To varying degrees, Pistons guards Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser have something to prove this upcoming season, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press writes. Cunningham received a max rookie scale extension and he’ll need to show his late-season surge is closer to his norm. Ivey has to be more efficient, coming off a disappointing sophomore campaign, and … [Read more...] about Pistons Guards Have Much To Prove
Pistons Need To Clarify Isaiah Stewart’s Role
The most significant question facing the Pistons heading into training camp will be how to use Isaiah Stewart, who’s entering the first season of a four-year, $60MM extension, says Keith Langlois of NBA.com. Langlois notes that Stewart played primarily at power forward last season, but Detroit has limited options on its front line, so Stewart may be the primary backup to center … [Read more...] about Pistons Need To Clarify Isaiah Stewart’s Role
Eastern Notes: Lee, Peterson, Hornets, Ivey, Duren, White, Pullin
After speaking with more than 10 candidates, the Hornets decided on Charles Lee to be the franchise’s next head coach, having been won over by Lee’s basketball and business backgrounds, as well as his experience in player development and championship history, according to executive vice president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson, who spoke to The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Lee, Peterson, Hornets, Ivey, Duren, White, Pullin
And-Ones: Broadcasting Deals, Fredette, Budinger, Free Agent Analysis
A handful of NBA teams are making contingency plans for local broadcasting deals during the upcoming season. If Diamond Sports Group emerges from bankruptcy in the coming weeks or months, the company has discussed eliminating the RSN contracts for as many as five of its NBA teams — the Pelicans, Thunder, Grizzlies, Mavericks and Pistons, Tom Friend of the Sports Business … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Broadcasting Deals, Fredette, Budinger, Free Agent Analysis
Free Press Ranks Pistons No. 12 In East
In his Eastern Conference power rankings, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press places the Pistons at No. 12 — ahead of the Hornets, Nets and Wizards. While Detroit endured its worst season in franchise history, it shouldn’t be the worst team in the conference next season after a series of offseason moves. Tobias Harris, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Malik Beasley should … [Read more...] about Free Press Ranks Pistons No. 12 In East