Pistons Fan Blogs

On episode 57 of the Motor City Hoops podcast, I take my first crack at doing the podcast solo with no co-host and no guest. In this episode, I give my immediate reactions to the season-opening loss against the Bulls. I give my overall outlook on the game and a rundown of what we saw

The Detroit Pistons fought hard, played with great intensity on the defensive end, but ultimately couldn’t keep it together for all 48 minutes, eventually falling to the Chicago Bulls 94-88. The Pistons led for most of the game and had leads of 9 and 7 at various points, but the offense was frigid for both

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

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

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

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.

For episode 56 of the Motor City Hoops podcast, I had the pleasure of being joined by James Edwards III for the second time. Of course, James is the Detroit Pistons beat writer for The Athletic and one half of the BunxCardigan Show. James and I wrap up the pre-season and take a look at

And now, ladies and gentlemen, it is time for your main event! We’ve all been waiting for Cade Cunningham’s regular-season debut in a Detroit Pistons uniform. I definitely feel honored and privileged to be the DBBer that gets to write up his first player preview, so let’s jump right in and get pumped for year

The NBA’s Pacific Division is looking to have four championship contenders this year, but there are plenty of questions about the team building approach of each squad. There are plenty of elite players and a lot of banners in this division, but each team is also facing plenty of questions. Let’s dive in. Phoenix Suns

On the final day of the trade deadline, Troy Weaver sent combo guard Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for 10-year veteran Cory Joseph. At the time, it appeared the logic behind the move was to free cap space for the 2021 free agency period. However, in 19 games for the Detroit Pistons, Joseph posted

Wings win rings, baby. And the Detroit Pistons have a lot of depth at the wing this year. The Pistons’ roster is filled with youth, and the wing is full of bets at the most important position in basketball, so while no rings seem imminent, there are important building blocks in place. What makes Detroit’s

Contrary to what you may believe, Killian Hayes’ story is far from finished. It was a rough debut for the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Coming to the Detroit Pistons from Germany, Hayes joined the fray without the typical rookie offseason. The pandemic wiped out the Las Vegas Summer League and preseason

Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week’s episode we’re talking about your Detroit Pistons. Ben Gulker and I talk about why we wouldn’t want Ben Simmons to be a Piston, what’s stood out about Josh Jackson’s preseason play, and winning the battle on the boards. As the preseason

What the hell happened in the Northwest division this offseason? In this post, we will take a look at each team in the division. We will answer if the team got better or worse, and we will also try to explain what the hell they are doing in 5 words or less. Let’s dive in.

Every Detroit Pistons fan is anxious to see the new team in action, see how the pieces fit together, see who’s stepped up their game, see who is gelling and who is on the outside looking in. It’s all great! In theory! In practice, this preseason has made things a bit difficult to really understanding

I imagine it is not often that a team’s leading scorer is one of the least talked about players on the roster coming into a season, but that just might be the case with Jerami Grant and the Detroit Pistons. I even find myself getting lost in conversations and Summer League breakdowns of Cade Cunningham,

Saddiq Bey had a solid rookie season last year, averaging 12 points per game on 56.7% true shooting and he is looking to take a solid step forward in his sophomore season. At 6-foot-8, Saddiq Bey has an important role to play with this young Pistons squad as a 3-and-D wing with some upside to

The Detroit Pistons wrapped up their preseason schedule with a 112-108 victory over the JV squad of the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. That pushed Detroit’s record to 2-2 with opening night slated for Oct. 20 against the Chicago Bulls. As much as last offseason was about blowing up what Troy Weaver inherited, his second