Category: ‘Players’
Pistons 113-93 Win Over Charlotte Bobcats Marks Second-Longest Winning Streak of Season
April 13th, 2013 at 3:09 PM
With last night's 113-93 blowout win over the Charlotte Bobcats, the Pistons reached their second longest winning streak of the season with their third straight victory. (Their longest win streak was a four-gamer that spanned the end of December, start of February) With the Pistons only putting together back-to-back wins...
Detroit Pistons Andre Drummond Scores Career-High, Foils ‘Hack-A-Drummond’ Strategy Against Cleveland Cavaliers
April 11th, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Last night's 111-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers marked the Pistons' third win in their last six games. Still, the story dominating the post-game wasn't the team's mini hot streak, but was instead the "hot hand" of Andre Drummond. Scoring a career-high 29 points to go along with his 11...
Detroit Pistons Slotted to Draft Indiana’s Victor Oladipo, Says ESPN’s Chad Ford
April 9th, 2013 at 12:59 PM
With the college basketball season officially coming to an end last night, it's now time for those following the pro-game to start figuring out where the NCAA's best players will land in the 2013 NBA Draft. For the fourth straight year the Pistons will find themselves picking in the Lottery...
Detroit Pistons Bench Shining with Andre Drummond’s Return
April 3rd, 2013 at 8:39 AM
Before Andre Drummond was forced to sit out for nearly seven weeks with a stress fracture in his lower back, the Pistons bench scoring that Drummond had been such a big part was arguably the Pistons' strongest asset. The bench's output had suffered with Drummond out. When Drummond returned to...
Detroit Pistons Potential Future Players Part 2: Michael Carter-Williams
April 1st, 2013 at 1:23 PM
a 6'6+ pass first point guard with a long wingspan who can score when needed to? This isn't Magic Johnson we're talking about, but Michael Carter-Williams of the Syracuse Orange. He faces another possible (long shot) Piston in Trey Burke in the Final Four, but that's for a different day....
Detroit Pistons Rookie Andre Drummond to Return, Start Against Toronto Raptors
March 29th, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Pistons fans have waited weeks for the return of rookie center Andre Drummond. Injured on Feb. 3 in a home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Drummond's presence on the court has been sorely missed as the Pistons defense as given up nearly seven more points per game without him....
Possible Future Pistons, Part 1: Otto Porter Jr
March 26th, 2013 at 7:25 AM
Personally, this has the potential to be very good. Also has the potential to be a wasted pick (not as bad as Darko...but that's in a special class.) Otto Porter Jr is a sophomore guard forward from Missouri, who currently plays for the Hoyas of Georgetown University. Before getting into the player...
NBA Legend Jerry West Praises Pistons Big Men Greg Monroe, Andre Drummond
March 14th, 2013 at 11:13 AM
During the Pistons' 105-97 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, CA last night, Pistons fans who stayed up for the 10:30 tip-off were treated to some face time with NBA Legend and current Exectuive Board Member of the Warriors, Jerry West.
Experiencing championship success as a player and general...
Detroit Pistons Rookie Andre Drummond Cleared for ‘Basketball Related’ Activity
March 12th, 2013 at 10:44 AM
A medical update has been released today in regards to Andre Drummond's back injury that has caused the rookie to miss the past 16 games for the Pistons. While the update does not include a timetable for Drummond's return, the initial prediction was that he would be out 4-6 weeks....
Detroit Pistons Lose Brandon Knight to Ankle Injury, Fall to Utah Jazz 103-90
March 12th, 2013 at 12:33 AM
Before the Pistons took the court against the Utah Jazz on Monday night it was announced that Jason Maxiell was out with a bum ankle. Four minutes after the tip Brandon Knight suffered serious ankle sprain after being fouled on a layup. Knight couldn't shoot the free throws and was...
Andre Drummond’s Return to the Hardwood Still Uncertain
March 11th, 2013 at 2:24 PM
For those wondering at what point Pistons rookie Andre Drummond will be returning from a back injury that initially had the recovery timeline of 3-6 weeks, the coaching staff has been wondering the same exact thoughts. Sunday night's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers marked the 15th straight game that...
Pistons Rookie Khris Middleton Shines in 102-99 Loss to Dallas Mavericks
March 9th, 2013 at 5:09 PM
With last night’s 102-99 loss to the Dallas Mavericks the Pistons find themselves with a 23-41 record that’s good enough for 11th place in a sub-par Eastern Conference. As they’ve sealed their spot in the NBA Draft Lottery, it’s clear that the season is no longer about wins and losses,...
Pistons Without Lawrence Frank, Possibly Greg Monroe for New York Knicks’ Visit to the Palace Tonight
March 6th, 2013 at 12:48 PM
The Pistons will host the New York Knicks tonight in what will be the fourth and final game of the season series between both teams. The Pistons are winless against the Knicks this season, and have gotten blown out in each matchup, as the closest meeting was a 14-point loss...
Greg Monroe Won’t Be Signing Extension with the Pistons This Offseason
March 3rd, 2013 at 7:37 AM
While the Pistons were in Washington D.C. for their Wednesday night meeting with the Wizards, Detroit News beat writer Vince Ellis had an opportunity to sit down with Greg Monroe’s agent, David Falk. In their meeting, Falk (who’s also a Pistons season ticket holder) talked about the current state of...
Will Bynum Suspended One Game for Tyler Hansbrough Punch
February 25th, 2013 at 2:09 PM
Pistons Backup point guard Will Bynum will recieve a one-game suspension from the NBA, without pay, for his punch to the stomach of Indiana Pacers big man Tyler Hansbrough. Bynum struck Hansbrough in the fourth quarter of the Pistons' 90-72 loss to the Pacers on Saturday night.
Bynum will serve his one-game...
Pistons Pass at NBA Trade Deadline, Draft Lottery and Free Agency Awaits
February 22nd, 2013 at 1:50 PM
Those who were hoping for the Pistons to get involved in a last-minute trade yesterday saw the 3pm deadline pass with disappointment. Still, it's not like the Pistons weren't active on the trade wire this season. Joe Dumars dumped Ben Gordon on the Charlotte Bobcats over the summer, and the...
Pistons Silent at NBA Trade Deadline
February 21st, 2013 at 7:23 PM
As the 3pm NBA trade deadline approached today, many were wondering whether or not the Pistons would make a move. At this point, whether any moves were discussed is irrelevant. The deadline has come and gone, and the Pistons were non-players on what has been pegged as the busiest day...
Are the Detroit Pistons Increasing Minutes of Jonas Jerebko to Show Off His Talents for a Possible Trade?
February 21st, 2013 at 1:09 PM
Since trading away Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye, the Pistons have been trying to fill the void at the small forward spot. Lawrence Frank has seen success with starting Kyle Singler at the three, but after that, it's been an ineffective three-guard lineup. Recently, Pistons small/power forward Jonas Jerebko has...
Are the Detroit Pistons “Movers” or “Stayers” at the NBA Trade Deadline?
February 21st, 2013 at 11:50 AM
A report came out of the weekend saying that the Pistons were likely done for the "trade season" after they sent Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye to Memphis for Jose Calderon. As many described that trade as the Pistons' "main course," that doesn't mean a smaller trade is out of...
Tayshaun and Austin’s Impact Against Their Former Teams.
February 21st, 2013 at 2:05 AM
Last night, The Memphis Grizzlies dismantled the Pistons 105-91, but that was not the main attraction. Yesterday's game marked the first time that Tayshaun Prince (and Austin Daye) made their Palace debuts in opposing colors.
"I expected it for the simple fact of what they've done for the other guys that...
