NBA Notes: Wizards, Trae Young, Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, Magic
Wizards
Trae Young admitted he felt some nerves before his debut with the Wizards. He didn’t show it.
Young scored on Washington’s first possession Thursday and...
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham nearing 65-game mark for MVP eligibility
The Detroit Pistons have already taken a major step forward this season.
Now, Cade Cunningham may soon check another important box.
According to ESPN’s latest power...
Pistons Notes: Isaiah Stewart, JB Bickerstaff, rotation
CLEVELAND -- Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart returned to the rotation Tuesday after serving a seven-game suspension for his role in a pre-All-Star...
NBA history strongly favors teams that reach 40 wins before 20 losses
There are analytics models. There are betting markets. And then there’s Phil Jackson.
As Scott Phillips of The Athletic outlined, Jackson’s old “40 before 20”...
Pistons among teams monitoring potential Khris Middleton buyout
The Pistons are at least kicking the tires on a familiar veteran name.
According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Detroit is among a...
Pistons claim NBA’s best record behind Cade Cunningham eruption at MSG
Statements get made at Madison Square Garden. Teams feel it. Players lean into it.
And on Thursday night, the Pistons made another one, loud and...
NBA Notes: Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Sixers
Pistons
The rise in Detroit has been fast. Even J.B. Bickerstaff admits that.
The Pistons have gone from the bottom of the East to the top...
Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff says he didn’t expect to coach again after Cavs exit
Not long ago, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff thought he might be done.
After being let go by the Cavaliers in 2024, Bickerstaff didn’t see another...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Pistons
Celtics
Jayson Tatum checked an important box this week.
Monday’s practice with the Celtics' G League affiliate marked the first time Tatum has participated in a...
NBA drops hammer after Pistons-Hornets fight, Isaiah Stewart hit hardest
The NBA came down hard on the fallout from Monday night’s melee in Charlotte, and no one felt it more than Isaiah Stewart.
The league...
Four ejected after massive brawl between Pistons, Hornets
Things got chippy in Charlotte. Then they got real chippy.
A third-quarter fight broke out Monday night between the Pistons and Hornets, resulting in four...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr, Pistons, Nuggets, Lonzo Ball
Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr. is officially up and running in Utah.
The newly acquired big man made his Jazz debut Saturday against Orlando, posting 22 two...
NBA Trade Notes: Bulls, Anfernee Simons, Celtics, Pistons, Wolves, Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr, Grizzlies
Bulls/Celtics
Chicago and Boston finally pulled the trigger on a framework that’s been floating around for a while.
The Celtics are acquiring Nikola Vucevic, while the...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Pistons, Daniss Jenkins, Blazers
Spurs
Stephon Castle is making noise, even if he does not see himself as a scorer first.
The reigning Rookie of the Year entered Saturday with...
