Tag: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was suspended for two games without pay by the NBA on Friday for pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Caldwell-Pope was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after police say he was spotted going about 45 mph in a 25 mph zone about 2:50 a.m. March 29 […]
With the No. 12 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons selected Luke Kennard, shooting guard out of Duke University. After reaching the playoffs in 2016, the Pistons won eight fewer games this past season and missed out on the festivities. One of the primary areas where the Pistons needed immediate help was […]
The NBA’s salary cap for the 2017-18 season is $99,093,000. Maximum salaries will start at approximately $24,773,250 for players with up to six years of experience, $29,727,900 for those with seven to nine and $34,682,550 for those in the league for 10 years or more. To generate additional spending power, teams can make trades and/or […]
The Basketball Insiders team takes turns drafting for various markets in a group mock draft.
Monta Ellis of the Indiana Pacers and Reggie Bullock of the Detroit Pistons have been suspended five games under the NBA’s anti-drug program. The league announced the suspensions Friday without disclosing details of the violations. Source: The Associated Press on ESPN
Whether because of injuries or other issues, here are the players most in need of a bounce-back season.
At least six NBA teams were on hand to watch Dennis Smith’s Pro Day, sources told Basketball Insiders.
Sources: Detroit Pistons are gauging the trade market on Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson. Both were on the market at the trade deadline. Source: Michael Scotto on Twitter
Shane Rhodes breaks down six pending free agents from the Eastern Conference this summer.
As the 2017 NBA Draft gets closer, some picks toward the top could be traded.