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  • Pistons To Promote Tolu Smith, Waive Bobi Klintman
    • Pistons To Promote Tolu Smith, Waive Bobi Klintman
    2:07 pm: Confirming that the Pistons are waiving Klintman to open up a 15-man roster spot, Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press adds (via Twitter) that Smith’s new contract will be non-guaranteed in 2026/27. 1:41 pm: The Pistons are promoting two-way player to Tolu Smith to their 15-man roster and will sign him […]...2026
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  • • Central Notes: Thompson, Dillingham, Miller, Stewart
    Ausar Thompson has quickly become one of the league’s premier defenders for the Pistons, a feat which didn’t happen by accident — it came about through work and film study, writes Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press (subscriber link). Sanfoka writes that after games, Thompson can be found in the locker room, still […]...2026
  • • Pistons Notes: Huerter, Duren, Jenkins, Thompson
    Kevin Huerter didn’t play much for the Pistons in the first month after he was acquired in a deadline trade with Chicago, but he has been showing recently why the team wanted him, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (subscriber link). The eighth-year wing made his first start as a Piston on […]...2026
  • • Pistons Notes: Jenkins, Rotation, Cunningham, Thompson
    Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins has been one of this season’s biggest surprises, but he’s gone through a difficult stretch since receiving a standard contract on February 8. That changed on Tuesday against Washington as he was forced into a larger role as a result of an injury to Cade Cunningham, Omari Sankofa II of The […]...2026
  • Pistons’ Cade Cunningham exits with back spasms, status unclear
    • Pistons’ Cade Cunningham exits with back spasms, status unclear
    The Pistons got the win. They may have lost something bigger. Cade Cunningham exited Tuesday’s game against Washington in the first quarter with back spasms, as relayed by Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. He checked out with 6:40 remaining after colliding with rookie Tre Johnson on a loose ball. Detroit rolled anyway, […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham exits with back spa...2026
  • • Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham Exits Early Due To Back Spasms
    Pistons All-Star guard and Most Valuable Player candidate Cade Cunningham departed his team’s game against the Wizards on Tuesday during the first quarter due to back spasms, according to Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. He asked to sub out with 6:40 remaining in the quarter. Moments earlier, Cunningham collided with Wizards rookie […]...2026

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  • • Pistons Notes: Jenkins, Rotation, Cunningham, Thompson
    2026
  • • NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Pacers
    Pistons Pistons star Cade Cunningham is dealing with a wrist issue on his shooting hand and trying to walk the line between treatment, rest, and staying on the floor. Not ideal. Not simple. But necessary. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff acknowledged the challenge, via Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. Bickerstaff noted that a wrist […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Grizzlies...2026
  • • Pistons Notes: Ivey, Cunningham, Thompson, LeVert, Roster
    Pistons guard Jaden Ivey is fully healthy after being limited to 30 games last season due to a fractured left fibula, according to Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (subscriber link). Ivey described his rehab as an arduous process. “The journey has been definitely a grind to get back, to get healed, to […]...2025
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  • Pistons Fear Jaden Ivey Sustained Major Leg Injury
    • Pistons Fear Jaden Ivey Sustained Major Leg Injury
    Pistons guard Jaden Ivey was carried off the court on a stretcher after suffering a left leg injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s win over Orlando, as Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press details. There are no details yet on the severity of the injury, but it appears to be significant, Sankofa […]...2025
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  • • Central Notes: Pistons, Sasser, DeRozan, Haliburton
    Saturday’s announcement that Bulls guard Zach LaVine will have season-ending foot surgery reduces the chances that the Pistons will make a major trade before Thursday’s deadline, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. Detroit had seemingly emerged as the frontrunner to acquire LaVine, but a source told Sankofa that the front office was […]...2024
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  • The Pistons are rewriting NBA futility on the brink of another disastrous season
    • The Pistons are rewriting NBA futility on the brink of another disastrous season
    Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Pistons’ rebuild is going nowhere. This was supposed to be the year the Detroit Pistons stopped tanking and started getting serious. Coming off an NBA-worst 17-win season, the Pistons made the first big move of the summer by inking Monty Williams to the richest coaching contract in league history. Detroit entered the offseason with maximum lottery ...2023
  • • Central Notes: Umude, Stewart, Theis, Giannis
    Pistons two-way player Stanley Umude made the most of his opportunity to play on Monday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press writes. With Detroit missing seven players due to injuries and illness, Umude received extended minutes off the bench and supplied 15 points against Golden State. Umude thanked coach Monty Williams afterward. “It […]...2023
  • • Pistons Notes: Cunningham, Williams, Rotation, Defense
    Pistons guard Cade Cunningham made his return to regular season NBA basketball on Wednesday against the Heat after missing most of last season due to a shin injury. He didn’t take long to get into form, finishing with 30 points and nine assists in a narrow 103-102 loss to Miami. Despite the loss, Omari Sankofa […]...2023
  • • Central Notes: Cunningham, Rupert, Griffin, Rubio
    Cade Cunningham continues to make progress in his recovery from surgery for a stress fracture in his left shin, Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press writes in a mailbag column. The Pistons haven’t given a recent indication of Cunningham’s status, but Sankofa states that he’s made numerous checks with people in the organization […]...2023
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  • • Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham’s status to start season in serious doubt
    Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham hasn’t exactly gotten off to the best start to begin his NBA career. He suffered an ankle injury in training camp that kept him sidelined for the entire preseason and it appears his status for the season opener is in serious doubt as well. Via Omari Sankofa II of The […] The post Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham’s status to start season in ser...2021
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  • • Eastern Notes: Robinson, Richardson, Embiid, Dadiet
    The Pistons defeated the Heat three times last season in hotly-contested contests and that made a strong impression on Duncan Robinson, who was acquired from Miami by Detroit in a sign-and-trade. “Heat versus Pistons, it feels like every single one had some sort of crazy finish,” he told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free […]...2025

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  • 2026
    "Assistant coach Jarrett Jack has played a significant role in Cunningham’s growth, writes Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press."

  • 2025
    "The Jazz agreed to take Dennis Schröder in the four-team Jimmy Butler trade, but he’s expected to wind up with the Pistons, sources tell Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (Twitter link)."

  • 2024
    "Bickerstaff are bringing in former Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens on a training camp contract, per NBA writer Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press."

  • 2023
    "The early results from the Number 2 overall pick of the 2020 draft have generally been positive, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press writes."

  • 2021
    "Via Omari Sankofa II of The […] The post Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham’s status to start season in serious doubt appeared first on ClutchPoints."

  • 2020
    "According to Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press, Dwane Casey says […] The post Killian Hayes Currently Set to Start at Point Guard appeared first on SLAM."

  • 2019
    "15 was the final day for NBA teams to apply for a disabled player exception for the 2018-19 season, and before that deadline passed, the Grizzlies submitted a request for a DPE, tweets Omari Sankofa II of The Athletic."

  • 2018
    "While Joakim Noah showed some rust in his first game for the Grizzlies on Wednesday night, he held his own and brought some energy to the court, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Athletic."

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Omari Sankofa trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Pistons To Promote Tolu Smith, Waive Bobi Klintman
    2026
  • • Pistons Notes: Huerter, Duren, Jenkins, Thompson
    2026
  • • Pistons Notes: Jenkins, Rotation, Cunningham, Thompson
    2026
  • Pistons Plan To Promote Daniss Jenkins This Weekend
    • Pistons Plan To Promote Daniss Jenkins This Weekend
    Pistons head of basketball operations Trajan Langdon said on Friday that the team plans to promote two-way standout Daniss Jenkins to a standard contract over the weekend, per Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (Twitter video link). Jenkins, who reportedly turned down a two-year, minimum-salary contract offer near the end of January, will […]...2026
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  • • Central Notes: Pistons, Thompson, Giannis, Middleton, Jones
    Having not agreed to terms with center Jalen Duren or guard Jaden Ivey ahead of Monday’s deadline for rookie scale extensions, the Pistons now have an eventful offseason on tap for 2026, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (subscription required). As Sankofa notes, besides entering restricted free agency with Duren and Ivey, […]...2025
  • • Malik Beasley Mulling Pistons Reunion Amid NBA Rumors
    There is reportedly mutual interest between NBA free agent guard Malik Beasley and the Detroit Pistons, according to Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “It’s definitely a place I want to be,” Beasley said following Detroit’s playoff elimination last season against the New York Knicks. “To be here, my mom’s hometown, I grew […] The post Malik Beasley Mulling Pistons Reunion Ami...2025
  • • Pistons Notes: Extensions, Thompson, Expectations, Predictions
    Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren are both approaching the October 20 deadline to sign contract extensions with the Pistons. With that clock ticking down, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press examines several deals that could set the market for both players’ going rates. Sankofa notes that the two young players had stretches of excellent […]...2025
  • NBA Notes: Kings, Dennis Schroder, Knicks, Mike Brown, Nets
    • NBA Notes: Kings, Dennis Schroder, Knicks, Mike Brown, Nets
    Kings The Kings are acquiring veteran guard Dennis Schroder from the Pistons via sign-and-trade, according to The Detroit Free Press’ Omari Sankofa II. The move, which sends Schroder to Sacramento on a three-year, $45 million contract, allows the Kings to absorb the deal into their existing $16.8 million trade exception — giving them the flexibility […] The post NBA Notes: Kings,...2025
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  • Pistons Signing Caris LeVert, Reuniting Him With JB Bickerstaff
    • Pistons Signing Caris LeVert, Reuniting Him With JB Bickerstaff
    The Detroit Pistons are adding veteran wing Caris LeVert on a two-year, $29 million contract, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal includes no options and runs through the 2026–27 season, reports The Detroit Free Press’ Omari Sankofa II. Detroit could complete the signing using either cap space or the full mid-level exception, depending on […] The post Pistons Signing Caris LeVert, R...2025
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  • • Pistons Adding Caris LeVert On Two-Year Contract
    The Pistons are signing free agent wing Caris LeVert to a two-year, $29MM contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). It’s a straight two-year deal with no player or team option for the 2026/27 season, tweets Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. A nine-year veteran, LeVert split last season between Cleveland and […]...2025
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  • • Pistons Notes: Jenkins, Rotation, Cunningham, Thompson
    2026
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  • • Central Notes: Duren, Pistons Depth, Mathews, Mitchell
    Following nearly a week-long break, the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons roared back into action on Friday by blowing out the Hawks and scoring 142 points in the process. They are now 20-5 and despite Oklahoma City’s one-loss record, center Jalen Duren says the Pistons are the top team in the league, Omari Sankofa II of the […]...2025
  • • Central Notes: Pistons Approach, Pistons Draft, Portis, Buzelis
    The Magic traded major assets to acquire Desmond Bane. Should the Pistons make a similar move at this stage? According to Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press, Detroit may be more patient because of its financial situation. As Sankofa points out, Orlando has already signed multiple players to big extensions, which will lead to […]...2025
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  • • Pistons Notes: Schröder, Beasley, Stewart, Ivey, Game 3
    Veteran guard Dennis Schröder struggled with his shot after the Pistons traded for him in February, averaging 10.8 points on .378/.302/.833 shooting in 28 regular season games (25.2 minutes per contest). However, as Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press writes, the 31-year-old has played a critical role for the Pistons in the playoffs, […]...2025
  • • Central Notes: Pistons, Cunningham, Middleton, Donovan
    Coming off years of losing, the Pistons view this year’s NBA Cup as a chance to experience some high-stakes basketball, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. The Pistons have been one of the surprises of the tournament, winning their first three games by a combined 28 points. They can clinch a spot […]...2024
  • • Central Notes: Pistons Depth, Trade Options, Mitchell
    The depth of this season’s playoff rosters seems to be a major sign that the Pistons are severely lacking that department, suggests Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. Sankofa points to the five rotation players on the West’s top-seeded Thunder who went undrafted or were second round picks as something of an indictment […]...2024
  • • Central Notes: Duren, Pistons, Haliburton, Mitchell, Mobley
    Jalen Duren had 22 points and 21 rebounds as the Pistons surprised Oklahoma City on Sunday, but he didn’t want anyone to think that’s all he did, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit News. “And six assists,” Duren pointed out as he spoke with reporters after the game. Cade Cunningham was a late scratch […]...2024
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  • • Pistons Notes: Muscala, Thompson, Ivey, Cap Room
    The Pistons got a strong performance from their new-look bench in Saturday’s loss to Milwaukee, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. Alec Burks scored 33 points and teamed with newly acquired Mike Muscala to hit 11-of-18 shots from beyond the arc as Detroit’s reserves put up 85 points, the most of any […]...2024
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  • • Central Notes: Cunningham, Antetokounmpo, Bulls’ Schedule, White
    Amid this dismal Pistons season, Cade Cunningham has been one of the few bright spots, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press notes. Cunningham is averaging 23.4 points, 7.4 assists and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 45.1% overall, 33.3% from 3 and 87% at the free throw line. Cunningham missed most of last season due […]...2024
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  • • The Pistons are rewriting NBA futility on the brink of another disastrous season
    2023

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  • • Malik Beasley Mulling Pistons Reunion Amid NBA Rumors
    2025
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  • • Pistons Notes: Beasley, Open Roster Spot, Draft, In-Season Tournament
    Family connections weren’t the most important factor in Malik Beasley‘s free agency decision, but the new Pistons guard said his mother was happy to hear that he’s going to play in the city where she grew up, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. A starter with Milwaukee last season, Beasley accepted a […]...2024
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  • • Pistons Notes: Wiseman, Diallo, Draft, Bagley
    James Wiseman has received plenty of playing time since being traded from Golden State to the Pistons. The early results from the No. 2 overall pick of the 2020 draft have generally been positive, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press writes. Wiseman is averaging 10.3 points and 8.3 rebounds in 24.5 minutes through […]...2023
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  • • Eastern Notes: Hampton, Hart, Thomas, Brown
    The Pistons were interested in R.J. Hampton leading up to the 2020 draft and even held an in-person interview with him, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports in a subscriber-only story Hampton, the 24th pick of that draft, wound up in a Pistons uniform this month after getting waived by Orlando. He […]...2023
  • • Central Notes: Hayes, Grant, Antetokounmpo, Bucks Series
    While Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey appear to be the Pistons’ backcourt starters for at least the next few seasons, there’s legitimate questions about the future of another backcourt lottery pick — Killian Hayes. Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press tackles that subject and anticipates the Pistons won’t extend Hayes this offseason. Instead, […]...2023
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  • • The Pistons are rewriting NBA futility on the brink of another disastrous season
    2023
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  • • Pistons To Acquire Dennis Schröder From Jazz
    The Jazz agreed to take Dennis Schröder in the four-team Jimmy Butler trade, but he’s expected to wind up with the Pistons, sources tell Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (Twitter link). Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Chris Haynes both confirm Sankofa’s report. Utah will receive KJ Martin, Josh Richardson and […]...2025
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  • • Central Notes: Duren, Bagley III, Beverley, Dosunmu
    The Pistons faced the Heat on Sunday and it gave Jalen Duren an up close lesson on how counterpart Bam Adebayo plays. The Pistons would like to see Duren emulates Adebayo’s approach, according to Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “I was watching Bam even before I was in the league,” the Pistons’ […]...2023
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  • • Wizards To Trade Monte Morris To Pistons
    The Wizards and Pistons have agreed to a trade that will send point guard Monte Morris to Detroit, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). According to Omari Sankofa of The Detroit Free Press (Twitter link), Washington will acquire a future second-round pick in exchange for Morris. No other players will be involved […]...2023
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  • • Central Notes: Wiseman, Green, Donovan, Haliburton, Turner
    Pistons head coach Dwane Casey has indicated that center James Wiseman is going to prioritize improving his strength with an offseason weightlifting regimen, per Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (Twitter link). First selected with the No. 2 pick out of Memphis in 2020, Wiseman failed to find his footing with the Warriors, […]...2023
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  • • Central Notes: Holland, Sasser, Cavs, Bulls, Thompson
    After starting each of the Pistons‘ first 20 games of the Season, sharpshooter Duncan Robinson sat out on Monday vs. Atlanta due to a right ankle sprain. As Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press relays (via Twitter), head coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed confidence before the game that “other guys (would) step up” in […]...2025
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  • • 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 […]...2025
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  • • Malik Beasley Mulling Pistons Reunion Amid NBA Rumors
    2025
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  • • Malik Beasley Interested In Pistons Reunion
    Malik Beasley‘s status for next season is still very much up in the air, but there’s still interest in a potential reunion with the Pistons, at least from the player’s side, writes Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “It’s definitely a place I want to be,” Beasley said following the Pistons’ playoff elimination […]...2025
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  • • Malik Beasley’s Pistons future uncertain, but he’s made his feelings clear
    Malik Beasley is in wait-and-see mode, but one thing is certain: he would love another run with the Pistons, as relayed by Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “It’s definitely a place I want to be,” Beasley told reporters after the Pistons were bounced from the playoffs by the Knicks. “To be here, […] The post Malik Beasley’s Pistons future uncertain, but he’s made his feelings clear...2025
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  • • Pistons Notes: Schröder, Beasley, Stewart, Ivey, Game 3
    2025
  • • Pistons Notes: Duren, Cunningham, Schroder, Chemistry
    Pistons starting center Jalen Duren has not only been a double-double machine, he’s become a deft distributor. Throughout the team’s six-game winning streak entering Monday’s game against the Clippers, Duren had posted at least five assists, the Detroit Free Press’ Omari Sankofa notes. “He’s just a dynamic offensive player and it’s interesting because of his […]...2025
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  • Pistons To Sign Lamar Stevens To Camp Deal
    • Pistons To Sign Lamar Stevens To Camp Deal
    Free agent forward Lamar Stevens has agreed to a contract with the Pistons, according to his agency, Priority Sports (Twitter link). Omari Sankofa of The Detroit Free Press reports (via Twitter) that Stevens is signing a training camp deal, which means it will be a one-year, minimum-salary contract that is non-guaranteed and won’t against the […]...2024
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  • Pistons Signing Lamar Stevens To Camp Deal
    • Pistons Signing Lamar Stevens To Camp Deal
    The Pistons and former Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff are bringing in former Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens on a training camp contract, per NBA writer Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. NBA agency Priority Sports confirmed Stevens’ signing on social media. Stevens’ career began in Cleveland in 2020 and he played for Bickerstaff in […] The post Pistons Signing Lamar S...2024
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  • • Pistons Notes: Holland, Cap Room, Potapenko, Roster Upgrades
    The Pistons have used a rookie in their opening-night starting lineup for the past four seasons, but Ron Holland isn’t likely to continue that tradition, Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press writes in a mailbag column. Holland was a high lottery pick — like Killian Hayes, Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Ausar Thompson […]...2024
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  • • Pistons Owner Expresses Support For GM Troy Weaver
    Pistons owner Tom Gores expressed confidence in general manager Troy Weaver during a session with reporters Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press. There has been speculation that Weaver may be replaced amid a historically bad start to the season, but Gores didn’t provide any indication that he’s […]...2024
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