Detroit Pistons to Pick at No.1 in the 2021 NBA Draft

The title says it all but it’s worth repeating – after winning the lottery earlier this week, the Detroit Pistons will have the first pick at this year’s NBA Draft. Houston Rockets will select at No.2, followed by the Cleveland Cavaliers at No.3; that is, once the draft gets underway on July 29. Register an […]

David Myers  •  15 Oct 2021
Now What? The Detroit Pistons

Troy Weaver and Dwane Casey are instilling a winning culture, Jerami Grant’s evolved into a borderline All-Star, and the Detroit Pistons are one of three teams with the highest odds of procuring the top draft pick. Bobby Krivitsky examines what comes next for them.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rookie of the Year Watch – May 6

With the regular season winding down, Tristan Tucker offers his latest Rookie of the Year ladder, with three outstanding freshman performances leading the pack.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rookie of the Year Watch – April 16

With under 20 games to go in the regular season, the Rookie of the Year race is becoming clearer. Tristan Tucker breaks down the ladder’s changes over the past two weeks.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: The Bright Future Watch – Eastern Conference

Matt John looks at the Eastern Conference’s brightest futures.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rookie of the Year Watch – April 2

In the wake of LaMelo Ball’s season-ending injury, Tristan Tucker breaks down the shift in the rookie hierarchy as teams prepare for the playoffs.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rookie of the Year Watch – March 19

With the trade deadline approaching, Tristan Tucker takes a look at which rookies are on a roll down the stretch. LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards are staples, but who else is emerging?

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Deadline Watch — Central Division

Basketball Insiders begins our Deadline Watch series, where we examine the trade buzz circulating around each division. Up first is the Central Division where a mixture of interesting teams will play pivotal roles leading up to the Mar. 25 deadline.

Chad Smith  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rookie of the Year Watch – March 5

Two rookies have pulled away from the rest of the pack in the hunt for the Rookie of the Year award. Tristan Tucker breaks down how the rookie pyramid is shaping up halfway through the season.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021