Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images This season is pivotal for the lightning-quick lightning rod. Jaden Ivey, the fifth pick of the Detroit Pistons in the 2022 NBA Draft, has had an uneven start to his career. In his rookie year, after Cade Cunningham went down with an injury, Jaden took on a lot of primary ballhandling duties. In that capacity, he showed … [Read more...] about Pistons player previews: Jaden Ivey can finally prove he belongs
Pistons player preview: To excel as an elite defender, Ausar Thompson must improve his offense
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson. | Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports How to mold Ausar into one of the most unique 4s in the NBA Ausar Thompson averaged 8.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists for the Detroit Pistons in his rookie year while slashing 48/19/60 from the floor, three-point line, and free-throw line, respectively. I suppose that’s where this … [Read more...] about Pistons player preview: To excel as an elite defender, Ausar Thompson must improve his offense
Pistons player preview: Isaiah Stewart is probably the best big on the roster
Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images As the longest-tenured Piston, Beef Stew is a strong defender who has continued to show improvement shooting from deep year-after-year. Isaiah Stewart is the longest-tenured member of the Detroit Pistons. He is the first player drafted by Detroit to receive a second contract since Andre Drummond signed his five-year $127 million post-rookie … [Read more...] about Pistons player preview: Isaiah Stewart is probably the best big on the roster
The Detroit Pistons can be _____ this season.
Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images There’s optimism and intrigue around the Pistons potential this season I’m not sure when you thought the Detroit Pistons season went up in flames last season, and frankly, it was all so bad that I don’t remember either, but I told myself one thing. I’m going to make them prove it to me from now on. The Pistons have teased and … [Read more...] about The Detroit Pistons can be _____ this season.
Pistons rotation preview: Centers are playing center again as Duren, Stew, and Reed lok in big man rotation
Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Two of the main big men return, but the Pistons do have a new face expected to factor into the rotation. The Detroit Pistons roster underwent a lot of change during the offseason, but if there is one position group that didn’t undergo much change, it is the Big Men. Not everybody from last year’s roster returns, but the main pieces are back … [Read more...] about Pistons rotation preview: Centers are playing center again as Duren, Stew, and Reed lok in big man rotation