A fight that spilled into the stands marred the Pistons–Timberwolves game on Sunday with five players, Detroit head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and a Minnesota assistant coach getting ejected. The altercation occurred with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter. Timberwolves big man Naz Reid was driving to the basket and Pistons rookie forward Ron Holland tried to swipe at the ball. … [Read more...] about Pistons-Timberwolves Altercation Leads To Seven Ejections
Latest On Ja Morant, Cade Cunningham Injuries
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant missed a sixth consecutive game on Thursday vs. Oklahoma City due to a left hamstring strain. As Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal writes, head coach Taylor Jenkins told reporters on Thursday – before being fired by the team on Friday – that Morant is in the “day-to-day phase” of his recovery and is aiming to return soon. “He’s been … [Read more...] about Latest On Ja Morant, Cade Cunningham Injuries
Central Notes: Bulls, Vucevic, Giannis, Rivers, Bickerstaff
After trading DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso during the 2024 offseason and Zach LaVine at last month’s trade deadline, the Bulls – who had a 21-29 record at the time of the LaVine deal and had reacquired full control of their 2025 first-round pick – were considered likely to tank the rest of the season. Instead, the club has played some of its best basketball of the season in … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls, Vucevic, Giannis, Rivers, Bickerstaff
And-Ones: Gores, WNBA, Micic, Bibby, Williams, NIL
A new development plan for the Detroit riverfront includes building a multi-sports complex that would support the city’s bid to gain a WNBA franchise, JC Reindl of the Detroit Free Press reports. Pistons owner Tom Gores and a team of local investors plan to use the site to host the team’s practice facility and headquarters. The Pistons and their G League affiliate, the Motor … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Gores, WNBA, Micic, Bibby, Williams, NIL
Holland, Sasser Spark Victory With Cade, THJ Out
With Cade Cunningham (calf soreness) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle sprain) out Sunday vs. New Orleans, rookie forward Ron Holland helped spark a Pistons victory recording 26 points (on 10-of-14 shooting), six assists, five rebounds in 36 minutes off the bench. The sixth overall pick in last year’s draft tied his career high for points in a game and set a new one in assists. … [Read more...] about Holland, Sasser Spark Victory With Cade, THJ Out