The Pistons were long overdue for some payback against the Chicago Bulls. The franchise had lost 12 consecutive games to the Bulls over the last three seasons, ahead of Thursday’s international showdown in Paris, France. However, even more than 4,000 miles across the world, the outcome was the same. Detroit’s payback will have to wait
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Victor Wembanyama, the projected first overall pick of the 2023 NBA draft, is expected to sit courtside at the Detroit Pistons’ game against the Chicago Bulls in Paris on Thursday at 3 p.m., league sources told the Free Press. Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 (in shoes) French phenom who plays for Metropolitans 92 in France’s top pro
Free Press sports columnists Carlos Monarrez and Shawn Windsor debate about almost everything, especially for their podcast, “Free Press Sports with Carlos & Shawn.” They’ve seen a lot of Detroit sports in recent years, which means they’ve seen … a lot of rebuilding. Here, the guys discuss what, if anything, fans around here have to
The Detroit Pistons are in France this week, truncating their game schedule to one matchup — Thursday vs. the Chicago Bulls in Paris — but the Pistons news cycle hasn’t slowed. There have been a handful of interesting tidbits to come out from the trip, including a lost passport, and a Cade Cunningham interview. We’ll
Chris Ford, a member of the Detroit Pistons’ top 50 players of all-time who later made the first 3-pointer in NBA history, has died. Ford, who reportedly recently suffered a heart attack, died Tuesday. He was 74. Ford was the 17th overall pick by the Pistons in the 1972 NBA Draft out of Villanova, and
The Detroit Pistons are in France this week, truncating their game schedule to one matchup — Thursday vs. the Chicago Bulls in Paris — but the Pistons news cycle hasn’t slowed. There have been a handful of interesting tidbits to come out from the trip, including a lost passport, and a Cade Cunningham interview. We’ll
Kyle Hightower | Associated Press Chris Ford, a member of the Boston Celtics 1981 championship team, former Detroit Pistons draft pick, longtime NBA coach and the player credited with scoring the league’s first 3-point basket, has died, his family announced in a statement. He was 74. The family revealed the death through the Celtics on Wednesday.
The Pistons posed for a team picture on Tuesday, two days ahead of their next “home” game, which will be played nearly 4,000 miles away from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Behind the group stood the Eiffel Tower, one of the most recognizable historical landmarks in the world. It’s the premier destination for tourists in
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 discuss the Pistons’ week of games and ongoing issues. Then, they dissect Detroit’s dreadful defense and how it can improve. Lastly, they dish some praise to
During the Detroit Pistons’ film session Saturday, Killian Hayes was asked what he could share with the team about France. The third-year guard gave advice about navigating Paris, and some of his favorite things to do in the city. The Pistons (12-35) took a late flight to Paris on Sunday night, where they will play
The Detroit Pistons will become the “Dey-twah” Pistons this week. The Pistons took a long flight to France after Sunday’s 117-104 loss to the New York Knicks and will face the Chicago Bulls on Thursday in the NBA’s second global game this season. For NBA fans, the Pistons’ trip to Paris will likely be headlined
Detroit — The Pistons had just one game standing between them and their trip to France, so it was imperative to remain focused for the task at hand on Sunday before shifting their focus toward Paris. The New York Knicks were on the docket for an early game at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit entered the
The New York Knicks have arguably been the Detroit Pistons’ toughest matchup this season. The Pistons had already lost to them four times this season before Sunday, including once during preseason and three during the regular season. Three of those losses were by at least 20 points. The Knicks completed the regular season sweep at
The Detroit Pistons enter Sunday with a 12-34 record, one of the NBA’s worst winning percentages. As a result, their midseason report card is a mixed bag. There have been some positives and plenty of negatives this season. Yes, the Pistons are staring at a fourth straight season of fewer than 25 wins, but fans
Detroit — The Pistons were able to use their small lineup to their advantage on Wednesday night against Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, Pistons coach Dwane Casey knew that strategy would be a challenge against Jonas Valanciunas and the New Orleans Pelicans. Without Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Marvin Bagley III, the Pistons
Detroit — The Pistons were able to use their small lineup to their advantage on Wednesday night against Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, Pistons coach Dwane Casey knew that strategy would be a challenge against Jonas Valanciunas and the New Orleans Pelicans. Without Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Marvin Bagley III, the Pistons
The New Orleans Pelicans threatened to put the game away early, taking a 17-point lead midway through the third quarter following a 3-pointer from rookie point guard Dyson Daniels. The Detroit Pistons rallied back, cutting the deficit to three with 3:17 remaining following a midrange jumper by Bojan Bogdanovic. But their comeback attempt fell short,
Jalen Duren, Mark Williams and Walker Kessler have been overshadowed by other NBA rookies but all three look like home run picks. What have we seen so far? Just three centers were selected in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft. And while none of them are in the Rookie of the Year conversation,
Nov 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Pistons center Nerlens Noel (3) before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Lakers get fantastic news on possible Cam Reddish trade by Ian Levy More than a year after filing a $58 million lawsuit against his former agent Rich
Detroit — When the Pistons needed Nerlens Noel the most, the veteran big man proved he still had plenty left in the tank to anchor a defense. Noel’s interior defense in the third quarter of Wednesday’s blowout win over the Timberwolves ignited several fast breaks, which was new territory for the Pistons. It allowed them
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