The Detroit Pistons began their 2021-22 season with energy. But despite leading by nine points during the first half, they couldn’t close against an Eastern Conference playoff favorites. The Pistons fell to the Chicago Bulls at Little Caesars Arena, 94-88. The tide turned in the Bulls’ favor toward the end of the third quarter, after
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Don’t expect to see Cade Cunningham playing for the Detroit Pistons during their first road trip of the season. Cunningham — who on Tuesday was ruled out for Wednesday night’s season opener vs. Chicago — suffered what the Pistons called a “minor ankle sprain” early in training camp nearly three weeks, and has not returned to 100% participation
During the 2020 offseason, Jerami Grant decided to bet on himself by choosing to go to the Detroit Pistons for a bigger role than he would have had with the Denver Nuggets. That bet paid dividends when he averaged career-highs in both points and assists on solid efficiency. With a still young but hopefully stronger
Already ruled out for tonight’s season-opener against the Chicago Bulls, prized No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham could also miss the team’s three-game road trip, according to Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver. Cunningham suffered an ankle injury in training camp that forced him to miss all of preseason, and the organization has never put a
Charles Barkley gets paid to cover the NBA. But it seems he spent another offseason “gone fishin'” and has some catching up. On the annual tradition of Inside the NBA’s “Who He Play For,” the Hall of Famer and TNT broadcaster went a miserable 0-for-5 guessing which teams veteran role players now play for after a summer
The Pistons will start the regular season without No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham, who suffered an ankle injury near the start of training camp. Cunningham’s return might not be far off, though. General manager Troy Weaver hinted Cunningham has been working his way back in practice and that the rookie could play after the Pistons return
After overanalyzing how everybody looked during Summer League and the preseason, we have finally made it to the games that actually matter. It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the Detroit Pistons winning the NBA Draft Lottery and getting the opportunity to draft potential franchise cornerstone, Cade Cunningham. It was a relatively quiet offseason
The Detroit Pistons begin a new season this week, leaning on a young roster that could feature four first or second-year players — when healthy — in the starting lineup. The Pistons, with Cade Cunningham as their new franchise player, host Chicago to open the season Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena, then pay a return visit
The Detroit Pistons kick off their regular season against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. It will represent the start of a new era for the franchise, though it will be without No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham, whose ankle injury will prevent him from playing. But there’s still plenty of intrigue around last year’s core of
Detroit — Jerami Grant is entering his eighth season in the NBA, and it seems like he’s still trying to establish some roots. He’s spent two-plus seasons each in Philadelphia and Oklahoma City before an eye-opening year with the Denver Nuggets. Grant made his biggest impression last year with the Pistons, averaging career highs in
Last season, Detroit Pistons games doubled as a gathering place for local celebrities and influencers. Sada Baby, Icewear Vezzo and Courtney Bell performed at halftime of separate games. Rap artists 42 Dugg, Tee Grizzly, Danny Brown could be seen at Little Caesars Arena. And local business owners were introduced on the Jumbotron during breaks. A lot of
Detroit Pistons fans will have to wait a little longer for Cade Cunningham to make his home debut. The No. 1 pick will miss Wednesday’s season opener against the Chicago Bulls with a right ankle sprain. Cunningham suffered the injury early in training camp, and while it was initially characterized as “minor,” Cunningham hasn’t fully
Cade Cunningham has officially been ruled out for the Detroit Pistons’ season-opening game against the Chicago Bulls at Little Caesars Arena, according to media reports. Cunningham missed all of preseason with an ankle injury and has gotten minimal practice time in training camp. For its part, Dwane Casey and the team have said the injury
Detroit — It’s been a waiting game for almost all of preseason. Will he or won’t he? Following the news that the Pistons’ No. 1 overall pick, Cade Cunningham, suffered an ankle injury near the start of training camp, the big question was whether Cunningham would be back in time for the regular-season opener. He won’t.
Detroit — They’re no longer a novelty. Now they’re part of the nucleus. And if this latest incarnation of the Pistons is going to become what they all hope — from an ownership group entering its second decade in Detroit to a front office that overhauled the roster in less than a year and a
Partnership for 2021-22 season will include a new beer, D Up, a 5.0% ABV kolsch with lemon and lime notes Eastern Market Brewing Co. and the Detroit Pistons are teaming up. With the Pistons opening their 2021-22 season Wednesday, the two sides announced Tuesday that EMBC, a Detroit-based craft brewery that also owns Ferndale Project, will become
With the NBA regular season opening Tuesday and the Detroit Pistons debuting Wednesday vs. Chicago, it is a perfect time to dig deep into the hometown Pistons to answer as many questions as possible entering the new season. Omari Sankofa II, our Pistons beat writer, stopped by Tuesday afternoon for a Reddit “Ask Me Anything”
Welcome to the saddest division in The Association. Yes, it’s home to the upstart Grizzlies and Luka Dončić, but if you look at the collective status of each franchise, you come away feeling a bit hopeless and a lot bummed. It shouldn’t be like this. Not only do you have Dončić, but you have Zion
Has there been a recent player that’s embodied everything great about Detroit basketball more than Isaiah Stewart? While Detroit Pistons fans have been quick to embrace Beef Stew’s on-court effort, he will need to take steps forward in several facets of his game if he wants to be a reliable starter on a contending team.