Detroit Free Press

PHILADELPHIA — During his introductory press conference in June 2020, Troy Weaver laid out a clear and unique vision for the Detroit Pistons. He vowed to “restore” the team back to its former glory — the Bad Boys and Goin’ To Work-type of glory — and expressed his belief that Detroit is a great city

PHILADELPHIA — One look at the box score reveals exactly why the Detroit Pistons were blown out by the Philadelphia 76ers on the road, 113-93, on Wednesday at Wells Fargo Center. The Pistons shot 39.2% overall, 26.1% from 3 and committed 22 turnovers, off which the Sixers scored 36 points. Those turnovers were a season

The Detroit Pistons signed general manager Troy Weaver to a contract extension over the summer, a source told the Free Press. News of the agreement became public Wednesday. The source requested anonymity because they were unauthorized to speak publicly on the matter. The length of the extension is unknown. Weaver became the franchise’s GM in

In the midst of the first significant stretch of poor shooting of his still-young career, Jaden Ivey didn’t waver when asked if he was beginning to overthink what he needs to do on the floor. After a hot first three weeks to his rookie season, the Detroit Pistons‘ fifth overall pick’s efficiency nosedived in mid-November.

On Nov. 23, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Utah Jazz on the road in convincing fashion. Lauri Markkanen did his part to make sure Tuesday night’s rematch in Detroit wasn’t a repeat. The Jazz forward tied his career high with 38 points and hit nine of 13 3-point attempts to help Utah defeat the Pistons, 126-111,

Two weeks into the season, it became glaringly clear that the Detroit Pistons had a bench problem. The second unit mustered just 22 points against the New York Knicks on Oct. 21, 29 points against the Indiana Pacers a day later and 25 points against the Washington Wizards on Oct. 25. Head coach Dwane Casey

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editors: Robin Chan, Cary Junior II • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, Bryce and Omari work through not only the ups and downs of the Brooklyn Nets loss at LCA, but they take a deeper look at Isaiah

Two weeks into the season, it became glaringly clear that the Detroit Pistons had a bench problem. The second unit mustered just 22 points against the New York Knicks on Oct. 21, 29 points against the Indiana Pacers a day later and 25 points against the Washington Wizards on Oct. 25. Head coach Dwane Casey

The Brooklyn Nets had a rough start to the season, thanks to off-the-court drama and a coaching change at the beginning of November. They’ve since rounded into form, largely thanks to the superstar play of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. The Detroit Pistons were on the receiving end of a tag-team effort by the superstar

From the outside, it may appear that Jalen Duren is ahead of schedule. The 6-foot-11 big man became the youngest player in the NBA when the Detroit Pistons traded for the 13th overall pick and the rights to Duren during the 2022 draft. Less than 30 games into his career, he’s already a full-time starter.

The Sacramento Kings have been one of the NBA’s biggest surprises this season. On Friday, they showed the Detroit Pistons why they’ve emerged as a playoff favorite. A poor second half proved costly for the Pistons, who lost at Little Caesars Arena, 122-113. Detroit carried an eight-point lead into halftime but was outscored 67-50 in

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham underwent surgery Friday to “stabilize and promote complete healing” of a left tibial stress fracture, according to the team. The surgery was expected, as league sources told the Free Press that Cunningham would undergo the procedure this week. The 2021 first overall pick was initially shut down for five games

In brief flashes, we have seen the two-way perimeter player the Detroit Pistons envisioned Isaiah Stewart becoming. When the team OK’ed 3-pointers with volume. When he delivered the occasional guard-like drive to the rim against defenses giving him space. When he showed surprising promise on defense while staying in front of smaller players on switches.

Troy Weaver has been one of the NBA’s most active general managers when it comes to the trade market. The Detroit Pistons have seemingly gone through an endless roster overhaul over the last three years. It’s safe to assume that Weaver will work the phones once again ahead of this season’s deadline, which is on

The Detroit Pistons confirmed earlier this week that their blossoming second-year guard, Cade Cunningham, will miss the rest of the season. On Wednesday, Killian Hayes offered more confirmation that until Cunningham returns, the Pistons are in good hands. A deep, stepback 3-pointer from Hayes with 1:11 left in overtime helped the Pistons defeat the Charlotte

So much for that Detroit Pistons rebuild taking a step forward this season. And possibly next season. The stress fracture in Cade Cunningham’s left shin, and the season-ending surgery he has elected to have on it, have hobbled any chance the Pistons had this season to make progress with promising young players Jalen Duren, Killian

So much for that Detroit Pistons rebuild taking a step forward this season. And possibly next season. The stress fracture in Cade Cunningham’s left shin, and the season-ending surgery he has elected to have on it, have hobbled any chance the Pistons had this season to make progress with promising young players Jalen Duren, Killian

Cade Cunningham made the right decision for himself and for the Detroit Pistons. But that doesn’t mean it was an easy decision. Cunningham, who will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left shin later this week, took a few weeks to make the biggest decision of his young NBA career. He

Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: Bryce and Omari take a quick look at the Pistons’ 124-117 loss to the Lakers, then go deep to answer questions from our listener mailbag, leading off with trade talk and the trajectory

The Detroit Pistons projected optimism at media day — and they had good reason to. Beyond their impressive 2022 draft and roster-improving trades, the biggest reason for optimism was the continued development of their No. 1 wearing No. 2: Cade Cunningham. The 6-foot-6 point guard finished third in Rookie of the Year voting (and arguably