In his three games played with the Detroit Pistons, Hamidou Diallo has drawn strong praise from teammates and his coaching staff. And it has been well-earned, as his 19-point, seven-rebound performance in 26 minutes on Wednesday further established him as an impact rotation player for the Pistons. After recovering from a groin injury, he has quickly
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Detroit — The Portland Trail Blazers are looking like one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. With a new addition, they look to be primed for another playoff run. For much of the first three quarters against the Pistons, they looked like world-beaters, especially from beyond the arc. They needed a fourth-quarter surge
Detroit — The Portland Trail Blazers are looking like one of the top contenders in the Western Conference. With a new addition, they look to be primed for another playoff run. For much of the first three quarters against the Pistons, they looked like world-beaters, especially from beyond the arc. They needed a fourth-quarter surge
The Detroit Pistons couldn’t keep up with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, falling to the Western Conference contender at Little Caesars Arena, 124-101. The difference for the Blazers came at the 3-point line and the free throw line. They made 16 of their 30 3-point attempts and 24 of their 26 shots at the
Detroit — Sometimes, it’s hard enough as a young player to get on a team and to learn the system during a season, with all the things going on. It’s even more difficult for Pistons forward Tyler Cook, who is on a 10-day contract and is trying to make his way toward a longer tryout
Detroit Pistons (13-33) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (28-18) When: 7 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Little Caesars Arena TV: Fox Sports Detroit. Radio: 97.1 FM (Pistons radio affiliates). How to bet: Place legal, online bets at BetMGM Sportsbook. LEARNING FROM DAD: How Detroit Pistons rookie Saben Lee got basketball passion from his NFL dad Game notes: The Pistons are coming off a victory over
After undergoing surgery on his left lateral meniscus in February, Pistons reserve center Jahlil Okafor practiced with Detroit yesterday, per James Edwards III of The Athletic (Twitter link). Pistons head coach Dwane Casey noted that he expects Okafor to be suited up and back on the court for Detroit within the next few days. Okafor’s
Tyler Cook’s past month is a good illustration of just how unpredictable NBA life can be for an undrafted player. He was playing in the G League bubble with the Iowa Wolves before the Brooklyn Nets called him up for a 10-day contract on Feb. 24. Three weeks later, he signed another 10-day deal with
Starting on the Thursday, the Tigers’ Opening Day, you may start seeing a large golf cart driving 25 mph in the streets of downtown. GEST Carts, a golf cart service, will take you where you need to go in and around downtown Detroit — for free. The company is a franchise that is already up and running in Cincinnati and Chicago.
Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons’ Hamidou Diallo just working on fitting in with new team Detroit Pistons forward Hamidou Diallo speaks to the media after the 118-104 win over the Raptors on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit Pistons, Detroit Free Press Detroit Pistons (13-33) vs. Portland Trail
Hamidou Diallo gave the Pistons an example of why GM Troy Weaver coveted him so much during their victory over Toronto on Monday, James Edwards III of The Athletic writes. Diallo sparked the club with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Diallo, a restricted free agent after the season, was acquired earlier this month from Oklahoma
Detroit — The Pistons are 13-33 and the rebuilding season keeps slogging on. There are questions about where the team is going, but for the first time in a long time, there’s a very clear path forward, and several young players to be excited about. Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart and Saben Lee all look to
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons’ Hamidou Diallo just working on fitting in with new team Detroit Pistons forward Hamidou Diallo speaks to the media after the 118-104 win over the Raptors on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit Pistons, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Pistons traded for Hamidou Diallo on March
A total of 46 players were traded on deadline day last Thursday, and more have been waived and signed since then, resulting in major roster upheaval around the NBA. With the dust settling a little, it’s worth checking in on which teams across the league now have open roster spots, and which clubs will need
Detroit — The Pistons have had their struggles this season, but they haven’t come against the Toronto Raptors. In each of the three games, the Pistons have shot better than 50% from the field and better than 40% on 3-pointers. They shot 51% from the field and 50% on 3-pointers in Monday’s 118-104 win over
Detroit — In the first two meetings this season, the Pistons have feasted on the Toronto Raptors, with some of their best shooting performances, both from the field and on 3-pointers. They added another sizzling shooting display in the third meeting, and they finished with their third win against the Raptors, sweeping the three-game season
A hot offensive start helped the Detroit Pistons to leave Little Caesars Arena with a win for the first time in nearly two weeks, and sweep their three-game season series against the Toronto Raptors. The Pistons defeated the Raptors, 118-104, behind strong performances from much of their young core. In his second game with the
By Greg Beacham | AP Sports Writer Andre Drummond is joining the Los Angeles Lakers for the playoff push. The Lakers announced the signing of the two-time All-Star center less than an hour before Sunday night’s game against the Orlando Magic. Drummond announced his decision with a post on his Instagram account earlier in the day,
The COVID-19 pandemic has dominated almost every aspect of American life for the last 12 months. And the sports scene around these parts has been no different. The Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, along with Michigan and Michigan State, have all changed how they work, travel and operate on a
Saben Lee, the Detroit Pistons’ second-round pick last fall, has a physicality to his game that has defined the first half of his season. He’s a quick, strong and athletic point guard who prefers getting to the rim. When he makes contact with defenders, they often bounce off him. As a rookie, Lee has found