Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley are shooting upgrades that will make a noticeable difference for the Detroit Pistons Who runs the world? Girls! Or whatever Beyoncé said. If the 32-time Grammy winner were a die-hard NBA fan, she would’ve said, “Who runs the world? SHOOTERS.” In 2024, the premium on 3-point shooting has never … [Read more...] about Pistons rotation preview: New wings are answer to Detroit Pistons’ prayers
Pistons rotation preview: A team without traditional point guards and turnover problems — What could go wrong?
Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images The Detroit Pistons addressed a lot of deficiencies this offseason but point guard was not one of them The list of the fundamental deficiencies of last year’s Detroit Pistons was almost too long to count. There is a reason the team won just 14 games — a franchise low. Armed with a large war chest of cap room, a new president of … [Read more...] about Pistons rotation preview: A team without traditional point guards and turnover problems — What could go wrong?
Pistons player previews: Jaden Ivey can finally prove he belongs
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