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You can’t read too far into preseason, but the Detroit Pistons‘ opener on Wednesday was an encouraging start. Jerami Grant scored 19 points to lead the Pistons to a 115-105 victory at Little Caesars Arena. Josh Jackson scored 16 points off of the bench, and Cory Joseph and Kelly Olynyk scored 14 points and dished

On Wednesday, the Detroit Pistons open their preseason slate at home against the San Antonio Spurs. Their four-game exhibition schedule is set to conclude against the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 15. Here are four story lines from training camp to follow over the next 10 days. When will Cade Cunningham return? It appears the odds

On Wednesday, the Detroit Pistons open their preseason slate at home against the San Antonio Spurs. Their four-game exhibition schedule is set to conclude against the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 15. Here are four story lines from training camp to follow over the next 10 days. When will Cade Cunningham return? It appears the odds

The Detroit Pistons will play their first preseason game Wednesday, but it could be a while longer before Cade Cunningham makes his debut. Cunningham suffered a minor ankle injury early in training camp last week, and he still hasn’t resumed five-on-five action as of Tuesday, Dwane Casey said. He hasn’t been officially ruled out of Wednesday’s

Trey Lyles is only 25 years old, but he’s old enough to be a veteran on the current Detroit Pistons roster. Including the two-way contracts, the Pistons have nine players with fewer than two seasons of experience. Lyles is entering his seventh season. Only Cory Joseph, Kelly Olynyk and Jerami Grant have more years in

Preseason games start Wednesday for the Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio, and we’re starting to see the outlines of what coach Dwane Casey’s rotation will look like. He has hinted how he expects things will play out. We probably won’t see more than 10 players on the floor most nights, and the starting lineup will have less experience than the

Cade Cunningham was drafted by the Detroit Pistons shortly after 8 p.m. July 29. By 8:40 p.m., Cunningham had already answered the first of many questions about how he would fit next to Killian Hayes. His answer to the question is similar to the answers he, Hayes, coach Dwane Casey and the rest of the team

Every NBA training camp, has at least one player who gets consistent buzz from their teammates and coaches. Three days in, Killian Hayes appears to be that guy for the Detroit Pistons. Hayes was a “different kid” when he reported to the Pistons’ practice facility at the beginning of September, head coach Dwane Casey said

The Detroit Pistons’ biggest signing this past offseason is a player that Dwane Casey joked he has long had a “man crush” on. Apparently, Casey and general manager Troy Weaver were on the same page. Kelly Olynyk, signed to a three-year, $37 million contract shortly after free agency began in August, will fill a lot of

At media day, general manager Troy Weaver identified outside shooting and defense as two areas the Detroit Pistons should improve , and the team brought a familiar face to the Pistons Performance Center to help with the latter. Newly christened Basketball Hall of Famer Ben Wallace will assist the Pistons through training camp, Dwane Casey said as camp

Building a contending NBA franchise is rarely, if ever, a linear process. It can take years for young draft picks to learn how to play at a consistent level, and they may not figure it out. It can take decades to draft a bona fide superstar. Surrounding that superstar with championship-caliber talent takes trial and

Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify Can you feel it? Good. Because it’s out there. It’s been a while, too. So long that it’s hard to remember the sensation. The Detroit Pistons are opening their training camp. And bunches of you can’t wait. I don’t blame you. Neither can I. Not just for the storylines and the incoming No.

After a long offseason, the Detroit Pistons held their media day on Monday. It was a proper re-introduction to the roster — one that hasn’t changed significantly since the last time we saw this team in May, but also one that’s a little more experienced and hopes to inch closer toward becoming one that can

The NBA is back. Sort of. The Detroit Pistons are holding media day in-person Monday, beginning at 2 p.m. from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. General manager Troy Weaver, coach Dwane Casey and numerous players will answer questions ahead of training camp opening Tuesday. The Pistons, who enter with a rejuvenated roster headlined by rookie No.

The offseason is almost over, and one of the most consequential Detroit Pistons seasons in years will soon be underway. They host 2021-22 media day Monday afternoon and training camp tips off Tuesday. Their first preseason game is Oct. 6, and the regular season will open two weeks later, on Oct. 20. The roster is

After a strong showing at NBA summer league in Las Vegas, Jamorko Pickett declared he belonged with the Detroit Pistons long-term. On Friday, the Pistons made it official. Pickett has signed a two-way contract with the Pistons, taking the spot vacated by Luka Garza earlier in the day. With Pickett’s signing, their roster is now

A few days before training camp opens, the Detroit Pistons have solidified their main roster by promoting one of their own players. Luka Garza, who the Pistons selected with the 52nd overall pick in July, has had his two-way contract converted to a standard NBA contract, the team announced Friday. Garza will take the Pistons’

Fans who are eager to get their first glimpse at Cade Cunningham and the rest of the 2021-22 Detroit Pistons roster will be able to do so soon. ROSTER BREAKDOWN: Where Detroit Pistons’ depth chart stands with training camp around the corner The Pistons will host an open practice and scrimmage on Oct. 9 at Little

It could be some time before the “restoring” of the Detroit Pistons is complete. But another offseason of tinkering has brought the organization closer to accomplishing its goal of putting together a playoff-ready roster. Cade Cunningham, the first No. 1 pick to arrive in Detroit in 51 years, is the biggest reason for optimism. Cunningham was

A week before training camp tips off, the Detroit Pistons officially announced their refreshed coaching staff on Monday. Rex Kalamian, Bill Bayno, Jerome Allen and Jim Moran have been hired as assistant coaches, and Andrew Jones is joining the franchise as a player development coach. The Pistons also promoted Jordan Brink and Austin Dufault, who