From start to finish, the Detroit Pistons were in control on Monday. The Atlanta Hawks, who were without star point guard Trae Young and star reserve Lou Williams, couldn’t keep pace with the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit snapped a three game skid to win, 100-86 Frank Jackson continued his hot streak with 18
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With the memories of snow still fresh in mind and spring still easing its way in, it’s not too early to start thinking the summer. The summer means different things to different people, but for the Pistons, it means the end of the season, which concludes on May 16, and a quick respite to prepare
Cedi Osman has temporarily regained a rotation spot, giving the Cavaliers forward another shot to prove his value before the season ends, Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer writes. Due to injuries, Osman made his first start since March 26 and his first appearance since April 14 on Sunday. Osman, whose front-loaded contract lasts
Editor’s note: This post will be updated each morning with the current NBA draft lottery standings With the Detroit Pistons in the midst of their worst season since 1980-81 — which led to the drafting of Isiah Lord Thomas III — missing the postseason for the second straight season, and running their postseason winless streak to 13 years, let’s devote our attention
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons’ Jerami Grant: ‘We got a lot of talented young guys’ Jerami Grant reacts after the Pistons’ loss to Pacers, and explains why he thinks the team can take a big leap forward next season, April 24, 2021. Detroit Pistons The end of the season is rapidly approaching for the
Pistons forward Jerami Grant isn’t unfamiliar with lottery finishes, but he feels his current situation is much different from his team’s situation in Philadelphia earlier in his career, writes Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. Grant spent just over two seasons with the Sixers from 2014-17, teams that were mostly known for focusing
It’s not going to be a straight line to success for the Pistons and general manager Troy Weaver. There will be no waving of a magic wand to make everything better and to turn a mountain of losses this season into wins. Weaver has touted the Pistons’ plan for restoring the franchise to its successful past
Jerami Grant surprised many across the league when he left a contending Denver Nuggets team to prove himself with the Detroit Pistons in November. But beyond the opportunity to show he could succeed in a featured role, Grant’s decision to leave was also motivated by him knowing the man in charge of the Pistons. Troy
In February, Mohammad Raiyn unveiled a Detroit Pistons graphic he considers his favorite artwork. Based on the reactions on Twitter, most Pistons fans would agree. He called it “The Creation of Isaiah Stewart,” a riff on Michelangelo’s famous “The Creation of Adam” painting. It featured Ben Wallace fulfilling the role of God, reaching his outstretched
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If there’s any relief for the Detroit Pistons after Saturday’s close road loss, it’s that they only have two road games remaining with three weeks left in the season. The Pistons (18-43) closed their three-game road trip with a 115-109 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Malcolm Brogdon led all scorers with 26 points, and former Michigan
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The Pistons kept making comebacks throughout the game after falling behind by 15 in the first half. The Indiana Pacers kept pushing but couldn’t pull away until the fourth quarter, when they had a decisive 12-0 run that turned the Pistons’ four-point lead into an eight-point deficit. The Pacers held on and took a 115-109 victory
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons’ Frank Jackson: Key for him this season has been to stay ready Detroit Pistons guard Frank Jackson speaks to the media after the 106-91 loss to the Spurs on Thursday, April 29, 2021, in San Antonio. Detroit Pistons, Detroit Free Press Detroit Pistons (18-42) vs. Indiana Pacers (27-31) When: 7 p.m.
The Detroit Pistons’ roster largely falls into two groups. Eight players on the team have fewer than three full years of experience and are 22 years old or younger. They’re in show-and-prove mode. Then there are the veterans — players such as Jerami Grant, who stepped into a leading role in the seventh season of
In three games this week, it’s almost like Dwane Casey has coached two different teams. The Pistons and their coach lost the final two, wrapping up a Texas two-step Thursday with a 106-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. A bevy of veterans sat out the second game in as many nights, and though Josh
The Detroit Pistons threatened to rally back from big deficits several times Thursday. But the San Antonio Spurs — and Derrick White — were ultimately too much for the Pistons to handle. The Spurs point guard White had 26 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and three blocks to hand the Pistons a 106-91 loss. Josh Jackson
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Detroit Pistons (18-41) vs. San Antonio Spurs (28-29) When: 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. TV: Bally Sports Detroit-Plus. Radio: WWJ-AM 950 (Pistons radio affiliates). How to bet: Place legal, online bets at BetMGM Sportsbook. • Box score [ Want more Pistons news? Download our free mobile app on iPhone & Android! ] Game notes: The Spurs defeated the Pistons five weeks ago in
Cory Joseph missed Monday’s game due to a bout with bronchitis. One probably wouldn’t have guessed that, judging by his performance Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Joseph had one of his best games as a Detroit Piston, scoring 24 points, dishing five assists, grabbing five rebounds and making nine of his 15 shots. He helped Detroit