Pistons introduce 2021 draft class

Pistons introduce 2021 draft class
AP Source: Hornets get Bouknight at No. 11, Jones at No. 19

AP Source: Hornets get Bouknight at No. 11, Jones at No. 19

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AP Source: Hornets get Bouknight at No. 11, Jones at No. 19

AP Source: Hornets get Bouknight at No. 11, Jones at No. 19

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets general manager Mitch Kupchak was a busy man Thursday night. The Hornets selected guard James Bouknight from Connecticut with the No. 11 pick and landed a pair of centers via trade. Kupchak acquired veteran center Mason Plumlee from the Detroit Pistons before the draft,

Detroit Pistons grab Cade Cunningham with top pick in 2021 NBA Draft

Detroit Pistons grab Cade Cunningham with top pick in 2021 NBA Draft

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver didn't want to overthink the first pick in the NBA draft. He never got an offer he liked to change his mind, either. Weaver stuck with the franchise's youth movement and grabbed Cade Cunningham, the 6-foot-8 Oklahoma State guard considered the

2021 NBA Draft Tracker

2021 NBA Draft Tracker

US-Australia basketball game canceled because of protocols

US-Australia basketball game canceled because of protocols

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The United States' men's basketball exhibition game against Australia scheduled for Friday night in Las Vegas has been canceled because of health and safety protocols. USA Basketball cited "an abundance of caution" in making the decision Thursday night. The U.S. women's game against Australia will be

Pistons win NBA draft lottery, will pick first overall on July 29 

Pistons win NBA draft lottery, will pick first overall on July 29 

Newly selected Basketball Hall of Famer Ben Wallace tapped his fist on the table a few times, then clapped his hands and pointed one finger skyward. After one of the worst seasons in franchise history, Detroit has something to celebrate. The Pistons won the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday night,

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Pistons introduce 2021 draft class

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Los Angeles Lakers owner and president Jeanie Buss joined the "All The Smoke" podcast and told a story about how Magic Johnson wanted to play for the Detroit Pistons.

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Hornets select Bouknight at No. 11, acquire Plumlee in trade

Hornets select Bouknight at No. 11, acquire Plumlee in trade

Detroit Pistons grab Cade Cunningham at No. 1 in NBA draft

Detroit Pistons grab Cade Cunningham at No. 1 in NBA draft

Pistons add top pick Cade Cunningham to youth movement

Pistons add top pick Cade Cunningham to youth movement

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Detroit Pistons hire John Beilein in player development role

Detroit Pistons hire John Beilein in player development role

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons hired John Beilein as a senior adviser for player development Wednesday, saying the hope is that the former NBA and Michigan coach can help the young team "maximize its potential." Owner Tom Gores credited coach Dwane Casey for the decision to add the 68-year-old

Pistons finish near the bottom but have reasons for optimism

Pistons finish near the bottom but have reasons for optimism

DETROIT (AP) — Troy Weaver's first season as Detroit's general manager ended with the Pistons holding the second-worst record in the league. Finally, though, it felt like the future looks a little brighter for this franchise. "Obviously, the optimism is not in the record, because the record stinks," Weaver said

Heat rout Pistons 120-107 with several key players out

Heat rout Pistons 120-107 with several key players out

DETROIT (AP) — Nemanja Bjelica scored 17 of his 21 points in the first half, and the Miami Heat routed the Detroit Pistons 120-107 on Sunday night despite holding out several key players in a relatively meaningless game. Precious Achiuwa scored a career-high 23 points and Max Strus added 20

Wallace, Webber among 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame class

Wallace, Webber among 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame class

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Jay Wright was in trouble three years into his tenure at Villanova, with speculation swirling that he would be fired. Ben Wallace was once undrafted and unknown. Chris Bosh's playing career ended years before he planned. Chris Webber had been a snubbed finalist time and time