TROY WEAVER

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.

“I mean, you guys know, we don’t cry over spilled milk,” Pistons general manager Troy Weaver said after the Lottery. Of the team’s eight most recent draft picks over the last two years, two of them have picked up All-Rookie honors. More:John Beilein reflects on his first season with the Detroit PistonsNBA Draft Lottery: Duke’s A.J. Griffin could give Pistons power behind the arcNBA Draft Lottery: Does breakout sophomore season make Iowa’s Keegan Murray too enticing to pass up? NBA Draft lottery: Purdue’s Jaden Ivey could give Pistons another all-around ball handler

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.

Will the ping pong lottery balls float the Pistons way yet again?

DETROIT -- Last season the Detroit Pistons focused on developing the roster internally. Things look a lot different this year with more cap space that will allow them to woo external free agents a little more aggressively. They have a number of things to consider this season as Troy Weaver and the front office look to build out a competitive roster.

DETROIT -- The season has come to an end and the Detroit Pistons have begun their offseason plans to take the franchise to the next level. “I’m right in there with the coaches, and I think I got better as the season (progressed),” Weaver said. “But we’re gonna stay true to our building process. And in this process, we’re gonna stay with our core values and get the right people here. The Pistons will learn where they fall in the NBA Draft Lotter next month and the NBA Draft occurs on June 23.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Pistons have been tapping into the culture of the city a little bit more in recent years. On Sunday, the team wanted to amplify it by tying the in-game production into its celebration of 313 Day. Hutch’s Jewelry has been a sponsor of the Pistons’ “swag cam” this season. “Hutch Jewelry is a staple in the Detroit community. And we thought about swag cam and what swag represents.

The Detroit Pistons won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, landing the franchise its first No. 1 pick since 1970, when the Pistons drafted Hall of Famer Bob Lanier.

When it comes to restoring the Detroit Pistons, general manager Troy Weaver does not want to miss any steps. “So we want to stay committed to the process and stay committed to building it the right away. That means Weaver and the Pistons are focused on their mission to acquire the right talent. 1, we have to get the right people, get enough talent and then get that talent to be cohesive. “Acquiring the talent and right people is where we are right now.

DETROIT – Even before the NBA trade deadline came and went Thursday afternoon, Jerami Grant knew he was staying in Detroit. With his future in Detroit cemented for at least the remainder of the season, Grant proceeded to lead the Pistons with a team-high 20 points, four rebounds and four assists, and was one point away from reaching 6,000 for his career. “I’m a Piston,” Grant said following the Pistons’ 132-107 loss. His points per game (19.1) are down three points and his shooting percentages are also all down from last year amid the Pistons’ rebuilding season. “I thought he moved the ball, he took what the defense gave him, and he competed on the defensive end, so I was really really happy for Jerami,” Casey said.

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly sent guard Josh Jackson and forward Trey Lyles to the Sacramento Kings for center Marvin Bagley III as part of a four-team trade on NBA Trade Deadline day.

The NBA Trade Deadline is just a few days away and the question remains -- will Grant still be wearing a Pistons uniform come Friday?

The Pistons-Nuggets traded that sent Bol Bol to Detroit has been voided after a failed physical, according to reports.

The Pistons have added a young center and some size to the lineup after a reported trade with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.

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 Detroit Pistons desperately hope Cade Cunningham is the superstar they have been searching for in their long climb back to being a contender.

DETROIT -- Recently inducted Hall of Famer Ben Wallace has been ready to embrace a new chapter in his life. The team announced on Friday that Wallace has re-joined the franchise, this time as a basketball operations and team engagement advisor. Related: Hall of Fame-bound Pistons legend Ben Wallace ready for next chapterThat means Wallace will assist general manager Troy Weaver and the basketball operations staff, as well as head coach Dwane Casey and the coaching staff. Casey shared that Wallace would be with the team all week to work with the big men on post defense. “Ben is a Hall of Famer and a Pistons legend who has continued to come back home and support our team and our organization,” Gores said in a statement.

The Detroit Pistons want to restore its winning legacy, and owner Tom Gores tells CNBC he's committed to the current rebuild lead by a new front office.

DETROIT -- As the third-youngest team in the NBA and just one season into a franchise restoration, the Detroit Pistons understand there are plenty of challenges ahead. Three weeks ago, Pistons general manager Troy Weaver finished the complete gutting of the roster he inherited 15 months ago. “It just morphed that way,” Weaver said. “We want to be a defensive-minded team,” Stewart said. Every team that comes in, we want them to come into the game knowing it’s going to be a hard night.

The Pistons brought on former Michigan Wolverines head coach John Beilein to advise the team on player development. His other stops in the NBA as an assistant coach include Oklahoma City (2009-15), Sacramento (2007-09), Minnesota (2005-07), Denver (2004-05) and the Clippers (1995-03). They hired Andrew Jones as a player development coach ahead of the NBA draft. He began his coaching career as a player development coach for the Maine Red Claws of the then-NBA Development League in 2013. In addition to announcing the new assistants, the Pistons disclosed the promotions of Jordan Brink and Austin Dufault to player development coaches.

The Detroit Pistons will head into training camp at the end of the month with an additional roster spot up for grabs. On Friday afternoon, the team reportedly traded Sekou Doumbouya and Jahlil Okafor to the Brooklyn Nets. Friday’s moves continued the complete overhaul of the Pistons’ roster since general manager Troy Weaver arrived 14 months ago. The former 35th overall pick is reportedly owed $20 million. The moves to trade Okafor and buy out Jordan leaves the Pistons with just two centers on the roster.

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly traded Sekou Doumbouya and Jahlil Okafor to the Brooklyn Nets for DeAndre Jordan and four second-round picks.

DETROIT -- Newly drafted Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham wants to kick-off his rookie season with a championship, a Summer League Championship. “I mean more than anything we want to win Summer League,” Cunningham said following practice on Tuesday. 2So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Pistons’ top pick wants to start off on the right foot. Detroit finished last season 20-52 with the team using the last quarter of the season for the development of its young players. Again, that’s nothing new as all rookies go through that, but that’s the difference with Killian and Saddiq right now above the rookies.”The roster for the upcoming Summer League is all but set.

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly signing forward Kelly Olynyk to a three-year deal, according to ESPN.

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

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

OK, so who is actually on the Detroit Pistons’ roster? Here's a full breakdown.

DETROIT -- The first season of the Detroit Pistons restoration showed plenty of promise as last year’s young players embraced the task ahead. In the 2021 NBA Draft, the Pistons selected Cade Cunningham with the top pick, Isaiah Livers at No. “From the onset, people thought I was being cliché when we wanted to run a process,” Weaver said. Casey echoed that on Friday and mentioned that Cunningham gives the Pistons another ball-handler to pair with Hayes. The Kalamazoo native watched the results of the draft from his parents’ home and was excited to “stay home” to help restore the Pistons.

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

Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver didn't want to overthink the first pick in the NBA draft. He never got an offer he liked to change his mind, either.

The Detroit Pistons selected Michigan forward Isaiah Livers with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

Cunningham had been widely expected to be the first name called in New York.

The Detroit Pistons selected Oklahoma State point guard Cade Cunningham with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.

The Pistons are trading center Mason Plumlee and the No. 37 pick to Charlotte for the No. 57 pick, ESPN reports.

1 pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. So fans will get the chance to see what the Pistons do with that pick and who they select. The Pistons have not held the top pick since 1970 when they took Bob Lanier out of St. Bonaventure. Ahead of Thursday’s Draft, there has been plenty of talk that Detroit could broker a deal and move down. On top of that, Detroit has three second-round picks that do give them some leverage ahead of and on draft night.

The day is finally here where Detroit Pistons fans will learn who the newest face of the team will be. On Tuesday, Pistons general manager Troy Weaver affirmed that the team would do its due diligence and leave no stone unturned. Here are four things to know ahead of tonight’s NBA Draft (8 p.m., ABC/ESPN). Cade Cunningham is the favorite to go first overallThe Oklahoma State guard is projected to go first overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. Detroit has three second-round picksThe Pistons made plenty of deals throughout the regular season that netted them three additional picks in this year’s Draft.

In Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham, the Pistons would get a player who could come in and contribute right away. Sports -- Cade Cunningham (G | Oklahoma State | 6-8, 220 lbs | 19.6 years | 20.1 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 4.5 apg)The outlet pointed out that Cunningham worked out with just one team ahead the draft. Krysten Peek wrote that Cunningham was a lock at No.1 unless the Pistons opted to trade the pick. Wasserman wrote, “Cunningham figures to be a top-two option with Jerami Grant, while Saddiq Bey continues to stretch the floor from the wings. McIntyre wrote, " Cunningham shined in the Big 12, but Green was dominant in the much tougher G-League against current and former NBA players.”

The 2021 NBA Draft is less than 48 hours away and the Detroit Pistons are keeping their cards close to the vest. With fewer than two days until they’re supposed to make their pick, the Pistons have continued their commitment to doing their due diligence. Following the lottery, Pistons general manager Troy Weaver promised the team would look at the top five players to ensure it makes the right choice. The Pistons had workouts with Cunningham and Green within the last week, while Mobley declined to share information on teams he’s had workouts with. “It’s just a piece of the puzzle, like everything else, it’s a body of work,” Weaver said.

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There are just three days left before NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces who the Detroit Pistons will select with the No. If the Pistons take Cunningham on Thursday, the Oklahoma State guard has already started to build a connection to the city of Detroit. “I love Detroit,” Cunningham said. It’s a city that has a lot of things going on, and I feel like getting the sports team rolling again would be huge for the city. 1 pick,” Cunningham said during a media availability via video call Friday.

The Detroit Pistons won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, landing the franchise its first No. 1 pick since 1970, when the Pistons drafted Hall of Famer Bob Lanier.

The Detroit Pistons head into the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft with a few options in hand. Instead, Detroit could broker a variety of deals that include a package of one-to-three picks. Should they forgo trading their second-round picks, the team could find a few players who could give them some shooting power. Like Grimes, Sharpe is on the bubble between the first and second rounds, but he would give the Pistons solid rim protection moving forward. He’s a solid low post scorer and would offer the Pistons another player who has versatility on defense.

The Detroit Pistons won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, landing the franchise its first No. 1 pick since 1970, when the Pistons drafted Hall of Famer Bob Lanier.

Is it finally happening? Could this long, dark era of Detroit sports misery be nearing its end?

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.

The Detroit Pistons won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, landing the franchise its first No. 1 pick since 1970, when the Pistons drafted Hall of Famer Bob Lanier.

At least that is what mock drafts rolled out within hours of the lottery results are projecting – unanimously. Here is what some mock drafts are projecting for the Pistons, whose only two previous No. There simply aren’t very many people on the planet who have the blend of size, shooting and passing that he can provide to an NBA team. Sports: CunninghamCody Taylor wrote: “(Cunningham) is widely considered to be the top pick this year and is viewed as a franchise-changing talent at the next level. 2 role.”NBC Sports Bay Area: CunninghamJames Ham wrote: “Detroit is a mess.

Newly selected Basketball Hall of Famer Ben Wallace tapped his fist on the table a few times, then clapped his hands and pointed one finger skyward.

The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery results are in and the Detroit Pistons received some good luck from the basketball gods. The Pistons could find something similar in Cunningham, who could bolster the foundation that Detroit set in the regular season. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons are the only team that Cunningham is expected to meet with ahead of the draft. “There’s pressure with every pick,” Weaver said. And as far as getting the pick right, that’s what I was hired for.

The Detroit Pistons did a lot of losing this season, finishing with the second-worst record in the NBA and the franchise’s worst record in nearly 30 years.

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

On Tuesday night, the Detroit Pistons will learn where they will pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Related: Pistons have solid shot at top pick in 2021 NBA Draft LotteryIt’s the team’s best shot at the number one pick in years in decades. 6 overallThe Pistons have not had much luck in the NBA Draft Lottery in some time. Two of the Pistons draft selections earned All-Rookie honors and the entire rookie class has shown promise. The Pistons have four draft picks this yearHeading into the Draft, the Pistons currently have one first-round pick and another three picks in the second round.

Two of the Pistons’ most promising rookies make the NBA All Rookie Team as the NBA Draft Lottery nears.

The Detroit Pistons have a number of players who will become free agents. The team has three restricted free agents, two of those will likely receive qualifying offers, while one may not. Detroit also has two unrestricted free agents. With the Pistons expecting to add just a couple of new faces this offseason, here are some of the team’s pending free agents. Dennis Smith Jr. (RFA) -- The Pistons acquires Dennis Smith Jr. via the trade that sent Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks.

There are just 25 days until the Detroit Pistons learn where they fall in the upcoming NBA Draft. In his end-of-season media availability in May, Pistons general manager Troy Weaver talked about making sure they pick the right person to fit what they’re building. Cade Cunningham | G | Oklahoma State | 6-8, 220 lbs | 19.6 years | 20.1 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 4.5 apg, 43.8% FG, 40% 3FG, 84.6% FT)The consensus No. He’s shown potential on the offensive side as a facilitator and averaged 2.4 assists in his freshman year at USC. Johnson like Kuminga would battle it out for minutes due to a crowded rotation at the three and four.

Troy Weaver's first season as Detroit's general manager ended with the Pistons holding the second-worst record in the league.

So after posting the fifth-worst record (20-52) in the history of the franchise, the Pistons will double down in their restoration, focusing on improving this offseason. “We’ll be getting ready for Summer League, going down to wherever we haven’t been told where Summer League is going to be,” Casey said. “Everybody’s going to be based here.”On Wednesday, Sam Gordon of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that the NBA’s Summer League would return to Las Vegas. Of course, the team’s participation in the upcoming Summer League is just a part of the development. They’re going to have a Piston uniform on and they’re going to do some work.”

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Unlike a season ago, though, there is a greater sense of optimism that the Pistons will get back into contention. So led by Pistons general manager Troy Weaver, the team won’t give up until the job is done. “When I took the job I had one goal in mind and that was to restore to Pistons,” Weaver said. The team unleashed the talents of Jerami Grant who put up a career-high 22.3 points this season two points shy of doubling the previous season. Just like the players, Weaver said he has to be sharper, more thoughtful, more insightful, more demanding and better.

DETROIT -- Last offseason, the Detroit Pistons made a ton of moves that left them with just four familiar faces. As of now, the Pistons are happy with the roster they constructed and likely won’t make many changes. General manager Troy Weaver discussed the importance of making sure that the team has the right people for the franchise restoration. The move came as the Pistons leaned into the restoration and gave Rose the chance to sign with a playoff-contending team. “I don’t anticipate having too many roster spots,” Weaver said.

After a successful rebuilding season, Troy Weaver is done with losing. He's optimistic that the Pistons are ready to make a leap forward.

The Detroit Pistons' offseason is here, and that means season-ending news conferences with general manager Troy Weaver and coach Dwane Casey,

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

The Pistons hired Casey, 64, in June of 2018 as the team looked to make a push for the playoffs. Related: Pistons set to extend coach Dwane Casey through 2023-24 season“It was extremely important that we extend coach,” Pistons general manager Troy Weaver said on Thursday. “He’s an important part of everything we’re doing and we wanted him to be lined up with this restoration. This year Casey and his staff have guided the team’s four young draft picks, as well as its young veterans. I’ve worked with some tremendous coaches, HOF coaches and it’s no different here with Coach Casey.

The Detroit Pistons announced an extension for Casey through 2024 season on Sunday. It affirmed that they view him as the right man for the rebuild.

In March, Troy Weaver said Dwane Casey is the "best coach in the world" to lead the rebuild. He'll get to do it for an extra year.

The Detroit Pistons are finalizing a deal to extend the contract of head coach Dwane Casey. The team will make a formal announcement soon, but the extension will give Casey another year on his original five-year deal. In three seasons, Casey is 81-137, but the team has pivoted toward a full rebuild. The Pistons are 20-50 this season but have seen the emergence of rookies Saddiq Bey, Isaiah Stewart, Saben Lee and more recently Killian Hayes. That has been a driving force of the culture they have been building this season and general manager Troy Weaver has applauded Casey.

It’s an additional year for Casey, who was hired in 2018 on a five-year deal to replace Stan Van Gundy.

Detroit further moved toward developing its young players when it bought out the contract of veteran forward Blake Griffin. Now with just seven games remaining, the Pistons are giving their young players even more opportunities to improve. There are still 12 days to go before the Pistons’ season concludes on May 16 and 50 days until June 22, when the team learns its fate on draft night. So until then, Detroit’s young players will look to put their best feet forward. We’re still playing our meaningful season right now and your meaningful opportunity to go out and show what you can do.

DETROIT --When Jerami Grant came to the Detroit Pistons from the Denver Nuggets via a sign and trade agreement during free agency, he understood what he was getting into. He knew that the Pistons would be entering a retooling phase and that the team had a lot of work to do. Since joining the Pistons, Grant has been double-teamed as opponents try to slow him down. For the third-year Pistons head coach, Grant is the “prototypical power three” and likened him to Carmelo Anthony. Now armed with the lessons from the season, Grant and the Pistons will continue to work him into a finished product.

The Detroit Pistons kick off an eight-day road trip with the first matchup being against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Catch the game on Bally Sports Network and stream it on NBA League Pass or AT&T TV. It also will see the return of Troy Weaver to Oklahoma City almost 10 months after he joined the Pistons. Who: Detroit Pistons (14-35) at Oklahoma City Thunder (20-29)When: Monday, April 5Time: 7 p.m. ETWhere: Chesapeake Energy Arena -- Oklahoma City, OK.TV: Bally Sports DetroitStream: NBA League Pass | AT&T TV

When Troy Weaver joined the Detroit Pistons last June as general manager, it all came down to opportunity. Over the last nine months, the team has gone through a myriad of changes as Weaver looks to restore the team. That Thunder roster has seen its own changes with just four players left who would have shared the court with Doumbouya during the teams’ games in February and March of 2020. “We really feel like Svi is a good fit for our team based on the way that our roster is constructed,” Presti said. “I feel good about it, but I do think that Troy got a really good one in Hami and he’s going to do a great job ensuring that he’s successful.

DETROIT -- Under the guidance of new general manager Troy Weaver, the Detroit Pistons have not shied away from finding the right deals and fits for the team. Ahead of the deadline the Pistons almost completely turned over its roster with just one player from the 2019-20 season left. One day before the deadline, they sent Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Cory Joseph and two second-round picks. The Pistons got a second-round pick back after having only three second-rounders over the next five seasons. “We could use it to trade future picks,” Weaver said.

Detroit Pistons guard Delon Wright takes a shot as Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)It’s NBA Trade Deadline week! (This was originally issued in the Pistons Pivot Newsletter -- sign up for it here)👀 Trade deadline weekThe NBA Trade Deadline is Thursday (March 25) at 3 p.m. -- it’s one of my favorite days of the NBA season. The NBA Trade Deadline is usually one of the most exciting days of the year, resulting in big trades with big teams in big positions. AdThree of the active rookies on the Pistons roster, (Bey, Stewart and Lee) are in the top 12 for rookie player efficiency rating.

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly added another center to the mix ahead of the March 25 trade deadline. The Pistons signed Tyler Cook to a 10-day contract on Monday, according to The Detroit News. Cook joins a Pistons team with three other centers under contract. The 23-year-old center last signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets after some strong play in the G League. Detroit could also look to audition the Iowa product as a future option at center with the Pistons still open for business with the deadline 10 days away.

Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk #19 of the Detroit Pistons drives against Jeff Teague #00 of the Atlanta Hawks. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade Svi Mykhailiuk and a 2027 second-round draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Hamidou Diallo, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The 22-year-old Diallo is averaging a career-best 11.9 points this season. It's another step in a drastic roster overhaul for Detroit under new general manager Troy Weaver, who was previously an executive for the Thunder. Only one player who appeared in a game for the Pistons last season is still on the roster — 20-year-old Sekou Doumbouya.

On Friday night, they agreed to trade Svi Mykhailiuk, along with a 2027 second-round pick, to the Oklahoma City Thunder for shooting guard Hamidou Diallo, a league source confirmed. The Pistons acquired Mykhailiuk, who was the 47th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, in 2019 from the Los Angeles Lakers. Prior to Friday night’s deal, Mykhailiuk was Detroit’s longest-tenured player after the Pistons and Blake Griffin mutually agreed to part ways. Diallo, was the 45th overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. So far this season Diallo, has averaged career highs in scoring (11.9), rebounding (5.2), assists (4.2) and minutes (23.8).

(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.

With a little more than two weeks left until the March 25 trade deadline, the team may have a different approach moving forward. Pistons general manager Troy Weaver said Tuesday he was comfortable with where the Pistons are in the restoration process. “Coach Casey did a tremendous job fitting these guys in and getting them to play at a high level. The Pistons have plenty of decisions to make as the trade deadline approaches, and as the remainder of the season unfolds. Coach Casey, his staff and players have done an incredible job of coming in every day, setting the tone, trying to move the ball forward every day.”

Though general manager Troy Weaver will wait until the end to fully evaluate the rebuild’s progress, he’s pleased where things stand now. This offseason, the Pistons carefully filled out the roster with players who embodied the culture they were trying to build. Weaver called it “Piston Pride.” The players have worked to implement it into their everyday lives on and off the court. “You look at the game in New Orleans when we were shorthanded and the way we competed that night, that was example Piston pride,” Weaver said. “You look at the game down in Tampa the other night against Toronto, that was an example Piston pride.

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.

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.

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 – Detroit native and NBA analyst Chris Webber thinks the Detroit Pistons’ rebuilding process will be a “tough task,” but complimented new general manager Troy Weaver. “I think it’s going to be a tough task, and I believe he has his heart into it,” Webber said. Webber said he’s 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 year’s title goes through the defending champs.

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.

DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons are inching closer to their final opening roster for the season after waiving LiAngelo Ball, Louis King and Anthony Lamb following Sunday’s 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 Pistons’ 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.

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?

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 team’s 2020 second-round draft pick (No.

DETROIT – 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.

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, Toronto’s 2021 second-round pick, cash considerations8.

DETROIT – New general manager Troy Weaver knew he had to come in and tear down the Detroit Pistons’ roster, and he sure didn’t waste any time. Bruce Brown #6 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on January 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (2019 Getty Images)While Brown is a fine player, it’s not a major loss for a Pistons team looking multiple years down the line. 16 overall pick and guaranteed the return draft pick will either be worse than No. (2020 Getty Images)Weaver’s second pick was a bit of a surprise, as he went with undersized Washington center Isaiah Stewart.

DETROIT – If there were any doubt that new general manager Troy Weaver would be willing to shake up the Detroit Pistons, it’s obvious now. Detroit agreed to trade guard Luke Kennard to the Los Angeles Clippers in a deal that brought the No. The trade gave Detroit a third first-round pick. The Pistons received the 16th pick and Trevor Ariza and sent a protected future first-round selection to the Rockets. The Pistons went the international route in the first round last year as well when they took Sekou Doumbouya, a Guinea native who moved to France when he was young.

The Detroit Pistons have a very important decision to make in the upcoming NBA Draft. 7 pick, after sliding in the NBA Draft Lottery earlier this year, the Pistons are looking for a playmaker to add to a rebuilding franchise. 16 pick tonight to Detroit for a future first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 18, 2020The 2020 NBA Draft is Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. Follow live NBA Draft and Detroit Pistons updates below:

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly trading guard Bruce Brown to the Brooklyn Nets as the NBA trade season begins on Monday. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news on Monday morning, reporting the Pistons will trade Brown to the Nets for forward Dzanan Musa and a 2021 second-round pick (reportedly the Raptors original pick). The Detroit Pistons are trading G Bruce Brown to the Brooklyn Nets for F Dzanan Musa and a 2021 second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 16, 2020Bruce Brown was drafted by the Pistons in 2018 and played in 132 games for the team in two seasons. Musa, 21, has played 49 NBA games, averaging 4.3 points in 10 minutes.

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.

DETROIT The Detroit Pistons are finalizing a deal to hire Oklahoma City Thunder executive Troy Weaver as their new general manager, according to ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski. Weaver has been with the Thunder since 2010 but spent the last two years as vice president of basketball operations. He was widely considered the top general manager candidate in the league heading into the offseason. He joined the team as an assistant general manager after spending several years as a scout and player development director for the Utah Jazz. Depending on the lottery, Weaver should have a top five pick in his first draft with Detroit.