With Tuesday night’s loss at home to the Miami Heat, the Detroit Pistons will finish the 2022-23 season with the worst record in the NBA regardless of how the last few games play out. The last time the Pistons won the NBA Draft Lottery was in 2021 when they took Cade Cunningham with the #1…… MORE
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Troy Weaver sends season-ending letter to Pistons fans: “We appreciate your patience, trust, and loyal support”
The Detroit Pistons are winding the 2022-23 season and more than likely will end up with the worst record in the league and the best lottery odds at landing the prize piece of the 2023 NBA Draft in 7’2″ sensation Victor Wembanyama. Before the season comes to an official close, Pistons general manager Troy Weaver…… MORE
Pistons and Nerlens Noel agree to a contract buyout
The Detroit Pistons officially have an open roster spot following the recent contract buyout of Nerlens Noel. The soon-to-be 29-year-old appeared in just 14 games with the Pistons after coming over in a trade from the New York Knicks this past offseason tallying 2.3 points and 2.6 rebounds.… MORE
Pistons sign former first-round pick R.J. Hampton to a contract for the remainder of the season
After being waived by the Orlando Magic, the Detroit Pistons wasted no time in signing former 2020 first-round pick R.J. Hampton to a contract for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. The 22-year-old Hampton was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 24th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, who then immediately traded his…… MORE
Pistons’ Jalen Duren to miss 2023 Jordan Rising Stars due to injury
Detroit Pistons rookie center Jalen Duren will miss the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars in Salt Lake City due to a right ankle sprain. In 51 games played this season, the 19-year-old has totaled 8.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per contest. Duren suffered the ankle injury during Wednesday night’s 127-109 road loss to the…… MORE
NBA Trade Deadline: Pistons acquire James Wiseman from Golden State, trade away Saddiq Bey and Kevin Knox
Troy Weaver and the Detroit Pistons made one move at this year’s NBA Trade Deadline, and it involved one of Weaver’s first draft picks back in 2020. Basically, the Pistons sent Saddiq Bey to the Golden State Warriors, who was then moved to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for five second-round draft picks. Kevin Knox…… MORE
Pistons rookies Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren to participate in the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars
Detroit Pistons rookies Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren will participate in the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars to be held on Friday, February 17th at 9 pm from the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ivey, the 5th overall pick by the Pistons in the 2022 NBA Draft, has averaged 15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and…… MORE
NBA suspends two Pistons following altercation with Orlando
The National Basketball Association has handed out multiple suspensions following Wednesday night’s in-game scuffle between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons. In case you missed it, here’s the video of the incident that took place: When the dust settled, the Pistons ended up with a 121-101 home victory over the Magic to pick up their…… MORE
Pistons waive Braxton Key, sign Jared Rhoden
The Detroit Pistons are moving on from forward Braxton Key after a brief stint with the organization. Key went undrafted in 2020 and has appeared in 14 career NBA games between the Philadelphia 76ers and Pistons totaling 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest. The soon-to-be 26-year-old has played 12 of his 14 career NBA…… MORE
Pistons GM Troy Weaver receives contract extension
The Detroit Pistons have inked general manager Troy Weaver to a contract extension. The terms were not immediately available. Weaver is currently in his third season as Pistons general manager since coming over from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 54-year-old is the architect of the current full-blown Pistons rebuild that has seen the team go…… MORE
