Hoops Rumors

Should the Bulls give Josh Giddey a long-term contract? Giddey, currently sidelined by an ankle sprain, will be a restricted free agent after the season. Head coach Billy Donovan believes the fourth-year guard can be a foundation piece for the franchise. “I think like any player, coach, we all need to get better, so I’ll just start there,” Donovan told Joe Cowley of the Chicago … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giddey, Mitchell, Cunningham, Beasley

The Pistons won only 14 games last season, their worst in franchise history. With a new head coach and revamped front office, the Pistons are no longer a laughingstock. In many games last season, the Pistons looked overmatched from the opening tip. Thanks to some veteran upgrades, the Pistons have put up a fight in most games this season. Following road wins against the Suns … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Pistons Postseason Chances

Team executives who spoke to Bobby Marks of ESPN (Insider link) at the G League Winter Showcase over the weekend identified the Pistons as an important team to watch as the February 6 trade deadline approaches. Detroit is the only NBA club currently operating under the cap, with about $14MM in room available. Many teams around the league are either prohibited from taking back … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Cap Room, Fontecchio, Klintman, Gores

Malik Beasley is on pace to break the Pistons‘ single-season record for three-pointers made and his outside shooting has opened up driving and passing lanes for reigning East Player of the Week Cade Cunningham, per Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. The Pistons have been very effective (+6.8) when the two players share the court together, Sankofa adds. “It’s really … [Read more...] about Cunningham Benfitting From Beasley’s Shooting

The Pistons collected a road win over the Suns on Saturday and Kevin Durant gave high praise to Detroit guard Cade Cunningham, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic writes. “I think it’s his year to be an All-Star, take off and go to that next level. It’s always a joy to play against him because we compete,” Durant said. “He doesn’t treat me like the old head and take it easy on me … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cunningham, Lillard, Toppin, Buzelis