DETROIT BASKETBALL

When the league first announced the lottery, the Detroit Pistons, to many fans, got hosed, as experts believed this year’s draft was a four-person race featuring Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, and Jaden Ivey.

Bob Lanier died Tuesday. He was 73.

Dare I say it, the Detroit Pistons are on a winning streak. That’s right, Detroit Basketball is undefeated in the New Year, and they will look to keep that trend going on Wednesday when they travel south to take on the Charlotte Hornets. However, with the return of Cade Cunningham, and another great game from Saddiq Bey, Detroit put together another great second half. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (7-28) vs. Charlotte Hornets (19-19)When: Wednesday, January 5Time: 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Spectrum Center (Charlotte, N.C.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

In their inaugural season, the Detroit Queens are bringing back professional women’s basketball to the city.

The city partnered with the Pistons in the hopes of boosting vaccination rates. Detroit is lagging behind other cities with only about 30% vaccinated.

Head coach Mike Davis of the Detroit Mercy Titans is seen during the game against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on November 12, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. DETROIT – The Detroit Mercy basketball team has canceled its next two games for the mental health and well-being of its players, according to the Horizon League. Detroit’s Jan. 1 and Jan. 2 games against the University of Illinois at Chicago have been canceled. “The pause for a week is only for the mental wellness and safety and not at all due to any positive tests in the Detroit Mercy program.”Detroit last took the court Saturday and Sunday in back-to-back losses against Oakland. “The health and safety of our student-athletes have always been and will continue to be our top priority.