The Detroit Pistons are searching for a new head coach to fill the vacancy left by Dwane Casey. This is expected to be a process that takes many weeks, as the Pistons cast a wide net ahead of the 2023-24 season. They want to significantly improve from their NBA-worst 17-65 season that just ended. The
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“We don’t want to appear, we want to arrive.” Those were the words of Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver, one year ago, espousing a build towards a sustainable future. The Pistons have yet to even “appear,” finishing dead last in the NBA this season with 17 wins. That has to change in 2023-24, Weaver’s
One of these days, one of these teams is gonna get it. No, not comeuppance. But the brass ring, or a helpful free agent at the trade deadline; that’d be nice, no? Instead of selling off good players for draft picks? Seems like it’s been forever since one of our four major pro teams did
One year later, everything has changed. For all of them. Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez has gone from “Yes! Finally, the Tigers are spending some money” to “Ugh, I’m so sick of this, stop swinging at stuff in the dirt.” Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has gone from “OK, he’s fun and a good quote
Everyone on the 17-65 Detroit Pistons deserves a failing grade on the proverbial report card, right? Well, not quite. Things clearly didn’t go according to plan this season, but Cade Cunningham’s early shin soreness, and eventual season-ending surgery, hampered hopes of putting a competitive team on the floor. The Pistons had an opportunity to move
Detroit — Jaden Ivey had a sensational first season in the NBA with the Pistons, but it wasn’t enough for him to be considered in the league’s annual Rookie of the Year race. The NBA announced the three finalists for the prestigious award on Friday and the winner will go to either Orlando Magic forward
Detroit — Pistons general manager Troy Weaver isn’t wasting any time in his search for a new head coach. According to various reports, the Pistons are expected to interview 13-year NBA veteran Kevin Ollie for their coaching vacancy, and they’ve received permission to speak with Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Charles Lee. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski also
Isiah Thomas sees the similarities most on defense. Rick Mahorn loves Dillon Brooks. A longtime Detroit beat writer compared Steven Adams to Bill Laimbeer. The “Bad Boy” Pistons won back-to-back NBA championships in 1989 and 1990, earning their reputation through a willingness to stop opponents by any means necessary. Now, more than 30 years later,
Go through the gallery above to view Mike Curtis’ final grades for the 2022-23 Detroit Pistons. Click here if you’re having trouble viewing the gallery. When the bulk of the Pistons’ current roster was assembled last offseason, expectations slowly increased, to the point where some believed they would be a participant in this season’s Play-In tournament, which concludes Friday night.
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: The disappointment in “The D” continues as the guys talk the Detroit Pistons season that was and why head coach Dwane Casey stepped down. Across town on the baseball diamond, things don’t appear to be swinging
The Detroit Pistons are set up for a fair amount of roster attrition this offseason. They have three unrestricted free agents — Hamidou Diallo, Cory Joseph and Rodney McGruder — three players with team options — Alec Burks, Isaiah Livers and Eugene Omoruyi — and a non-guaranteed player (R.J. Hampton). Bojan Bogdanovic and Marvin Bagley
Troy Weaver’s next decision will be a big one. No, not who he takes in the NBA draft. That’ll depend on luck, and as the Detroit Pistons general manager said Tuesday afternoon, he wasn’t raised to rely on luck. “I know people look at me crazy all the time,” he said. “From Day 1, I
Detroit – Do injuries and youthfulness explain a lot? Sure. Are they valid excuses? For now. Of the 10 Pistons that logged the most minutes this season, seven were 24 or younger and only two played in 70-plus games. Is everyone tired of hearing about it? Absolutely. After a near-franchise-worst 17-65 record, which followed a
Detroit — In an era of the NBA when coaches are relieved of their duties for a lack of wins or failure to meet expectations, Dwane Casey walked away from his post as Pistons head coach on his own terms. Casey, who announced his decision to step down and move to the Pistons’ front office
Every offseason is important. This one is especially so for the Detroit Pistons, who are looking to boost their rebuild following a 17-65 season. It was clear this season that, despite some bad luck with injuries, the Pistons need to make a leap in the talent to ascend in a deep Eastern Conference. General manager
Detroit — Pistons general manager Troy Weaver spoke to reporters for the first time since the team ended the regular season with a loss to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, which was the same day Dwane Casey announced his decision to step down as head coach and accept a front-office role with the franchise. Weaver
Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver takes the podium for his end-of-season news conference Tuesday at 1:10 p.m. at the team’s practice facility in Detroit. You can follow live updates below. This comes two days after one of the worst seasons in franchise history finally ended. Through Weaver’s three seasons, the Pistons have posted the
Dwane Casey is stepping into a new area. After spending 44 years in the coaching ranks, he’s moving into the Pistons’ front office, in a role that hasn’t yet been determined. Casey announced Sunday, after the Pistons’ final regular-season game, that he will move from head coach to front-office presence. Casey reflected on his five-year
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editors: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, Bryce and Omari share their takeaways from player exit interviews. The guys also talk Dwayne Casey’s move to the front office and the potential candidates to fill the head coach vacancy.
The last time Cade Cunningham played basketball, he missed 10 of his 11 shots. He didn’t have much lift, or burst, or feel because his injured leg was slowing him down. Before that game in Boston, he’d played in 11 other games, and looked like himself in only a couple of them. When he and
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