The Roll
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - September 5 01:00 AM EDT
Juan Carlos Navarro scored 22 points for Spain in an 80-72 victory that eliminated Greece from the basketball world championships Saturday.... Read More »
Billups bonds with Coach K, provides glue for Team USA Pistons Basketball
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - September 5 01:00 AM EDT
Team USA, from players to coaches, has grown to rely on Denver Nuggets guard and former Piston Chauncey Billups -- for his experience, knowledge and leadership. Billups, 33, is the elder statesman of a team with an average age of near 25. He is to this U.S. team what Jason Kidd was to the 2008 Olympic team that won gold.... Read More »
Twitter Posted September 4 12:24 PM EDT
RT @kanyewest: I want to win there hearts back so I can continue to bring my take on culture to the masses with a clean opinion.
Twitter Posted September 4 12:22 PM EDT
RT @jenniferc925: @CV31 RT @TheDailyLove: The past has no place in the present unless you invite it in. Allow yourself to be brand new r ...
Twitter Posted September 4 12:19 PM EDT
@efion_e already... whats good tho my dude?
Twitter Posted September 4 11:02 AM EDT
Last night is going down in the history books.!!
Twitter Posted September 4 02:54 AM EDT
@TheReal_E55 I'm chillen with the fam. What you got going on??
Twitter Posted September 4 02:53 AM EDT
Down Here getting it in!! http://yfrog.com/jk6tbzj
Former assistant Porter still a contender for job with Bulls Pistons Basketball
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - September 4 01:00 AM EDT
Former Pistons assistant Terry Porter, who was fired as coach of the Phoenix Suns in February 2009, remains a top candidate for an assistant coaching position on the staff of new Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau, according to published reports. The Suns will be looking at the situation with great interest, according to the Arizona Republic's Paul Caro.... Read More »
Twitter Posted September 3 07:53 PM EDT
“@dsummers35: Walking through the crowd http://yfrog.com/0qovegj”
Twitter Posted September 3 07:51 PM EDT
Walking through the crow http://yfrog.com/0qovegj
Twitter Posted September 3 06:42 PM EDT
@YaBoyLoso yea man I am down here now. Bout to go in
Twitter Posted September 3 05:13 PM EDT
@YaBoyLoso lol # throwbackk!! We use to be trippen off that
Twitter Posted September 3 05:06 PM EDT
This concert is going to be #EPIC Jay -Z And EM' with soo many guest appearances!!
Twitter Posted September 3 05:02 PM EDT
“@Bigwatts17: @dsummers35 u think we could still get deal with rocafella?”-- #kanyefan yessir
Twitter Posted September 3 05:00 PM EDT
@HoyaQT_est85 philly and bmore neighbors. Get love in Philly like I'm home!
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - September 3 02:34 PM EDT
Did free agency migration change the NBA's East-West balance of power? Maybe, maybe not. Keith Langlois identifies the teams the Pistons will need to beat out to land one of the East's last playoff spots in True Blue Pistons.... Read More »
The Miami Heat got it for cheap (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NBA - Detroit Pistons News - September 3 02:30 PM EDT
NBA teams only have a limited amount of money they can spend on their players, obviously. They call it the salary...... Read More »
Twitter Posted September 3 02:06 PM EDT
Fresh out he chair lettin my beard grow in. On my @rickyrozay tip http://yfrog.com/86n4ej
Twitter Posted September 3 01:16 PM EDT
@Goodendahood I listen to @jcolenc he nice... Haven't heard him on the last call beat.
It’s probably time for the Detroit Pistons to dump Richard Hamilton
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - September 3 01:10 PM EDT
OK, I’ve finally come around.
The Pistons should dump Richard Hamilton.
There’s no need to acquire assets in return. Although doing so would be a plus, it’s no longer necessary.
Before we go any further, this is based on a couple assumptions. If these two conditions aren’t the case, Detroit shouldn’t dump Hamilton:
Tracy McGrady is relatively healthy. If [...]... Read More »
Twitter Posted September 3 01:04 PM EDT
Listening to @kanyewest "Last Call" .... Humble beginning. I think too many people forget that
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - September 3 01:00 AM EDT
Fox Sports Detroit will televise 80 of the Pistons' 82 regular-season games. Including an ESPN telecast, 81 of the club's games will be televised. Only the third game -- Saturday, Oct. 30, at Chicago -- will not be televised. All Pistons games also will be available on radio on WXYT-FM (97.1) or WWJ-AM (950).... Read More »
Twitter Posted September 2 11:40 PM EDT
Detroit is on FIRE right now: Jay-Z, Eminem, Young Jezzy, Drake, 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Nelly Furtado, D12, more to come. Crazy!
Twitter Posted September 2 10:25 PM EDT
Poison...Poison... pandora going in with the old schools
Twitter Posted September 2 10:19 PM EDT
Listening to "Summertime" on pandora, I definitely remember coming out to this song at midnight madness LOL
Twitter Posted September 2 10:10 PM EDT
@DJMissBehavior lol welcome to the cool club
Twitter Posted September 2 10:10 PM EDT
@QueenofKong #NP "Drive slow" -Kan yeezy-- Classic!
Twitter Posted September 2 09:08 PM EDT
Just got to the Eminem & Jay-Z concert, and I'm blown away at the 42,000 strong in attendance. http://twitpic.com/2kod53
Pistons Mailbag - Thursday, September 2, 2010 - Page 1
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - September 2 04:34 PM EDT
It's early September, and many NBA teams have the 'gone fishing' signs hanging on their office doors. That makes the time right to answer a few philosophical questions, like this one: What makes for a good owner?... Read More »
Pistons Announce 2010-11 Local Television and Radio Broadcast Schedules
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - September 2 12:34 PM EDT
80 Regular-Season Games Will Air Exclusively On FOX Sports Detroit/FOX Sports Detroit Plus... Read More »
Detroit Pistons announce TV and radio schedules
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - September 2 12:24 PM EDT
From a team release:
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The Detroit Pistons announced their 2010-11 local television schedule today with 80 of the team’s regular-season games being televised by FOX Sports Detroit. Including one ESPN broadcast as part of the NBA’s national television schedule, 81 of the club’s 82 regular-season games will be available on television. All [...]... Read More »
Back-to-school event a slam dunk
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - September 2 01:00 AM EDT
On Wednesday, Stuckey showed his appreciation by presenting 500 lucky kids with new backpacks full of school supplies and with Detroit Pistons knit hats.... Read More »
Stuckey shows selflessness Pistons Basketball
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - September 2 01:00 AM EDT
Orchards Children's Services officials were nearing the end of a brief ceremony thanking Rodney Stuckey for his efforts to help the Southfield-based foster-care agency, when he asked for the woman he calls his stepmother to come forth. When Diane McElhinney joined him, Stuckey thanked her and repeated how much he loved her.... Read More »
Should the Detroit Pistons open up the competition for the shooting guard spot?
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - September 2 12:35 AM EDT
Earlier this offseason when I was lobbying (begging?) the Detroit Pistons to sign Tracy McGrady, something I believed would be an advantage was the potential for increased competition among perimeter players with something to prove.
Although it’s basically a foregone conclusion that Rip Hamilton will once again be the starter at shooting guard (barring injury), I [...]... Read More »
I hate writing posts about commenting on this site
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - September 2 12:30 AM EDT
It’s a waste of my time and yours. And that’s why I haven’t done it before. I probably should’ve addressed this sooner – and I’ll keep it brief now – but here’s the deal:
No personal attacks.
Attack the idea, not its author. It’s really that simple. If you don’t, offending portions of your comments will be [...]... Read More »
Blogs Source:Need4Sheed.com - September 1 09:39 PM EDT
So what if Charlie Villanuava is planning a Swedish takeover, I finally tooned Pistons Rookie Greg Monroe. I know, I still need to toon Terrico White and T-Mac.... Read More »
Stuckey gives backpacks to kids
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - September 1 07:11 PM EDT
Check out Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey handing out 500 packages of school supplies in Southfield.... Read More »
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - September 1 05:18 PM EDT
Rodney Stuckey doesn't know where he'd be if not for the kindness of a woman he now calls his stepmom when he was in danger of falling through the cracks. Now hes paying it forward, helping 500 underprivileged kids get ready for the school year.... Read More »
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - September 1 03:33 PM EDT
Working out and getting up shots has consumed Rodney Stuckey's summer as he looks forward to erasing the frustration of last season, he says in the latest entry of True Blue Pistons.... Read More »
U.S. wins first meeting with Iran, stays unbeaten
Local News Source:detnews.com - Pistons-NBA - September 1 03:10 PM EDT
Istanbul -- The United States eased its way to a top seed in the knockout round of the world championship, beating Iran 88-51 Wednesday in the first meeting between the countries with a history of contentious relations.... Read More »
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - September 1 02:48 PM EDT
Pistons.com continues its Summer School series with Jonas Jerebko telling the story of leading the Swedes to the No. 1 spot in their Eurobasket group competition.... Read More »
Pistons' Kuester featured at UDM coaches clinic
Local News Source:detnews.com - Pistons-NBA - September 1 01:44 PM EDT
Pistons coach John Kuester headlines the list of coaches who will take part in Detroit Mercy's third-annual coaches clinic on Sept. 25.... Read More »
Kuester optimistic about players -- and playoffs
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - September 1 02:48 AM EDT
Veterans Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva, rookie Greg Monroe and recently acquired Tracy McGrady have been working with conditioning coach Arnie Kander in hopes of coming to training camp in great shape.... Read More »
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - September 1 01:00 AM EDT
Manny Ramirez might have to cut his dreads per the White Sox dress code. Some memorable haircuts:... Read More »
Charlie Villanueva starting would be the best lineup option for the Detroit Pistons
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 31 11:35 PM EDT
After signing as a free agent last season, Charlie Villanueva had an up and down season to say the least. Painful injuries (broken nose and plantar fasciitis) severely limited his production in February and March, but it’s not like Villanueva’s season was without highlights:
In a five game stretch in November, Villanueva averaged 27 points and [...]... Read More »
Rod Thorn recalls Detroit Pistons memories
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 31 03:47 AM EDT
Via Shaun Powell of NBA.com:
"I loved working in the front office, where I was in charge of issuing fines, among other things. This was during the Pistons and all the Bad Boy stuff. They gave me no choice; I had to fine them a few times. One day the Pistons were in New York [...]... Read More »
Davidson's estate quietly settles 3 suits
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - August 31 02:58 AM EDT
The estate of the late William Davidson has been the target of at least three lawsuits seeking to wrest at least $20 million from the fortune left by the billionaire businessman and owner of the Detroit Pistons -- a hazard that one attorney said is the result of being very rich and dead.... Read More »
If Anthony gets trade from Denver, Billups might exit, too
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - August 31 01:22 AM EDT
Could former Piston Chauncey Billups follow Carmelo Anthony out of Denver? Reports suggest that Anthony, 26, a 6-8 forward and three-time All-Star, will not sign an extension and try to force a trade. If that's the case, the Nuggets could decide to go into full-rebuild mode and trade Billups, who is a Denver native.... Read More »
Young Americans survive scare, clinch Group B with another victory
Local News Source:detnews.com - Pistons-NBA - August 30 08:33 PM EDT
Istanbul -- The shot bounced off the back rim, then the front, then finally fell out.... Read More »
Clearing out a Log Jam: Five Teams That Could Help the Detroit Pistons
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Detroit Pistons - August 30 07:22 PM EDT
The Detroit Pistons are in trouble. This much is not up for debate. As currently constructed, this team can not win.It may be hard for them to even compete given their glut of wing players and lack of talent at the big positions.As has been reported by many outlets (this writer included), the upcoming season is looking bleak for Pistons fans. But enough with the negativity.This is a proud franchise with even prouder fans, and if they can get excited about an upcoming Detroit Lions season, they a... Read More »
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - August 30 02:48 PM EDT
Charlie Villanueva has been working out practically non-stop since May under Arnie Kander's supervision. He's lighter, leaner, stronger and more explosive - and he's eager to get to training camp to challenge for a starting position.... Read More »
Pistons Mailbag - Monday, August 30, 2010 - Page 1
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - August 30 10:51 AM EDT
Like fans of 28 other NBA teams, the buzz that Carmelo Anthony is actively pushing Denver to trade him has fueled the creative juices in Pistons fans who wonder what it might take to put Anthony in Pistons blue. That and how all the perimeter pieces alrea... Read More »
Matt Dobek is another tragedy amid darkness of depression
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - August 30 03:37 AM EDT
Last weekend, Matt Dobek took his own life. Good people like Matt, who was one of several employees fired by the Pistons in May, are an essential part of the sports world.... Read More »
Pistons' Jonas Jerebko shows his national pride
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - August 30 01:00 AM EDT
When asked about playing for the Swedish national team last month in Las Vegas, Jonas Jerebko could barely contain his enthusiasm.... Read More »
Durant, Love send US to 2-0 start at worlds
Local News Source:detnews.com - Pistons-NBA - August 29 09:42 PM EDT
An arena that was nearly covered in Slovenian green grew louder with every U.S. miss. Playing a rare early game, the United States had stalled after a quick start.... Read More »
Poll: When will Greg Monroe become a Pistons starter?
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 29 02:56 AM EDT
When will Greg Monroe become a Pistons starter?
Beginning of this season
Mid-season
Next season
Sometime after next season
Never
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Teammates insist McGrady can contribute Pistons Basketball
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - August 29 01:00 AM EDT
There is a common theme when you talk to any of the Pistons about their newest acquisition, Tracy McGrady. Despite the talk among plenty of fans and in NBA circles about him being washed up, the Pistons are quick to recall that McGrady is only 31. The thinking is if he is fully recovered from microfracture surgery on his left knee, McGrady has plenty left in the tank.... Read More »
U.S. routs Croatia at world championships Basketball roundup
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - August 29 01:00 AM EDT
ISTANBUL -- Kevin Durant, who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder, scored 14 points and got the U.S. started on a dominant second-quarter stretch in a 106-78 victory over Croatia on Saturday in its opening game at the world championship. Eric Gordon made four three-pointers and had 16 points to lead the Americans, who limited the Croatians to six points in the second quarter.... Read More »
Freep.com/sports poll question: Our top newcomers
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - August 29 01:00 AM EDT
Last week's question: Which newcomer will have the greatest impact this upcoming season?... Read More »
Chauncey Billups, Team USA start strong in world championships
Local News Source:detnews.com - Pistons-NBA - August 28 10:52 PM EDT
Eric Gordon made four 3-pointers and had 16 points to lead the Americans, who turned a close game into a blowout by limiting the Croatians to six points in the second quarter. Billups finished with 12 points in the tournament opener.... Read More »
Local leaders discuss the pros and cons of purchasing the Pistons
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - August 28 09:17 AM EDT
Peter Karmanos, Denise Ilitch, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Jim Stark and Michigan Sports Hall of Fame board member Mike Zehnder discuss the Pistons franchise.... Read More »
Vincent Goodwill: Pistons Austin Daye, Tracy McGrady share potential; future is the question
Local News Source:detnews.com - Pistons-NBA - August 28 02:00 AM EDT
Daye and McGrady are at opposite ends of the career spectrum, but they are the most intriguing Pistons headed into training camp. There's only one small caveat: They play the same position. But that's not such a bad thing.... Read More »
Monroe: Lee's film had 'truth' Pistons Basketball
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - August 28 01:00 AM EDT
Film director Spike Lee's documentary "If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise" aired on HBO in two parts this week. The movie is a sequel to "When the Levees Broke" and returns to New Orleans to assess recovery efforts five years after the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina.... Read More »
Tigers' Johnny Damon picks the road less traveled
Local News Source:freep.com | Pistons - August 28 12:33 AM EDT
It's not very often a star athlete chooses a floundering small-market city over a historic team in playoff contention, but that's exactly what Johnny Damon did.... Read More »
Remembering Sheed – Sheedstalgia
Blogs Source:Need4Sheed.com - August 27 10:54 PM EDT
What will we do without a little Rasheed Wallace when the 2010-2011 basketball season is upon us? Now that Rasheed will be doing other things with his time while we are busy keeping up with the NBA I couldn’t help but reminisce about his memorable times in a Pistons uniform. So I decided to start [...]... Read More »
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - August 27 02:34 PM EDT
Greg Monroe has found a place to live and knows how to get from home to The Palace - where he'll be spending lots of time between now and the opening of training camp. He's anxious to get started, but happy to have time to get back in top shape.
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Ben Gordon is turning British for the food, guvna (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NBA - Detroit Pistons News - August 27 11:00 AM EDT
Say what you want about Team USA — they're too small, they're too young, they're not talented...... Read More »
Stuckey Makes Going Back to School Special for 500 Kids
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - August 26 03:18 PM EDT
Pistons star Rodney Stuckey is providing 500 pre-identified children ages 5-18 from Orchards Children's Services, a foster care agency, with backpacks and Pistons knit hats as a part of his back to school event.... Read More »
Today, in headlines I never expected to see…
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 26 03:12 PM EDT
Pistons look a little like 2010 Team USA
I don’t care who wrote it. The Free Press should be embarrassed to have published it.
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Pistons Mailbag - Thursday, August 26, 2010 - Page 1
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - August 26 10:03 AM EDT
Interest in Tracy McGrady among Mailbag readers continues to run high. Not everybody is sure how he fits or how close he can come to the player who was among the very best in the game, but pretty much all are intrigued by the possibilities.... Read More »
Pistons: Joe Dumars Makes Wrong Move In Signing McGrady
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Detroit Pistons - August 25 10:23 PM EDT
The hot issue last week was the Detroit Pistons recently signed veteran Tracy McGrady to a one-year contract in an effort to provide a new spark to their lackluster offense. McGrady averaged 8.2 points while in appearing in 30 games last season for the Rockets and the the Knicks.
Unfortunately, the signing of McGrady does little for the Pistons and actually may hurt them; here's why:
With McGrady's addition, reports have again surfaced that the Pistons will move either Rip Hamilton or Tayshaun ... Read More »
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - August 25 04:34 PM EDT
The sense he could trust what Joe Dumars was selling and his respect for the talent already on board were key factors in luring Tracy McGrady to Detroit. T-Mac tells Keith Langlois that 'people are going to be shocked' by what he shows them this season.... Read More »
Engine Trouble?: The Detroit Pistons Are Stuck in Neutral
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Detroit Pistons - August 25 01:02 PM EDT
Let's assume that the current roster holds until mid-season. I know it sounds ridiculous, but this is what we have to go on in late August.
With just a couple months before opening tip-off, here is what the Pistons roster looks like:
Guards
Rodney Stuckey
Will Bynum
Terrico White
Rip Hamilton
Ben Gordon
Tracy McGrady
Forwards
Austin Daye
Tayshaun Prince
Jason Maxiell
Jonas Jerebko
Chris Wilcox
Dajuan Summers
Greg Monroe
Charlie Villanueva
Center
Ben Wallace
When you further... Read More »
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - August 25 09:04 AM EDT
Greg Monroe is back in Detroit and will be in the gym this week with Arnie Kander after spending last week at the NBA's rookie orientation program in New York. Check out what the Pistons' No. 1 draft pick learned.... Read More »
Tracy McGrady: Five Reasons He Won't Return to Stardom With the Pistons
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Detroit Pistons - August 25 03:53 AM EDT
A few years ago, it would have been difficult to imagine Tracy McGrady, a seven-time All-Star and two-time scoring champion, struggling to find a team.However, that is exactly what occurred during the summer of 2010. After a few injury-plagued campaigns, the T-Mac of today has become something much different than the T-Mac of the past.Over his 13-year NBA career, McGrady has battled a number of serious problems with his back, his left shoulder, and his left knee. Most severe of these have ... Read More »
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 23 10:58 PM EDT
A lot of people are going to read that headline and assume this is a rant about Rodney Stuckey. It isn’t (Laser will handle that in the comments).
Stuckey is a fine NBA player who I think is perfectly suited to backup both guard spots and get about 30ish combined minutes per game off the bench [...]... Read More »
Tracy McGrady: 5 Ways His Signing Decreased Detroit's Playoff Hopes
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Detroit Pistons - August 23 04:57 PM EDT
The seven-time All-Star, two-time NBA Scoring Champion can obviously play. But can he at that high of a level still?A large part of the steady decline in the play of Tracy McGrady has been due to injury. He has only played in 65 games in the last two years combined, playing only limited minutes this past year.It's not like he's some old fart either, McGrady was in his 20's just two years ago. But the question remains: which Tracy McGrady will we see next year? And will he help and fit in with th... Read More »
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - August 23 04:04 PM EDT
With five weeks to go until training camp gets here, what are the issues that bear monitoring for the Pistons? Keith Langlois has the questions - and takes a stab at the answers - in True Blue Pistons.... Read More »
Pistons Mailbag - Monday, August 23, 2010 - Page 1
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - August 23 10:05 AM EDT
These are the dog days of summer for the NBA - free agents have landed, most trades have played out and GMs head to the golf course or the beach to catch their breath before the merry-go-round starts anew. But Mailbag presses on...... Read More »
“The Thill” Answers your Questisons – Will Bynum Interview
Blogs Source:Need4Sheed.com - August 23 08:40 AM EDT
Will Bynum, as always was kind enough to do something special (besides dunking on 7 footers) for Pistons fans. I put a call out to for you to to “Ask Will” a question. You asked, and he answered. We originally thought we were going to do a podcast, but due to technical difficulties we did [...]... Read More »
Uh-Oh, Wrong Way: Top 10 NBA Teams Going Nowhere
National News Source:Bleacher Report - Detroit Pistons - August 22 10:48 PM EDT
Yes, it's that time. While everyone else is feeling optimistic about their team's chances to be successful this season, others are simply hoping their teams make it out alive. In this very top-heavy NBA of today, teams that aren't in the championship picture are looking to build towards the futures and go in the right direction. While there are other teams that still leave us scratching our heads as we try to figure out "What exactly is their plan again?"So here are 10 teams that ... Read More »
My guess is the Pistons will inquire about Carmelo Anthony’s availability
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 20 06:21 PM EDT
When the Pistons traded Chauncey Billups to the Nuggets, the rumor was they asked for Carmelo Anthony before settling on Allen Iverson. With ESPN’s Ric Bucher reporting a Melo-Nuggets split is inevitable, my guess is Joe Dumars will make a play for Melo.
Jeremy Wagner of Roundball Mining Company solicited offers for Melo and ranked them. [...]... Read More »
National News Source:NBA.com: Pistons News - August 20 09:33 AM EDT
John Long was 41, 23 years Tracy McGrady's senior, when their careers overlapped briefly as Raptors teammates. Long saw the extraordinary gifts McGrady possessed then and predicted future stardom. Now he says McGrady still has plenty to offer at 31.... Read More »
Frontrunner to buy Pistons emerges and it's not Mike Ilitch (Yahoo! Sports)
National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NBA - Detroit Pistons News - August 20 06:54 AM EDT
Mike Ilitch, the owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, might want to add the Detroit Pistons to his...... Read More »
I Miss Pistons Fans so…I’m Giving Something Away!
Blogs Source:Need4Sheed.com - August 19 10:30 AM EDT
Due to my unmistakable awesomeness me being extremely busy, I have neglected my fellow Pistons fans. While Danny is a great job keeping you busy and up to date, I’m doing by best to stalk keep up with our favorite players. As a “I’m sorry,” I’m giving away one of my Favorite Need4Sheed T-Shirts to [...]... Read More »
Terrico White wows at Rookie Photo Shoot’s impromptu dunk contest
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 17 11:38 PM EDT
First of all, and most importantly, that’s pretty cool and nothing but a good sign about Terrico White’s chances of NBA success. But before anyone gets too excited, I think it’s an appropriate time to point out recent Slam Dunk Contest winners include Gerald Green and Fred Jones.
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Yahoo!’s Kelly Dwyer: Rodney Stuckey is the 29th best (or is it worst?) point guard in the NBA
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 17 03:02 PM EDT
Here’s some analysis that’s sure to rankle PistonPowered founder/unofficial president of the Rodney Stuckey fan club Dan Feldman, courtesy of Yahoo!’s Kelly Dwyer:
Stuckey is what Stuckey is. He’s yet to find a balance between acting as a scoring point guard or passing point man, and the unfortunate truth behind those two aspects of his game [...]... Read More »
Detroit Pistons mentioned in ESPN’s Team Turnaround Summer Forecast
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 16 02:39 PM EDT
Count Kyle Weidie of Truth About It.net among those who at least sort of, kind of believe in the Pistons. From ESPN’s Team Turnaround Summer Forecast:
The Pistons might become a fashionable pick, even if Tracy McGrady isn’t a factor. Detroit has talented players — it just needs some of them to step up and stop [...]... Read More »
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 13 05:21 PM EDT
Mike Illitch announcing his interest in owning the Detroit Pistons might make him the sentimental favorite among fans, but it looks like he won’t be the only one making a run at buying the team.
The good news? A couple rumored suitors today both have Michigan ties, meaning it’s looking more and more likely an owner [...]... Read More »
Remember that one time the Pistons ran an awesome play last season?
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 13 02:35 PM EDT
When Sebastian Pruiti of NBA Playbook e-mailed me to let me know the Pistons ran one of his favorite deadball sets of the year, I thought it was a mistake. Surely, he must’ve meant a different team.
But as soon as I saw the video, I remembered. Check out Sebastian’s post analyzing the play. Definitely one [...]... Read More »
Terrico White is a Detroit Piston
Blogs Source:Need4Sheed.com - August 13 09:43 AM EDT
(photo courtesy of mLive) The Detroit Pistons and their 2nd round pick (36th overall) Terrico White agreed to a 2 year deal yesterday. White, a 6’5 combo guard from Ole Miss, averaged 15 points and 1.5 assists per game last season for the Rebels. It has been reported that White will see time at the [...]... Read More »
George Postolos emerges at potential Detroit Pistons buyer
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 12 07:10 PM EDT
George Postolos met with the Pistons on Wednesday about buying the franchise, according to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. Ellis:
Postolos, a former special assistant to league commissioner David Stern, is currently president and CEO of The Postolos Group LP, a company that helps with the acquisition of sports franchises.
This won’t be the first [...]... Read More »
Detroit Pistons sign Terrico White, contract information page updated
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 12 06:46 PM EDT
Terrico White signed a two-year, partially guaranteed minimum contract with the Detroit Pistons, according to Chris Iott of MLive. It was just a matter of time until the second-round pick agreed to terms.
Now that Tracy McGrady has officially signed with the Pistons, I’ve updated the Detroit Pistons contract information page.
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Karen Davidson – Multiple Buyers Interested
Blogs Source:Need4Sheed.com - August 12 10:07 AM EDT
“The Davidson family and its constituents, working together with Palace Sports & Entertainment (“PSE”) management and Citi Private Bank, have instituted a robust process that is well under way,” the release said. “We are extremely pleased at the level of serious interest from multiple potential buyers in purchasing the Pistons and PSE. Via MLive... Read More »
Blogs Source:Life On Dumars | A Detroit Pistons Blog - August 11 07:35 PM EDT
The offseason is always ripe for idle, baseless speculation, and I would say that the following entry from Bill Ingram at Hoopsworld qualifies. Following the Pistons’ signing of Tracy McGrady, Ingram wonders aloud whether Detroit and the Oklahoma City Thunder would make good trade partners, with the key piece being the veteran presence of Tayshaun Prince. Ingram writes:
Prince is precisely the kind of player who could help the Thunder go from a first round exit to a deep playoff run, and t... Read More »
Aldridge source: Pistons will work to “un-jam the log-jam” on the wing
Blogs Source:PistonPowered - August 10 05:45 PM EDT
David Aldridge of NBA.com:
A league source indicated Tuesday that the Pistons will work to "un-jam the log jam" the team now has at the shooting guard and small forward spots.
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The source said that McGrady agreed without conditions to play behind starters Rip Hamilton and Tayshawn (sic) Prince next season, though it’s likely that Detroit will [...]... Read More »
