The Pistons have signed Jaden Akins to an Exhibit 10 deal, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (via Twitter). Akins, who went unselected in the 2025 draft, played for four years at Michigan State. The 6’4″ guard averaged 12.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game and made just 29.3% of his three-point tries after converting 38.6% in his first three college seasons. He was named to the … [Read more...] about Pistons Sign Jaden Akins
Pistons Sign, Waive Feron Hunt
October 8: Hunt has been waived, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. His next stop figures to be the G League with the Cruise. October 7: The Pistons have added Feron Hunt on a training camp contract, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith tweets. Detroit had an opening on its camp roster. The SMU product appeared in two games with the Knicks as a rookie in 2021/22. … [Read more...] about Pistons Sign, Waive Feron Hunt
Central Notes: Giannis, Pistons, Rotation
After missing the first week of Bucks training camp with COVID-19, now-recovered nine-time All-NBA forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has reported to the team, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. For now, the 6’11” superstar has yet to take contact in workouts. “Obviously, I think it took a toll on my body,” Antetokounmpo said of his recent illness. “I’m not feeling 100 percent yet, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Pistons, Rotation
Central Notes: Holland, Pistons Offense, Essengue, Vucevic
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