Tag: Pistons
Pistons’ Ausar Thompson out after last season’s blood clot
Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson poses for photos during the NBA basketball team’s media day, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez) DETROIT — Detroit Pistons small forward Ausar Thompson is being held out of contact drills at the start of training camp after having a season-ending blood clot during his rookie year.…
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Pistons, coach JB Bickerstaff agree on 4-year contract
FILE – Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff shouts at his team during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, May 3, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a four-year NBA contract with coach J.B.…
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Pistons decline $19M option for Evan Fournier
Evan Fournier #31 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after he is called for a foul during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 26, 2024 in New York City. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have declined a $19 million option for Evan Fournier, a person familiar…
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Pistons president doesn’t give timeline on coaching search, rebuild
Detroit Pistons Owner Tom Gores, right, and President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon pose after addressing the NBA basketball media, Friday, June 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) DETROIT — There is still plenty of uncertainty and mystery surrounding the Detroit Pistons. The organization is coming off the worst NBA season in franchise history…
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Pistons hire Trajan Langdon as basketball operations president
FILE–Executive VP of Basketball Operations for the Pelicans David Griffin talks with Pelicans General Manager Trajan Langdon during the BIG3 Playoffs at Smoothie King Center on August 25, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sean Gardner/BIG3 via Getty Images/AFP DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have parted ways with general manager Troy Weaver and hired Trajan Langdon…
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Timberwolves trip Pistons to hit 50-win mark anew
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) and guard Anthony Edwards (5) high-five during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) MINNEAPOLIS— Naz Reid had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Jaden McDaniels added 20 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves overcome…
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DiVincenzo sinks franchise-record 11 3s, Knicks rout Pistons
New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo stands holding the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in New York, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie) NEW YORK — Donte DiVincenzo was on the verge of history and in a hurry to get there. Needing one more…
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Zion Williamson, Pelicans send Pistons to 6th straight loss
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Malachi Flynn (14) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) DETROIT — Zion Williamson scored 36 points and led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-101 victory over the short-handed Detroit Pistons…
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Pistons GM Weaver has expletive-laced response to heckling fan
FILE – Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver addresses the media, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, in Detroit. Weaver responded to a heckling fan in the stands with an expletive-laced response and pointed him out to security at Little Caesars Arena. The heated exchange occurred during Detroit’s 142-124 loss at home to the Dallas Mavericks, Saturday,…
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Jazz send Simone Fontecchio to Pistons for Kevin Knox, pick
Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) warms up before an NBA game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports/File photo The Utah Jazz are sending forward Simone Fontecchio to the Detroit Pistons for former first-round draft pick Kevin Knox, a 2024 second-round pick and draft rights to…
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