The Detroit Pistons were pretty active in the free agent market, as general manager Trajan Langdon is looking to direct another rebuild for the franchise. The Pistons, who have been the league’s worst franchise for 15 years or so, had the most money to spend this offseason. Instead of continuing their youth movement, Langdon added several veterans. “Their voices have been huge … [Read more...] about NBA Training Camp Battle: Pistons Have Lot Of Competition for Several Roles as Preseason Games Begins
3 NBA Rookies who Could Participate in This Year’s Dunk Contest
The NBA Dunk Contest is a young man’s game. You have to go all the way back to Nate Robinson in 2010, to find a dunk contest winner who was even 26 years or older. Additionally, with the exception of Jaylen Brown last year, it is also a game—or event—‘star’ players increasingly decline to take part in. Since 2020, only two players with All-Star selections attached to their … [Read more...] about 3 NBA Rookies who Could Participate in This Year’s Dunk Contest
Pistons Promising Swingman Adding To Game, Awaiting Clearance
The Detroit Pistons want to change the perception that they’re a bottom-rung team. Though they haven’t pivoted away from a youth movement, they’ve attempted to rectify last season’s issues by signing players who can balance the floor and teach their core pieces how to navigate through the league. Tobias Harris, who is entering his 14th NBA season, has already taken Ron Holland … [Read more...] about Pistons Promising Swingman Adding To Game, Awaiting Clearance
Tom Gores Buys Stake in NFL Franchise Amid Struggles As Pistons Owner
Tom Gores has had limited success since acquiring the Detroit Pistons in 2011. Entering his 14th year as owner, the Pistons hold a 370-654 record with only two playoff appearances. Despite these struggles, Gores has thrived as a businessman. On Friday, September 27th, he added to his portfolio by purchasing a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers. A California resident, Gores … [Read more...] about Tom Gores Buys Stake in NFL Franchise Amid Struggles As Pistons Owner
Knicks Talked Julius Randle Trade With Several Potential Suitors
The first major post-Woj offseason trade has sent the NBA world into a frenzy. According to Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to ship Julius Randle to the Twin Cities and Karl-Anthony Towns to the Big Apple. Former first-round pick Donte DiVincenzo, who was one-fourth of the ‘NovaKnicks,’ will also … [Read more...] about Knicks Talked Julius Randle Trade With Several Potential Suitors