Detroit Pistons acquire No. 13 overall pick Jalen Duren in 3-team trade on NBA draft night
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.
Saginaw friends cheer โGodโs planโ for Darvin Ham, Lakers
โAll the success heโs had, everything heโs done in the NBA, heโs still the same.โHamโs path to the Lakers was anything but common. He also became a popular coaching candidate, but one that came up short of landing an NBA head coaching job. He knows what it takes to motivate NBA players.โThe Lakers, however, donโt have the typical NBA players. We never saw Darvin in the NBA, let alone a head coach in the NBA. Dreams do come true if you pursue it.โMOREFormer Detroit Piston Darvin Ham adds second NBA championship ringDarvin Ham follows basketball fortunes into Saginaw County Sports Hall of FameDarvin Ham returns home with college message, helps fulfill Saginaw Promise
mlive.comCeltics have my support, but any of final 4 NBA teams could be champs
Placeholder while article actions loadThe National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs are getting serious. (The Heat won Game 1, 118-107.) Doncic will have his hands full in the Western Conference championship with Golden State, which won Game 1 on Wednesday, 112-87. The Warriors have a core of players โ Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green โ who won NBA championships in 2015, 2017 and 2018. The conference championships and NBA Finals are the best players on the best teams playing in the best league in the world.
washingtonpost.comNBA Play-In Tournament on April 12 - Cavaliers vs. Nets, Clippers vs. T-Wolves | Tip-Offs, How to Watch, Preview
Watch the NBA Playoffs on DirecTV StreamEASTERN CONFERENCE(8) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (7) Brooklyn NetsTime: 7 p.m. The Cavs were hanging around the five and six-seed for the majority for the regular season. The Nets have home court advantage, and maybe the inside edge as well after three of the four regular season matchups with the Cavs, including their series finale last Friday. Watch the NBA Playoffs on DirecTV StreamWESTERN CONFERENCE(8) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (7) Minnesota TimberwolvesTime: 9:30 p.m. Check out the full NBA Playoffs bracket here
mlive.comReport: Pistons, Blake Griffin agree to contract buyout
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 โ 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.
Blake Griffin to sit out until he reaches agreement with Detroit Pistons about future, ESPN reports
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 โ Blake Griffin will be out of the Detroit Pistonsโ 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.
Detroit Pistons game scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 16) postponed due to COVID concerns for Spurs
Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey, left, shoots over Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)DETROIT โ The Detroit Pistons game scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 16) at Little Caesars Arena has been postponed because of COVID-19 concerns for the San Antonio Spurs. Detroit was scheduled to host the Spurs at 7 p.m. Tuesday. ESPNโs Adrian Wojnarowski reports the postponement is due to contact tracing and pending test results for the Spurs. Contact tracing and monitoring of coronavirus test results causing postponement, source tells ESPN.
Report: Detroit Pistons trade Derrick Rose to Knicks for Dennis Smith Jr., draft pick
Derrick Rose #25 of the Detroit Pistons moves the ball up court in front of Dennis Smith Jr. #4 of the New York Knicks in the second half of an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. DETROIT โ The Detroit Pistons have reportedly traded Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks for Dennis Smith Jr. and a 2021 second-round draft pick. ESPN reported the trade was complete, with Detroit getting a 2021 second-round pick from the Knicks, which was originally owned by Charlotte. Detroit has agreed to trade guard Derrick Rose to New York for Dennis Smith Jr., and a 2021 second-round pick (via Charlotte), sources tell ESPN. AdLast year, Smith played in 34 games for the Knicks, averaging 5.5 points, 2.9 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game on 34.1% shooting.
Chris Webber thinks Detroit Pistons rebuild is โtough task,โ but backs Troy Weaver
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. DETROIT โ Detroit native and NBA analyst Chris Webber thinks the Detroit Pistonsโ rebuilding process will be a โtough task,โ but complimented new general manager Troy Weaver. โI think itโs going to be a tough task, and I believe he has his heart into it,โ Webber said. Webber said heโs glad the team moved to Downtown Detroit and hopes they interact with the community where he grew up. As for the rest of the NBA, he thinks this yearโs title goes through the defending champs.
FanDuelโs โSpread the Loveโ: Detroit bettors can cash in on 100-point spread vs. Lakers
DETROIT โ As long as the Detroit Pistons donโt lose to the Los Angeles Lakers by 100 or more points, bettors in the area can cash in on a bet of up to $50 as part of FanDuelโs โSpread the Loveโ campaign. In honor of the Detroit area code, for every 313 users who bet on the Pistons to cover the spread against the Lakers on Thursday night, FanDuel is adding an extra point to the spread. ๐จ Spread The Love ๐จMICHIGAN - It's time to #SpreadTheLove! FanDuel is grading everyone who bets on the Pistons to cover the spread credit for the final number. The โSpread the Loveโ event could have a potential payout of -110 odds.
Another night of Detroit sports: Tigers prospect, Pistons top draft pick both injured
DETROIT โ Welcome to another edition of Detroit Sports Misery, as a top Tigers prospect and a Pistonsโ first-round draft pick have injuries. Since the Tigers got knocked out of the postseason in 2014, all four major teams -- the Tigers, Lions, Pistons and Red Wings -- have been largely dreadful. Troy Weaver has started to rebuild a roster of exciting young players on the Pistons. Theyโre competitive, they have promising young players, and most importantly, they actually have direction under Weaver. But with both the Tigers and Pistons trying to build around young players, these types of injuries are a blow.
Detroit Pistons finalize 15-man roster ahead of regular season
Sekou Doumbouya and Josh Jackson were bright spots for the Detroit Pistons during the 2020 preseason. DETROIT โ 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 Pistonsโ roster while also playing in the G League.
Detroit Pistons waive LiAngelo Ball, Louis King, Anthony Lamb -- roster inches closer to limit
DETROIT โ The Detroit Pistons are inching closer to their final opening roster for the season after waiving LiAngelo Ball, Louis King and Anthony Lamb following Sundayโs preseason game. King signed a two-way deal with the Pistons each of the last two seasons, but only played a total of 62 minutes as a rookie. Lamb signed an exhibit 10 deal with the Pistons earlier this month after going undrafted out of the University of Vermont. -- the Pistonsโ roster is now down to 17 players. Unless the NBA alters the number of players allowed on a roster this season, two more will have to be removed from this list.
Whoโs actually on the Detroit Pistonsโ roster right now? Live updated list here
On Dec. 1, the Pistons signed Sirvydis to a three-year contract. Killian Hayes -- 2020 first-round draft pick (No. 7 overall)Isaiah Stewart -- 2020 first-round draft pick (No. 16 overall)Saddiq Bey -- 2020 first-round draft pick (No. Delon Wright -- Acquired in 2020 trade with Oklahoma City Thunder Pistons sent Trevor Ariza to Oklahoma CityNOTE: Saben Lee, the teamโs 2020 second-round draft pick (No.
Detroit Pistons sign โthe third Ball brotherโ: Who is LiAngelo Ball and will he make the team?
DETROIT โ New Detroit Pistons General Manager Troy Weaver has made dozens of moves over the last month that overshadow the signing of LiAngelo Ball. But now everyone wants to know: Who is LiAngelo Ball? READ: Here are 26 moves (trades, draft picks, free agents) Detroit Pistons have made in last monthHis oldest brother, Lonzo, was the No. LiAngelo Ball, the brother of Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (No. Maybe LiAngelo Ball will surprise in camp and make the cut.
Here are 27 moves (trades, draft picks, free agents) Detroit Pistons have made in last month
Troy Weaver has made a flurry of trades, draft picks and free agent signings in his first offseason as Detroit Pistons general manager. Nov. 18: Houston draft pick tradeBefore the start of the draft, the Pistons acquired the No. 16 overall pick and guaranteed the return draft pick will either be worse than No. Nov. 18: Sold 2021 second-round pickWeaver sold a second-round pick to the Rockets for $4.6 million. 19 overall pick, Dzanan Musa, Jaylen Hands, Rodney McGruder, Torontoโs 2021 second-round pick, cash considerations8.