Pistons coach Dwane Casey was on a video call with his players this week when the subject turned to social justice in the midst of the protests around the country after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. That conversation turned into action on Thursday, as the Pistons joined a peaceful protest and march in downtown Detroit. … [Read more...] about
Blake Griffin: i think the least @nflcommish and @drewbrees could do is make the saints sign @Kaepernick7 … [Read more...] about
Most of the eight teams whose seasons have ended — including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Minnesota and New York — are pushing to engage in joint practices as ramp-ups for regional summer leagues in August, sources said. For example, the Pistons and Cavaliers have discussed the possibility of joint practices as a prelude to a mini-pod of games, sources said. … [Read more...] about
Rod Beard: #Pistons coach Dwane Casey said the idea of coming to today’s peaceful protest came from a Zoom call with players. They wondered how they could be more vocal and be part of the community and Casey suggested coming to downtown Detroit for the protest. … [Read more...] about
James Edwards III: Dwane Casey said he hopes the NBA does a training camp or small league for the eights teams not going to bubble. Obviously, game experience is pivotal for player development. … [Read more...] about
Omari Sanfoka II: Dwane Casey: “I’ve lived through segregation, forced reintegration, and I think as an NBA coach we have a platform to be able to help and get someone to listen.” Dwane Casey: “I’ve lived through segregation, forced reintegration, and I think as an NBA coach we have a platform to be able to help and get someone to listen.” pic.twitter.com/AzbWs9Q8eU — Omari … [Read more...] about
Rod Beard: #Pistons Luke Kennard said he is fully recovered from knee tendinitis and was ready to return to games when the season resumed…which, for Detroit, now will be in December. … [Read more...] about
Rod Beard: #Pistons Dwane Casey on the risk of athletes speaking out on social issues: “There’s always a risk, but there’s a risk for staying with status quo – with people being murdered for being Black.” … [Read more...] about
Rod Beard: #Pistons coach Dwane Casey on change: “It starts with policy; it starts with our owners and players and guys like Gregg Popovich and Steve Kerr speaking out. If I say it, I’m just an angry Black man. We’ve got to get the majority to buy in and fight and help change policy.” … [Read more...] about