Detroit Bad Boys

Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images The Pistons added veterans used to ample playing time to join a team full of young players used to playing despite mistakes. Something has to give. The thing about adding an influx of veteran players who are regular contributors to playoff-caliber teams who are also a paragon of health and availability is that they play a … [Read more...] about Minutes will be hard to come by for some players used to regular playing time

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Hoping the Pistons give us more reasons to be excited for the season The Detroit Pistons showed a level of communication, cohesiveness, and fight often lacking in last year’s team. Despite getting down early, the Pistons dug deep and locked in on defense. After Milwaukee’s starters were bombing threes early in the game, Detroit … [Read more...] about Pistons vs. Suns preview: Detroit goes up against veteran-led Phoenix squad

Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images The ball was moving, the hands were active, and the shots were going in You couldn’t have asked for a better start to the JB Bickerstaff era as the Detroit Pistons dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 120-87. The only problem was it was preseason, and the game didn’t count. The Pistons fluidity, decision-making, and defensive … [Read more...] about Pistons vs. Bucks final score: Detroit aces first test in blowout win to open preseason

Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images Can we finally see some decent Detroit Pistons basketball? The Detroit Pistons are back in action, kicking off preseason against the Milwaukee Bucks. The team is again led by Cade Cunnigham, fresh off of a post-rookie maximum contract. He will be joined by some grizzled fresh new faces who are here to help spread the floor … [Read more...] about Pistons vs. Bucks GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds, and More

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The JB Bickerstaff era begins with Cade Cunningham, veteran shooters, and plenty of question marks Basketball, today? Featuring the Detroit Pistons? On ESPN no less. Preseason action kicks off and we have finally cleansed ourselves of the dirt and grime of everything we experienced last year. The franchise has a new leader in the … [Read more...] about Pistons vs. Bucks Game Preview: New-look Detroit faces veteran-led Milwaukee