With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Pistons are one of several teams interested in Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. Dinwiddie, 27, is currently sidelined with a partially torn ACL, having undergone ACL reconstruction surgery in early January. There was some optimism that Dinwiddie may be able to return later this season, but the Nets appear … [Read more...] about Pistons Interested In Spencer Dinwiddie
Free Agent Stock Watch: Central Division
Throughout the season, Hoops Rumors takes a closer look at players who will be free agents or could become free agents this off-season. We examine if their stock is rising or falling due to performance and other factors. This week, we take a look at players from the Central Division: T.J. McConnell, Pacers, 28, PG (Up) – Signed to a two-year, $7MM deal in 2019 McConnell … [Read more...] about Free Agent Stock Watch: Central Division
Griffin Returned $13.3MM To Pistons To Be Set Free
Blake Griffin gave back $13.3MM in his buyout with the Pistons, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets. The buyout agreement was officially announced Friday afternoon by the team and the former All-Star forward has been placed on waivers. He’s expected to clear waivers on Sunday and the Nets have emerged as the frontrunners to sign him, Charania adds. Griffin hasn’t played since … [Read more...] about Griffin Returned $13.3MM To Pistons To Be Set Free
Pistons, Blake Griffin Finalize Buyout
4:04pm: The buyout agreement has been completed and Griffin has been placed on waivers, according to a team press release. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent on Sunday evening. “As we stated from the beginning of our discussions with Blake and his representatives, our goal has been to facilitate a resolution for the future that maximizes the interests of both Blake and our … [Read more...] about Pistons, Blake Griffin Finalize Buyout
Central Notes: D. Smith, LeVert, Wade, Bulls
Pistons guard Dennis Smith Jr., acquired in a trade with the Knicks on February 7, has shown flashes since that deal of the potential that made him a lottery pick in 2017. Smith has averaged 8.3 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 3.8 APG, and 1.3 SPG for Detroit, and had his best game on Wednesday, putting up a triple-double with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists in a win over the … [Read more...] about Central Notes: D. Smith, LeVert, Wade, Bulls
Cavaliers, Pistons Among Definite Deadline Sellers
Because there’s now a potential path to the postseason for the top 10 teams in each NBA conference (via the new play-in tournament), it’s taking longer this season for clear sellers to emerge on the trade market, writes Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Most teams are still in the playoff chase, which makes everyone bunched together and the trade market less active,” a … [Read more...] about Cavaliers, Pistons Among Definite Deadline Sellers
Jerami Grant, Nikola Vucevic Among Celtics’ Targets
Pistons forward Jerami Grant is among the Celtics‘ top trade targets, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. According to Charania, the C’s and the Hornets are also among the teams interested in Magic center Nikola Vucevic. It comes as no surprise that Grant and Vucevic would appeal to Boston. Grant has enjoyed a career year in Detroit so far, boosting his scoring average … [Read more...] about Jerami Grant, Nikola Vucevic Among Celtics’ Targets
Doumbouya Grapples WIth Growing Pains
Promising Pistons power forward Sekou Doumbouya is grappling with second-year growing pains according to Rod Beard of the Detroit News. “To his bad luck, he’s been playing behind Blake [Griffin] and Jerami [Grant],” head coach Dwayne Casey said of Doumbouya’s limited action thus far. “We need to get him some more minutes some kind of way, but he’s got to be ready to get out … [Read more...] about Doumbouya Grapples WIth Growing Pains
Pistons To Allow Fans As Of March 17
The Pistons are among the latest teams to announce plans to bring a limited number of fans back into their arena. According to a press release, Detroit will permit up to 750 fans at Little Caesars Arena starting on March 17. That number may increase later in the season. … [Read more...] about Pistons To Allow Fans As Of March 17