Every NBA training camp, has at least one player who gets consistent buzz from their teammates and coaches. Three days in, Killian Hayes appears to be that guy for the Detroit Pistons. Hayes was a “different kid” when he reported to the Pistons’ practice facility at the beginning of September, head coach Dwane Casey said
Tim Reynolds | Associated Press Miami — The NBA has seen a rise in vaccination rates in recent days when factoring in those players who have received at least one of the necessary shots, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Thursday. The leaguewide rate is now around 95% when counting those who are
Detroit — In his rookie season, Killian Hayes was limited to 26 games after missing three months because of a hip injury. It was a dark cloud over a season that brought optimism with the additions of two other NBA All-Rookie selections in the first round. Even with the addition of Cade Cunningham with the
Detroit — At the beginning of free agency this summer, several NBA teams went big-game hunting, looking to make a splash with players who would improve the roster and make a splash. From the outside, big man Kelly Olynyk wouldn’t seem to be one of the big fish, but he was the Pistons’ primary target,
The Detroit Pistons’ biggest signing this past offseason is a player that Dwane Casey joked he has long had a “man crush” on. Apparently, Casey and general manager Troy Weaver were on the same page. Kelly Olynyk, signed to a three-year, $37 million contract shortly after free agency began in August, will fill a lot of
Someone recently asked me what it means for the Detroit Pistons to have a successful season this year. I took a moment to chew on the question and came to the conclusion that, at least for me, success has almost nothing to do with wins and losses this season. I feel like that is a
As we await the beginning of 2021-22 season for the Detroit Pistons, we can already watch and discuss the game of Balsa Koprivica, who just finished a preseason with his European club where he’s stashed. His Partizan Belgrade played nine games in preparation to the new season. And the Serbian player looks to be learning
At media day, general manager Troy Weaver identified outside shooting and defense as two areas the Detroit Pistons should improve , and the team brought a familiar face to the Pistons Performance Center to help with the latter. Newly christened Basketball Hall of Famer Ben Wallace will assist the Pistons through training camp, Dwane Casey said as camp
Brooke Fletcher crashes the Pistons Media Day party at Little Caesars Arena on Monday. #DetroitBasketball
Detroit — The Pistons had a few distinguished guests at the first day of training camp Tuesday: newly inducted Hall of Fame center Ben Wallace and Michigan coach Juwan Howard. Wallace, who is becoming more of a presence around the Pistons practice facility and the organization, took some time to work with second-year center Isaiah
Detroit — NBA Hall-of-Famer Chris Webber and his business partner announced plans Tuesday to construct a $50 million cannabis operation in Southwest Detroit, the first phase of what will eventually be a $175 million production, dispensing and training facility in Southwest Detroit. Housed in a former industrial building at 2599 22nd Street, the business named Players Only will provide
Building a contending NBA franchise is rarely, if ever, a linear process. It can take years for young draft picks to learn how to play at a consistent level, and they may not figure it out. It can take decades to draft a bona fide superstar. Surrounding that superstar with championship-caliber talent takes trial and
Cade Cunningham is a franchise-changing talent. But the Detroit Pistons will need to be patient with him as he grows into himself. The night Cade Cunningham went first in the draft to the Detroit Pistons, Kendrick Perkins called him the most complete draftee since LeBron James. Anthony Davis and Luka Dončić may disagree, but simply
Apple Podcasts | Spotify Can you feel it? Good. Because it’s out there. It’s been a while, too. So long that it’s hard to remember the sensation. The Detroit Pistons are opening their training camp. And bunches of you can’t wait. I don’t blame you. Neither can I. Not just for the storylines and the incoming No.
After a long offseason, the Detroit Pistons held their media day on Monday. It was a proper re-introduction to the roster — one that hasn’t changed significantly since the last time we saw this team in May, but also one that’s a little more experienced and hopes to inch closer toward becoming one that can
Detroit — Jerami Grant struck gold in Detroit. And if he wasn’t convinced of that before, when he signed a three-year, $60 million free-agent contract with the Pistons in one of the biggest surprises of the NBA offseason in 2020, he certainly is now. Grant earned one of the final roster spots on the U.S. Olympic
Detroit — As training camp opens on Tuesday, the Pistons find themselves in an unusual spot. They’re coming off a 20-52 season and there’s growing optimism about what the future holds and the young core of their roster. They added Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, and they have a roster
The No. 1 overall pick wasn’t interested in making headlines. And while there is burbling tension regarding vaccination status and regional guidelines and players throughout media day were answering or refusing to answer questions about their decision to not be vaccinated, Pistons players at media day made no waves and talked repeatedly about a few
The NBA is back. Sort of. The Detroit Pistons are holding media day in-person Monday, beginning at 2 p.m. from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. General manager Troy Weaver, coach Dwane Casey and numerous players will answer questions ahead of training camp opening Tuesday. The Pistons, who enter with a rejuvenated roster headlined by rookie No.
Ku Khahil from the Locked on Pistons Podcast joins me for the second mailbag episode of the Motor City Hoops Podcast. We had an INCREDIBLE 15 questions submitted, which was very much appreciated, and gave us a chance to dive into all sorts of Pistons, NBA and basketball conversation. All-time Pistons bench starting 5? Weaver