On the eve of the NBA’s annual free agency period, Troy Weaver and the Detroit Pistons front office agreed to terms on a ‘salary dump’ deal with the New York Knicks, acquiring veteran duo Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel, as well as a pair of second-round picks and cash. Taken with the 6th overall selection
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Everyone eagerly anticipating the release of the schedule for the 2022/23 season will have to wait a little longer, according to NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link). Sources tell Stein that the schedule isn’t expected to be revealed until after next week, which puts the date sometime in mid-August. The league typically releases its schedule
After a dark decade in Detroit sports, there is reason for optimism with just about every team in town. The Pistons have the makings of an exciting team this season, with Jaden Ivey joining Cade Cunningham in one of the NBA’s best up-and-coming backcourts. The Red Wings have reigning NHL Rookie of the Year Mo
The Heat have a standing offer out to veteran big man Udonis Haslem, which means it’s up to the 42-year-old if he wants to return next season, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel confirms in his latest “Ask Ira” mailbag. Haslem has played fewer than 20 games in each of his past six seasons, but
With LeBron James eligible to sign an extension starting Thursday, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register looks at the factors that will go into James’ decision on whether to extend his commitment to the Lakers. L.A. can sign James to a two-year, $97.1MM extension that would run past his 40th birthday or he can
There will be plenty of time to continue arguing about the contract Troy Weaver gave Marvin Bagley III this offseason. Plenty of digital ink has already been spilled over whether it was an inconsequential or egregious overpay for the former No. 2 overall pick after his 18-game audition for the Detroit Pistons netted him a
Detroit — The Pistons were active in the free-agency market on Monday, re-signing of Rodney McGruder and the finalized the contract of former Atlanta Hawks forward Kevin Knox. The Pistons inked McGruder — first reported by Keith Smith of Spotrac — to a one-year deal. The undrafted veteran out of Kansas State turned 31 on Friday. The Detroit Pistons have re-signed guard Rodney McGruder,
The Detroit Pistons have made one more roster move this offseason, creating a bit of a logjam on the back end of their bench. The team announced Tuesday it has re-signed guard Rodney McGruder. The 6-foot-4 31-year-old out of Kansas State spent the last two seasons with the Pistons and is well respected within the
The Detroit Pistons succumbed to the inevitable, with a report late Monday night indicating the team was re-signing veteran guard Rodney McGruder and inviting him to training camp. Klay Thompson will just have to deal with it. I don’t want to say I told you so, but I kinda told you so all the way
The Pistons Pulse is brought to you by The Detroit Free Press and is co hosted by Bryce Simon of MotorCityHoops and Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Pistons beat writer for The Detroit Free Press. Omari and I bring you an ALL MAILBAG episode with questions submitted via twitter. We want to thank everyone who submitted
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 open up the mailbag, answering your questions. They dig deep into possible free agent options remaining, discuss the fervor over the new teal jerseys, discuss player floors
Detroit — The Pistons were active in the free agency market on Monday with the re-signing of Rodney McGruder and the official contract finalization of former Atlanta Hawks forward Kevin Knox. The Pistons inked McGruder — first reported by Keith Smith of Spotrac — to a one-year deal. The Detroit Pistons have re-signed guard Rodney McGruder, a league source tells @spotrac. — Keith
The Detroit Pistons have made one more roster move this offseason, creating a bit of a logjam on the back end of their bench. According to Keith Smith of spotrac, the team has re-signed guard Rodney McGruder. The 6-foot-4 31-year-old out of Kansas State spent the last two seasons with the Pistons and is well
Anthony Schulte | Detroit Free Press Players selected in the middle of the first round of the NBA draft rarely stand out immediately in the first couple of seasons of their careers. But Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey exceeded expectations as a rookie. Bey averaged 12.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists during his rookie campaign
Muggsy Bogues offers insight into his inner life in “Muggsy,” while Grant Hill contemplates what his NBA life could have been in “Game.” Muggsy Bogues is best known for being the shortest player in NBA history at just 5’3”. But that factoid has too often overshadowed everything else about his fascinating life. From his childhood
Mount Rushmore: To most, it is a monument located in the western part of South Dakota. Recently, that term has become shorthand for the top four in any given subject, and thus, a means of debate. From sports to hip hop — and even movie theater snacks — everything under the sun is subject to a
Depending on who you ask, the Detroit Pistons’ teal jerseys are among the best in franchise history. Or the worst. The Pistons are gambling on the former being true for its core audience next season. The teal jerseys, which the franchise wore from 1996-2001, are returning next season as their “Classic Edition” uniform. The announcement
Depending on who you ask, the Detroit Pistons’ teal jerseys are among the best in franchise history. Or the worst. The Pistons are gambling on the former being true for its core audience next season. The teal jerseys, which the franchise wore from 1996-2001, are returning next season as their “Classic Edition” uniform. The announcement
On the eve of the NBA’s annual free agency period, Troy Weaver and the Detroit Pistons front office agreed to terms on a ‘salary dump’ deal with the New York Knicks that netted the veteran duo of Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel, picks and cash. While calling the move a salary dump is accurate, that
Anthony Schulte | Detroit Free Press Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver and his staff have had one of the best offseasons in the NBA. But a curious question has emerged, after the trade for Jalen Duren with the 13th pick in the draft, the acquisition of Nerlens Noel and re-signing of Marvin Bagley III: The Pistons