Pistons are interested in Nets restricted free-agent forward Cam Johnson

The Detroit Pistons are interested in Brooklyn Nets restricted free-agent forward Cam Johnson, according to sources. The 6-foot-8 forward has an $8,468,620 qualifying offer for the 2023-24 season. Johnson was selected 11th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2019 NBA Draft. The UNC product was then immediately traded to the Phoenix Suns. In July […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2023
Celtics made calls to Pistons about trading for Isaiah Stewart

The Boston Celtics reached out to the Detroit Pistons to inquire about Isaiah Stewart, per sources. Although Celtics G.M. Brad Stevens is interested in trading for the 6-foot-8 center, the Pistons could very well decline any potential trade proposal. “Heard the Celtics — and others — made calls to Detroit asking about Isaiah Stewart,” reported […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jun 2023
Pistons expected to exercise Alec Burks’ $10.5 million team option for the 2023-24 season

The Detroit Pistons are expected to exercise Alec Burks’ $10.5 million team option for the 2023-24 season, according to sources. His club option deadline is June 29. This is part of the three-year, $30 million contract the guard signed with the New York Knicks in August 2021. Burks earned $10,012,800 with Detroit in the 2022-23 […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jun 2023
Pistons G.M. Troy Weaver: ‘We’re all disappointed with our record this season’

Detroit Pistons G.M. Troy Weaver is disappointed in his team’s performance this season. Detroit is 16-62 and ranks dead last in the Eastern Conference standings. Under coach Dwane Casey, the Motor City team has gone 120-260 (.316) since the former Toronto Raptors coach agreed to a five-year deal during the 2018 offseason. With four games […]

James Foglio  •  03 Apr 2023
Is Pistons’ Jalen Duren playing Tuesday (Mar. 21) vs. Hawks?

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (neck) and Alec Burks (foot) have been ruled out for Tuesday night’s road game against the Atlanta Hawks. Duren suffered his neck injury in Sunday’s 112-100 loss to the Miami Heat. Late during the third quarter, the 6-foot-10 rookie out of Memphis fouled Kevin Love over the head underneath the […]

James Foglio  •  20 Mar 2023
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton (knee), Myles Turner (back) questionable vs. Pistons

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (bruised left knee) and center Myles Turner (sore lower back) have been downgraded to questionable for Saturday’s road game against the Detroit Pistons. TJ McConnell (sore back) has also been downgraded to questionable. Rookie guard Bennedict Mathurin (right ankle sprain) is out. Mathurin, 20, appeared in 67 straight games. This […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2023
Rasheed Wallace trolls Eagles fans after Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII

Former Detroit Pistons star Rasheed Wallace roasted Philadelphia Eagles fans after the Kansas City Chiefs won 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII. It should go without saying that the four-time NBA All-Star is a member of Chiefs Kingdom. “Now all ya’ll want to come with that bulls—t excuse: ‘Oh Sheed, there’s a flag. Oh Sheed, he […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2023
James Wiseman played 60 games with Warriors, fourth fewest by top 2 pick

James Wiseman was selected second overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2020 NBA Draft, and the 7-foot center made only 60 appearances prior to his trade to the Detroit Pistons, the fourth fewest by a top 2 pick to make his debut with a team in NBA history. Ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, […]

James Foglio  •  10 Feb 2023
Pistons’ Hamidou Diallo (illness) available against Hornets

Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo (non-COVID illness) has been upgraded to available for Friday night’s home game versus the Charlotte Hornets. Detroit’s Cory Joseph (low back soreness) is now out as well. Diallo has missed nine games so far this season. He’s currently in the final season of his two-year, $10.4 million contract. Cade Cunningham […]

James Foglio  •  03 Feb 2023