Josh Smith: MVP Race Tight; Durant Has Edge

Josh Smith tried to be as diplomatic as possible when asked whether he would vote for LeBron James or Kevin Durant for MVP honors. “Both of them are well-deserving,” Smith said. “You could give LeBron the MVP every year if you wanted to. What Kevin is doing for his team right now is special and […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pistons’ Drummond Wins Rising Stars MVP

Andre Drummond grabbed everything in sight, even that MVP trophy that came apart. The Detroit Pistons forward had 30 points and a Rising Stars Challenge-record 25 rebounds, leading Team Hill to a 142-136 victory over Team Webber on Friday night. via Associated Press

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Hollins Interested in Coaching Pistons

(Lionel) Hollins came right out and said he is interested in the job, but that nobody from Detroit had reached out to contact him. via Chris Sheridan of Sheridan Hoops

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Rodney Stuckey Out with Dizziness

Rodney Stuckey will not return for Pistons, complaining of dizziness via Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pistons Coach to Analyze ‘Broader Picture’

John Loyer recognizes the “broader picture” of Detroit Pistons pursuits this season, but for now, he’s taking it one megapixel at a time after getting the team dumped in his lap less than 72 hours ago. The Pistons’ interim coach, thrust into that role when Maurice Cheeks was fired Sunday. (Said Loyer:) “There’s a broader […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pistons Listening to Offers for Monroe?

The Pistons will continue to listen to offers for Greg Monroe, or at least offers of offers for Monroe, who’ll be a restricted free agent this summer. But it doesn’t sound as if they’re actively shopping him, and they’ve made it clear to other teams they’re not trading him for expiring contracts or picks. Then […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Rumors: Cavaliers Not Eager to Deal?

Cavaliers interim GM David Griffin doesn’t seem set on making a deal, but is it just a front? … Lionel Hollins interested in the Pistons… Steve Nash expects to be back soon…

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Would Deng or Turner Balance Detroit’s Roster?

Could the Detroit Pistons pursue Luol Deng or Evan Turner before the Feb. 20 trade deadline to find some roster balance?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Lionel Hollins and Detroit Pistons, Perfect Fit

Lionel Hollins was offered a spot on the Pistons’ bench last summer but declined. Is timing right for him to take over the job?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021