Sixers center Andre Drummond spent the first seven-and-a-half seasons of his NBA career in Detroit, earning a pair of All-Star nods and leading the league in rebounding four times during his tenure with the Pistons. Even though the team only made the playoffs twice during that time and was swept out of the first round in both instances, Drummond looks back fondly on his stint … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Drummond, Pistons, Bucks, Rivers, Garland, Carlisle
Pistons Notes: Cunningham, 2024/25 Outlook, Harris, Rotation, More
The Pistons are dedicated to making sure the 2024/25 campaign goes far better than last season did. From the coaching staff to the front office to the roster, Detroit has been hellbent on enacting sweeping culture changes, according to The Athletic’s Joe Vardon. Those changes range from a new coach ( J.B. Bickerstaff) to a new rule prohibiting players from putting their hoods … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Cunningham, 2024/25 Outlook, Harris, Rotation, More
Pistons Waive Lamar Stevens, Four Others
The Pistons waived five players on Thursday, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. Lamar Stevens, Dereon Seabron, Aaron Estrada, Javante McCoy and Tolu Smith were all cut by Detroit. All five players were on non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts that will allow them each to earn a bonus worth up to $77.5K if they spend at least 60 days with Detroit’s G League … [Read more...] about Pistons Waive Lamar Stevens, Four Others
And-Ones: Neto, Rookie Scale Extensions, 15th Men, More
Veteran point guard Raul Neto has signed with Pinheiros Basquete in his home country of Brazil, the team announced in a press release. Neto, the 47th overall pick in the 2013 draft, made his NBA debut in 2015 and spent eight seasons in the league, appearing in 435 regular season games with four teams. He signed with the Turkish club Fenerbahce during the 2023 offseason, then … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Neto, Rookie Scale Extensions, 15th Men, More
Pistons Waive Tosan Evbuomwan
The Pistons have waived second-year forward Tosan Evbuomwan, reports Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Twitter link). Evbuomwan had been on a two-way contract, so his release leaves Detroit with a pair of two-way openings. Daniss Jenkins is the only two-way player left on the roster. After going undrafted out of Princeton in 2023, Evbuomwan spent his rookie season primarily with the Motor … [Read more...] about Pistons Waive Tosan Evbuomwan