The Cavaliers are receiving interest in the No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, who reports that the Pistons (No. 7), Knicks (No. 8), and Celtics (No. 14) are among the teams that have engaged in discussions with Cleveland. The Knicks just moved up from No. 27
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Rod Beard | The Detroit News Pistons fans can bolster their wardrobes with some near gear featuring re-imagined logos and branding. The new fan merchandise isn’t a change to the Pistons’ logos or on-court apparel, but provides some alternate wearables. The focus is to accentuate the team’s connection to the city and features “313,” Detroit’s
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Jalen Rose in Detroit Pistons’ ‘D-Up’ advertisement: Detroit is rising Former Michigan basketball star Jalen Rose tells the world “Detroit is rising” in his narration of this “D-Up” advertisement from the Detroit Pistons. Wednesday will be a big day for the Detroit Pistons, who
Assuming the Hornets keep the No. 3 pick in tonight’s NBA draft, team owner Michael Jordan has given the “stamp of approval” to select LaMelo Ball, league sources tell Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. James Wiseman has long been considered to be atop Charlotte’s wish list, but if he and Anthony Edwards are the first
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons’ Troy Weaver on NBA draft: ‘Everything’s on the table’ Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver addressed the media on Nov. 5, 2020 and said the Pistons could move up or down in the draft. After a longer wait than anyone could’ve guessed,
Brian Mahoney | Associated Press New York — The 2020-21 NBA schedule will feature a play-in tournament and an NBA Finals that could run all the way until July 22 — keeping some players from competing in the Olympics. The league’s 75th season, delayed and shortened because of the coronavirus pandemic, will begin Dec. 22
Rod Beard | The Detroit News Rod Beard, Pistons beat writer for The Detroit News, discusses the Pistons’ options at pick No. 7 in the NBA Draft, trading Bruce Brown and how general manager Troy Weaver is putting his mark on the roster, along with how free agency might play out. Here’s a breakdown of
Pistons small forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk has had his $1,663,861 third-year team option for the 2020/21 season exercised, per Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). The move doesn’t guarantee his salary, but it’ll become guaranteed if he remains on the roster through this Saturday, which is a lock. Mykhailiuk enjoyed a modest breakout season in 2019/20,
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Five top prospects in 2020 NBA draft who could help Detroit Pistons Five top prospects in the 2020 NBA draft who could help the talent-depleted Detroit Pistons. Throughout this past week, the NBA draft rumor mill has picked up steam. At the same time,
Rod Beard | The Detroit News In June, the Pistons hired Troy Weaver as general manager, mainly because of his eye for talent and his previous experience as an assistant GM with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Maybe more than Blake Griffin, Derrick Rose and even last year’s first-round pick, Sekou Doumbouya, Weaver now is the
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Marlowe Alter | Detroit Free Press Five months after his hiring, Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver finally got his chance Monday to put his stamp on the roster. Weaver gets another gigantic opportunity Wednesday night, when the 2020 NBA draft gets underway after it was postponed five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Weaver wasted no
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons’ Troy Weaver on NBA draft: ‘Everything’s on the table’ Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver addressed the media on Nov. 5, 2020 and said the Pistons could move up or down in the draft. The 2020 NBA draft is Wednesday night, and
Marlowe Alter | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption NBA free agents 2020: The 10 best options before 2020-21 season The 2020 NBA offseason is unlike any before but Detroit Pistons are one of a handful of teams with ample cap space to spend in free agency. The NBA‘s trade moratorium ended Monday, and
Rod Beard | The Detroit News Go through the gallery to see Rod Beard’s NBA mock draft 3.0 for 2020. Click here if you have trouble viewing the gallery. The extended wait for Wednesday’s NBA Draft is almost over, continuing a week of roster-remaking frenzy, with the league opening the period for trades Monday, the draft Wednesday and free
Rod Beard | The Detroit News When the Pistons moved on from Stan Van Gundy and hired Ed Stefanski in 2018 to guide the front office, they didn’t have a first-round pick in the draft. With their second-round pick, they drafted Bruce Brown at No. 42 overall. In his two seasons, Brown became a solid player
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 24: Dzanan Musa #13 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Fabricio Werdum has signed with Professional Fighters League for the 2021 season by Nicole Bosco The Brooklyn Nets and Detroit Pistons swapped young guards in a trade today. The Brooklyn Nets have been eyed as a
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Bruce Brown exceeded his draft position during his two seasons with the Detroit Pistons. The 42nd pick of the 2018 draft started 99 of his 132 games with the organization. He was the best perimeter defender on the team, made major strides on offense and established himself as
Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press The Detroit Pistons have made their first trade of the offseason. The team is trading guard Bruce Brown to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Dzanan Musa, a 2021 second-round pick and cash considerations, a source confirmed to the Free Press. The source requested anonymity because deals cannot be completed until noon Monday,
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