Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images Beef History looks into the passion and principle behind Rahseed’s fiery attitude I am a firm believer that there can never be too much content about Rasheed Wallace. He was not only one of the most skilled 7-footers to ever play the game, but he was also one of the most dynamic, fascinating personalities to ever lace them up. … [Read more...] about Sheed vs. the refs gets the documentary treatment it deserves
Video: Biggest revelation from Sekou Doumbouya’s rookie season
Doumbouya showed what he could be during a magical two-week run during his rookie season Sekou Doumbouya stole the hearts of Detroit Pistons fans soon after being drafted with the 15th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Doumbouya rewarded that unrequited love with a two-week stretch that began with his first NBA start on Jan. 2. During the 14-day run, Doumbouya averaged 14.0 … [Read more...] about Video: Biggest revelation from Sekou Doumbouya’s rookie season
Report: Second NBA bubble for ‘Delete 8’ teams unlikely
The Pistons likely won’t play against an opponent until December The (bad? expected?) news comes to us from The Athletic’s Shams Charania: Sources: There's growing belief among the eight non-restart NBA teams that a second bubble for intrasquad scrimmages will not happen — as well as pessimism about individual in-market minicamps.Details at @TheAthleticNBA with @sam_amick: … [Read more...] about Report: Second NBA bubble for ‘Delete 8’ teams unlikely
Pistons Vs Everybody: Goodbye Grand Rapids
Laz talks to Ti Windisch about the Pistons’ G-League future in downtown Detroit. Hey everyone. I (@lazchance) talked to Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) about the Pistons purchasing a G-League team to play in downtown Detroit, and what that means for the current Pistons G-League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Drive. Then, we talked about the Milwaukee-to-Detroit Player Pipeline, the … [Read more...] about Pistons Vs Everybody: Goodbye Grand Rapids
As NBA resumes, let me tell you why I’ll be rooting for the Denver Nuggets
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports I mean, obviously. So far during this scrimmage preseason, the Denver Nuggets have leaned all the way in on Nikola Jokic as their starting point guard. Their doughy, goofy, 7’0 dude who has always been considered a center is playing point guard. If you want the mold broken, the Denver Nuggets are breaking the mold. Joker We’re in an era where … [Read more...] about As NBA resumes, let me tell you why I’ll be rooting for the Denver Nuggets
Pistons announce purchase of G League team Northern Arizona Suns with intent to move them to new Wayne State University arena
Photo by Cassy Athena/NBAE via Getty Images Grand Rapids Drive committed to ‘providing the people of West Michigan with a great professional basketball experience’ The Detroit Pistons announced the purchase of the Northern Arizona Suns from the Phoenix Suns with the intent to move the team to play in the new arena being constructed on the Wayne State University campus for … [Read more...] about Pistons announce purchase of G League team Northern Arizona Suns with intent to move them to new Wayne State University arena
Bubble progress report: NBA is back and surprisingly sharp
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images I don’t know if this will work, but it’s definitely working The NBA is back in the midst of a U.S.-wide pandemic. It was the first of the major four sports to resume play, choosing to migrate to a league-wide bubble environment in COVID-ravaged Florida in the Wide World of Sports complex on the Disney compound. I was … [Read more...] about Bubble progress report: NBA is back and surprisingly sharp
DBB Podcast: Mailbag time!
Ben and Laz answer your offseason questions in this week’s mailbag episode. Hey everyone. This is Laz Jackson of Detroit Bad Boys, and on this week’s podcast, we have a mailbag pod for y’all! Ben Gulker and I answer your burning (and not-so burning) questions about Sekou Doumbouya’s development, players to keep an eye on in the NBA bubble, and what we’d change about the … [Read more...] about DBB Podcast: Mailbag time!
As NBA resumes, let me tell you why I’ll be rooting for the Indiana Pacers
Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images The Pacers play differently than every other NBA team - making them a fun, distinct watch In January, I made an announcement: ANNOUNCEMENT: I am officially adopting the Indiana Pacers for the rest of the Pistons rebuild. They will join the Blazers as teams I enjoy and root for unabashedly, except when they play each other, where I root for … [Read more...] about As NBA resumes, let me tell you why I’ll be rooting for the Indiana Pacers