Frank Jackson is Wayne Ellington but 10 years younger. He’s the modern Microwave. He’s the new Langston Galloway. A born bucket getter. In layman’s term’s, he’s a modern-day 3-point specialist, and that might make him the most valuable bench piece on the Detroit Pistons’ young roster. He came here to chew bubble gum and hit
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After the Pistons’ 35-point loss in Monday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, there were plenty of causes for concern. Coach Dwane Casey wasn’t happy with the rebounding, turnovers, fouls and overall effort the team showed. Against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, the Pistons showed some moxie, playing without three of their starters, and leading
After Monday’s poor outing against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Detroit Pistons looked improved against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. They crashed the boards harder, took better care of the ball and controlled the pace of the game for long stretches. But the Knicks ultimately prevailed, using a strong third-quarter performance from reigning Most Improved
The good news is that the Detroit Pistons looked like a professional basketball team Wednesday night in Madison Square Garden. That was a big step up from an absolutely abysmal performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. Unfortunately, it still wasn’t enough as New York cranked up the defensive pressure in the second half and the Pistons
The numbers tell an ugly story. Rebounding is becoming one of the biggest concerns for the Pistons in the preseason. Getting on the boards definitely is not as big an issue as the myriad injuries the Pistons are facing — with three projected starters missing Wednesday’s third preseason game against the New York Knicks —
Did you know the Eastern Conference champion has come out of the Central Division in five of the past seven seasons? The Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, and Indiana Pacers have all taken turns (some longer than others) atop the division over the past 15 years. Currently, we’re living in Milwaukee’s world
After returning to Philadelphia on Monday, Sixers star Ben Simmons took his required physical and met with the team’s brass on Tuesday, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. That meeting included president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and general manager Elton Brand, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, who says sources described it only
Sports fans and concertgoers will have refreshed dining options this fall as two new restaurants have been installed at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit. PointsBet Sports Bar will debut Thursday, just in time for the Detroit Red Wings game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Formerly where Sports & Social was, the full-service restaurant will
Few would disagree that Josh Jackson hasn’t quite met the expectations many had for the former fourth overall pick coming out of college. The former Jayhawk struggled to live up to these lofty expectations during his first two years with the Phoenix Suns. Jackson was then given a chance to restore his reputation in 22
Trey Lyles was a shockingly divisive signing for the Detroit Pistons in the offseason. He earned the kind of vitriol not usually becoming of a completely marginal, completely acceptable bench player who has knocked around the league for six years. Partly, the problem is that he’s had ample opportunity with some good franchises and good
Hoops Rumors is breaking down the 2021 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, revisiting the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll evaluate each team’s offseason moves, examine what still needs to be done before opening night, and look ahead to what the 2021/22 season holds for all 30 franchises. Today,
Detroit — The injury bug is turning into an injury pterodactyl. The Pistons have been bitten by injuries for most of training camp and the preseason schedule — and the list of the walking wounded seems to be getting longer with every passing day. As No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham’s recovery from a sprained
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Detroit Pistons‘ first two preseason games were on opposite ends of the spectrum. Last week’s opener against the San Antonio Spurs featured strong ball movement and proficient outside shooting, and it led to a 115-105 win. They couldn’t get anything going on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies, however. The Pistons had more
Sekou Doumbouya has found a new home with the Los Angeles Lakers after being jettisoned by the Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets this offseason. Doumbouya is progressing toward a two-way deal with the injury-plagued Lakers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Injuries were always going to be a concern for the veteran-laden Lakers team,
Saben Lee is a really intriguing player at this stage of his career. Drafted with the 38th pick in the 2020 NBA draft, he signed a three-year, $5 million deal this offseason, making him a fully ensconced part of the plan in Detroit. That plan, for 2021 at least, probably won’t really factor him in
Isaiah Livers is a 6-foot-7, 230-pound forward coming out of the University of Michigan. A four-year player in Ann Arbor, he saved his best season for last, posting career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, and three-point percentage. That last one is particularly impressive since Livers was always a good three-point shooter—which is what most Pistons fans
After missing close to a week of practice due to an ankle sprain, the Detroit Pistons didn’t seem worried about Killian Hayes having an up-and-down preseason debut on Monday. Hayes, who is entering his second season after a injury-marred rookie season, has been a bright spot for the Pistons through training camp. Both coaches and
The MotorCityHoops Podcast is joined by Jordan Lederman (@PistonsThoughts) to take a look at the first two preseason games for the Pistons. Not only do we breakdown and analyze what we saw from these games, but also take a look at what it means for the regular season. Saddiq Bey’s aggressiveness, Jerami Grant’s progression, Kelly
With a slew of turnovers and fouls, it’s hard to even win in a high school basketball game. The Pistons played a forgettable preseason game, and their mistakes cost them in a 127-92 blowout loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night at FedExForum. The first half was full of fouls and turnovers and the
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Detroit Pistons had a strong start to preseason last week, beating the San Antonio Spurs by 10 points at home. The Pistons couldn’t maintain it, falling to the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on Monday, 127-92. Killian Hayes made his preseason debut after missing the exhibition opener with a left ankle