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20 years later: Remembering the 2004 Pistons-Pacers brawl
Read full article: 20 years later: Remembering the 2004 Pistons-Pacers brawlThe Detroit Pistons were getting blown out by their division rivals, the Indiana Pacers. It was, for all intents and purposes, a meaningless November game in the NBA.
Report: Detroit Pistons acquire Wendell Moore Jr., No. 37 pick from T-Wolves for No. 53 pick
Read full article: Report: Detroit Pistons acquire Wendell Moore Jr., No. 37 pick from T-Wolves for No. 53 pickThe Detroit Pistons have made a promising acquisition, securing shooting guard Wendell Moore Jr and the valuable No. 37 pick of the second round in exchange for the No. 53 pick.
Report: Detroit Pistons hire Dennis Lindsey as senior vice president of basketball operations
Read full article: Report: Detroit Pistons hire Dennis Lindsey as senior vice president of basketball operationsThe Detroit Pistons have made a significant move, bringing on board the seasoned and successful former Dallas Mavericks Executive Dennis Lindsey as their senior vice president of basketball operations.
Detroit Pistons dismiss coach Monty Williams with 5 years, $65 million left on contract
Read full article: Detroit Pistons dismiss coach Monty Williams with 5 years, $65 million left on contractThe Detroit Pistons have dismissed head coach Monty Williams with five years and $65 million remaining on his contract.
Full interview: Chris Webber discusses University of Michigan, Fab Five banners, much more
Read full article: Full interview: Chris Webber discusses University of Michigan, Fab Five banners, much moreMichigan basketball star and Fab Five member Chris Webber sat down with Local 4′s Rhonda Walker for a rare one-on-one interview.
‘Very foolish’: What Chris Webber said about rekindled Fab Five banner talks
Read full article: ‘Very foolish’: What Chris Webber said about rekindled Fab Five banner talksChris Webber, a member of the Fab Five and a Michigan basketball legend, spoke to Local 4 about the rekindled conversation centered around whether the banners should be hung in the Crisler Center.
Michigan basketball roster: Who’s back, who’s coming, who’s gone, and what’s left?
Read full article: Michigan basketball roster: Who’s back, who’s coming, who’s gone, and what’s left?This is by far the most hectic offseason in Michigan basketball history. Here's everything we know about who's back, who's coming in, who's gone for sure, and what's left.
Michigan basketball adds 5 transfers from Ohio State, Alabama, Auburn, Yale, North Texas
Read full article: Michigan basketball adds 5 transfers from Ohio State, Alabama, Auburn, Yale, North TexasMichigan basketball is off to a hot start this offseason under new head coach Dusty May, picking up five transfers in the span of four days.
Extremely uncomfortable exchange between Caitlin Clark, reporter takes over internet
Read full article: Extremely uncomfortable exchange between Caitlin Clark, reporter takes over internetThere was only one thing being talked about on the internet Wednesday night: an extremely uncomfortable exchange between Caitlin Clark and a reporter.
Report: Former Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum sentenced to 18 months in insurance fraud scheme
Read full article: Report: Former Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum sentenced to 18 months in insurance fraud schemeAccording to ESPN, former Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum, 41, was sentenced to 18 months in a scandal involving NBA insurance fraud.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy hosts watch party for WNBA draft prospect Rickea Jackson
Read full article: Detroit Edison Public School Academy hosts watch party for WNBA draft prospect Rickea JacksonDetroit Edison Public School Academy (DEPSA) is throwing a watch party for former student Rickea Jackson, who is expected to be a top-five pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
Report: NBA veteran Taj Gibson signs deal with Detroit Pistons for remainder of season
Read full article: Report: NBA veteran Taj Gibson signs deal with Detroit Pistons for remainder of seasonAccording to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, NBA veteran Taj Gibson has signed a deal with the Detroit Pistons for the remainder of the season.
Detroit Pistons coach eviscerates refs after player tackled on final play with no call
Read full article: Detroit Pistons coach eviscerates refs after player tackled on final play with no callThe coach of the Detroit Pistons put the referees on blast after one of his players was tackled on the final play with no call (and then the Pistons gave up a game-winning bucket).
Detroit Pistons to celebrate 20 year anniversary of 'Going to Work' team at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Detroit Pistons to celebrate 20 year anniversary of 'Going to Work' team at Little Caesars ArenaThe Detroit Pistons are set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the franchise's third NBA championship.
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart gets court date for misdemeanor assault charge of Suns player
Read full article: Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart gets court date for misdemeanor assault charge of Suns playerInjured Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been issued a court date on his misdemeanor assault charge assault for punching Phoenix Suns big man Drew Eubanks.
Report: Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart punches Suns player in face ahead of Wednesday’s matchup
Read full article: Report: Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart punches Suns player in face ahead of Wednesday’s matchupAccording to NBA insider Shams Charania, Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart punched Phoenix Suns forward Drew Eubanks ahead of their matchup.
Detroit Pistons send 2 veterans to Knicks for 4 players, 2 draft picks in mini blockbuster trade
Read full article: Detroit Pistons send 2 veterans to Knicks for 4 players, 2 draft picks in mini blockbuster tradeThe Detroit Pistons have sent two veteran shooters to the Knicks for four players and two draft picks in a mini blockbuster of a trade.
Full details of 3 trades Detroit Pistons have made in past 22 hours
Read full article: Full details of 3 trades Detroit Pistons have made in past 22 hoursThe Detroit Pistons have made three trades in the past 24 hours as general manager Troy Weaver tweaks the worst roster in the NBA ahead of the deadline.
Feel the Bern: Is this another lost season for the Detroit Pistons?
Read full article: Feel the Bern: Is this another lost season for the Detroit Pistons?The Detroit Pistons head into Wednesday night’s meeting with the Lakers knowing there aren’t many people in the Western Hemisphere who believe they can win.
Fans chant ‘Free Jim Harbaugh’ during Michigan basketball win at Madison Square Garden
Read full article: Fans chant ‘Free Jim Harbaugh’ during Michigan basketball win at Madison Square GardenThe Jim Harbaugh controversy has now reached one of the most iconic venues in basketball, as Michigan fans briefly took over Madison Square Garden during a win over St. John’s.
Michigan signs women’s basketball coach Kim Barnes Arico to contract extension
Read full article: Michigan signs women’s basketball coach Kim Barnes Arico to contract extensionMichigan has signed women’s basketball coach Kim Barnes Arico -- the winningest coach in program history -- to a contract extension that will keep her in Ann Arbor until at least 2028.
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham dominates scrimmage against Team USA
Read full article: Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham dominates scrimmage against Team USAIt has been a while since Detroit Pistons fans have seen former No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham on a basketball court. After suffering a season-ending stress fracture in his left shin just 12 games into the 2022-2023 season, people forgot about him. But last Friday against Team USA, he reminded us who he is.
Buddy’s Pizza coming to Michigan football, basketball, hockey games -- options, cost, and specifics
Read full article: Buddy’s Pizza coming to Michigan football, basketball, hockey games -- options, cost, and specificsBuddy’s Pizza has reached a deal with the University of Michigan to sell pizza at concession stands during football, basketball, and hockey games.
Michigan State basketball reportedly considers game vs. Baylor at Little Caesars Arena this season
Read full article: Michigan State basketball reportedly considers game vs. Baylor at Little Caesars Arena this seasonThe Michigan State basketball team is reportedly considering a game against Baylor at Little Caesars Arena during the upcoming season.
New Michigan State women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick talks new beginnings, recruiting, Tom Izzo
Read full article: New Michigan State women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick talks new beginnings, recruiting, Tom IzzoNew Michigan State women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick talked to Local 4 about new beginnings, recruiting, and Tom Izzo.
Eastern Michigan star Emoni Bates selected by Cavaliers in second round of NBA draft
Read full article: Eastern Michigan star Emoni Bates selected by Cavaliers in second round of NBA draftEastern Michigan basketball star Emoni Bates has been selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the NBA draft.
Michigan basketball star Kobe Bufkin selected by Hawks with No. 15 overall pick in NBA draft
Read full article: Michigan basketball star Kobe Bufkin selected by Hawks with No. 15 overall pick in NBA draftMichigan basketball star Kobe Bufkin was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the No. 15 overall pick in the NBA draft.
Michigan basketball’s Jett Howard selected by Magic with No. 11 overall pick in NBA draft
Read full article: Michigan basketball’s Jett Howard selected by Magic with No. 11 overall pick in NBA draftMichigan basketball freshman Jett Howard was selected by the Orlando Magic with the No. 11 overall pick in the NBA draft.
Michigan basketball finally gets some good news, lands Tennessee transfer Olivier Nkamhoua
Read full article: Michigan basketball finally gets some good news, lands Tennessee transfer Olivier NkamhouaIt’s been a rough offseason for the Michigan basketball program, but on Wednesday, the Wolverines finally got some good news.
Here’s how likely Detroit Pistons are to get each pick in NBA draft lottery, including No. 1
Read full article: Here’s how likely Detroit Pistons are to get each pick in NBA draft lottery, including No. 1The NBA draft lottery is tonight, and the fate of the entire Detroit Pistons franchise hangs in the balance.
Victor Wembanyama ‘tanking’ sweepstakes gives Detroit Pistons best chance to land generational talent
Read full article: Victor Wembanyama ‘tanking’ sweepstakes gives Detroit Pistons best chance to land generational talentThe Detroit Pistons have reached their “tanking” plateau and punched their ticket among the favorites to land the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft lottery and select generational talent Victor Wembanyama (Wemby).
69 years apart, grandfather and grandson lead small-town school to best basketball seasons
Read full article: 69 years apart, grandfather and grandson lead small-town school to best basketball seasonsGrandfather and grandson. The same achievement for the same school 69 years apart. But wait, this story gets even better.
MSU basketball’s Cinderella season ends in Sweet 16 after OT loss to Kansas State in NCAA Tournament
Read full article: MSU basketball’s Cinderella season ends in Sweet 16 after OT loss to Kansas State in NCAA TournamentThe No. 7 seed Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball team’s season comes to a close after falling 98-93 in overtime to the No. 3-seed Kansas State Wildcats in the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
Oakland University men’s basketball coach Greg Kampe breaks down NCAA bracket
Read full article: Oakland University men’s basketball coach Greg Kampe breaks down NCAA bracketOakland University men’s basketball coach Greg Kampe joined us on Sports Final Edition on Sunday to break down the 2023 NCAA tournament bracket.
Former NBA player coming to Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater to share story of recovery, short film
Read full article: Former NBA player coming to Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater to share story of recovery, short filmFormer NBA player Chris Herren will be bringing his story to the local community on March 8 during an event at the Michigan Theater.
‘Rivals, but not rivals’: University of Michigan honors Michigan State during pregame ceremony
Read full article: ‘Rivals, but not rivals’: University of Michigan honors Michigan State during pregame ceremonyThe Michigan Wolverines beat the Michigan State Spartans 84-72 on Saturday night, but the famed rivalry wasn’t the only focus of the game.
4 arrested in connection to shooting outside of Oak Park High School; 2 schools to be closed Monday
Read full article: 4 arrested in connection to shooting outside of Oak Park High School; 2 schools to be closed MondayThe Oak Park school district announced Saturday that four individuals in connection with the shooting that took place outside of Oak Park High School on Friday had been taken into custody.
Police: Victim, suspect of shooting outside Oak Park High School have been identified
Read full article: Police: Victim, suspect of shooting outside Oak Park High School have been identifiedPolice have identified the victim and suspect of a shooting that happened outside of Oak Park High School Friday night.
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 State’s 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.
Report: Michigan billionaire, ex-MSU basketball player Mat Ishbia to buy Phoenix Suns
Read full article: Report: Michigan billionaire, ex-MSU basketball player Mat Ishbia to buy Phoenix SunsMichigan billionaire and president of United Wholesale Mortgage Mat Ishbia is reportedly finalizing a deal to buy the NBA’s Phoenix Suns franchise for around $4 billion.
Self Talk: Detroit Pistons therapist has some important questions that you need to ask yourself
Read full article: Self Talk: Detroit Pistons therapist has some important questions that you need to ask yourselfSociety is focusing more on mental wellness than ever before, especially this time of year. That doesn’t mean that we know where to start to help ourselves.
Burks, Pistons spoil Ball’s return to floor with OT win
Read full article: Burks, Pistons spoil Ball’s return to floor with OT winAlec Burks scored a season-high 27 points off the bench, Killian Hayes added 25 and the Detroit Pistons spoiled LaMelo Ball’s return to the floor with a 141-134 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets.
Michigan basketball jumps 2 spots in AP top 25, will travel to Brooklyn for in-season tournament
Read full article: Michigan basketball jumps 2 spots in AP top 25, will travel to Brooklyn for in-season tournamentThe Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball team is off to a hot start as they’re 2-0 on the season, and the Associated Press took notice as the men in maize jumped up two spots to No. 20 in the in-season 2022-23 AP Top 25.
Coming off 5th-straight Sweet 16, Michigan basketball starts this season with a whole new look
Read full article: Coming off 5th-straight Sweet 16, Michigan basketball starts this season with a whole new lookThe NCAA Tournament hasn’t had a Sweet 16 without Michigan basketball in it since Barack Obama’s presidency, and that streak is now in the hands of a whole new group of Wolverines.
Newcomers shine in debut, help Pistons overcome 15-point deficit against Orlando in season opener
Read full article: Newcomers shine in debut, help Pistons overcome 15-point deficit against Orlando in season openerThe Detroit Pistons took down the Orlando Magic 113-109 in the season opener thanks to an influx of talent, including newcomers Bojan Bogdanovic, Jalen Duren, and NBA Rookie of the year candidate Jaden Ivey.
Here’s why the Detroit Pistons will make the playoffs or at least the play-in tournament
Read full article: Here’s 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.
Eastern Michigan basketball star Emoni Bates reinstated as felony charges set to be dismissed
Read full article: Eastern Michigan basketball star Emoni Bates reinstated as felony charges set to be dismissedEastern Michigan University basketball star Emoni Bates has been reinstated as the felony gun charges against him are set to be dismissed.
Pistons center Marvin Bagley III to miss 3-4 weeks with knee injury
Read full article: Pistons center Marvin Bagley III to miss 3-4 weeks with knee injuryDetroit Pistons center Marvin Bagley III avoided a serious knee injury after he appeared to slip on a wet spot on the court during Tuesday’s preseason game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder.