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Omari Sankofa II   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Dwane Casey: Pistons’ record shouldn’t prevent Jerami Grant from NBA All-Star Game Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey on the point guard situation, why Jerami Grant deserves NBA All-Star Game nod, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Detroit Pistons After one-and-a-half seasons together, Derrick Rose and the

Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press The shortened NBA schedule this season is 72 games, and divides into neat thirds of 24 games. The Detroit Pistons played the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday for Game 23, and their 24th game will come Tuesday when they host the Brooklyn Nets. Let’s look at three big trends in

Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press Regardless of the size of the deficit, it has been tough to count the Detroit Pistons out of any game this season. They’ve pulled off several upset wins, including against the Los Angeles Lakers less than two weeks ago, and were competitive in most of their losses. In

Omari Sankofa II | Detroit Free Press After one-and-a-half seasons together, Derrick Rose and the Detroit Pistons appear to be parting ways. The Pistons are engaged in talks to trade Rose, and the New York Knicks appear to be the most likely destination, a league source confirmed to the Free Press on Saturday night. The source requested anonymity because

Omari Sankofa II   | Detroit Free Press The Detroit Pistons couldn’t overcome a cold shooting night Friday, falling to the Phoenix Suns at Phoenix Suns Arena, 109-92.  The Pistons (5-17) shot 37.4% overall and missed 29 of their 36 attempts from 3-point range. Phoenix (12-9) led by double digits during the entire second half.  Jerami Grant led

Ryan Ford | Detroit Free Press Today marks the 15th anniversary of Super Bowl XL, when the NFL’s biggest spectacle visited the city that was home to a franchise which had never qualified for it. (And, yes, still hasn’t.) On Feb. 5, 2006, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 21-10, in front of 68,206

Omari Sankofa II   | Detroit Free Press The NBA released its first batch of 2021 All-Star votes from fans on Thursday, and two Detroit Pistons players made the list.  Derrick Rose ranked eighth among Eastern Conference guards with 183,899 votes. And Jerami Grant made his debut on the list, placing 10th among frontcourt players with

Omari Sankofa II,  Angie Jackson | Detroit Free Press Kelly Schaeffer worries there might come a time when she can’t afford to talk to her teenage son in jail. The 44-year-old mother estimates she spends $100 a month for her son to call her every other day from the Muskegon County Jail, which contracts with

Omari Sankofa II  | Detroit Free Press   The Detroit Pistons had an unexpected point guard problem Tuesday. Derrick Rose didn’t appear on the pregame injury report against the Utah Jazz, but was a last-minute scratch to the rotation due to an upset stomach. Two-way guard Saben Lee, who has filled in as the backup

Omari Sankofa II   | Detroit Free Press The Detroit Pistons trailed by 28 points in the second quarter and by 27 in the third, but cut the deficit to four late in the fourth.  They got no close, though, losing to the Utah Jazz, 117-105, on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City.  A pair of

Tyler J. Davis   | Detroit Free Press When: 10 p.m. Tuesday. Where: Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. TV: Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 FM (Pistons radio affiliates). • Box score  Game notes: The Pistons continue their road trip in front of a slightly larger crowd in Utah, which will allow nearly 4,000 fans to attend. The Pistons had their game Monday in

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Omari Sankofa II   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Pistons’ Wayne Ellington claps back at Draymond Green: ‘Very unprofessional, not classy’ Pistons’ Wayne Ellington claps back at Warriors’ Draymond Green on Jan. 31, 2021 after the forward’s postgame comments skewering Rodney McGruder. Detroit Pistons After 20 games, the Detroit Pistons are 5-15 and tied

Omari Sankofa II   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Pistons’ Wayne Ellington claps back at Draymond Green: ‘Very unprofessional, not classy’ Pistons’ Wayne Ellington claps back at Warriors’ Draymond Green on Jan. 31, 2021 after the forward’s postgame comments skewering Rodney McGruder. Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons‘ biggest COVID-19 scare of the season

Tyler J. Davis   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons’ Dwane Casey explains how the team stays competitive Detroit PIstons coach Dwane Casey talks Jan. 26, 2021, about the youth of his team, the aggression of Delon Wright and Wayne Ellington’s influence. Detroit Pistons When: 10 p.m. Tuesday. Where: Vivint Arena in Salt Lake

Ryan Ford ,  Omari Sankofa II   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons’ Dwane Casey explains how the team stays competitive Detroit PIstons coach Dwane Casey talks Jan. 26, 2021, about the youth of his team, the aggression of Delon Wright and Wayne Ellington’s influence. Detroit Pistons The Detroit Pistons’ Western road

Kirkland Crawford   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Pistons’ Wayne Ellington claps back at Draymond Green: ‘Very unprofessional, not classy’ Pistons’ Wayne Ellington claps back at Warriors’ Draymond Green on Jan. 31, 2021 after the forward’s postgame comments skewering Rodney McGruder. Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons (5-15) vs. Denver Nuggets (12-8) Update: Monday’s game

Kirkland Crawford   | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Pistons’ Wayne Ellington claps back at Draymond Green: ‘Very unprofessional, not classy’ Pistons’ Wayne Ellington claps back at Warriors’ Draymond Green on Jan. 31, 2021 after the forward’s postgame comments skewering Rodney McGruder. Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons (5-15) vs. Denver Nuggets (12-8) When: 9 p.m. Monday. Where: Ball