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Nikola Jokic had 32 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets rolled past the Houston Rockets 134-124 on Wednesday night in Jamal Murray’s return from a hamstring injury.

The Detroit Pistons head into Wednesday night’s meeting with the Lakers knowing there aren’t many people in the Western Hemisphere who believe they can win.

The Detroit Pistons will enter the history books with a loss tonight vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. But it’s a book you’d probably throw in the trash.

San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the microphone and chastised the crowd at the Frost Bank Center, telling fans to stop booing former Spurs All-Star Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday’s game in Minnesota with hip soreness and will be re-evaluated Thursday, Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse says.

The Detroit Pistons are a dumpster fire -- again.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored an NBA season-high 54 points, but committed two turnovers after Tyrese Haliburton’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:29 left and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-124.

A judge has set an August trial date for four former Memphis police officers charged in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after a traffic stop in January.

To the surprise of many fans, the starting lineup to open the season for the Detroit Pistons has been without 2022 fifth overall draft pick Jaden Ivey.

The court at Little Caesars Arena will get a total makeover for the Pistons home games during the NBA’s new In-Season Tournament.

Victor Wembanyama made the tying basket with 20 seconds left in regulation, the opening basket in overtime and finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds in his first NBA victory, helping the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 126-122.

The Detroit Pistons open the 2023-2024 campaign on Wednesday night in Miami, after finishing last season with the worst record in the league.

When the Pistons lost the NBA draft lottery earlier this year, things were looking grim. Wemby mania wasn’t coming to Detroit.

Prosecutors say Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.’s alleged attack on his girlfriend at a New York City hotel left the woman with a fractured neck vertebra and a cut above her right eye.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested Monday and charged with assault and strangulation after allegedly attacking his girlfriend at a New York City hotel.

The budding entrepreneur said she saw a need for colorful quality purses and decided to create their own.

It turns out that two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has a deft scoring touch on the court — and the pitch.

They’re finishing each other’s sentences already.

It has been a while since Detroit Pistons fans have seen former No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham on a basketball court. After suffering a season-ending stress fracture in his left shin just 12 games into the 2022-2023 season, people forgot about him. But last Friday against Team USA, he reminded us who he is.

Ricky Rubio of the Cleveland Cavaliers announced Saturday that he is taking a break from basketball to focus on his mental health, a move that comes as his Spanish national team prepares to defend its title at the FIBA World Cup that starts later this month.

Neither Bronny James’ family nor the university have offered updates on his condition.

Celtics star Jaylen Brown wants to win more than championships after inking the richest deal in NBA history.

Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued for a close friend of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant stemming from a fight during a pickup basketball game at the player’s home last year.

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly agreed to a four-year $64 million rookie contract extension with forward/center Isaiah Stewart.

The Timberwolves sign All-Star guard Anthony Edwards to a five-year, $260 million rookie max extension.

More tickets go on sale Wednesday for four sports at the Paris Olympics that will be staged in cities far from the French capital, including soccer and basketball.

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly acquired backup point guard Monte Morris from the Washing Wizards.

Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose and Steve Young are among roughly 20 ESPN commentators and reporters who were laid off on Friday as part of job cuts by the network.

The Pistons have reportedly added some shooting after acquiring Joe Harris from the Brooklyn Nets.

ESPN has announced a round of layoffs affecting several big stars on the sports network.

The Detroit Pistons will likely have the opportunity to take Villanova Wildcats small forward Cam Whitmore with the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

The NBA draft is one week away, and it feels like nobody really knows what to expect for the Detroit Pistons at No. 5 overall.

The Pistons will officially announce Monty Williams as their new head coach today, and he replaces Dwayne Casey who held that job for the past couple of years.

Detroit’s NBA team has announced a retail collaboration with Motown Records.

It was Monday, the start of a new week, and the first story that made me sit up and take notice is the one about Kyrie Irving of the Mavericks.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Late last night, Tom Brady became a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Is there anything this guy can't do?

This morning, everyone woke up to the news that LeBron James isn’t sure what he wants to do next season.

Tonight, the NBA holds their annual draft lottery, and the Pistons are in the mix for the overall number one pick.

Nick Gilbert, the son of Dan Gilbert, passed away on Saturday at the age of 26.

Howard University is turning to an experienced scholar of the African diaspora to serve as its new university president.

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News at Local 4+.

Tougher from start to finish, the New York Knicks bullied the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

The Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling in Murphy vs.

Comedian Richard Lewis is retiring from stand-up following four surgeries and a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

Jalen Brunson shook off foul trouble and scored 21 of his 27 in the second half, and Julius Randle returned from an ankle injury to add 19 as the New York Knicks welcomed Cleveland back to the NBA playoffs by holding off the Cavaliers 101-97 in Game 1.

Prosecutors in Washington state have charged former NBA star Shawn Kemp with first-degree assault in a parking lot shooting last month over a stolen cellphone.

Sotheby’s says the Nike Air Jordan 13 sneakers sold for a record $2.2 million on auction.

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

So who could be running the Pistons bench next year? Here are some options Pistons general manager Troy Weaver will likely consider.

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.

Former NBA guard Ben Gordon was arrested on weapons and threatening charges after he began behaving erratically in a Connecticut juice shop, police said.

Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver published an open letter to fans on Monday as the team nears the end of another losing season.

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

Rookie Jalen Williams’ putback with less than a second remaining gave the Oklahoma City Thunder a 107-106 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Dusty May is going to the Final Four and it's safe to say that few might have seen that coming.

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Magic Johnson has joined Josh Harris' bid to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders.

The Royals are returning to Utah and will join the National Women’s Soccer League next season.

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was released from custody following his arrest in a drive-by shooting in Washington.

Odd terms, items or non-players that one team gave up to acquire a player.

Daniel Gafford converted a putback of Bradley Beal’s airball at the buzzer, and the Washington Wizards handed the Detroit Pistons their ninth straight loss, 119-117.

So, while you’re sitting around pondering the question, “Do you know anyone who owns an NBA team?” you just might! His name is Mat Ishbia, and he’s the owner of the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury.

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins says there's no timetable for Ja Morant to return to the team.

Zach LaVine scored 41 points and the Detroit Pistons called one too many timeouts, helping the Chicago Bulls hold on for a 117-115 win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 15 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to 15 games by beating the Brooklyn Nets 118-104.

LeBron James’ injury hasn’t changed the Los Angeles Lakers’ goal of reaching the postseason.

Former NBA player Chris Herren will be bringing his story to the local community on March 8 during an event at the Michigan Theater.

A top Memphis official says a fourth Fire Department employee is being investigated as part of the city’s probe into the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols.

Salt Lake City’s hosting of this weekend’s NBA All-Star game for the first time in three decades is giving Utah another opportunity to try to change long-held notions that the state is odd or peculiar.

Super Bowl 57 between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs is rapidly approaching.

Pistons general manager Troy Weaver traded away forward Saddiq Bey, one of his 2020 first round picks, to the Hawks, in a four-team trade that brings Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman to Detroit.

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly agreed to trade forward Saddiq Bey to the Golden State Warriors for big man James Wiseman.

Reaction from social media and elsewhere, regarding LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's leading scorer.

Kenyon Martin Jr. had a four-point possession with 31 seconds left to help the Houston Rockets beat the Detroit Pistons 117-114 on Saturday night in a matchup of the NBA’s worst teams.

New York’s attorney general says Madison Square Garden may be violating anti-bias laws with its practice of barring lawyers from firms involved in litigation against MSG from its venues including Radio City Music Hall and the Garden itself.

Ryan Turell could be the first to do something that no one’s ever done before.

On a gloomy Thursday afternoon, our viewing consisted of the Detroit Pistons facing the Chicago Bulls in Paris.

The San Antonio Spurs are hosting the largest crowd ever for an NBA regular-season game in their return to the Alamodome.

Saddiq Bey hit a 3-pointer as time expired after Golden State’s Klay Thompson tied it with a 3 with 2.3 seconds left, sending the Detroit Pistons past the Warriors 122-119 on Wednesday night.

Jerami Grant scored 36 points against his former team, Anfernee Simons added 30 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 135-106.

Without question, 2022 will forever go down as a memorable one in the sports world with all that was achieved by athletes and teams around the world.

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.

Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points , including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-106.

Michigan billionaire and president of United Wholesale Mortgage Mat Ishbia is reportedly finalizing a deal to buy the NBA’s Phoenix Suns franchise for around $4 billion.

Former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after police say he punched his teenage daughter in the face.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham had season-ending surgery on his left shin Friday.

Attorneys for the U.S. bankruptcy trustee and several major media outlets are challenging an effort by cryptocurrency exchange FTX to withhold names of the company’s customers and creditors from the public.

Alec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 141-134 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets.

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.

Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is producing in ways New Orleans envisioned when they drafted him first overall back in 2019.

Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn convinced All-Star forward Kevin Durant to stay home this weekend.

It’s time to have a conversation about Killian Hayes. Yes, THAT Killian Hayes. The Detroit Pistons’ first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Los Angeles star center Anthony Davis was forced to leave Los Angeles’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers after the first quarter and his teammates struggled without him in a 116-102 loss.

Stephen Curry is known for scoring deep 3-point shots and buzzer-beaters from half-court but even the celebrated Warriors guard didn’t sink five consecutive full-court baskets, despite a convincingly edited video that swept social media this week.

Trae Young says he and Hawks coach Nate McMillan have smoothed over their disagreement regarding his not attending a game last Friday.

James Harden is returning for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Houston Rockets after missing 14 games with a foot injury.

Ja Morant scored 21 of his 33 points in the third quarter and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 122-112 on Sunday night.

Kentucky and Michigan finally played their London game, but organizers aren’t exactly running a fast break to get back to the British capital.