DWANE CASEY

Dwane Casey is a good man, a very good man, and the Pistons were lucky to have him.

Dwane Casey announced Sunday in a post-game press conference that he is stepping down as head coach of the Detroit Pistons and will be moving to the front office.

Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey has stepped down after the team lost to to Chicago Bulls to end the 2022-23 season.

As the Detroit Pistons wrap up another dismal season, it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Detroit guard Killian Hayes and Orlando’s Moritz Wagner were each given multi-game suspensions for their roles in a scuffle, while the NBA suspended eight Magic players one game apiece for leaving the bench area during an altercation.

Alec Burks scored a season-high 32 points, Saddiq Bey added 28 and the Detroit Pistons overcame the ejection of two players after a scuffle to beat the Orlando Magic 121-101 and snap a six-game losing streak.

Three players were ejected after a fight between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons late in the first half of their game.

Three players were ejected after a fight between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons late in the first half of their game.

Detroit guard Cade Cunningham is planning to have season-ending surgery to repair his left shin, a person with knowledge of the situation said.

All I want for Christmas is for my Detroit sports to be watchable again.

LeBron James scored 35 points, Anthony Davis had 34 points and 15 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 124-117 on Sunday night.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 22 points and the Detroit Pistons snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 110-108 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.

Jayson Tatum had 31 points and five assists, and the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 128-112 on Wednesday night to earn their fourth straight victory.

Jrue Holiday sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds left and finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Detroit Pistons 110-108 on Monday night to stay unbeaten.

Saddiq Bey scored 28 points, Cade Cunningham was an assist short of a triple-double and the Detroit Pistons beat the defending champion Golden State Warriors 128-114 on Sunday night to end a five-game losing streak.

Trae Young scored 35 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 118-113 on Wednesday night to open a two-game set at Little Caesars Arena.

The Detroit Pistons took down the Orlando Magic 113-109 in the season opener thanks to an influx of talent, including newcomers Bojan Bogdanovic, Jalen Duren, and NBA Rookie of the year candidate Jaden Ivey.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 24 points in his debut with Detroit, helping the Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 113-109 on Wednesday night.

The start of the 2022-23 NBA season is upon us, and your Detroit Pistons have created a buzz unlike any other seen in the motor city in the last decade.

Jalen Duren got the party started, and Jaden Ivey sealed the deal as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Portland Trailblazers, 81-78, in the 2022 NBA 2K23 Summer League Midnight Madness at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.

The last 12 months have been a transformative year in the NBA when it comes to diversity among coaches.

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham was one of the only players on the court more than an hour before a recent game, breaking a sweat as if he was trying to keep his job even though his future in Detroit is secure as the No. 1 pick from the 2021 draft.

Luka Doncic had 26 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 131-113 win over the Detroit Pistons.

All-Star point guard Darius Garland had 24 points and 12 assists, Evan Mobley had his NBA rookie-high 20th double-double, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 113-109.

Max Strus scored all of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro finished with a game-high 29 off the bench and the Miami Heat escaped with a 105-98 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Cade Cunningham had 28 points and 10 assists, lifting the Detroit Pistons to a 113-110 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Cade Cunningham had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jerami Grant scored 26 and the Detroit Pistons held on to beat Toronto 108-106 for their sixth straight victory over the Raptors.

Jaylen Brown scored 27 points and Jayson Tatum added 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 113-104.

Cade Cunningham hit four free throws in the final 46 seconds to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 106-103 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Ja Morant plans to give Memphis Grizzlies much more than the memorable highlight 360-degree dunk during his first All-Star Game.

Luka Doncic had 33 points and 11 assists, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks overwhelmed the Detroit Pistons 116-86.

Jayson Tatum scored 24 points in 28 minutes, and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to four games with a 102-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Cory Joseph made a 14-foot jumper with 25.9 seconds remaining to cap a game-ending 11-0 run that rallied the Detroit Pistons past the Sacramento Kings 133-131.

Devin Booker scored 30 points and JaVale McGee added 20 in their Michigan homecomings to help the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns rout the Detroit Pistons 135-108 on Sunday.

Cade Cunningham scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the third quarter to help the Detroit Pistons erase a 22-point deficit and beat the Utah Jazz 126-116 on Monday night.

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols, the team announced.

Trey Lyles scored eight of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons won for the third time in five games, beating the Orlando Magic 97-92 on Saturday night in a matchup of the NBA’s two worst teams.

The Pistons are no longer the worst team in the NBA (for now); Saddiq Bey is on fire after an early year slump. Cade returns to the lineup. The Bucks can’t handle us.

The Detroit Pistons are dealing with a COVID outbreak, knocking out a big portion of their active roster for Sunday’s game vs. San Antonio and potentially beyond.

The Detroit Pistons finally got a win on Sunday night, beating the Miami Heat at Little Caesars Arena, snapping a 14-game losing streak.

Christian Wood led a balanced attack with 21 points and eight rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-107, handing the Pistons their 14th straight loss.

Caris LeVert scored 20 of his 31 points in the first half and the Indiana Pacers sent the Detroit Pistons to their 13th straight loss, 122-113 on Thursday night.

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey will missing Thursday’s game against the Indiana Pacers for personal reasons, the team announced.

Kyle Kuzma hit a 3 with 0.6 seconds left in overtime and the Washington Wizards handed the Detroit Pistons their 10th straight loss, 119-116.

Tyler Herro had 31 points and eight rebounds as the Miami Heat rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons 100-92.

No matter where you turn, It seems like everyone is still talking about the Motor City melee that happened on the court at Little Caesars Arena between LeBron James and Pistons, Isaiah Stewart.

The NBA has handed down suspensions for LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart following a wild scene in the Pistons-Lakers game on Sunday.

The LeBron James-Isaiah Stewart feud at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night is not surprisingly drawing some national sports reaction.

Jordan Poole stepped up in Stephen Curry's absence to score 22 of his season-high 32 points in the first half, Andrew Wiggins finished with 27 points and Golden State beat the Detroit Pistons 105-102.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was out of the lineup against the Detroit Pistons due to a bruised hip, a night after scoring 20 of his 40 points in a fourth-quarter comeback victory at Cleveland.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was out of the lineup against the Detroit Pistons due to a bruised hip, a night after scoring 20 of his 40 points in a fourth-quarter comeback victory at Cleveland.

Jerami Grant scored 24 points, Isaiah Stewart had 20 and Detroit used a big fourth quarter to beat short-handed Toronto 127-121 on Saturday night, the Pistons’ fourth straight victory over the Raptors.

Jerami Grant scored a season-high 35 points to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Houston Rockets 112-104 on Wednesday night in a matchup of two of the worst teams in the NBA.

James Harden had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists to power the Brooklyn Nets to a 117-91 rout of the Detroit Pistons.

Trae Young had 32 points and nine assists, John Collins scored 22 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 122-104 on Monday night.

Will this year's Detroit Pistons be a pleasant surprise like the Tigers, a hopeless disaster like the Lions, or somewhere in between?

Last year, we knew the Pistons would likely be near the bottom of the league. This year, with a group of promising young guys and the No. 1 pick, expectations are on the rise for Dwane Casey’s team.

The Pistons start their 2021-2022 regular season on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls at Little Caesars Arena.

The Detroit Pistons hosted a media day last week, sharing their thoughts and expectations ahead of the upcoming season.

We're tracking the latest Detroit Pistons rumors as the 2021 NBA Free Agency period begins on Aug. 2.

The Pistons added four players to the franchise in the 2021 NBA Draft, including the No. 1 overall pick.

How did the Detroit Pistons end up with three second-round picks, even after trading away their own? Here's the long list of moves that brought us to this point.

With a little luck, the Detroit Pistons could have a shot at adding a franchise-changing player in this year’s NBA Draft.

The 2020-2021 Detroit Pistons season is over. But the real season is just getting started.

NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)DETROIT – Saddiq Bey had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons overcame Norman Powell’s 43 points to beat the Toronto Raptors 116-112 on Wednesday night, ending a four-game skid. Bey, who leads all rookies in 3-pointers with 85, was 6 of 10 from behind the arc for Detroit, which had lost 10 of 12. “That young man is already a solid pro and he's just getting started,” Pistons coach Dwane Casey said. TIP-INSRaptors: Toronto hadn't lost six straight games since Dec. 3-12, 2012, Casey's second year coaching the Raptors.

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray passes to forward Keldon Johnson (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Detroit. DETROIT – Dejounte Murray had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead a balanced attack as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 109-99 on Monday night. “I thought this was a nice bounce-back performance from our guys,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. Tonight was a good night.”Josh Jackson had 15 points for the Pistons, who have lost four straight, while Grant scored 14. The Spurs shot 69.6% in the second quarter to build a 60-50 lead, then pulled away by as many as 14 early in the third quarter.

NEW YORK – James Harden scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and had his ninth triple-double with the Nets to help Brooklyn beat the Detroit Pistons 100-95 on Saturday night. Harden also added 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his 55th triple-double as Brooklyn improved to 26-13 with its 12th win in its last 16 games. Whereas the Nets rolling, the Pistons are stuck in neutral. “It's a good thing that we're staying close in these games,” Wright said. “We have a chance to to extend the lead,” Wright said.

(Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)DETROIT – The Pistons return to action this week to finish off their 2020-2021 season -- here’s what we’re watching. 👀 4 things to watch in 2nd halfReturn of Killian HayesThe Pistons first-round pick has been sidelined with a hip injury for the last two months and is set to return to the floor in the coming weeks. Draft positionIf all things continue on, the Pistons should have a great shot at a top-3 draft pick, if not the top pick overall. The team isn’t winning yet, but it’s very competitive, fun to watch and filled with young, high ceiling talent. The second half will be all about the young guys getting minutes and learning to compete.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Dwane Casey of the Detroit Pistons talks to Blake Griffin #23 in the second half while playing the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena on November 25, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT – Detroit Pistons and forward Blake Griffin have agreed to a contract buyout, according to ESPN. His first full season in Detroit, Griffin averaged 24.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Detroit.

⚔️ Saben Lee vs. Dennis Smith Jr.Who’s playing point guard for the Detroit Pistons depends on which game you’re watching. Rose was traded to the Knicks for point guard Dennis Smith Jr., and Delon Wright is now dealing with a groin injury. Last night, the rookie Saben Lee and Dennis Smith Jr., who we talked about in the last newsletter, put on a point guard show in a win against the Orlando Magic. In 29 minutes, Saben Lee scored a career-high 21 points, including 3/3 from three point land. AdWe’ve seen what Dennis Smith Jr. is capable of -- he has some success on his record, especially as a playmaker.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Dwane Casey of the Detroit Pistons talks to Blake Griffin #23 in the second half while playing the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena on November 25, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT – Blake Griffin will be out of the Detroit Pistons’ lineup until he and the team can come to an agreement about his playing future, according to ESPN. His first full season in Detroit, Griffin averaged 24.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Detroit.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 28: Jerami Grant #9 of the Detroit Pistons drives against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena on December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)DETROIT – The Brooklyn Nets are dealing with a bit of a challenge while Kevin Durant is sidelined. Jerami Grant equaled a career high with 32 points and the Detroit Pistons took advantage of Durant's absence Tuesday night, beating the Brooklyn Nets 122-111. It was the third straight loss for the Nets, who are without Durant because of coronavirus protocols. Grant also tied his career high with 32 points in the loss to the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)LOS ANGELES – LeBron James scored eight of his 33 points in the second overtime, Anthony Davis added 30 points and the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly avenged a loss in Detroit last month with a 135-129 victory over the undermanned Pistons on Saturday night. The Lakers committed a season-high 23 turnovers, blew a 17-point lead and wasted several chances to win in regulation. “There’s so many learning situations for young players and our guys to play against a great team like the Lakers. Lakers: Vogel got a technical foul in the second quarter for arguing about a blocking call on Marc Gasol.

NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)This article first appeared in the Pistons Pivot Newsletter, a periodical newsletter for Pistons fans with breaking news, analysis and more. Welcome to the Pistons Pivot Newsletter, our newest ClickOnDetroit offering for Pistons fans! 🛡️ Missing: Defense (call Dwane Casey if you find it)For the inaugural edition of the Pistons Pivot, we’re going to dive into the most obvious question -- why are the Pistons losing? 🏀 Shoot your shotThanks for reading the Pistons Pivot Newsletter.

(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)DETROIT – Joel Embiid had 33 points and 14 rebounds, and his two free throws with 7.2 seconds left helped the Philadelphia 76ers seal a 114-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Ben Simmons added 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the 76ers, and he made a couple big free throws of his own in the final minute. Detroit trailed 110-108 after Jerami Grant made a 3-pointer with 28.5 seconds left, but Simmons calmly made two free throws to push the lead to four. “Especially late game.”Delon Wright's layup made it 112-110, but Embiid closed the game out with his free throws and finished 12 of 17 from the line. “Just having that confidence to knock those free throws down in a close game is big right now," teammate Tobias Harris said.

(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)Another NBA game was called off Sunday because of coronavirus concerns, and the Memphis Grizzlies said center Jonas Valanciunas will not play Monday because of the league’s health and safety protocols. The 76ers played in Memphis on Saturday night, losing 106-104 in a game where Valanciunas played 20 minutes. He was pulled at halftime of Memphis’ game against Brooklyn on Jan. 8 because of some sort of virus-related issue, but was back on the court for the Grizzlies’ next game Jan. 11 against Cleveland. Minnesota, which had a game Friday called off after Karl-Anthony Towns revealed he tested positive, is scheduled to play Monday in Atlanta. Cleveland’s game in Washington on Sunday also was called off, as was the planned rematch between the clubs on Monday.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 01: Killian Hayes #7 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on January 01, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)DETROIT – Detroit Pistons rookie point guard Killian Hayes suffered a labral tear in his hip, according to reports. Killian Hayes is down and holding his thigh. Other rookies, Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart, have been bright spots for the newly built Pistons team.

(AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)MILWAUKEE – Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 43 points and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-115 on Monday night to move above the .500 mark for the first time this season. The reigning two-time MVP scored 30 points by halftime, shot 17 of 24 from the floor overall and finished with nine rebounds. Antetokounmpo said he might have gotten a little more room to operate inside because the Bucks (4-3) have shot so well from 3-point range lately. Bucks: Milwaukee didn’t have reserve guards Pat Connaughton or Sam Merrill available. This is the Pistons’ second straight back-to-back set, as they split two home games with Boston on Friday and Sunday.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, drives against Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)Jayson Tatum hit a fallaway as Blake Griffin stumbled with 2.9 seconds left, then tied up the Detroit veteran on the other end to help the Boston Celtics beat the Pistons 122-120 on Sunday for a weekend split. The Celtics shot a season-best 57%. “It seems like they made every shot, especially Brown,” Pistons coach Dwane Casey said. Mykhailiuk scored eight straight Detroit points, and the Pistons took a 118-117 lead on Mason Plumlee’s free throws with 42.2 seconds left.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 28: Josh Jackson #20 of the Detroit Pistons drives against Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena on December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)ATLANTA – Trae Young scored 29 points, Bogdan Bogdanovic added 17 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 128-120 in their home opener Monday night. Collins hit two free throws and Young sealed it with four free throws in the final minute. Hawks: Atlanta was short-handed, too, with Danilo Gallinari unable to play because of a left foot contusion. The Hawks announced after the game that Okongwu and Snell have been cleared to progress to live contact workouts.

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Pistons fans will likely see more of rookie point guard Killian Hayes on Monday night vs. the Atlanta Hawks as the team rests its two veteran stars. Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose will both sit out Monday’s game after logging heavy minutes in a double-overtime loss against Cleveland on Saturday. Pistons will look a little different tonight with Blake Griffin (injury management) & Derrick Rose (rest) out after heavy minutes in 2OT opener Saturday. — Keith Langlois (@Keith_Langlois) December 28, 2020Griffin played 44 minutes, scoring 26 points, while Rose played 33 minutes, scoring 13 points. In the first two games, Hayes has averaged 20 minutes and five points per game.

Sekou Doumbouya and Josh Jackson were bright spots for the Detroit Pistons during the 2020 preseason. DETROIT – By our count, the Detroit Pistons have made 27 transactions in the last month, including trades, free agent signings, draft picks and cuts. Derrick Rose #25 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles with the ball against Gary Trent Jr. #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers. Wayne Ellington of the Detroit Pistons looks on while playing the Washington Wizards during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 11, 2019 in Detroit. Lee can spend up to 45 days on the Pistons’ roster while also playing in the G League.

The Detroit Pistons will open preseason on Friday night against the New York Knicks -- and the team will look nearly unrecognizable, thanks to a busy offseason. The Pistons, who haven’t played a game since March when their season was cut short due to the pandemic, will take the floor Friday night with a completely different look. Related: Detroit Pistons draft Hayes as first of trio of first-round picks after tradesNew general manager Troy Weaver quickly added his stamp to the team in recent weeks, with a flurry of trades, draft picks and free agent pickups. pic.twitter.com/bIjtjzJIVL — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 7, 2020The Pistons and Knicks will tip off tonight at Little Caesars Arena at 7 p.m. -- with no fans in attendance. More: Who’s actually on the Detroit Pistons’ roster right now?

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said "I'm grateful for our sports partners in Detroit," Benson said Tuesday night at the home of the Detroit Lions. "They really led the way for sports teams across the country to play a critical role in providing the resources we needed to run the election successfully this year. “I'm grateful for our sports partners in Detroit," Benson said Tuesday night at the home of the Lions. “They really led the way for sports teams across the country to play a critical role in providing the resources we needed to run the election successfully this year. Meanwhile, many Major League Baseball and NHL teams also put their stadiums and arenas in play on Election Day.

DETROIT – Detroit Pistons are hosting an event aimed at encouraging residents to vote early in the 2020 presidential election. Detroit Pistons Head Coach Dwane Casey, Earl Cureton and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are going to engage with voters at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Practice Facility on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. It is in celebration of national Vote Early Day. The first 150 attendees will receive a Detroit Party at the Mailbox Package, which includes a Detroit Pistons hat, Michigan-made food and drink items, voter information card and more. “Millions of Americans have already cast their ballots and with only 21 days until Election Day, making your plan to vote early is critical.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, left, questions a call during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Doc Rivers would easily be considered the best coach in Los Angeles Clippers history. Rivers spent seven seasons with the Clippers, making the playoffs in six of them — major success for a once-woebegone franchise. This season's team, with the summer 2019 additions of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, was expected to compete for a championship. Rivers has been the coach in five of the Clippers’ six best regular seasons. “I am immeasurably grateful to Doc for his commitment and contributions to the Clippers and the city of Los Angeles,” Ballmer said.

DETROIT The 2020 NBA Draft Lottery was on Thursday night -- and the Detroit Pistons had a shot at the top pick. 7 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery, sliding down two picks from where they started in the lottery. The Pistons havent had many top-five draft picks in the teams history. In fact, the Pistons havent had a top-five pick since 2003, when they drafted Darko Milicic. The 2020 NBA Draft is currently scheduled to take place on Oct. 16, but things are fluid due to coronavirus.

DETROIT The 2020 NBA Draft Lottery is on Thursday night -- and the Detroit Pistons have a shot at the top pick. The Pistons havent had many top-three draft picks in the teams history. The 2020 NBA Draft Lottery will be held on Thursday, August 20 at 8:30 ET (ESPN). The 37th annual NBA Draft Lottery will determine the order of selection for the first 14 picks of the 2020 NBA Draft. Drawings will be conducted to determine the first four picks in the NBA Draft.

DETROIT The 2020 NBA Draft Lottery is on Thursday night -- and the Pistons have a shot at the top pick. The Pistons havent had many top-three draft picks in the teams history. The 2020 NBA Draft Lottery will be held on Thursday, August 20 at 8:30 ET (ESPN). The 37th annual NBA Draft Lottery will determine the order of selection for the first 14 picks of the 2020 NBA Draft. Drawings will be conducted to determine the first four picks in the NBA Draft.

Since Oct. 19, 2013, the Tigers, Lions, Pistons and Red Wings are a combined 5-25 in playoff games, with the Red Wings accounting for all five wins in first-round losses. So the question everyones been asking for years remains: Which team is closest to bringing a championship to Detroit? The only argument in favor of the Lions being the closest to winning a championship is the year-to-year unpredictability in the NFL. The former Red Wings legend has traded in his sweater for a suit and tie to bring Hockeytown back to glory. After floundering in the latter years of the Ken Holland era, Red Wings fans can feel optimistic about the direction of the franchise.

With the season already coming to a stopping end due to coronavirus (COVID-19), players like Luke Kennard and Blake Griffin were already in halt due to injury. Before the cancellation of the season, Kennard was originally supposed to return on minute restriction for the game scheduled after the loss against Philadelphia. Beyond basketball, the two players have also been very vocal in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement and speaking out along with their teammates. Kennard attended the protest in Downtown Detroit with Dwane Casey and players like Svi Mykhailiuk and Brandon Knight, Griffin being vocal in support of the movement. Its the beginning of change but its the very beginning, we have a lot of work to do," Griffin said.

Pistons’ Dwane Casey reflects on player development, adjustment to changePublished: June 10, 2020, 10:04 pmAs the Pistons faced many struggles in the 2019-20 season, like the injuries of star players, being 13th in the Eastern Conference, and even players contracting COVID-19, head coach Dwane Casey seems to be in a rebuild.

DETROIT As the Pistons faced many struggles in the 2019-20 season, like the injuries of star players, being 13th in the Eastern Conference, and even players contracting coronavirus (COVID-19), head coach Dwane Casey seems to be in a rebuild. Casey although had seen a sense of optimism in the talents of players like Christian Wood, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, and Bruce Brown. Doumbouya who did not have a star rookie season had some glimpses in the eyes of Casey for where his potential may be going. I think to grow as a team we need that starting point guard. Hopefully a guy that its natural to that we dont need to teach to be a point guard," Casey said.

NEW YORK NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says there remains an urgent need for action following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the protests around the country that have followed. As current events dramatically underscore, there remains much more to do as a country and as a league, Goodell said in his statement Saturday. There remains an urgent need for action. I understand the outrage because it seems the list continues to grow: Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd. Will he be treated like George Floyd or Ahmaud Abrey?

DETROIT Remember the day Steve Yzerman was hired to run the Detroit Red Wings? We dont know how Yzermans return to his old team will work out, but it sure gave a boost to a struggling Detroit sports scene. ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski reported this week that the Detroit Pistons have started a search for a general manager, a position that has been filled by senior adviser Ed Stefanski for the last two years. The NBA season, currently suspended due to COVID-19, was, for intents and purposes, over for the Pistons, even before the suspension. There are two former Detroit Pistons who fit the job description: Chauncey Billups and Tayshaun Prince.

Pistons Coach Dwane Casey said it showed people just how serious this virus is. Christian Wood will be invaluable for next year.Speaking of Christian Wood, Casey said Wood is 100 percent back to health after testing positive for Coronavirus last month. Hes fine, hes back in good spirits, running and working out, Casey said. Coming in here, that was our goal before the injuries hit and we changed directions to rebuild, Casey said. It may not happen in one year or next year, I dont know, but that is our goal to rebuild this.MORE BENCHED STORIES:

Wood had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Pistons edged Indiana 96-94 on Monday night for their second victory against the winless Pacers in less than a week. T.J. Warren then missed badly on a difficult 3-pointer from the corner, and the Pistons came up with the ball. Domantas Sabonis had 21 points and 14 rebounds for Indiana, and Brogdon contributed 15 points and 11 assists. Bruce Brown made all three of his 3-point attempts and finished with 11 points, and Wood made his huge contribution. ... Detroit shot 13 of 24 from 3-point range.

DETROIT - Tobias Harris scored 29 points against his former team in the Philadelphia 76ers' 117-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Al Horford added 23 points and Ben Simmons had 13 points and 10 assists to help the 76ers improve to 2-0. Derrick Rose led Detroit with 31 points in 27 minutes, but the Pistons missed 15 free throws in a game that was close until the closing moments. After a Pistons miss, Horford hit a 3-pointer, then made it 107-97 with a three-point play after a Detroit turnover. TIP INS76ers: Horford scored 15 points in the first 10 minutes of the third quarter.

The NBA coaches may get one challenge call per game next season. The NBA told teams that the approval for this is pending but is expected to come in early July. The NBA has a call challenge program in the G League and used it during summer league last year. The NBA is also looking to have instant replay be triggered by officials in the review center in Secaucus, New Jersey. Also for summer league only, there will be a transition take foul, which gives players a scoring opportunity but it does not meet the criteria of a clear path foul.