Detroit Pistons
Pistons Will Extend Monroe, Knight?
The Pistons will exercise team options for the 2013-14 season on two of their franchise cornerstones in the coming days. Big man Greg Monroe’s option is for his fourth year for $4 million. Point... »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
No Guarantees For Andre Drummond In Detroit
The Detroit Pistons drafted Andre Drummond ninth overall, but Lawrence Frank is not guaranteeing the young big man anything. »Read More
NBA PM: Plenty At Stake In Preseason Action
Steve Nash, Brandon Roy, Jeremy Lin, and Jonas Valanciunas are some of the big names taking the court tonight ... Brandon Roy: The Comeback Trail ... The Cuban/Williams debate ... »Read More
Ex-NBA Coach/Player Donnie Butcher Dies
Donnie Butcher, who played five seasons in the NBA and later coached the Detroit Pistons, has died. He was 76. via NBA.com »Read More
Which Camp Invitees Can Make an NBA Roster?
Here are several training camp invitees who may be able to make an NBA roster. »Read More
Detroit Pistons to Sign Flynn, Williams?
Jonny Flynn and Terrence Williams understandthe difficulty of their quest and the possibility that their Detroit Pistons tryouts might benefit them more as auditions for other teams, not the one for which they are... »Read More
Knicks and Pistons to Play in London
NBA officially announces that the Knicks will be playing a regular season game in London this year, Jan. 17 vs. the Pistons. via Al Iannazzone via Twitter »Read More
NBA Preseason Power Rankings
The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD’S 2012-2013 Team Previews
A guide to HOOPSWORLD's 2012-2013 team previews! »Read More
NBA PM: 2013 Draft Obligations
A full 90 percent of the league has some sort of draft obligation in 2013 (coming in or going out), depending on protections. »Read More
Report: Jonny Flynn, Pistons Reach Terms
Free agent point guard Jonny Flynn and the Detroit Pistons have agreed upon a one-year non-guaranteed training camp deal, CSNNW.com has learned. The No. 6 pick in the 2009 NBA Draft out of Syracuse,... »Read More
Terrence Williams Signs With Pistons
Terrence Williams has agreed to an NBA minimum, non-guaranteed contract with the Detroit Pistons. Williams will report to Oct. 1 to Detroit’s training camp. He was drafted No. 11 overall in the 2009 NBA... »Read More
NBA PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million
The average team salary is currently about $67.1 million with eight tax teams and six remaining franchises under the salary cap. »Read More
NBA PM: Could McGrady Wash Out of the NBA?
Once upon a time, Tracy McGrady was considered to be one of the best players in the NBA. The seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion seemed destined to be mentioned in the same breath... »Read More
Monroe: Singler ‘Makes us more athletic’
Kyle Singler was practicing with his new Pistons teammates recently. He came down on a fast break and made a perfect pass leading to a dunk. That’s Singler. He’s smart, and he’ll make the... »Read More
Pistons’ Frank: ‘Very productive summer’
With camp just weeks away, (Pistons coach Lawrence) Frank has the luxury of having time to work his players, unlike last season when he, like all teams and coaches, had to deal with a... »Read More
2012-2013 Detroit Pistons Season Preview
With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Detroit Pistons. »Read More
NBA AM: Some Coaches Need To Win Now
With the 2012-2013 NBA season just around the corner, there are some coaches who need to win and win now... The money has dried up in the NBA... Is Tony DiLeo on tap for... »Read More
Brandon Knight Taking on Leadership Role
Pistons guard Brandon Knight pored over hours of game film from his rookie season, evaluating his crash course introduction to the NBA. Although Knight found plenty of things he needs to work on to make himself a... »Read More
Pistons Focus on Building Team Chemistry
Since the Pistons’ summer league team returned from Las Vegas in July, Greg Monroe has been a constant at the team’s practice facility. So has the ping-pong table the players use after workouts. “I... »Read More
Jason Maxiell Mentoring Andre Drummond
Jason Maxiell came to the Pistons as a four-year college player at a nationally prominent program to a roster as loaded with frontcourt savvy and depth as just about any in modern NBA history.... »Read More
NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions
Teams must decide on rookie contract extensions and options by Halloween. In a class headlined by James Harden, who else is eligible? »Read More
NBA AM: On The Move At The Trade Deadline
With NBA training camps now roughly a month away, there are some players who shouldn't get too comfortable... The Nets staying active... Chris Hansen gets more land for his Seattle arena... NBA Chats at... »Read More
Vegas Camp Helping Drummond Improve
Greg Monroe told Pistons.com that rookie Andre Drummond was a “beast on the boards” during a recent camp in Las Vegas. Drummond, who turned 19 this month, wouldn’t go that far, but he appreciated... »Read More
George David the Next Up-and-Coming GM?
The Pistons have failed to crack the postseason for three consecutive years, but there’s a sense of optimism with recent draft picks Greg Monroe, Brandon Knight and Andre Drummond — all of whom (George)... »Read More
Does Ben Wallace Figure in Pistons’ Plans?
Even at his advanced age, Ben Wallace might be the second or third best big man in the Detroit Pistons’ rotation next season. The problem, of course, is that Wallace is not currently on... »Read More
NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling
Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More
Dumars Goes Abroad for Jerebko, Kravtsov
As Jonas Jerebko and Slava Kravtsov continue to excel during 2013 FIBA Eurobasket qualifying, two fans traveled overseas to observe the two Pistons. President of basketball operations Joe Dumars and assistant general manager George... »Read More
Corey Maggette May Retire After Season
Corey Maggette, acquired this summer in a salary-shedding deal that brought in his expiring contract in exchange for the considerably more expensive Ben Gordon, appears to be a member of Column A. That doesn’t... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Retirement Near for Maggette?
New Detroit Pistons swingman Corey Maggette admits this could be his last season... Monty Williams gets 4-year extension from Hornets... Wayne Blackshear gears up for a healthy sophomore season at Louisville... »Read More
Greek Team Interested in Ben Wallace?
Transcription summer chasing Panathinaikos who, according to proprietary information of gazzetta.gr, consider the case of Ben Wallace. The “greens” want to change the balance not only in Greece but also in Europe with a... »Read More
Pistons Sign Second-Round Pick Khris Middleton
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The Detroit Pistons announced today that the club has signed 2012 second-round draft selection Khris Middleton to a contract. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Middleton,... »Read More
Ranking the NBA Eastern Conference
After a deluge of player changes, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
Monroe Prepares to Play Power Forward
No one knows for sure when Andre Drummond and Slava Kravtsov will earn the trust of Lawrence Frank and push their way into the Pistons’ rotation. But the Pistons are preparing for any contingency,... »Read More
NBA AM: 2012 USA Men’s Team Goes Historic
Any remaining doubts on this year’s USA men's Olympic team were eliminated after the squad’s 83-point victory over Nigeria on Thursday »Read More
Will Detroit Sign 39th Pick Khris Middleton?
Pistons second-round pick Khris Middleton still hasn’t signed, but he is one of several players who hasn’t — including Chicago Bulls first-rounder Marquis Teague. There isn’t a sense of urgency with training camp two... »Read More
Villanueva Understands Fans’ Scorn
But (Charlie) Villanueva, 27, is coming off arguably the toughest year of his professional career, during which he became even more a source of scorn from fans. “There are things that happen that sometimes... »Read More
Drummond, Henson Likely to be Linked?
It’s ridiculous to start comparing the careers of rookie big men Andre Drummond and John Henson at this early juncture. But with the Pistons selecting Drummond with the ninth pick after the UConn center’s... »Read More
Monroe Helping to Mentor Drummond
Though observers would prefer longtime NBA veteran Ben Wallace to mentor first-round pick Andre Drummond, there’s one guy on the team who has already volunteered for the job. Third-year big man Greg Monroe, who... »Read More
Corey Maggette Ready to Mentor Young Pistons
At 32 years old, veteran Corey Maggette is happy to be in Detroit and is looking forward to being a mentor on a young Pistons team. »Read More
Wallace 50/50 on Returning to Pistons
While fans await news on whether Ben Wallace will return for his 17th season, he shed some light on the situation this week in Virginia. Speaking with Richmond, Va., TV station WTVR, he said... »Read More
NBA Education is Andre Drummond’s Main Priority
The 18 year old calls this summer's crash course on NBA basketball a "rude awakening" but is looking forward to the learning experience. »Read More
Goodwill: No Amensty Plans for Villanueva
There are NO plans to amnesty Charlie Villanueva, for those who keep asking… via Vincent Goodwill via Twitter »Read More
Recapping The NBA Trades
With more trades on the horizon, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the deals that have already gone down. »Read More
NBA@2: Clippers/Griffin Agree on Extension
The Clippers and Blake Griffin agree on a mammoth extension. Howard/Nets negotiation in a crucial stage. Also Brandon Knight . . . »Read More
Source: Ben Wallace Likely to Return
Big Ben will ride again for one more season. A source close to the situation tells the Detroit News that “it’s a pretty good chance” Ben Wallace will return to the Pistons for another... »Read More
Monroe Irked by USA Basketball Snub
Detroit Pistons star Greg Monroe thought he should have been on the USA Basketball Select Team. He isn’t bashful about saying it, either. Monroe, who was here through today practicing with younger Pistons in... »Read More
The Steals Of the 2012 NBA Draft
Harrison Barnes could've gone as high as #2 overall this year, but dropped all the way to #7. He's just one of many steals from this year's draft. »Read More
#9: Andre Drummond
Andre Drummond took the biggest tumble of the top five prospects in this draft, but Detroit was happy to get him with the ninth pick... »Read More
NBA AM: Trade Chatter Of Draft Day
With the NBA Draft ready to rool at 7pm EST tonight, dozens of teams are trying to jockey picks into players and players into better picks... John Henson gets honest... The USA Today Mock... »Read More
Pistons’ Jason Maxiell Exercises Option
Pistons forward Jason Maxiell won’t enter free agency this summer, choosing to opt-in for the final year of his contract. Maxiell, 29, is coming off his most consistent season in years and will earn... »Read More
Sources: Pistons Trade Gordon to Bobcats
The Detroit Pistons have traded Ben Gordon and a lottery-protected draft pick in 2013 to the Charlotte Bobcats for Corey Maggette, league sources told Yahoo! Sports on Tuesday night. The deal will save the... »Read More
Bobcats, Pistons Deal About Money?
Let me make this real simple for you: The Bobcats just purchased a first-round draft pick with money they had to spend anyway. The headlines will say that Ben Gordon was traded for Corey... »Read More
Villanueva Didn’t Work Out for Domin Rep?
Charlie Villanueva spent last weekend in Toronto for his son’s birthday but was dealing with reports that he was cut from the Dominican Republic national team. The fact that he was cut wasn’t the... »Read More
Top 5 NBA Draft Mistakes
Portland taking Greg Oden over Kevin Durant isn't even in the top three worst draft mistakes of all time. Another bad Portland pick was even worse... »Read More
NBA PM: John Henson a Perfect Fit for Pistons?
For some reason, everyone has John Henson pegged to go to the Detroit Pistons with the ninth overall pick? Does that make him a lock to team with Greg Monroe? »Read More
Cunningham Shines in Pistons Workout?
The Pistons held a workout this week for swingman prospects for this month’s draft. Most of the participants are considered late second-round or free-agent prospects, but that description doesn’t fit Oregon State shooting guard... »Read More
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
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