We finally got a chance to see Cade Cunningham in a No. 2 Detroit Pistons jersey. With that, comes the opportunity to analyze his game on an NBA floor against NBA competition. I want to EMPHASIZE that this is simply a breakdown of what I saw in this one game and not an overreaction one
LAS VEGAS — The Detroit Pistons‘ Summer League roster features plenty of continuity from last season. But their first game in Las Vegas on Sunday still marked a number of notable firsts, and their ability to develop chemistry on-the-fly could be the key to them keeping their summer league championship hopes alive after a disappointing
Las Vegas — The Pistons had a good start, but a sloppy second quarter was too much to overcome. They were sloppy, with 20 turnovers, and couldn’t right the ship in the second quarter, dropping their Summer League opener, 76-72, to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night at Thomas & Mack Center. In his debut,
LAS VEGAS — The Detroit Pistons tipped off their Summer League slate against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, and the first quarter checked many of the boxes onlookers wanted to see from No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham and the rest of the their young core. But they were unable to carry that momentum through
The Pistons‘ three-year deal with Kelly Olynyk has a partial guarantee in year three, with only $3MM of the big man’s $12.2MM salary assured in 2023/24, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). Detroit also gave Trey Lyles a two-year, $5.125MM deal that includes a second-year team option, Smith adds (Twitter link). While those
This year’s No. 1 overall pick, Cade Cunningham, has signed his rookie contract, the Pistons announced today (via Twitter). [RELATED: 2021 NBA Draft Pick Signings] Viewed for months as the overwhelming favorite to come off the board first on draft night, Cunningham played a single season at Oklahoma State, averaging 20.1 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 3.5
Well, it’s finally here. It’s Cade Day. Cade Cunningham is suiting up in a Detroit Pistons uniform and taking the floor against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He’s joined by plenty of intriguing pieces, but let’s be real — all eyes will be on the No. 1 overall pick tonight at the Thomas and Mack Center
Las Vegas — While most of the top teams around the league are taking a small mental break following the end of the playoffs, the Pistons have one of the few fanbases that is looking at the NBA Summer League with intense interest. Who could blame them? The Pistons haven’t won a playoff game since
The Detroit Pistons used two draft picks. One was obvious, with the first overall pick used on National Freshman of the Year Cade Cunningham. Fifty-one picks later, the AP Player of the Year was selected — Luka Garza. The big man dominated the post at Iowa, using his size and touch to punish teams down
Cade Cunningham will have his first game as a pro when the Pistons begin Summer League play tonight, but James L. Edwards III of The Athletic cautions that fans shouldn’t expect too much right away. The No. 1 pick in this year’s draft went several months without playing five-on-five before Detroit’s team started practice this
When Las Vegas Summer League tips off on Sunday, it’ll mark the first time the event has been held in more than two years. The Detroit Pistons will have a stacked roster, as 2021 draft picks Cade Cunningham and Luka Garza will join forces with 2020 selections Killian Hayes, Saddiq Bey and Saben Lee to
The Pistons have officially signed former Michigan forward Isaiah Livers, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. While terms of the deal aren’t yet known, Detroit had been operating under the cap, giving the team the ability to offer Livers a three- or four-year deal that starts above the rookie minimum. The 42nd overall pick in this
The Pistons officially renounced their rights to Wayne Ellington, who has signed with the Lakers, and Dennis Smith Jr., according to the RealGM transactions log. The Hornets renounced four players, including Bismack Biyombo, while the Spurs renounced their rights to a whopping 13 players. San Antonio’s list includes Donatas Motiejunas and David Lee, who haven’t appeared in
Isaiah Livers is a very good shooter with projectable size at the NBA level. The new Detroit Pistons forward spent four years at the University of Michigan, where he built up an impressive track record as a shooter. During his four seasons, he was used in various offensive sets, and played alongside several future NBA
John Petty Jr. is a 6-foot-5.75, 186-pound guard coming out of the University of Alabama. He posted the following per game stats in his final collegiate season: 12.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.6 blocks 50.4% from two-point range, 37.0% from three, 73.4% from the Free Throw Line 55.6% True Shooting percentage, 10.9%
A couple of rookies fought last week at Detroit Lions camp. It was more of a skirmish, truthfully, one head coach Dan Campbell let play out for a moment before stepping into to throttle everything back. “Nobody backed down from each other and they got better from it, so I was happy,” Campbell said the next day.
The Pistons have waived veteran wing Rodney McGruder, according to James Edwards III of The Athletic. McGruder’s $5MM contract would have become guaranteed if he had remained on the roster through August 15 (Twitter links). By releasing him before then, Detroit won’t carry any dead money on its cap as a result of the transaction.
The Detroit Pistons’ offensive system is based on movement of both the ball and players, and requires having multiple playmakers. There is freedom within broadly-sketched schemes, and quick decisions are a must. That means even players at power forward need to know how to keep the ball moving, and that’s just the beginning. Casey’s request
AUGUST 6: The trade is now official, according to press releases from both the Hornets and Pistons. Charlotte received Plumlee and the rights to No. 37 pick JT Thor in exchange for the rights to No. 57 pick Balsa Koprivica. JULY 29: The Pistons and Hornets are finalizing a trade that would see Mason Plumlee
Cade Cunningham didn’t mince words about what his expectations are for the Pistons in their five-game Summer League schedule. He said he wants to go undefeated and to win the championship. That’s a lofty goal for a group that should have one of the most talent-laden rosters of young players among the 30 teams that