Pistons second-year player Ron Holland added 15 pounds this offseason, in part because he might get some minutes at power forward behind Tobias Harris. Holland appeared in 81 games last season at the wing positions. “That’s where the weight-gain things come in,” Holland told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “Whatever position they need me to go in and play, I’m ready … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Holland, Pistons Offense, Essengue, Vucevic
And-Ones: NBC, Amazon, Gay, Jackson, CBA, Darlan, More
With the regular season now just weeks away, the NBA’s new broadcast partners continue to fill out their coverage rosters. NBC Sports issued a press release on Monday announcing that veteran reporter Chris Mannix – who had been writing for SI.com – is joining the network as a digital insider and will appear on NBC’s and Peacock’s studio show to report on and discuss breaking … [Read more...] about And-Ones: NBC, Amazon, Gay, Jackson, CBA, Darlan, More
Pistons Notes: Extensions, Offseason Moves, Holland, Thompson, Stewart, Ivey
The Pistons have until the end of training camp to reach rookie scale extensions with two key players, guard Jaden Ivey and center Jalen Duren. President of basketball operations Trajan Langdon didn’t tip his hand during Monday’s media day regarding those talks, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press tweets. “We’re excited they’re both members of the Pistons,” Langdon said. … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Extensions, Offseason Moves, Holland, Thompson, Stewart, Ivey
Central Notes: Pacers, Giannis, Giddey, Bulls, Pistons
The Pacers won’t have their star point guard and team leader Tyrese Haliburton available at all in 2025/26 while he recovers from an Achilles tear. However, that doesn’t mean the team views the coming season as a “gap year,” as Dustin Dopirak writes for The Indianapolis Star. “I don’t think that’s ever been what we’ve been about,” general manager Chad Buchanan told reporters on … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pacers, Giannis, Giddey, Bulls, Pistons
Pistons Cut Quincy Olivari
Guard Quincy Olivari has been waived by the Pistons, per the NBA’s transaction log. Detroit signed Olivari to an Exhibit 10 contract earlier this week. After going undrafted last summer, the former Xavier guard spent the first half of his debut pro season in 2024/25 with the Lakers. Olivari played in just two games for Los Angeles, but put up encouraging numbers with the team’s … [Read more...] about Pistons Cut Quincy Olivari