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Cunningham scores career-high 43, but Pistons still lose 24th straight
Read full article: Cunningham scores career-high 43, but Pistons still lose 24th straightTrae Young extended his recent hot streak with another double-double, scoring 31 points with 15 assists, as the Atlanta Hawks beat Detroit 130-124, handing the Pistons their 24th consecutive loss.
Ramblings: Making sense of Pistons trade for Wiseman, Weaverโs rebuild plan
Read full article: Ramblings: Making sense of Pistons trade for Wiseman, Weaverโs rebuild planPistons 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.
LaVine scores 30, Bulls defeat Pistons 126-108 in Paris
Read full article: LaVine scores 30, Bulls defeat Pistons 126-108 in ParisWith Victor Wembanyama sitting courtside and watching some of the players heโll go up against next season, Zach LaVine scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls never trailed in a 126-108 win over the Detroit Pistons at the NBA Paris Game.
Bey beats buzzer with 3, Pistons beat Warriors 122-119
Read full article: Bey beats buzzer with 3, Pistons beat Warriors 122-119Saddiq Bey hit a 3-pointer as time expired after Golden Stateโs Klay Thompson tied it with a 3 with 2.3 seconds left, sending the Detroit Pistons past the Warriors 122-119 on Wednesday night.
Pistons end 6-game skid, win fight-marred game vs Magic
Read full article: Pistons end 6-game skid, win fight-marred game vs MagicAlec 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.
Bucks match franchise record with 7th win to open season
Read full article: Bucks match franchise record with 7th win to open seasonGiannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 12 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks matched a franchise record with their seventh straight win to open the season, beating the Detroit Pistons 116-91.
Holiday delivers as Bucks nip Pistons 110-108, stay unbeaten
Read full article: Holiday delivers as Bucks nip Pistons 110-108, stay unbeatenJrue Holiday sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds left and finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Detroit Pistons 110-108 on Monday night to stay unbeaten.
Bey, Cunningham lead Pistons past defending champ Warriors
Read full article: Bey, Cunningham lead Pistons past defending champ WarriorsSaddiq Bey scored 28 points, Cade Cunningham was an assist short of a triple-double and the Detroit Pistons beat the defending champion Golden State Warriors 128-114 on Sunday night to end a five-game losing streak.
Hereโs why the Detroit Pistons will make the playoffs or at least the play-in tournament
Read full article: Hereโs why the Detroit Pistons will make the playoffs or at least the play-in tournamentThe start of the 2022-23 NBA season is upon us, and your Detroit Pistons have created a buzz unlike any other seen in the motor city in the last decade.
Hereโs why Detroit won the NBA Draft, and itโs not even close
Read full article: Hereโs why Detroit won the NBA Draft, and itโs not even closeWhen the league first announced the lottery, the Detroit Pistons, to many fans, got hosed, as experts believed this yearโs draft was a four-person race featuring Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, and Jaden Ivey.
Cunningham gives Pistons a building block in rebuilding plan
Read full article: Cunningham gives Pistons a building block in rebuilding planDetroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham was one of the only players on the court more than an hour before a recent game, breaking a sweat as if he was trying to keep his job even though his future in Detroit is secure as the No. 1 pick from the 2021 draft.
The play-in games are set, as NBA looks to the postseason
Read full article: The play-in games are set, as NBA looks to the postseasonIt lasted 174 days, required the usage of more players than any season in history primarily because of the ongoing challenge of playing through a pandemic, and saw playoff-positioning chases go all the way down to the final moments.
Alex Burks, R.J. Barrett lead Knicks past Pistons, 104-102
Read full article: Alex Burks, R.J. Barrett lead Knicks past Pistons, 104-102Alec Burks hit a 3-pointer for New Yorkโs final points and finished off Detroit with a last-second steal in the Knicksโ 104-102 victory over the Pistons on Sunday.
Garland scores 24 points, Cavaliers beat Pistons 113-109
Read full article: Garland scores 24 points, Cavaliers beat Pistons 113-109All-Star point guard Darius Garland had 24 points and 12 assists, Evan Mobley had his NBA rookie-high 20th double-double, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 113-109.
Strus leads late rally, Heat hold off Pistons 105-98
Read full article: Strus leads late rally, Heat hold off Pistons 105-98Max Strus scored all of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, Tyler Herro finished with a game-high 29 off the bench and the Miami Heat escaped with a 105-98 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Cunningham has 22 points as Pistons hold off Raptors 108-106
Read full article: Cunningham has 22 points as Pistons hold off Raptors 108-106Cade Cunningham had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jerami Grant scored 26 and the Detroit Pistons held on to beat Toronto 108-106 for their sixth straight victory over the Raptors.
Wizards beat Pistons for 14th straight time at home, 116-113
Read full article: Wizards beat Pistons for 14th straight time at home, 116-113Kyle Kuzma scored 21 points and Thomas Bryant added 16, and the Washington Wizards won their 14th straight home meeting with Detroit, holding off the Pistons 116-113.
Olynykโs buzzer-beater in OT ends Pistonsโ skid vs. Hornets
Read full article: Olynykโs buzzer-beater in OT ends Pistonsโ skid vs. HornetsKelly Olynyk made a fadeaway jumper from the baseline at the overtime buzzer and the Detroit Pistons beat Charlotte 127-126, their first victory over the Hornets in nearly 4 1/2 years.
Detroit Pistons return from break for final stretch: 4 things to watch
Read full article: Detroit Pistons return from break for final stretch: 4 things to watchThe 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.
Cade Cunningham, Franz Wagner lead Team Barry to Rising Stars championship
Read full article: Cade Cunningham, Franz Wagner lead Team Barry to Rising Stars championshipThe No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Cade Cunningham, led Team Barry to a 25-20 victory over Team Isiah and Detroit Pistons second-year players Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart in the Rising Stars Challenge championship.
Towns scores 24 points, Timberwolves beat Pistons 118-105
Read full article: Towns scores 24 points, Timberwolves beat Pistons 118-105Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves got a big boost from their bench in a 118-105 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
Bey, Cunningham lead Pistonsโ rally in 115-105 win over Cavs
Read full article: Bey, Cunningham lead Pistonsโ rally in 115-105 win over CavsSaddiq Bey scored 31 points, Cade Cunningham had 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons overcame a terrible start to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-105 on Sunday night.
COVID protocols provide opportunities for former Michigan basketball players
Read full article: COVID protocols provide opportunities for former Michigan basketball playersMichigan basketball was forced to cancel two games due to COVID this week, but several former Wolverines earned new opportunities due to virus protocols.
Cunninghamโs career-high 29 leads Pistons over Jazz 126-116
Read full article: Cunninghamโs career-high 29 leads Pistons over Jazz 126-116Cade Cunningham scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the third quarter to help the Detroit Pistons erase a 22-point deficit and beat the Utah Jazz 126-116 on Monday night.
Pistons beat Magic 97-92 in matchup of NBAโs 2 worst teams
Read full article: Pistons beat Magic 97-92 in matchup of NBAโs 2 worst teamsTrey Lyles scored eight of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons won for the third time in five games, beating the Orlando Magic 97-92 on Saturday night in a matchup of the NBAโs two worst teams.
Pistons out of NBA basement with win vs. Bucks; Headband Saddiq Bey on fire
Read full article: Pistons out of NBA basement with win vs. Bucks; Headband Saddiq Bey on fireThe Pistons are no longer the worst team in the NBA (for now); Saddiq Bey is on fire after an early year slump. Cade returns to the lineup. The Bucks canโt handle us.
Short-handed Detroit Pistons blitzed by San Antonio Spurs, 144-109
Read full article: Short-handed Detroit Pistons blitzed by San Antonio Spurs, 144-109Keldon Johnson scored 27 points and the San Antonio Spurs had their highest-scoring game of the season to beat short-handed Detroit 144-109, extending the Pistonsโ road skid to 10.
Pistons snap 14-game losing streak with win over Miami, avoid franchise record
Read full article: Pistons snap 14-game losing streak with win over Miami, avoid franchise recordThe Detroit Pistons finally got a win on Sunday night, beating the Miami Heat at Little Caesars Arena, snapping a 14-game losing streak.
Wood helps Rockets extend Pistons losing streak to 14 games
Read full article: Wood helps Rockets extend Pistons losing streak to 14 gamesChristian Wood led a balanced attack with 21 points and eight rebounds as the Houston Rockets defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-107, handing the Pistons their 14th straight loss.
Jerami Grant scores 24 points, Pistons beat Raptors 127-121
Read full article: Jerami Grant scores 24 points, Pistons beat Raptors 127-121Jerami Grant scored 24 points, Isaiah Stewart had 20 and Detroit used a big fourth quarter to beat short-handed Toronto 127-121 on Saturday night, the Pistonsโ fourth straight victory over the Raptors.
Durantโs 29, Hardenโs triple-double lead Nets past Pistons
Read full article: Durantโs 29, Hardenโs triple-double lead Nets past PistonsKevin Durant had 29 points and 10 rebounds, James Harden added a triple-double and the Brooklyn Nets extended their winning streak to four games with a 96-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
Grant scores 22, Pistons beat Magic in Cunninghamโs debut
Read full article: Grant scores 22, Pistons beat Magic in Cunninghamโs debutJeremi Grant scored 22 points, No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham added seven rebounds in his NBA debut and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 110-103 for their first win of the season.
LaVine scores 34 points, Bulls beat Pistons 94-88 in opener
Read full article: LaVine scores 34 points, Bulls beat Pistons 94-88 in openerZach LaVine scored 15 of his 34 points in the third quarter, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 94-88 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.
Will Detroit Pistons be Tigers-like surprise, Lions-like disaster, or somewhere in between?
Read full article: Will Detroit Pistons be Tigers-like surprise, Lions-like disaster, or somewhere in between?Will this year's Detroit Pistons be a pleasant surprise like the Tigers, a hopeless disaster like the Lions, or somewhere in between?
Blaney takes lead on final restart, holds on to win Michigan
Read full article: Blaney takes lead on final restart, holds on to win MichiganRyan Blaney took the lead from William Byron on a late restart and bobbed and weaved his way across the final seven laps to win at Michigan International Speedway.
Letโs completely overanalyze Pistons Summer League games: Detroit vs. OKC
Read full article: Letโs completely overanalyze Pistons Summer League games: Detroit vs. OKCWe got our first look at the No. 1 pick, Cade Cunningham, other rookies, and second-year players in the Summer League opener on Sunday night, so letโs get into it.
Newsroom debate: Which Detroit sports team will have the best winning percentage next season?
Read full article: Newsroom debate: Which Detroit sports team will have the best winning percentage next season?Can you help us settle a little newsroom debate? Which Detroit sports team will have the best winning percentage next season?
Harden, Griffin help Nets hold off Pistons 113-111
Read full article: Harden, Griffin help Nets hold off Pistons 113-111Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin (2) is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Sekou Doumbouya during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 26, 2021, in Detroit. Griffin scored 17 points and was part of a first-half dustup that resulted in Isaiah Stewart's ejection, and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Pistons 113-111 on Friday night. AdBy the end of the game, however, Detroit coach Dwane Casey didn't want to talk about Griffin at all. Brooklyn was still without Kevin Durant (left hamstring strain) and Kyrie Irving (personal reasons), but the Nets had enough to hold off the last-place Pistons. The Pistons went 34 for 47 on free throws.
NBA Trade Deadline: Could Pistons make more moves?
Read full article: NBA Trade Deadline: Could Pistons make more moves?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)Itโs NBA Trade Deadline week! (This was originally issued in the Pistons Pivot Newsletter -- sign up for it here)๐ Trade deadline weekThe NBA Trade Deadline is Thursday (March 25) at 3 p.m. -- itโs 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.
Beyโs double-double leads Pistons over slumping Raptors
Read full article: Beyโs double-double leads Pistons over slumping RaptorsNOTE 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 Nic Antaya/Getty Images)DETROIT โ Saddiq Bey had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons overcame Norman Powellโs 43 points to beat the Toronto Raptors 116-112 on Wednesday night, ending a four-game skid. Bey, who leads all rookies in 3-pointers with 85, was 6 of 10 from behind the arc for Detroit, which had lost 10 of 12. โThat young man is already a solid pro and he's just getting started,โ Pistons coach Dwane Casey said. TIP-INSRaptors: Toronto hadn't lost six straight games since Dec. 3-12, 2012, Casey's second year coaching the Raptors.
Harden has triple-double, carries Nets over Pistons 100-95
Read full article: Harden has triple-double, carries Nets over Pistons 100-95NEW YORK โ James Harden scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and had his ninth triple-double with the Nets to help Brooklyn beat the Detroit Pistons 100-95 on Saturday night. Harden also added 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his 55th triple-double as Brooklyn improved to 26-13 with its 12th win in its last 16 games. Whereas the Nets rolling, the Pistons are stuck in neutral. โIt's a good thing that we're staying close in these games,โ Wright said. โWe have a chance to to extend the lead,โ Wright said.
Washington, Rozier help Hornets down Pistons 105-102
Read full article: Washington, Rozier help Hornets down Pistons 105-102DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 28: Jerami Grant #9 of the Detroit Pistons looks to drive to the basket during the second half against the New York Knicks at Little Caesars Arena on February 28, 2021 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)CHARLOTTE, N.C. โ P.J Washington had 20 points and nine rebounds, Terry Rozier hit some big shots down the stretch and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Detroit Pistons 105-102 on Thursday night to get back to .500 for the first time since Jan. 13. Rozier and Gordon Hayward each scored 17 points and Cody Zeller chipped in with 15 points and a key rebound for Charlotte (18-18). Committed 14 turnovers leading to 19 Charlotte points.
Pistons holding out Griffin while resolving his future
Read full article: Pistons holding out Griffin while resolving his futureDetroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) looks to pass over Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)DETROIT โ The Detroit Pistons plan to keep Blake Griffin out of the lineup while he and the organization work out a decision on his future, a sign the star forward's days with the team could be numbered. Detroit is 8-19 this season, and Griffin has already missed seven games. โI am grateful to the Pistons for understanding what I want to accomplish in my career and for working together on the best path forward," Griffin said. AdWith so many new faces, Griffin has been an afterthought at times, averaging 12.3 points โ a career low.
Detroit Pistons game scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 16) postponed due to COVID concerns for Spurs
Read full article: Detroit Pistons game scheduled for Tuesday (Feb. 16) postponed due to COVID concerns for SpursDetroit 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.
Grant scores 32, Pistons beat Durant-less Nets 122-111
Read full article: Grant scores 32, Pistons beat Durant-less Nets 122-111ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 28: Jerami Grant #9 of the Detroit Pistons drives against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena on December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)DETROIT โ The Brooklyn Nets are dealing with a bit of a challenge while Kevin Durant is sidelined. Jerami Grant equaled a career high with 32 points and the Detroit Pistons took advantage of Durant's absence Tuesday night, beating the Brooklyn Nets 122-111. It was the third straight loss for the Nets, who are without Durant because of coronavirus protocols. Grant also tied his career high with 32 points in the loss to the Lakers.
Pistons come into Miami and roll past reeling Heat, 120-100
Read full article: Pistons come into Miami and roll past reeling Heat, 120-100Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons and Precious Achiuwa of the Miami Heat battle for a rebound during the third quarter at American Airlines Arena on January 16, 2021 in Miami, Florida. And last seasonโs NBA Finals trip for the Miami Heat suddenly seems long ago. It was the biggest margin the Pistons outscored an opponent by in their last 331 quarters, going back to April 9, 2019. โWe didn't play to ... the Miami Heat culture that we represent," Adebayo said. โIt's part of our new NBA," Pistons coach Dwane Casey said.
Fast start helps Bucks breeze past Pistons 130-115
Read full article: Fast start helps Bucks breeze past Pistons 130-115NOTE 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)MILWAUKEE โ Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points and Khris Middleton added 23 as the Milwaukee Bucks rolled past the Detroit Pistons 130-115 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. The Bucks and Pistons faced off in Milwaukee for the second time in three nights. The Bucks (5-3) beat the Pistons 125-115 on Monday and have won their last nine regular-season meetings with Detroit. Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey had 20 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 6 of 10 from 3-point range.
Grantโs 24 points lead Pistons past Celtics for 1st win
Read full article: Grantโs 24 points lead Pistons past Celtics for 1st winNOTE 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)DETROIT โ Jeremi Grant scored 24 points and Derrick Rose added 17 as the Detroit Pistons won for the first time this season, beating the Boston Celtics 96-93 on Friday night. Rookie Saddiq Bey added 17 points and seven rebounds for the Pistons, who had lost four straight to start the season. โWe just weren't running.โBey, though, scored 12 points in the quarter to keep the Pistons ahead. The Celtics missed their next seven shots and Rose's layup put the Pistons ahead 94-93 with 1:20 left.
Pistons to rest Griffin, Rose vs. Hawks, opening minutes for young roster
Read full article: Pistons to rest Griffin, Rose vs. Hawks, opening minutes for young roster(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)Pistons fans will likely see more of rookie point guard Killian Hayes on Monday night vs. the Atlanta Hawks as the team rests its two veteran stars. Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose will both sit out Mondayโs game after logging heavy minutes in a double-overtime loss against Cleveland on Saturday. Pistons will look a little different tonight with Blake Griffin (injury management) & Derrick Rose (rest) out after heavy minutes in 2OT opener Saturday. โ Keith Langlois (@Keith_Langlois) December 28, 2020Griffin played 44 minutes, scoring 26 points, while Rose played 33 minutes, scoring 13 points. In the first two games, Hayes has averaged 20 minutes and five points per game.
Detroit Pistons finalize 15-man roster ahead of regular season
Read full article: Detroit Pistons finalize 15-man roster ahead of regular seasonSekou 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.
John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenas
Read full article: John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenasOrlando Magic coach Steve Clifford talks to players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. The NBA preseason โ a truncated 49-game, nine-day sprint โ opened Friday with a five-game slate, action returning to NBA arenas for the first time in exactly nine months. 8 pick Obi Toppin of the Knicks, got their first NBA minutes. Paul George had 10 for the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard managed three in 14 minutes. Both teams shot exactly 30 for 84 from the field, and none of the Clippers' starters logged even 15 minutes.
Whoโs actually on the Detroit Pistonsโ roster right now? Live updated list here
Read full article: Whoโs actually on the Detroit Pistonsโ roster right now? Live updated list hereOn 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.
Here are 27 moves (trades, draft picks, free agents) Detroit Pistons have made in last month
Read full article: Here are 27 moves (trades, draft picks, free agents) Detroit Pistons have made in last monthTroy 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.
Breaking down 4 trades, 4 draft picks after Detroit Pistons overhauled roster with 8 new players
Read full article: Breaking down 4 trades, 4 draft picks after Detroit Pistons overhauled roster with 8 new playersDETROIT โ New general manager Troy Weaver knew he had to come in and tear down the Detroit Pistonsโ roster, and he sure didnโt 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, itโs 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)Weaverโs second pick was a bit of a surprise, as he went with undersized Washington center Isaiah Stewart.
NBA Draft 2020: Detroit Pistons select Villanova forward Saddiq Bey with 19th pick
Read full article: NBA Draft 2020: Detroit Pistons select Villanova forward Saddiq Bey with 19th pickThe Detroit Pistons drafted Villanova forward Saddiq Bey with the No. 19 pick in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. 19 pick to draft Bey. The Pistons traded a protected draft pick to Houston for the No. Follow live NBA Draft and Detroit Pistons updates below:
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time
Read full article: No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first timeFILE - Gonzaga players celebrate after defeating Saint Mary's in an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas, in this Tuesday, March 10, 2020, file photo. Gonzaga will begin the college basketball season No. 1 for the first time after coach Mark Few's bunch earned 28 first-place votes in the preseason AP Top 25 poll released Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first time
Read full article: No. 1 Zags: Gonzaga begins season atop Top 25 for first timeIowa was picked fifth behind national player of the year front-runner Luka Garza, its highest preseason ranking in school history. The Bears, who also have their highest preseason ranking, spent five weeks at No. THE REST OF THE POLLCreighton lost Ty-Shon Alexander to the NBA and Davion Mintz to Kentucky but still landed the highest preseason ranking in school history at No. 17, its highest preseason ranking since the final Phi Slama Jama team of Hakeem Olajuwon began the 1983-84 season at No. 6 in the final poll last season but losing Mountain West player of the year Malachi Flynn and two other elite producers.
Hot start helps No. 18 Ohio State rout No. 10 Villanova
Read full article: Hot start helps No. 18 Ohio State rout No. 10 Villanova18 Ohio State started hot and ran over No. Carton and Luther Muhammad each had 11 points, and CJ Walker and Kaleb Wesson added 10 apiece. BIG PICTUREVillanova: Starting a pair of freshmen, Villanova shot poorly and could never catch up with the hustling Buckeyes. Ohio State: Most everything was clicking in the Buckeyes third game of the season. Ohio State: Hosts Stetson on Monday.