Ex Detroit Piston puts up 23 for Brooklyn Nets in loss to Boston Celtics
Former Detroit Pistons guard Bruce Brown has found a home with the Brooklyn Nets. The now small forward scored 23 points on Wednesday night in Brooklyn’s loss to the Boston Celtics. Brown scored 12 points in the opening quarter and was responsible for Brooklyn’s first 11 points as it looked to even the series at one game apiece. His hot scoring in the first quarter helped to get the Nets out to 65-55 lead heading into the half. Brooklyn will host Boston for the next two games with Game three taking place on Saturday at 7:30.
mlive.comDetroit Pistons fans jeer Andre Drummond in return to Little Caesars Arena
DETROIT -- It’s clear that there is still no love lost between Detroit Pistons fans and former center Andre Drummond. But it is the first time that he has played in front of Pistons fans since March 2020. Drummond started for the 76ers in the absence of Joel Embiid and Pistons fans made it clear that they were not pleased with him. Fans let out cheers and claps when Drummond missed a free throw, turned over the ball or committed a foul. But after years of stagnant growth, with just two playoff appearances in 2016 and 2019, the Pistons opted to begin the process of restoring the franchise.
mlive.comHorton-Tucker comes up big in OT as Lakers edge Knicks
Talen Horton-Tucker made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 21.1 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Lakers improved their hopes of avoiding the play-in tournament and prevented the New York Knicks from clinching a postseason berth with a 101-99 victory.
Drummond leaves debut with bruised toe, Bucks beat LA 112-97
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (2) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES – Andre Drummond left his Lakers debut with a bruised right toe, and Jrue Holiday scored 28 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 112-97 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night. ANTETOKOUNMPO BROTHERSGiannis Antetokounmpo and his two brothers shared the court for 52 seconds late in the fourth quarter. Thanasis Antetokounmpo is Giannis' teammate with the Bucks, while Kostas Antetokounmpo is a Lakers reserve. How can you do that to your little brother?”The Antetokounmpos became the second trio of brothers to play at the same time in an NBA game.
Lakers add center Andre Drummond for postseason push
FILE - In this Feb 5, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Andre Drummond drives the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)LOS ANGELES – Andre Drummond is joining the Los Angeles Lakers for the playoff push. The Lakers announced the signing of the two-time All-Star center less than an hour before Sunday night's game against the Orlando Magic. AdThe Lakers currently rank ninth in the NBA in rebounds per game (45.1), but just 17th in offensive rebounds (9.6). Ad___AP Sports Writer Joe Reedy in Los Angeles contributed to this report___More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Cavs buy out Drummond, center eyes signing with contender
Andre Drummond didn't move. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)CLEVELAND – Center Andre Drummond is now a free agent and can sign with a contending team after reaching a buyout with the Cavaliers. Drummond, who hasn't played since mid-February, began negotiating terms of the buyout with the Cavs on Thursday after the club didn't trade the 27-year-old before the deadline. The agreement ends a partnership that became awkward when the Cavs benched Drummond to give young center Jarrett Allen more playing time. Drummond twice made the playoffs with the Pistons, who selected him with the ninth overall pick in 2012.
AP source: Nuggets acquire center JaVale McGee from Cavs
(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)DENVER – The Denver Nuggets are bringing back center JaVale McGee in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The 33-year-old McGee averaged eight points and 5.2 rebounds in 15.2 minutes per game for the Cavs this season. A three-time NBA champion with Golden State and Los Angeles, McGee brings plenty of playoff experience to the Nuggets. McGee has been invaluable to the Cavs this season, serving not only as a backup but mentor to the team’s young core. Hartenstein shoved McGee, and although he scored just two points, his gesture meant much more to his coaches and teammates.
Trade deadline passes, and Kyle Lowry remains with Raptors
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) celebrates a three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)Kyle Lowry stayed with the Toronto Raptors, and the Miami Heat got Victor Oladipo instead. And on a trade deadline day where moves were getting made right up until the last possible moment, the Denver Nuggets took a big swing at getting better for a playoff run while the Orlando Magic began a rebuild. Lowry — considered perhaps the biggest prize who was on the market — did not get traded, the Raptors apparently unable to find enough assets to their liking. Questions swirled around Lowry all the way to the 3 p.m. EST deadline, and there were signs that the Raptors were positioning themselves to make the move. “Everything will be fine," Lowry said on Wednesday, when asked about the looming deadline and incessant reports about his trade prospects.
USA Basketball picks 57 players for men's Tokyo Games pool
USA Basketball is a step closer to choosing the team that will play in this summer’s rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, releasing the names Thursday of 57 players who are part of the pool to fill the squad. It’s also already drawing major interest from some NBA stars who have yet to taste Olympic gold. USA Basketball will pare the list to a 12-person Olympic team by early summer. Jordan, who now plays for Brooklyn, is also a newcomer to the pool even though he was on the 2016 Olympic team. “But for USA Basketball to receive the commitment of so many outstanding players remains an indicator of the great honor of representing your country means to these men.”
Draymond Green knocks NBA over double standard regarding players and trade possibilities
SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green criticized the NBA Monday night saying there’s a double standard in the league when it comes to how players and organizations are allowed to operate when players are expected to be traded. Green specifically pointed out how former Detroit Pistons and current Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond is being treated by the Cavs. The move was made because the Cavs are expected to try to trade the former All-Star in the coming days. “At some point, as players, we need to be treated with the same respect. “As players, we’re told, ‘Ah, no, you can’t say that, you can’t say this,’ but teams can?
mlive.comDraymond Green slams NBA over star players on trading block
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in San Francisco, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)SAN FRANCISCO – Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green sharply criticized the NBA following Monday night's win over Cleveland, saying players put on the trading block by teams are being treated unfairly. Green spoke out after news broke of the Cavaliers sitting two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond because they’re looking to deal him. “As a player, you’re the worst person in the world when you want a different situation,” Green said. Bickerstaff also said the decision to sit Drummond came only after consulting both Drummond and his agent about the situation.
Cavaliers sitting Drummond while pursuing trade for center
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, left, fights for position for a rebound with Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)CLEVELAND – Andre Drummond is on the trade block — and the bench. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the decision to sit Drummond, one of the NBA's leading rebounders at 13.5 per game, was difficult. Drummond will continue to stay on the sideline while the team tries to find a trade partner. But with the NBA's focus on shooting 3-pointers, a player like Drummond — a prototypical center — can be viewed as a liability.
Cavaliers Beat Pistons 122-107
Collin Sexton scored 29 points and Andre Drummond had 23 points, 16 rebounds, and five steals against his former team, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 122-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. “Our main goal is to beat up a team and wear them down,” said Drummond, who spent his first 7 1/2 seasons with the Pistons. The Cavaliers went ahead for good at 72-69 on a Darius Garland 3-pointer in the third. The Pistons have committed 46 turnovers in two games against the Cavaliers, both losses. Cavaliers: Garland made his first start since returning from a sprained right shoulder on Jan. 22.
detroit.cbslocal.comPistons fall to Cavaliers in one-off road trip
CLEVELAND (AP) — Collin Sexton scored 29 points and Andre Drummond had 23 points, 16 rebounds and five steals against his former team, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 122-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Jerami Grant scored 26 points and Mason Plumlee had 15 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight turnovers for Detroit. The Pistons have the worst road record in the Eastern Conference at 1-7. … Rookie G Saben Lee was assigned to the G-League in a procedural move. … F Kevin Love (right calf strain), G Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) and rookie F Lamar Stevens (abdominal strain) were inactive.
mlive.comLeBron scores 46, Lakers beat Cavs to stay perfect on road
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers' Dylan Windler (9) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)CLEVELAND – Back home, LeBron James kept the Lakers perfect on the road. When James was short with a 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter, the unidentified Cavs executive celebrated. It was only James' second trip back to Cleveland since he left the Cavs for the second time as a free agent after the 2018 season. “It's more of a somber-tone-type-of-day.”The Lakers are spending the night in Cleveland before flying to Philadelphia — Bryant's hometown — on Tuesday.
Fultz tears ACL, out for season; Magic beat Cavs 105-94
The team confirmed after the game that Fultz tore his ACL. “It’s a huge blow for us,” said Magic center Nikola Vucevic, whose team also will be without standout forward Jonathan Isaac this season because of an ACL tear. 1 overall pick in the 2017 draft as he led the Magic to a quick start this season. Terrence Ross scored 20 points and hit five 3-pointers to lead the Magic, who beat the Cavaliers for a second time in three nights. Collin Sexton scored 21 points for Cleveland, his eighth straight game with at least 20 points to start the season.
Cavs Beat Pistons 128-119 In 2 OT
Collin Sexton scored 32 points and three of his teammates had at least 21 points, helping Cleveland beat Detroit 128-119 in two overtimes Saturday night. “Multiple opportunities where we could’ve given in, multiple opportunities that we could’ve lost the fight,” Pacers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “The positive is we put ourselves in a position to win two straight games,” Detroit coach Dwane Casey said. Pistons: Team owner Tom Gores acknowledged the franchise is rebuilding with a revamped roster and he hopes fans are patient with the young team during a pregame news conference on a Zoom call. “This is a very young team.” … Detroit was allowed to have up to 250 spectators in the stands and there were about 100 family members of players and coaches, team employees, and invited guests in attendance.
detroit.cbslocal.comTakeaways from Pistons’ second loss in row: Learning to close out games
DETROIT -- For the second time during the regular season, the Detroit Pistons drew first blood and established a healthy lead. For the second time during the regular season, the Pistons gave up that lead late in the game. Ahead of the season, Casey warned that taking care of the ball would be the team’s biggest challenge. Return of Andre Drummond: The Pistons dealt Andre Drummond to the Cavaliers in February, which signaled the beginning of the rebuild. Ahead of the game, Pistons announcer John Mason welcomed Drummond back when announcing the starting lineups.
mlive.comPistons let another one slip away, losing to Cavs in double-OT
But that’s all the points the Pistons scored in the initial OT. Consecutive layups by Sexton and a 3-pointer from Garland got the Cavs rolling in the second OT, in which they outscored Detroit 16-7. The Pistons undoubtedly felt they let another one slip away after faltering late in the fourth quarter of their season opener Wednesday at Minnesota. Garland and Osman remained hot in the second quarter and Cleveland took a 59-53 lead into halftime. He left the game with 9:45 remaining in the second quarter after being whacked in the face by Drummond while having a shot blocked.
mlive.comJames, Davis back on court for Lakers as season draws near
The Lakers, who beat Miami to win the championship Oct. 11, start the new season against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Also on Wednesday, Chicago beat Oklahoma City 124-103, and Portland played at Denver. BULLS 124, THUNDER 103At Oklahoma City, the Bulls took control in the second quarter and didn’t let up. LaVine scored 16 points on 6-for-7 shooting in the first quarter while Gilgeous-Alexander scored 11 for Oklahoma City. Oklahoma City couldn’t get into a flow, but part of that was because first-year coach Mark Daigneault gave minutes to 13 players.
Pistons’ rebuild scatters 2019-20 squad across the NBA: Here’s where they are
The NBA’s free agency period began last Friday and the Detroit Pistons already have more new faces than those returning. Jordan Bone, PG - He reportedly signed with the Orlando Magic on a two-way contract after one season with the Pistons in the same capacity. Tim Frazier, PG -- Signed with Detroit ahead of the 2019-20 season, he was waived ahead of the 2020 trade deadline. Donta Hall, PF – Detroit signed the young power forward to two consecutive 10-day contracts. Jordan McRae, SG – The Pistons signed McRae toward the end of the last season following the injury to Rose.
mlive.comNBA Draft 2020: Detroit Pistons select Villanova forward Saddiq Bey with 19th pick
The Detroit Pistons drafted Villanova forward Saddiq Bey with the No. 19 pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. 19 pick to draft Bey. The Pistons traded a protected draft pick to Houston for the No. Follow live NBA Draft and Detroit Pistons updates below:
NBA Draft 2020: Detroit Pistons select PG Killian Hayes with 7th pick
The Detroit Pistons drafted point guard Killian Hayes with the No. 7 pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. The Pistons traded a protected draft pick to Houston for the No. The team drafted Sekou Doumbouya in last year’s NBA draft. Follow live NBA Draft and Detroit Pistons updates below:
Pistons Ship Andre Drummond To The Cavs
In the final hour before the NBA trading deadline, Cleveland acquired two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for forward John Henson, guard Brandon Knight and the less favorable of its two second-round draft picks in 2023. But by landing Drummond, who leads the league in rebounding, the Cavs helped themselves in the short-term and positioned themselves for the future. The 26-year-old Drummond has a $28.7 million player option in his contract for next season. The 28-year-old is making $15.6 million this season, his final one on a five-year, $70 million deal. We are grateful for Andres contributions to our team, our franchise and the City of Detroit, Pistons owner Tom Gores said.
detroit.cbslocal.comCavs To Acquire C Andre Drummond From Pistons
In the final hour before Thursdays NBA trading deadline, Cleveland agreed to acquire two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond from the Detroit Pistons, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The 26-year-old Drummond has a $28.7 million player option in his contract for next season. I love you Detroit Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) February 6, 2020Cont you will always have a special place in my heart! Lets finish the year off the right way Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) February 6, 2020Henson had been injured during much of his stay with Cleveland. The 28-year-old is making $15.6 million this season, his final one on a five-year, $70 million deal.
detroit.cbslocal.comWith Trade Deadline Looming Drummond Goes Off On Phoenix
DETROIT (AP) Andre Drummond wasnt about to predict where hed be playing in a couple days. Theres been trade speculation about Drummond, and this was Detroits last game before Thursdays trade deadline. He had 20 points and 11 rebounds by halftime and finished just two points shy of his career high. It dont faze me.Reggie Jackson added 25 points for Detroit and Christian Wood had 21. Pistons: Detroit has been without Blake Griffin because of left knee surgery.
detroit.cbslocal.comMemphis Takes Down Pistons 96-82
In a battle with Detroits Andre Drummond, Valanciunas had 26 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Grizzlies to a 96-82 victory over the Pistons on Monday night, sweeping the season series. Theres not a lot of big guys left, Valanciunas said. The Grizzlies held the Pistons to 3 of 25 in the third resulting in a mere 10 points a season-low for any Pistons quarter. Its obviously kind of a funky game, both teams kind of struggling through it, Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said. Earlier Monday, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins was named Western Conference coach of the month for January.
detroit.cbslocal.comYounger Pistons Take Care Of Celtics In Beantown 116-103
BOSTON (AP) The Pistons have been playing most of the past month without three starters. Rookie Sekou Doumbouya scored a season-high 24 points and Detroit snapped a three-game losing streak with a 116-103 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Detroit continued to be without starters Reggie Jackson (back), Blake Griffin (left knee surgery) and Luke Kennard (knee tendinitis). This is probably the best win weve had, Morris said. Pistons coach Dwane Casey is hopeful it also bring some improved health for his team.
detroit.cbslocal.comPistons Drop 5th Straight With Loss To 76ers 125-109
DETROIT (AP) Two years ago, the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Clippers made a blockbuster trade, with Blake Griffin coming to the Motor City in exchange for Tobias Harris. Im used to contributing more and I just havent been able to do that.The Pistons rebounded a season-low 59% of Philadelphias missed shots. Late in the half, Harris threw a misplaced lob to Simmons, who was able to reach back and make a reverse layup. Pistons: Griffin, Christian Wood and Rose all played despite knee issues, but Bruce Brown (calf) and Luke Kennard (knee) missed the game. STRUGGLES AT HOMEThe Pistons have lost five straight at home, matching their longest streak since moving to Little Caesars Arena in 2017.
detroit.cbslocal.comDoncics triple-double To Much For The Pistons In Mexico
Doncic scored 41 points and posted his eighth triple-double of the season, Seth Curry added a season-high 30 points off the bench and the Dallas Mavericks topped the Detroit Pistons 122-111 on Thursday night in the opener of the NBA Mexico Games. And with us two, the team is going to get way better.Andre Drummond led the Pistons with 23 points and 15 rebounds. The Pistons had won two straight before losing to Milwaukee on Dec. 4, and had won two straight again before Thursday. AVOCADO WOESDrummond was a game-time decision because the Pistons said he had an allergic reaction to an avocado. This is the first time that the NBA has brought four teams to the Mexico games.
detroit.cbslocal.comCaitlin Taylor: How an NBA player is promoting gender equality
The Mission is Possible: A Conversation About Women, Girls & Philanthropy was hosted by Detroit Pistons star Andre Drummond and his mother, Christine Cameron. Athletics and gender equality are two areas that dont always seem to agree with one another. But a Detroit mens basketball player ironically is responsible for recently bringing gender education to students throughout the state. The Mission is Possible: A Conversation About Women, Girls & Philanthropy took place last month at The War Memorial in recognition of National Philanthropy Day, which was celebrated Nov. 15. What CAN men do to support women, and as a result, also support other men?
monroenews.comGriffin, Drummond Help Pistons Beat Pacers, 108-101
DETROIT (AP) Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey knew his teams fourth game against the Indiana Pacers was going to be just as physical as the first three. He also knew Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond could give the Pistons a big edge in that aspect of the game. Drummond had 25 points and 22 rebounds, Griffin scored 25 points and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 41 seconds left, and the Pistons beat the Pacers 108-101 on Friday. Then we played our (butts) off.The Pistons had a 25-2 edge in second-chance points, including 12-0 in the fourth quarter. Theyre a really physical team, so we knew we had to bring our A game, Drummond said.
detroit.cbslocal.comPistons Win Back To Back For First Time
The Detroit Pistons are suddenly on a roll. Blake Griffin scored 24 points, Andre Drummond had 17 points and 14 rebounds, and the Pistons routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-94 Tuesday night to win consecutive games for the first time this season. The Pistons thumped San Antonio 132-98 on Sunday and put together another dominant performance, shooting 54% and hitting 18 of 35 3-point attempts. The Pistons and Cavaliers played for the first time this season and will meet three times in January. Cavaliers: Cleveland didnt shoot a free throw until the 2:29 mark of the second quarter when it trailed 59-40.
detroit.cbslocal.com20 Turnovers Doom Casey And Pistons In Toronto
TORONTO (AP) Raptors forward Pascal Siakam scored 30 points five times last season, when he played in 80 games. Lowry scored 20 points, Serge Ibaka and Norman Powell each had 19 and OG Anonuby added 13 for the Raptors. Our individual defense was lacking, Pistons coach Dwane Casey said. Whoever was out there, we werent guarding them.Detroit also committed 20 turnovers, leading to 29 points for Toronto. After being chosen NBA Coach of the Year for his 59-win regular season with Toronto, Casey ended up being hired by the Pistons.
detroit.cbslocal.comPistons Drop Home Opener To Trae Young And Hawks
DETROIT (AP) Trae Young feels like a veteran as he enters his second NBA season. Young had 38 points and nine assists and the Atlanta Hawks opened the season with a 117-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. Drummond had 32 points and 23 rebounds in Detroits season-opening victory on Wednesday in Indiana, but the Hawks scored 60 points in the paint. Detroit scored the next four points before the game was delayed for several minutes because of the clock failure. The Pistons narrowed the lead to 98-92, but a pair of Rose turnovers helped the Hawks scored the next seven points and take a 13-point lead with 4:47 to play.
detroit.cbslocal.comAndre Drummond And Luke Kennard Go Off On Indiana In Season Opener 119-110
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andre Drummond softened up the perimeter by hammering away in the middle. Im glad he (Drummond) is on my team, Derrick Rose said after his Pistons debut. But Drummond and Kennard ruined the big unveil. Sabonis had 27 points and 13 rebounds and Malcolm Brogdon added 22 points in his first game with the Pacers. Drummond helped the Pistons trade punches early in the fourth, just long enough for Kennard to heat up.
detroit.cbslocal.comPistons Hoping To Show Progress
In a league with so many teams either contending or rebuilding, the Detroit Pistons havent been doing much of either. That obviously wasnt ideal, so keep an eye on his minutes this season as the Pistons try to keep him as fresh as possible. OTHER ADDITIONSAside from Rose, the Pistons also added a potential contributor in Tony Snell, who averaged 6.0 points for Milwaukee a season ago. The Pistons have been loath to give up on their current path, sticking with the trio of Griffin, Drummond, and Jackson, but a poor start this season could bring about a tipping point. It may now be a bit easier for the Pistons to move on from Drummond and/or Jackson if things are clearly going south.
detroit.cbslocal.comBlake Griffin And Coach Casey Devise Plan For NBA Grind
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Blake Griffin worked so hard to lift the Detroit Pistons to the playoffs, then couldnt contribute as much once they were there. Thats what coach Dwane Casey would like to avoid this season. Ive said too many times, being from Kentucky, we rode him like a cheap horse last year, Casey said at media day Monday. Griffin ended up having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, although he said that didnt cut into his offseason work too much. I think we got used to the system that we implemented last year the 3-point shooting system. 2019 Associated Press.
detroit.cbslocal.comGreatest Centers In NBA History
NBA centers are some of the most physically imposing athletes on the planet. Alonzo Mourning (1993-2008) Getty Images | Donald MiralleIn 15 years of service in the NBA, ‘Zo averaged 4.4 blocks per 48 minutes played, which is the fifth-highest mark ever among NBA centers. Walton’s average of 13.8 defensive rebounds per 48 minutes played is the highest of any center in NBA history. He also helped his teammates more than most centers, averaging 5.8 assists per 48 minutes played, which is third-best among all centers. He averaged the most free throws made per 48 minutes played of any center in NBA history, averaging 9.1 for his career.
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