Detroit Pistons
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
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
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
After a dip, the Chicago Bulls are back on top of the Power Rankings. Sixteen weeks in, the playoff picture is coming into focus. »Read More
Salary Cap Best/Worst Case Scenarios: The East
2012 NBA free agency begins in just 76 days. HOOPSWORLD takes a look at all 15 teams from the Eastern Conference to give a best/worst case scenario for each with regards to the salary... »Read More
NBA AM: Time For The Pistons To Move Daye?
Detroit's Austin Daye was the 15th overall pick in 2009. Is it time for a change of scenery for both parties?... Lakers seem to be rolling without Kobe Bryant... Day 1 of Portsmouth...... »Read More
NBA AM: Ben Gordon Expected More In Detroit
When Ben Gordon signed in Detroit, he expected more than this... Bulls can't catch a break with Derrick Rose... Who is the Rookie of The Year?... The Ish Smith Era... NBA Chats at 11am,... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
Slow and steady wins the race. The San Antonio Spurs are the proverbial tortoise. The NBA, 15 weeks in . . . »Read More
Frank Wants Pistons to Focus on Defense
Earlier this season it was suggested that maybe a lack of practice time hindered the young team from cleaning up defensive issues. (Lawrence) Frank scoffed at that notion. “Nah, nah . . . we... »Read More
Villaneuva Frustrated with Playing Time
(Charlie) Villanueva again didn’t play and has played only 15 minutes all season, erasing the optimism he had when the lockout-shortened year began — and the reality is beginning to set in. “Mentally it’s... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
At what point do the Oklahoma City Thunder become more than just the favorite in the Western Conference? The NBA 14 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA Sunday: Knight Moving Past Kentucky
Kentucky is headed for the NCAA Championship, but just think how good they'd have been had Brandon Knight stayed... Plus, chats with Denver's Ty Lawson and McDonald's All-American Anthony Bennett... »Read More
Amnesty 2012: Revisiting the Provision
As the NBA regular season draws closer to an end and teams start focusing more on their offseason plans, the subject of amnesty will once again become a hot topic of conversation. Which teams... »Read More
NBA@2: Is Tanking Bad For the NBA?
Is tanking really the best answer for struggling NBA teams? ... Courtney Lee, Rockets staying optimistic ... McHale sees D-League as a great step forward for the NBA ... »Read More
NBA PM: Stoudemire’s Back Affecting Playoffs?
Could Amar'e Stoudemire's back conspire to keep the Knicks out of the playoffs? Also, Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko and the AP All-America team. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 13
The Atlanta Hawks make a sizable jump in a relatively static NBA Power Rankings for Week 13. »Read More
The 2013 Free Agents
Along with point guard Chris Paul, center Dwight Howard will headline a deep class that has everything from superstars to solid role players. »Read More
Making The Playoffs – Eastern Conference
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at who will be punching their playoff tickets and which teams are headed to the upcoming draft lottery »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The NBA Trade Deadline is gone and the league is gearing for the final run to the postseason . . . or the lottery. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 11
How do the 30 NBA teams stack up heading into the trade deadline? A special edition of the Power Rankings. »Read More
Kuester Harbors No Ill Will Toward Pistons
When former Pistons coach John Kuester returns to Detroit tonight as an assistant with the Lakers, he won’t be encountered with blank stares and the cold shoulder from former players. Time changes feelings and... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 10
The Chicago Bulls retake the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 10. In Los Angeles, the Lakers catch the Clippers. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Bynum, Daye Preparing for Trade Talk?
With today the first day players signed in free agency are available for trade, teams will be a lot more active leading up to the trade deadline in two weeks — which can lead... »Read More
Rodney Stuckey: Pistons’ Best Trade Asset
Rodney Stuckey is playing the most aggressive ball of his career. Maybe Dumars should be looking to cash in. »Read More
NBA AM: Who Is Available In Trade – Part 1
The NBA trade deadline is less than three weeks away, so who could be had?... Lets take a look at the first ten teams... No buyout for Lamar Odom... Paul George still not happy...... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Nine
NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone. Sixteen teams are in playoff position but a few still have designs on a postseason spot. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Aldridge No Longer a Snub
LaMarcus Aldridge should've been an All-Star last year, but one year's snub is another year's stud, and Aldridge is happy to be in Orlando... Jameer Nelson can't stop answering questions about Dwight... Greg Monroe... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: February 24th
The past two weeks there were some serious shifts in the rookie rankings, from the top of the list all the way through the honorable mentions. »Read More
Pistons Want to Avoid Losing Mentality?
It’s ridiculous ripping on the Pistons for winning those precious few games in a season that ultimately gets defined by where they’ll eventually fall in this spring’s draft lottery. Worse, it’s hypocritical. Those upset... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The San Antonio Spurs continue to surge with 10-straight wins. The NBA Power Rankings, eight weeks in . . . »Read More
Frank Wants Pistons to Stay in the Moment
But the results emphasize the importance of staying in the present. “Once you lose sight of the task at hand, that’s what happens,” (Lawrence) Frank said before the Pistons stayed on point by beating... »Read More
Central Division Struggling to Draw Fans?
The Detroit Pistons have a word for crowds that size — average. A franchise that led the NBA in attendance three years ago was outdrawn by a Michigan State women’s basketball game in early... »Read More
Who’s Got Cap Space?
With just a month to go before the 2012 NBA trade deadline it’s a time to take a look at the state of the salary cap for all 30 teams. »Read More
Frank: Players Starting to Find Their Niche
“He (Ben Gordon) has a history of doing it. I just think the key is everyone kind of finding their niche here and finding that consistency with it so every night you know what... »Read More
NBA AM: Does Wallace Have Hall Of Fame Cred?
Ben Wallace sets NBA record for undrafted players, but does he have a Hall of Fame resume? Eric Gordon and Hornets – long term? »Read More
NBA PM: Dwight Howard Wants to be Kobe Bryant
Dwight Howard can do a lot of things in crunchtime, but he still wants to be more like Kobe Bryant. Also, Brandon Knight & Rodney Stuckey. »Read More
NBA PM: Can Carmelo Fit With New-Look Knicks?
Can Carmelo Anthony go from isos to a high pick-and-roll offense. Also, Greg Monroe battles double teams and Russell Westbrook wins POW. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
The New York Knicks climb five spots, driven by sensation Jeremy Lin. Meanwhile the San Antonio Spurs are surging through the ranks. »Read More
Top 5 Surprise NBA Stars
Breakout New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin has certainly been a surprise, but is he the biggest surprise NBA star of the modern era? Not by our count... »Read More
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