Detroit Pistons
Lawrence Frank Praises Brandon Knight
Pistons coach Lawrence Frank lauded the play of rookie point guard Brandon Knight and cited positives from his first season Thursday during a radio interview with Jim Rome. Knight, a first-round draft pick in... »Read More
NBA AM: Can The Pacers Back Up The Tough Talk?
The Indiana Pacers are talking tough leading up to their second round tilt versus the Miami HEAT, but can they back it up? »Read More
NBA AM: Free Agency Stock Watch, Playoff Edition
The playoffs are a stage where guys can increase or decrease their free agency stock, let’s see how guys are currently stacking up »Read More
Can Pistons, Singler Negotiate Contract?
(Question) What’s the deal with Kyle Singler? Is he still a part of the team and, if so, will he come back next season? (Keith) Langlois: The Pistons still own Singler’s NBA draft rights.... »Read More
Prince: Wallace Not Sure on Retirement
Pistons veteran small forward Tayshaun Prince dropped by the NBATV studio in Atlanta this week to provide analysis for the NBA playoffs. But first he had to answer the No. 1 question for national... »Read More
NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week One
The first weekend of the 2011/12 NBA Postseason - filled with comebacks, letdowns, records, injuries & a possible suspension. »Read More
Prince Wants Veteran Point Guard
As he walked out of the Pistons’ locker room Thursday night following the season-ending victory over the 76ers, (Tayshaun) Prince first spoke of the need for an inside presence. Then, he offered an interesting... »Read More
Frank: Lack of Defense Pistons Downfall
Lawrence Frank completed his first season as coach of the Pistons on Thursday, and already is looking ahead to next season. After missing the playoffs a third consecutive season, the players said that drought... »Read More
NBA PM: Kobe Cedes Scoring Title to Durant
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is not expected to play Thursday, ceding the scoring title to Kevin Durant. Also, old friends & playoff foes. »Read More
Knight Hopes to Become a Leader, All-Star
This might sound a bit selfish, but Brandon Knight wants to be an All-Star. His reasons, however, aren’t selfish. Knight figures that if he is an All-Star, it likely means the Pistons have turned... »Read More
NBA @ 2: Final Regular Season Predictions
The 2011/12 NBA Regular Season ends on Thursday and yet the playoffs and lottery are still up in the air. »Read More
Jerebko: Next Year We’ll Make Playoffs
You’ll have to pardon a few of the Pistons if their win over the Raptors on Sunday didn’t excite them much before heading out to Indianapolis for their second-to-last game tonight. Pistons forward Jonas... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
The 76ers are about to make it 15 teams locked into the NBA playoffs. Will the Jazz or Suns make it 16? »Read More
NBA Executives on the Hot Seat
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at which NBA executives may be on the hot seat this offseason. »Read More
Ben Wallace Re-Considering Retirement?
Despite what he said in mid-February, (Ben) Wallace — who missed Thursday night’s 91-80 loss to Minnesota because of a death in the family — has been noncommittal recently when asked whether this season... »Read More
Monroe Feeling the Increased Minutes
But the number that probably has affected (Greg) Monroe’s recent play is 3.7 — the increase in his minutes per game over last season. And when you factor in the lockout-induced compressed schedule that... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Where Do the Pistons Go From Here?
The Detroit Pistons are a weird team. You could split the roster right down the middle and classify half of the guys as “promising young pieces for the future” and “halfway decent veterans playing... »Read More
Frank: Pistons Not Tanking on Purpose
When the season is over, the Pistons will reflect on how several close losses could have prevented playoff contention. One was a close loss to the Hawks when they were missing Tayshaun Prince. Not... »Read More
Jason Maxiell Weighs Options With Pistons
(Jason) Maxiell, who signed a four-year, $20 million extension right before the 2008-09 season, has a player option for next season where he could become a restricted free agent. If he did so, he’d... »Read More
