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Bobi Klintman Bobi Klintman has 20 points in win over Heat
Thu, Jul 17, 2025, 12:51 PM
Bobi Klintman had 20 points (7-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in the Pistons' 108-88 victory over the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Klintman needed a big performance to salvage what was an otherwise disappointing Summer League. While Klintman's path to significant playing time on the playoff-bound Pistons remains cloudy, the upside in his game is apparent. He appeared in just eight games for the Pistons in his rookie season last year, but his four-year contract signed last July should give him an inside track to a roster spot. |
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Duncan Robinson Shams: DET adds Duncan Robinson via sign & trade
Tue, Jul 1, 2025, 12:28 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Pistons signed Duncan Robinson to a three-year, $48 million deal.
Analysis: Having exercised his $20 million early termination option on Sunday, Robinson's chances of staying with the Heat were slim. On Tuesday, he found his next home, with the Pistons acquiring the veteran sharpshooter via sign-and-trade. In exchange for Robinson, the Pistons sent Simone Fontecchio to Miami. The Heat's franchise leader in three-pointers made, Robinson averaged 11.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.6 three-pointers per game last season. With Malik Beasley being the subject of a gambling probe and Tim Hardaway Jr. leaving the team to sign with the Nuggets, adding Robinson gives Detroit a valuable three-point shooter heading into next season. |
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Caris LeVert Shams: Pistons sign Caris LeVert to two-year deal
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 1:38 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Pistons signed G/F Caris LeVert to a two-year, $29 million contract.
Analysis: The former University of Michigan standout is headed back to the state, as he has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Pistons. With Malik Beasley the subject of a gambling probe, Detroit could not afford not to add a bench scorer to their rotation. Between Cleveland and Atlanta, LeVert appeared in 64 games last season, averaging 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.7 three-pointers per game. LeVert finished the season ranked outside the top 150 in nine-cat formats and should again be a late-round option in standard league drafts. |
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Paul Reed Shams: Pistons sign Paul Reed to two-year contract
Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 12:35 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports F/C Paul Reed has agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to remain with the Pistons.
Analysis: After appearing in 82 games as a member of the 76ers during the 2023-24 season, Reed made 45 appearances for the Pistons in 2024-25. He averaged 4.1 points and 2.7 rebounds in 9.7 minutes per game, primarily serving as the third-string center behind Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. Reed will likely take on a similar role in 2025-26, making him a player who should not be selected in most fantasy league drafts. |
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Malik Beasley Malik Beasley investigated for betting allegations
Sun, Jun 29, 2025, 6:02 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the US District Attorney's Office is investigating Malik Beasley due to gambling allegations related to NBA games and prop bets.
Analysis: It's important to note that Beasley has not been charged with a crime. However, this is a serious development for a player who will be one of the top available free agents on the market when free agency begins on Monday. Appearing in all 82 games, Beasley averaged 16.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 3.9 three-pointers for the Pistons. , Beasley and the Pistons discussed a three-year, $42 million deal before the investigation came to light. Those talks have been paused. This situation also impacts starter Tim Hardaway Jr., who will be an unrestricted free agent. |
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Dennis Schroder Stein: Kings seen as leader for Dennis Schroder
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 1:30 AM
Marc Stein
NBA Insider Marc Stein reports the Kings are âalready being painted as a likely leading suitor for Dennis Schroder.â
Analysis: Filling the void left by trading away franchise point guard De'Aaron Fox is not an easy task, and Schroder certainly isn't a long-term solution. However, he is a legitimate lead playmaking option and could run the offense. That would likely result in both Malik Monk and Keon Ellis coming off the bench, barring other moves. Sacramento would be a strong landing spot for Schroder to provide fantasy value, especially as a source of assists. |
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Cade Cunningham DET wants Cunningham in âelite shape' next season
Sun, May 11, 2025, 7:54 AM
Detroit News
Pistons lead executive Trajan Langdon said recently that the team wants Cade Cunningham to be in âelite shapeâ next season.
Analysis: Langdon's words, which were told to Cunningham directly during his exit meeting before the executive discussed the matter with the media, should not be seen as an indictment of the Pistons' point guard. He played in a career-high 70 games in 2024-25, leading Detroit to its first postseason appearance since 2019. Expectations will rise for Cunningham and the Pistons, meaning he has to be even better in the future. âThe big thing for him, and we talked to him about it, get into elite shape,â Langdon said, according to the Detroit News. âHe is incredibly skilled and talented. He understands the leadership of it. He now has a little bit of late-season and playoff experience, he knows how it feels. So, now, he has an understanding of what he is training for in the summer. If you have never experienced playoff basketball, you don't understand the level you have to go to. He should be training for the first and second rounds of the playoffs. Not just Game 45 (of the regular season) anymore.â Entering this season with a Yahoo! ADP of 27, Cunningham was a top-10 player in eight-cat formats. He'll likely come off the board during the second round of standard league drafts, which is reasonable for a player of his caliber. |
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Malik Beasley Malik Beasley has 20 points, six threes in Game 6
Thu, May 1, 2025, 4:38 PM
Malik Beasley had 20 points (6-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, two assists and six three-pointers against the Knicks in Game 6 on Thursday.
Analysis: Beasley provided a spark in the first half as he came off the bench and made six threes. Five of his threes came in the second quarter, which the Pistons won by 16. Beasley's biggest shot was a buzzer-beater before the end of the first half, which gave the Pistons as two-point lead. With the Pistons down three at the end of the fourth quarter, Beasley couldn't corral a pass from Cade Cunningham, resulting in a turnover and sealing the win for the Knicks. The 28-year-old shooting guard is set to hit free agency this offseason, but Beasley has expressed interest in staying with the Pistons and an agreement on a contract that makes sense for both sides wouldn't be surprising. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham has 23/7/8 line in crushing loss
Thu, May 1, 2025, 4:37 PM
Cade Cunningham had 23 points (9-of-22 FGs), seven rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one block against the Knicks in Game 6 on Thursday.
Analysis: While Cunningham led the Pistons in scoring with 23 points, he didn't have his best game offensively in what was a must-win game for the Pistons. He was more successful on drives to the basket, while his three-point shooting left much to be desired. Only Malik Beasley had more than one three-pointer for Detroit, with Cunningham missing all eight of his three-point attempts. It was a frustrating end to what was ultimately an inspiring season from both Cunningham and the Pistons as a team. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (knee) out for Game 6 vs. Knicks
Thu, May 1, 2025, 11:33 AM
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is out for Game 6 against the Knicks on Thursday.
Analysis: Stewart appeared at Pistons shootaround Thursday afternoon, his first basketball activity since leaving Game 1 against the Knicks with a knee injury. Still, the 23-year-old center isn't available for Game 6 as he's set to miss his fifth game in a row. The Pistons are in a must-win situation Thursday and will have to roll with Paul Reed again as the backup center to Jalen Duren. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (knee) questionable for Game 6
Wed, Apr 30, 2025, 10:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is questionable to play in Game 6 against the Knicks on Thursday.
Analysis: Stewart has missed Detroit's last four games but could return for the final game in Detroit of this series. The Pistons must win to stay alive, but that wasn't enough of a factor for Stewart to play through the injury in Game 5. If he remains out, Paul Reed will continue to fill out the backup center minutes. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris racks up 17 points, six âstocks'
Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 4:36 PM
Tobias Harris accumulated 17 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, four blocks and three three-pointers in 43 minutes in a Game 5 win over the Knicks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Harris has been the Pistons' best defensive matchup for Knicks big Karl-Anthony Towns, even on nights when KAT goes off. Tobias was outstanding defensively in Game 5, with the six âstocksâ being the most he's recorded in a game this series, and Towns shot 5-of-14 from the field. The veteran Pistons forward was also solid offensively, stepping up in a big way to extend the series to Game 6. Detroit will host the Knicks on Thursday night, and Little Caesars Arena is expected to be electric. |
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Ausar Thompson Ausar Thompson chips in with 22 points vs. NYK
Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 4:33 PM
Ausar Thompson amassed 22 points (8-of-10 FGs, 6-of-12 FTs), seven rebounds and two blocks in 29 minutes in a Game 5 win over the Knicks on Tuesday.
Analysis: For the first time in this series, Thompson managed to make the Knicks pay for their willingness to leave him alone offensively. The second-year wing took full advantage of the dunker spot in Game 5, with either Cade Cunningham or Jalen Duren (9/14/6/0/2 in 33 minutes) finding him for layups or dunks. Thompson did not shoot well from the foul line, but the improved offensive production made it easier for Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff to leave him on the court in crunch time. Detroit will need a similar effort from Thompson in Game 6 on Thursday if they're to force a decisive seventh game. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham scores 24 points in Game 5 win
Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 4:30 PM
Cade Cunningham tallied 24 points (6-of-17 FGs, 11-of-12 FTs), eight rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in 37 minutes in Tuesday's 106-103 win over the Knicks in Game 5.
Analysis: Cunningham did not have the most efficient night, shooting well below 50 percent from the field and committing five turnovers. However, he made frequent visits to the foul line to boost the point total, and the Pistons' improved ball control overall factored into their win on Tuesday. Cunningham still recorded a complete stat line, but he has committed at least five turnovers in all five games of the series. Thanks to their victory, the Pistons get another chance to face the Knicks at home, with Game 6 scheduled for Thursday night. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (knee) out for Game 5 vs. New York
Tue, Apr 29, 2025, 11:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is out for Game 5 on Tuesday against the Knicks.
Analysis: Stewart has not appeared in a game since the series opener on April 19 due to an inflamed right knee. Beef Stew is left to hope his teammates can force a Game 6 as they go into Tuesday trailing by three games to one. Paul Reed will continue to serve as Jalen Duren's backup, but he's unlikely to surpass 15 minutes in that role. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (knee) questionable Tuesday vs. NYK
Mon, Apr 28, 2025, 4:30 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Knicks.
Analysis: Stewart logged 19 minutes in Game 1 and has missed the last three games of the first-round series with New York. Should Stewart miss Game 5, Paul Reed should continue to pick up additional minutes in his absence. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (knee) out Sunday vs. Knicks
Sun, Apr 27, 2025, 4:34 AM
Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Stewart is set to miss his third straight playoff game on Sunday. The backup center's knee isn't recovering quickly, so Paul Reed should continue to pick up the slack as a bench contributor in Game 4. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (knee) questionable for Game 4
Sat, Apr 26, 2025, 10:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart (knee) is questionable for Game 4 against the Knicks on Sunday.
Analysis: Stewart has missed the last two games of this series, with Paul Reed replacing him in the rotation. The Pistons would stick with that adjustment if Beef Stew misses Game 4. His absence also means more playing time for starter Jalen Duren, provided he stays out of foul trouble. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schroder chips in with 18 points vs. NYK
Thu, Apr 24, 2025, 4:39 PM
Dennis Schroder tallied 18 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, two assists and four three-pointers in 30 minutes in Thursday's Game 3 loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Schroder's play on both ends of the floor is one reason why the Pistons have been highly competitive in their first postseason appearance since 2019. After scoring eight points in Game 1, he totaled 38 in Games 2 and 3, making plays on and off the ball. Also, Schroder has done a good job of defending Jalen Brunson when his name has been called, even if the Knicks point guard made some big plays down the stretch on Thursday. Schroder and the Pistons will look to even the series on Sunday when they host Game 4. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham records 24 points, 11 assists
Thu, Apr 24, 2025, 4:33 PM
Cade Cunningham accumulated 24 points (10-of-25 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, 11 assists, four steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in 42 minutes in Thursday's Game 3 loss to the Knicks.
Analysis: Cunningham recorded a complete stat line in Game 3, but the Knicks did a better job of making him work for his offense than in Game 2. He shot 40 percent from the field, which isn't terrible, but he also had six turnovers on the night. To avoid falling into a 3-1 hole on Sunday, the Pistons will need Cunningham to be at his best. And overall, he's played exceptionally well in his first postseason appearance. |
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