiah Livers was four months removed from undergoing surgery on his right foot to repair a stress fracture. He had just gotten out of his walking boot when the Pistons participated in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League . He watched from the sidelines as his teammates practiced and played every
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