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The Detroit Pistons have embraced a “trial-by-fire” approach with their recent guards taken early in the NBA draft. The results so far have been mixed. Killian Hayes and Cade Cunningham were both rookie starters as soon as they were healthy. Cunningham started slow after missing training camp, preseason and five of his first six regular
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Detroit — Jaden Ivey showed glimpses of his ability to use his athleticism in transition during the Pistons’ Summer League stint in Las Vegas in July. In the first game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Ivey found himself in a two-on-one fast-break situation alongside forward Braxton Key. In most transition scenarios, the wing receives the
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Detroit — The Pistons bolstered their depth in athleticism and perimeter shooting over the offseason, but the team’s first two practices of training camp have centered around the defensive end of the floor. “I like our two days we’ve had. Guys are intense,” Pistons coach Dwane Casey said after Wednesday’s practice. “It’s been a huge
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Bojan Bogdanovic was in Croatia last Thursday when he received word that he had been traded. Rumors suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns were potential landing spots for the 33-year-old sharpshooter. Instead, he was sent to the rebuilding Detroit Pistons.  The Utah Jazz are in the beginning stages of a rebuild and
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Two high-ranking Detroit Pistons employees have been poached by college football. Tyrel Kirkham, the Pistons’ vice president of brand and marketing strategy, is joining the Big 12 as the conference’s first-ever chief marketing officer. Joining him is Clark Williams, the Pistons’ director of communications, as the Big 12’s vice president of brand communications. More:Detroit Pistons
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Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editor: Cary Junior. • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys unofficially kick off the 2022-23 season by first breaking down the trade that brings Bojan Bogdanovic to the Pistons. Then, Bryce and Omari break down everything said
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The Detroit Pistons have more talent than they did a season ago. By eye and by metric, this is indisputable. They are quicker, more athletic and should be better shooters. “We have a full complement of players,” Troy Weaver, the team’s general manager, said at Monday’s media day from Little Caesars Arena. What does that
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Pistons general manager Troy Weaver served as the facilitator of several moving pieces within the organization over the course of the offseason. Entering his third season in charge, Weaver brought in Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren, two explosive lottery picks to add some much-needed versatility to Detroit’s roster. He also traded for veteran pieces in
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It may appear not much has changed for the Detroit Pistons since Troy Weaver was hired as general manager in 2020 − if you judge just by wins. The franchise finished 20-46 in 2019-20 prior to Weaver joining, then 20-52 during the COVID-shortened 2020-21 season, and 23-59 last season. Rebuilds aren’t easy and often aren’t
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The Detroit Pistons open training camp Monday with media day, beginning at 1:30 p.m. from the practice facility in Detroit. General manager Troy Weaver, four days after trading for Utah Jazz veteran forward Bojan Bogdanovic, kicks off the news conferences at 1:30 p.m., with head coach Dwane Casey set for 1:45 p.m. and players including
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It’s almost go time. The Detroit Pistons unofficially ended their offseason a few days early, trading Saben Lee and Kelly Olynyk to the Utah Jazz on Thursday for a skilled role player in Bojan Bogdanovic. Officially, though, the offseason ends Monday, when training camp starts and the Pistons host media day. Preseason play will start
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It’s almost go time. The Detroit Pistons unofficially ended their offseason a few days early, trading Saben Lee and Kelly Olynyk to the Utah Jazz on Thursday for a skilled role player in Bojan Bogdanovic. Officially, though, the offseason ends Monday, when training camp starts and the Pistons host media day. Preseason play will start
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