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The Detroit Pistons got everything they asked for except the win against the Indiana Pacers. The two teams traded blows courtesy of spurts of explosive offense by both sides. The Pacers outlasted the Pistons 116-111, but Detroit had plenty to be happy about. Wayne Ellington played for the first time in five games and was

Not long ago, we discussed Mason Plumlee’s important role in the running of Detroit Pistons’ offense and defense. Mason’s success is not based on wins and losses, but on how he contributes to the development of the team’s crop of young players. One of those young players, Isaiah Stewart, is progressing so quickly, he might

The Detroit Pistons and the Indiana Pacers face off tonight, and the two teams could look very different this time tomorrow. The struggling Pacers have reportedly put everyone on the trade block — likely just to see if there is enough value to do a bit of a reset. This includes franchise stalwarts Domantas Sabonis

With all eyes focused on the 2021 trade deadline, it’s easy to forget that there are still games to play. Today’s slate includes your Detroit Pistons facing off against a sputtering Indiana Pacers team currently sitting in 10th place in the East. Both teams have struggled this season – Detroit came into this year knowing

The NBA trade deadline is a little over 24 hours away. Trade rumors are swirling, big names are on the block and somehow the rebuilding Detroit Pistons are being mentioned with most of them. You wanna ship out Aaron Gordon? The Pistons are listening. Ready to cut bait on upcoming free agent Victor Oladipo? He’s

We’re only a day and a half away from the 2021 NBA Trade deadline, so you know what that means! Speculative trade conversation time! Matt Way and I talk some official trade discussions, including the Sacramento Kings offering up Marvin Bagley for Saddiq Bey. Some trade rumors, including the Pistons “lurking” around Victor Oladipo, as

Last Wednesday, Detroit native and former Eastern Michigan University basketball coach, Rob Murphy, was named the first president and general manager of the newest G League franchise, and fifth NBA D/G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons, the Motor City Cruise. Murphy brings a lot of experience in working with basketball youth. After obtaining his

The Detroit Pistons are among the teams linked to the latest hot name entering the free agent market — Toronto Raptors shooting guard Norman Powell. The sharpshooter will be 28 in May and is in the midst of his third consecutive season of really strong play. With the Raptors roster decimated by injuries and health

I expect a very quiet NBA trade deadline for the Detroit Pistons. With four days remaining before the deadline, Wayne Ellington is on the only player I’d give a greater than 50% chance to be dealt. And even that is much closer to 55% than it is to 90%. This might be a seller’s market

I don’t know if this says more about what a good draft pick Saddiq Bey was or what a disastrous pick Marvin Bagley III was, but according to a recent report, the Detroit Pistons turned down a Sacramento Kings offer of Bagley for Bey. Chris Haynes of Yahoo reports the former No. 2 overall pick

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week’s episode we talk about your 12-29 Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker and I talk about Isaiah Stewart’s ceiling, Frank Jackson taking advantage of more playing time, the good news about Killian Hayes’ return, and a new segment I’m calling “The Awful Pistons

It just felt like a play that set the tone. The Detroit Pistons won the opening tip, Mason Plumlee tapping the ball back toward three of his teammates. What should have been a forgettable moment quickly turned into a highlight as Chicago Bulls rookie Patrick Williams intercepted the tap, dribbled, and threw down a huge

Are the Detroit Pistons … too good? The level of competence has been refreshing all season, especially because it’s never truly led to an abundance of winning. For a team in the beginning stages of a rebuild, losing and securing a high draft pick — especially in such a vaunted draft year — is just

For the second time this season, the Detroit Pistons will have an opportunity to win three games in the row. To achieve that goal they need to beat their division rivals, Chicago Bulls, at home tonight. The task could look tough when you see it through the prism of the whole season, but it looks

Josh Jackson is having himself a pretty good year with the Detroit Pistons. Despite two stretches sustaining and returning from injury lowering his season averages, it’s been easily Jackson’s best season in the NBA. If you want to hear more on that specifically and how well he’s played outside of his non-100 percent stretches, I

The madness continues! A look at more under the radar prospects and players who might make sense for the Detroit Pistons who are still alive in the NCAA Tournament. Scottie Barnes, PF/PG/C, Florida State (vs. UNC-Greensboro, 12:45) Total Weaver Guy: long arms, strong, tries really hard, great talker on defense, shooting very much a work

In what is becoming a clear trend for the Detroit Pistons, Frank Jackson has come from playing very little to serving a major role in the rotation and making a bunch of winning plays along the way. Jackson had his best game of the season in the 113-100 win against the Houston Rockets tonight. The

The Detroit Pistons are allergic to winning streaks with only two since December 2019. The Houston Rockets are allergic to winning altogether, currently in the midst of an 18-game losing streak. Something has to give. Oh, and this tank battle is happening on the first weekend of NCAA tournament. Poetic, in its own way. Game

A brief rundown of some possible second-round targets and future draftees, shamelessly piggybacking off of Prava’s watch list with moar names to check out during the evening slate. Ron Harper Jr., SF, Rutgers (vs. Clemson, 9:20 PM) Surprisingly nimble for looking so much like a defensive end. I think he’s going to get a draft

When Troy Weaver picked Isaiah Stewart with the 16th overall pick in November’s draft, the selection was met with a mix of confusion and derision. Stewart performed well in his freshman season at the University of Washington, but he was largely reliant on his extraordinarily high motor rather than the more-skilled game that turns heads