2020 NBA draft prospect R.J. Hampton interviewed with Pistons general manager Troy Weaver a month ago, according to Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. Hampton, who spent this past season with the New Zealand Breakers of the NBL, told Sankofa he was encouraged by his conversation with the Pistons general manager. “You can
Former Thunder big man Dakari Johnson, a second-round pick in the 2015 draft, has re-signed with the Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association, he tells JD Shaw of Hoops Rumors (Twitter link). Johnson, who will turn 25 later this month, appeared in 31 NBA games with Oklahoma City in 2017/18 and was eventually waived
Omari Sankofa II Detroit Free Press Published 1:19 PM EDT Sep 9, 2020 The Detroit Pistons have announced two pop-up events to help Detroiters fill out their 2020 Census forms and register to vote for the Nov. 3 election. With an assist from the city of Detroit and secretary of state, the Pistons will hold
Omari Sankofa II Detroit Free Press Published 6:00 AM EDT Sep 8, 2020 When RJ Hampton returned from his 15-game stint with the New Zealand Breakers in February, his mind shifted to the 2020 NBA draft. He prioritized improving his jump shot and overall strength, with the expectation that he could continue to build his
September 7th 2020 at 8:05pm CST by Dana Gauruder Tyler Herro hit some huge shots late in the Heat’s overtime loss to the Bucks during Game 4 on Sunday. He’s still not guaranteed of playing on Tuesday, according to NBA.com’s injury report. The rookie shooting guard is listed as questionable for Game 5 on Tuesday
Celtics star Kemba Walker is accepting the blame for the team’s Game 4 loss to the Raptors on Saturday, calling his nine field-goal attempts “unacceptable,” Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com writes. Walker finished with 15 points and eight assists in nearly 41 minutes of action, shooting just 4-of-9 from the floor (1-of-6 from deep). To compare,
Omari Sankofa II Detroit Free Press Published 6:01 AM EDT Sep 6, 2020 With the seventh pick in the 2020 NBA draft and close to $30 million in cap space, the Detroit Pistons are in better position than they have been in several seasons to reshape the roster and build a team that can sustainably
Omari Sankofa II Detroit Free Press Published 6:04 AM EDT Sep 4, 2020 The 2020 NBA draft is still likely more than two months away, as the league continues to pin down the remainder of its offseason calendar in the wake of a pandemic that has upended nearly everything. But now that the lottery has
NBA Commissioner David Stern (L) awards Chauncey Billups of the Los Angeles Clippers the first Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) 3 teams that would be dumb to not trade for Josh Rosen by Mike Luciano Chauncey Billups is trying to get into coaching. Simply playing point guard in the
The Cavaliers are set to return to their practice facility in mid-September to hold a voluntary minicamp. While most players will be there, pending free agents Tristan Thompson and Matthew Dellavedova will not be participating, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Along with Thompson and Dellavedova, Andre Drummond isn’t expected to be in attendance at the
Candice Williams The Detroit News Published 5:54 PM EDT Sep 2, 2020 Touted as the first program of its kind, the Detroit Pistons and Flagstar Bank announced Wednesday a ticket promotion that will allow fans to place deposits on 2020-21 season ticket packages and earn 5% annual percentage yield through Dec. 31. Called the “Pistons IPO: Initial Pistons
Tony Paul The Detroit News Published 5:02 PM EDT Sep 2, 2020 Detroit — Detroit’s four major professional sports teams are teaming up to help residents get their vote on. The Ilitch-owned Tigers and Red Wings were the latest to join the venture Wednesday, announcing that Little Caesars Arena will be used as a training venue
Omari Sankofa II Detroit Free Press Published 11:30 AM EDT Sep 2, 2020 Thanks to a new promotion, Detroit Pistons season-ticket holders will be able to earn money back next season. The Pistons and Flagstar Bank announced a program on Wednesday called “Pistons IPO: Initial Pistons Offering” which allows fans to earn up to 5% annual
September 1st 2020 at 6:40pm CST by Dana Gauruder Jimmy Butler has fit in perfectly with the Heat’s culture, Brian Windhorst of ESPN writes. The Bulls and Timberwolves traded Butler away and the 76ers didn’t make him a priority in free agency. However, Miami has been a better spot for the sometimes abrasive swingman, since
By Mike Anthony Hartford Courant Published 2:31 PM EDT Sep 1, 2020 Clifford Robinson was prickly but joyful, aloof but driven, unpredictable but steady, and if ever there was a time when these little contradictions intersected it was June 27, 1989. New York City. NBA draft. Robinson, a front-row guest following a standout career at
Omari Sankofa II Detroit Free Press Published 6:00 AM EDT Sep 1, 2020 At times this summer, incoming Detroit Tigers infielder Zack Short found himself watching live baseball with a bat in his hands, attempting to get the pitcher’s timing down. Short, who spent last season with the Chicago Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate, wasn’t invited to
Omari Sankofa II Detroit Free Press Published 12:15 AM EDT Sep 1, 2020 Legendary Georgetown head coach John Thompson died Monday at the age of 78. The Hall-of-Fame college basketball coach led the Hoyas to a national championship in 1984, three Final Fours and seven Big East titles, as well as the 1988 United States Olympic
Omari Sankofa II Detroit Free Press Published 6:04 AM EDT Aug 31, 2020 The Detroit Pistons are in the midst of a restoring that might involve plenty of roster turnover before next season. With a lottery pick, around $30 million in cap space and several players entering free agency, new general manager Troy Weaver will
Omari Sankofa II Detroit Free Press Published 2:36 PM EDT Aug 29, 2020 The Detroit Pistons have added another new face to their front office. Former Los Angeles Lakers executive Ryan West has been hired as a scout, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Saturday. The son of NBA legend and longtime front-office executive Jerry West,
Brian Mahoney Associated Press Published 12:31 PM EDT Aug 29, 2020 Cliff Robinson, an early star in UConn’s rise to power and longtime top sixth man in the NBA, died Saturday. He was 53. Robinson’s death was confirmed by UConn. No cause of death was given, though former Huskies coach Jim Calhoun said Robinson had