Kirkland Crawford | Detroit Free Press Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editor: Cary Junior II • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys break down the Rookie of the Year results, where Cade Cunningham finished a distant third. Then, the fellas take one
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The 2022 NBA draft is, by most accounts, a three-player draft. Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr. and Duke’s Paolo Banchero could each be in pole position to hear his name announced first. All three will be in the mix if the Detroit Pistons, tied with the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic for a 14%
As the Detroit Pistons look to take the next step in their franchise restoration, the most important task is finding a worthy running mate to play alongside Cade Cunningham. The rumor mill has been swirling that a name on the top of their list is Jalen Brunson of the Dallas Mavericks, and a new report
One big man decided to stay, and the other big man needs more time to decide. The morning after Michigan basketball center Hunter Dickinson announced he will return to Ann Arbor for a junior season, freshman power forward Moussa Diabate made public his intention to test his 2022 NBA draft prospects while maintaining collegiate eligibility.
Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week’s episode Ben Gulker and I are joined by DBB’s own Steve Pelletier to talk about his NBA Draft Big Board and the prospect he thinks would be the best complement next to Cade Cunningham. We talked about a couple of different
Cade Cunningham had a Rookie of the Year-worthy resume. He was only the 10th rookie in NBA history to average at least 17 points, five rebounds and five assists per game. And he did so with gusto. Cunningham firmly established himself as the face of the Detroit Pistons, embracing his role of a go-to scorer and
Associated Press New York — Toronto forward Scottie Barnes was voted NBA Rookie of the Year on Saturday, edging Cleveland’s Evan Mobley in a close vote. Barnes got 48 first-place votes and 378 points from a global panel of 100 sports writers and broadcasters. Mobley received 43 first-place votes and finished with 363 points. Detroit’s Cade
Detroit Pistons rookie and 2021 first overall pick Cade Cunningham finished third in the NBA Rookie of the Year race, the NBA announced Saturday, in one of the closest races ever. Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors forward, was voted Rookie of the Year with 48 first-place votes. Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley was a close second with 43
Killian Hayes improved for the Detroit Pistons during his sophomore season. His defense, already impressive as a rookie, was more consistent. He got significantly better at making shots at the rim. And he had a clean bill of health for most of the season, appearing in 66 games after a hip injury limited him to
Killian Hayes improved for the Detroit Pistons during his sophomore season. His defense, already impressive as a rookie, was more consistent. He got significantly better at making shots at the rim. And he had a clean bill of health for most of the season, appearing in 66 games after a hip injury limited him to
With the regular season complete and the postseason in full swing, we are now one step closer to the offseason festivities — at least as far as the Detroit Pistons are concerned. The NBA Draft figures to be the most important event on the calendar, but just as important is what direction Troy Weaver takes
The 2022 NBA Draft just got a little deeper with reports surfacing that Shaedon Sharpe, one of the most buzzed about prospects for the past year is forgoing his college eligibility and will stay in the NBA Draft despite never playing a minute for the University of Kentucky. Sharpe’s eligibility requires final approval from the
You know what sucks? Laundry. Doing laundry is awful because it is inevitable. You watch your pants, shirts, and socks pile up, preferably in but often around the hamper over the course of a week(s), and you just know what’s coming next. It’s a chore, but a necessary one because clean clothes feel like new
Through his own battle with cancer, Dick Vitale has continued to tirelessly raise money for pediatric-cancer research. And this week, Vitale’s foundation received one of its largest single donations to date. Pistons owner Tom Gores and wife Holly announced Tuesday a $500,000 gift for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, to be directed to the
Detroit — The decision wasn’t as easy as most observers made it seem. The Pistons were on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, and as in most drafts, there’s the initial thought of what could be taking so long to decide. After all, the Pistons had enough time leading
Students at SAY Detroit Play Center are using a program called Rhymes with Reason that allows them to learn vocabulary words by using lyrics from today’s Top 40 hits. Once the 40 participating students successfully learn the words, they can be awarded prizes from the Detroit Pistons, anything from swag, like backpacks, to game tickets. The students, ages
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 Bryce are joined this week by Jeremy Woo, NBA Draft Analyst for Sports Illustrated. In segment 1 we take
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editor: Cary Junior II • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Guest: Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys welcome Jeremy Woo, the NBA draft expert from Sports Illustrated. Jeremy shares his No. 1 prospect and which player he think would fit
If you haven’t already heard, the Rookie of the Month for March/April was…not Detroit Pistons star rookie and No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham. Scottie Barnes has been very good during the months of March and April, but the only thing the Toronto Raptors forward did better than Cade during these months is win more
Sixteen teams made the NBA playoffs. Only two teams got there without the draft. Oh, the Brooklyn Nets have a few players on their roster who were drafted by that franchise, but none who are consistent difference-makers. And the Chicago Bulls have drafted players, too, obviously — but, like Brooklyn, none rank among their top