With their win in Toronto on Friday, the Pistons have officially clinched a top-six spot in the Eastern Conference, securing their first playoff berth since the 2018/19 season (Twitter link). It’s the latest achievement in what has been a remarkable turnaround for the Pistons, who posted the worst record in the NBA – and the worst mark in franchise history – a year ago when … [Read more...] about Pistons Clinch First Playoff Berth Since 2019
Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Schröder, Gores, Harris
Cade Cunningham made his first All-Star appearance this season. The Pistons guard wants even greater recognition as his career unfolds, he told Eric Woodyard of ESPN. “I think I can be the best basketball player in the world. I think I’m on my way,” Cunningham said. “I want people to understand that and that’s what I’m working to show people every time I play.” Prior to the … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Schröder, Gores, Harris
Award Candidates Who Still Need To Reach 65-Game Mark
There are just 12 days left in the 2024/25 regular season, which means time is running out for certain end-of-season award candidates to meet the 65-game minimum to qualify for consideration. A player doesn’t need to reach that 65-game mark in order to be eligible for Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Year, or All-Rookie teams, but it’s a necessary requirement for most of … [Read more...] about Award Candidates Who Still Need To Reach 65-Game Mark
NBA Announces Finalists For Sportsmanship, Teammate Of The Year Awards
The NBA announced the 2024/25 finalists for a pair of awards on Wednesday, naming the six players who are eligible to win the Sportsmanship Award for this season, as well as the 12 players who are in the running to be named Teammate of the Year. The Sportsmanship Award honors the player who “best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court,” per the NBA. Each of the … [Read more...] about NBA Announces Finalists For Sportsmanship, Teammate Of The Year Awards
NBA Announces Five Suspensions For Pistons/Timberwolves Altercation
Five players have been suspended following the altercation between the Pistons and Timberwolves that took place in Minnesota on Sunday, the league announced today in a press release (Twitter link). Those suspensions are as follows: Isaiah Stewart (Pistons): Two games Ron Holland (Pistons): One game Marcus Sasser (Pistons): One game Naz Reid (Timberwolves): One game Donte … [Read more...] about NBA Announces Five Suspensions For Pistons/Timberwolves Altercation