Frank Jackson walked to the podium last Tuesday with a giant grin on his face. The Detroit Pistons guard couldn’t contain his excitement after playing his first NBA game in nearly a month. “It’s great to see you guys,” Jackson said, addressing the media. “I’m proud to wear Detroitacross my chest, and I just wanted to thank you guys.
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With two matchups against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a four-day span, the Pistons had a chance to make a mark against one of the surprise teams in the Western Conference. They’ll have to make some adjustments before Sunday’s rematch, following a sloppy performance. Minnesota took advantage of 16 Pistons’ turnovers for 21 points, pulling ahead
The Detroit Pistons were without their reigning Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month on Thursday, after. Cade Cunningham exited Tuesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans with a right hip pointer and was ruled out ahead of the opening tip against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Pistons missed Cunningham, as they didn’t have quite enough firepower
It’s one of the toughest adjustments for a player coming to the NBA. One game one night and another the next night. Back-to-backs are a big factor in the NBA, and for most young players, there is no good preparation. Nothing in college basketball compares, and even the best players have a tough time in
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez • Producer: Tad Davis • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Guest: Omari Sankofa II, Free Press sports writer • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys break down the late-breaking news of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh, who despite interviewing with the Minnesota Vikings is sticking around Ann Arbor. Then, the guys welcome
Cade Cunningham was a big reason for the Detroit Pistons’ improved play in the month of January. The NBA is paying attention. Cunningham was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for January. Cunningham averaged 17.3 points, 5.6 assists and 4.2 rebounds, leading all rookies in scoring, and was second overall in assists. Oklahoma City Thunder
With Rosa Parks’ birthday upcoming, the Detroit Pistons are kicking off Black History Month by partnering with the civil rights icon. In conjunction with the Rosa Parks Estate, Priority Health and The Knight Foundation, the Pistons will provide free bus fares to Detroiters on Friday and Monday. The team is also launching a line of Rosa Parks-themed
After a slow start, Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham is having a standout rookie season. More people are starting to notice. The NBA named Cunningham the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month on Wednesday, becoming just the sixth Pistons rookie to win the award, and the first since Jonas Jerebko in February 2010. Cunningham was the
The Pistons haven’t had a representative in the NBA All-Star Game since Blake Griffin’s all-everything season in 2019. They’ll keep that streak going this season, with no one being selected for the Feb. 20 All-Star roster, which is somewhat expected for a team with only 12 wins. The future is looking brighter, with the young core
The Detroit Pistons have played most of the 2021-22 season shorthanded. Their franchise player, Jerami Grant, missed 24 consecutive games after undergoing thumb surgery and entering health and safety protocols. Their biggest offseason acquisition, Kelly Olynyk, missed 33 straight games with a left knee sprain, and then missed four additional games after a two-game return due
The Detroit Pistons got a big lift going into Tuesday’s game. Jerami Grant returned from a seven-week absence, and Kelly Olynyk also came back to play just his third game after spraining his left knee Nov. 10 and entering health and safety protocols Jan. 22. Unfortunately, the Pistons lost another key player. Cade Cunningham exited
The Pistons got back the Jerami Grant that they had been missing. Grant, the Pistons’ leading scorer, played for the first time since injuring his thumb on Dec. 10, and his offense gave them a needed shot in the arm. The Pistons didn’t capitalize on Grant’s return, and they lost 111-101 to the New Orleans
The Detroit Pistons will be well-represented during All-Star Weekend. Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart were named to the Rising Stars player pool during TNT’s announcement broadcast on Tuesday. It’s a testament to Detroit’s rebuild — and to a new format featuring more players — that the Pistons have three players in this year’s game after having zero make
The only constant this season has been change. Not just with COVID issues, but with injuries. That has kept most of the Pistons’ lineup and rotation in flux for most of the season. When Jerami Grant rejoined the Pistons’ starting lineup for Tuesday night’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, it was the first time
The Detroit Pistons will be well-represented during All-Star Weekend. Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart were named to the Rising Stars player pool during TNT’s announcement broadcast on Tuesday. It’s a testament to Detroit’s rebuild — and to a new format featuring more players — that the Pistons have three players in this year’s game after having zero make
Detroit — The Pistons might be getting back to full strength. After playing most of the season with piecemeal lineups and rotations, the Pistons could be playing their first game with their full starting lineup and reserves since November. Jerami Grant, the team’s leading scorer, and Kelly Olynyk were not on the injury report and
The Detroit Pistons have been without their two highest-paid players for most of the season. But Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk could both return soon. Grant and Olynyk weren’t listed on Tuesday morning’s injury report, meaning both players should be available for Tuesday’s home game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Grant, who injured his right
The Detroit Pistons have been without their two highest-paid players for most of the season. But Jerami Grant and Kelly Olynyk could both return soon. Grant and Olynyk weren’t listed on Monday night’s injury report, meaning both players should be available for Tuesday’s home game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Grant, who injured his right
Pistons forward Jerami Grant, who has been sidelined since December 10 due to a thumb injury, could be back in action on Tuesday against New Orleans, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press tweets. Grant is not listed on the injury report. He averaged 20.1 PPG, 4.8 RPG and 2.6 APG in 24 starts
By Steve Kornacki | Special to The Detroit News Detroit — Pistons second-year center Isaiah Stewart is proof positive of what pursuing knowledge can mean to career development. He’s turned into a pit bull in the post whom teammate Cory Joseph calls “Baby Ben Wallace,” in tribute to the Detroit Hall of Famer mentoring Stewart. Pistons coach
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