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The Detroit Pistons will honor the legacy of the late Bob Lanier throughout the 2022-23 NBA season. Lanier was one of the team’s all-time great players.

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George spoke out about the Robert Sarver controversy and said he felt like the year-long suspension was a "slap on the wrist."

Marcus Smart has been in Boston long enough to appreciate what Bill Russell meant to the Celtics, the city and the country.

At age 25, Mark Cuban thought he would retire within 10 years. He said the reason he's still working at age 64 is because he's competitive.

The March for the Martyrs is in its third year with the aim of raising the spotlight on persecuted Christians throughout the world. The gathering is set to take place in Washington, D.C.

The Boston Celtics announced that head coach Ime Udoka was suspended for the 2022-23 season after a "thorough investigation" which began over the summer.

The Detroit Pistons have added a pair of longtime NBA players to head coach Dwane Casey’s staff, hiring Rashard Lewis and Keith Bogans as assistant coaches, in addition to Brandon Bailey. She was previously an assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors as well as an assistant for the G League Raptors 905. Eric Tellem has been promoted to senior director of pro scouting and Jon Phelps has been promoted to senior director of basketball strategy. In player health and performance, Sebastian Poirier has been named senior director of medical, Rachel Cutts has been named head athletic trainer/senior physical therapist and Trent Salo has been promoted to senior director of sports performance. On the Motor City Cruise side of basketball operations, Ben Carloni has been promoted to GM and Stacey Lovelace has been named assistant GM for the Motor City Cruise and special assistant to Pistons GM Troy Weaver.

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka may be suspended over an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer, and Stephen A. Smith of ESPN has a theory about the ordeal.

NBA team could draw interest from a range of potential suitors, from tech billionaires to former pro athletes.

The Detroit Pistons are “finalizing” a trade that will send forward Kelly Olynyk to the Utah Jazz for forward Bojan Bogdanovic, according to a report.

Robert Sarver, who owns 35% of the franchises, says he's looking for buyers after he was suspended from the NBA for abusive behavior. His decision stemmed from the current "unforgiving climate."

LeBron James was critical of the NBA's original punishment for Robert Sarver. But when the owner announced that he was selling the Suns, James welcomed the news.

Robert Sarver is the primary owner of NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, he was recently suspended for racist and misogynistic conduct.

Robert Sarver said in a statement Wednesday he will begin the process of looking for buyers for the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury after he was suspended for a year by the NBA.

The NBA had suspended Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver for using racist and sexist language and harassing employees in the workplace.

The billionaire ballplayer's latest viral hairstyle is setting Twitter ablaze.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green called on the league to vote on whether Robert Sarver can remain the owner of the Phoenix Suns.

Plenty have spoken out on the punishment of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, but the executive director of the NBPA is calling for a lifetime ban.

Robert Sarver was suspended one year and fined $10 million after an investigation determined he showed a pattern of lewd, misogynistic and racist speech during his ownership of the Suns.

Robert Sarver, the majority owner in Phoenix, faces increasing pressure from sponsors and members of his organization after a league investigation found he'd used racial slurs and demeaned employees.

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul says the NBA's punishment of team owner Robert Sarver for making racist and misogynistic remarks 'fell short.'

In 2014, it was revealed that then-Clippers owner Donald Sterling had used racial slurs. That prompted discussions for them and the Warriors to boycott a playoff game.

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Robert Sarver, who also owns the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, was suspended one year and fined the league maximum after a nearly yearlong investigation.

The NBA says Suns owner Robert Sarver used racially insensitive language in the workplace, treated female employees unequally, made sex-related statements, and sometimes bullied employees.

The NBA has suspended Suns owner Robert Sarver for workplace misconduct including using racial slurs and harassing employees.

The possibility of a reunion of Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors was something Stephen Curry was all on board for, the superstar guard said in a recent interview.

Cynthia Marshall is the first Black female CEO in the NBA. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her book, "You've Been Chosen: Thriving Through the Unexpected" and how her faith and extreme optimism made her uniquely equipped to turn around the culture at the Dallas Mavericks organization.

The Basketball Hall of Fame has added 16 new members.

The Basketball Hall of Fame will officially enshrine 13 new members on Saturday night.

The Detroit Pistons unveiled their 2022-2023 “statement” jersey and they’re just so nice.

The NBA’s G League released its 2022-23 schedule Thursday afternoon, and the Motor City Cruise will begin their season on the road against the Cleveland Charge on Friday, Nov. 4. The first 18 games of this season will begin with the Showcase Cup, the in-season tournament the NBA G League introduced during the 2019-20 season. Last season, the Cruise finished second in the Eastern Conference with a 22-10 record, earning them a first-round bye in the G League playoffs. They were defeated in the second round by the Delware Blue Coats, G League affiliate to the Philadelphia 76ers. On Sept. 14, the Cruise will host open local tryouts for the second straight year at the Pistons Performance Center.

John Wall has spent more than a decade in NBA and has been named an All-Star. But he says a series of injuries and personal hardships took a toll on his mental state.

The 11-year NBA veteran has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets, according to The Athletic. Morris played for the Detroit Pistons during the 2019-20 NBA season before agreeing to a buyout after the trade deadline. In 44 games (16 starts) for the Pistons, Morris averaged 11 points on 45% shooting (40% behind the arc), and 3.9 rebounds per game. Following his buyout from the Pistons, he joined the Los Angeles Lakers in a reserve role, winning his first NBA championship that season. Like his twin brother Marcus, who also played for the Pistons (2015-2017), Morris is regarded for his solid production and physicality.

Bindi Irwin took her daughter, Grace, to the Australia Zoo and the toddler marveled at a picture of her late grandfather, Steve Irwin.

DETROIT-- The 2022-23 NBA season will tip off in less than two months. For the Detroit Pistons (and its fanbase), it’s a highly anticipated one. The NBA released the full season schedule last week; here are eight games Pistons fans must check out. Oct. 28 vs. Atlanta HawksThis game will be the second of consecutive home games against the Hawks for the Pistons. “To Pistons fans everywhere – we heard you, and this is for you,” said Mike Zavodsky, chief business officer for the Detroit Pistons.

A jury ruled that Los Angeles County must pay Kobe Bryant's widow $16 million after deputies and firefighters allegedly took and shared photos of the crash scene.

Marc J. Spears recalled the odd story about the Lakers star on what would have been his 44th birthday.

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The former NBA superstar has said he intends to travel to Russia to seek the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from prison.

Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck” took on a new meaning for former NBA star Latrell Sprewell.

EAST LANSING – Six years after completing one of the best careers in Michigan State history, Denzel Valentine is looking to stick in the NBA with a new team. Valentine has signed an exhibit 10 contract with the Boston Celtics, The Athletic reported on Monday. The one-year minimum contract will give Valentine the opportunity to compete for a Celtics roster spot at their training camp next month.

The 37-year-old All-Star has agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent announced.

The Pistons just released their 2022-2023 regular season schedule -- we’re scanning the 82-game slate for some games we’re looking forward to watching.

LeBron James reportedly agrees to a two-year $97.1 million contract extension.

Pistons 2022-23 scheduleWed. Oct. 19 vs. Orlando 7:00 p.m.Fri. Oct. 21 at New York 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Washington 7:00 p.m.Wed. Oct. 26 Atlanta 7:00 p.m.Fri. Oct. 28 Atlanta 7:00 p.m.Sun. Dec. 20 Utah 7:00 p.m.Wed. Dec. 21 at Philadelphia 7:00 p.m.Fri. Dec. 23 at Atlanta 7:30 p.m.Mon. Dec. 26 L.A. Clippers 7:00 p.m.Wed. Dec. 28 Orlando 7:00 p.m.Fri. Dec. 30 at Chicago 8:00 p.m. Feb. 6 Boston 7:00 p.m.Wed. Feb. 8 at Cleveland 7:00 p.m.Fri. Feb. 10 San Antonio 7:00 p.m.Sun.

The Detroit Pistons unveiled their regular season schedule for next season on Wednesday, with the team’s season and home opener slated for Oct. 19, vs. the Orlando Magic.

As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.

A month after winning his fourth NBA title, the Saginaw native and former Michigan State star wed his longtime girlfriend and fiancée, actor Hazel Renee, in a weekend ceremony in Southern California. Renee, a Grand Rapids native and former Michigan State track and field athlete, joked this summer that Green’s frequent fines from the NBA had depleted the wedding fund. Also in attendance was Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, who has remained close to Green in the decade since he finished his Spartans career. His son, Steven, shared a photo of Izzo, James and Lupe Izzo at the wedding. Green will now have about another six weeks to celebrate before the Warriors open training camp on Sept. 30 to begin their title defense.

The National Basketball Association announced Tuesday that there are no games scheduled for November 8 in an effort to encourage fans to vote in the 2022 midterms.

The former Detroit Piston’s Players Only brand launched at select Michigan dispensaries

Russell, who died at 88, was the most prolific winner in NBA history and the first Black coach in any major U.S. pro sport to win a championship.

The network veteran shared in a series of tweets that he is a transgender man and uses he/him pronouns.

The same restrictions were in place throughout the 2021–22 NBA season.

EAST LANSING – After making the NBA as an undrafted rookie free agent, former Michigan State star Aaron Henry is making the move overseas. Henry signed with Metropolitans 92 in France over the weekend for the 2022-23 season, his second in professional basketball.

WASHINGTON – A Russian court on Thursday found Brittney Griner guilty on drug charges, as the U.S. government scrambles to secure the WNBA star's release. During closing arguments, Russian prosecutors asked the court to sentence her to nine-and-a-half years in prison. Last month, Griner pleaded guilty to the charges but said that she had unintentionally packed the cannabis canisters in her suitcase because she was in a hurry. "We put a substantial proposal on the table weeks ago," Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters last week. "This is delicate work," National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters during a White House press briefing.

The basketball legend was a champion not just on the court but off it—through his groundbreaking activism for racial justice.

Bill Russell, one of the greatest basketball players in the sport’s history, has died at age 88.

Russell won a record 11 championships with the Boston Celtics and became the first Black head coach in the NBA.

Few people are more worthy than Jerry Stackhouse to have an opinion on the Detroit Pistons bringing back the polarizing teal jerseys, so we asked him to share his honest thoughts.

The Detroit Pistons are bringing back a uniform from the 1990s for the upcoming season, which you could say is coming out of retirement.

James Harden has agreed to terms on a two-year contract to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers and will make about $14.5 million less this coming season than he could have earned under his previous deal, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday.

With three top 10 NBA Draft picks in the last two seasons, the NBA’s G League Ignite will move to a new home in Henderson, Nevada.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced the launch of Jr. NBA Leagues, according to a league press release.

A representative for Khloe Kardashian confirms she and ex Tristan Thompson have conceived a sibling for daughter True via surrogate.

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed on a $122 million, two-year extension that puts the Olympic gold medalist under contract through the 2026-27 season, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Friday.

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 2022 NBA Summer league in Las Vegas is fast approaching, and there are several players from the Mitten state you should keep an eye on.

The Detroit Pistons have signed former Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim to a two-way contract.

The Detroit Pistons and free agent forward Kevin Knox II have agreed to a 2-year-$6 million deal, The Athletic reports.

The Detroit Pistons and restricted free agent forward Marvin Bagley III have agreed to a 3-year-$37 million deal, Yahoo Sports reports.

NBA Free Agency opens for negotiations (we call it legal tampering) on Friday afternoon, and the Pistons have some money to play with entering the busy offseason period.

NBA Free Agency opens for negotiations (we call it legal tampering) on Friday afternoon, and the Pistons have some money to play with entering the busy offseason period.

The Detroit Pistons recently selected Jaden Ivey at the No. 5 spot in the 2022 NBA Draft, but the guard has a special family connection to the city.

The Kemba Walker era of Detroit Pistons basketball is coming to an end.

NBA player and Michigan native Miles Bridges has been arrested in Los Angeles in a reported domestic violence incident.

NBA Free Agency opens on June 30 at 6 p.m., and there will be many good players available for teams to begin negotiations.

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly acquired guard Alec Burks, center Nerlens Noel, and two second-round picks without giving up anything in a trade with the New York Knicks.

The Pistons made a big splash in the 2022 NBA and two top picks are now headed to Detroit. Here’s your chance to get in early and get your replica jerseys before the season begins.

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.

The Detroit Pistons have selected Purdue's Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 overall pick in the NBA draft.

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly traded for Memphis star Jalen Duren -- who was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 13 overall pick in the NBA draft -- as part of a three-team trade involving the New York Knicks.

The Detroit Pistons have selected Purdue Boilermakers star Jaden Ivey with No. 5 overall pick in the first round of the NBA draft.

The 2022 NBA Draft is Thursday, and prospect Jaden Ivey says he wants to come to Detroit and play for the Pistons.

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly traded Jerami Grant to Portland for a future first round pick on the eve of the NBA Draft.

The Nielsen company says the NBA Finals series between two stories franchises reached 24% more viewers than the 2021 Finals.

Former Purdue basketball star Caleb Swanigan died Monday at the age of 25, the university confirmed.

The National Basketball Association is set to host the inaugural Women’s NBA Academy Games in July.

The NBA offseason is upon us, and it’s already heating up, just days after the season ended. Here’s your table-setter for what’s to come for the Pistons.

The Golden State Warriors took down the Boston Celtics 103-90 in game six of the 2022 NBA Finals, winning their fourth title in eight years and their seventh championship in franchise history.

The National Basketball Association and Mamsa Sports Performance announced a multiyear partnership to launch the first NBA Basketball School in the Dominican Republic.

The NBA announced today that 112 players have notified the league that they wish to be removed from the list of “early entry” players eligible for selection in the 2022 NBA Draft.

I met with George Blaha recently to interview him about the medical ordeal he’s been through recently. Instead, he began our conversation by asking all about me.

I met with George Blaha recently to interview him about the medical ordeal he’s been through. Instead, he began our conversation asking all about me.

When the NBA playoffs take the TV court even the most popular shows find the competition tough.

The Detroit Pistons are heading to Paris next season for a game with their division rival Chicago Bulls.

The emergence of Jordan Poole has the Golden State Warriors one game away from the NBA Finals after defeating Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 109-103 on Sunday.

The Pistons dropping to the 5th spot is obviously not as fun for us to think (or write) about, but there are some really exciting potential players that would still make an immediate impact.

The Detroit Pistons didn’t get as lucky as last year in the NBA Draft Lottery, landing the fifth overall pick in the draft later this summer.