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Let’s make a trade

Having read a couple recent articles about Kyle Singler and his less than enthusiastic feelings towards coming to Detroit perhaps it is time to utilize his rights to and impressive performances overseas to turn him into a useful asset for the Pistons .

Ex-Piston Chauncey Billups’ career is in jeopardy

Billups suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon injury during the Clippers victory over the Magic on Monday.

Was the Detroit Pistons draft of Vernon Macklin a mistake?

Late second round draft picks rarely pan out in the NBA. While the Detroit Pistons have had some luck over the years, including Amir Johnson , Jonas Jerebko and Mehmet Okur , finding value in the second round can be a crap shoot at best.

Detroit Pistons reaping benefits of Jason Maxiell’s insertion into starting lineup

Detroit Pistons power forward Jason Maxiell sat on the bench last week, a few minutes before his first start of the season, sweat pumping after a familiar round of pre-game post moves, and reiterated that he only starts because the team needs it.

Notebook: Pistons veteran Ben Wallace says defense born, not made

Dennis Rodman, a two-time defensive player of the year, teamed with Joe Dumars in shoring up the Pistons’ defense during the Bad Boys era.

Monroe scores 24, Pistons edge Hornets 89-87

Detroit Pistons’ Damien Wilkins, left, defends against a shot by New Orleans Hornets’ Greivis Vasquez, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb.

ESPN writer: Pistons’ Greg Monroe the NBA’s No. 2 sophomore

Goaltender Jimmy Howard said this morning he’s got “no idea” how long he’ll be out with a broken… More than two and a half years after the end of the Great Recession, cash is still king for many… Hi, Carolyn: I’ve been with my boyfriend for a year and a half, we live together, it’s a… There haven’t been a lot of silver linings in the Piston’s … (more)

Pistons 88, Bucks 80: Notes, quotes from Friday night’s win

WHAT HAPPENED: Brandon Knight outplayed Brandon Jennings, scored a career-best 26 points with no turnovers, and the Pistons snapped a seven-game losing streak.

Detroit Pistons get brief break after becoming NBA’s first 0-3 team in three nights

Detroit Pistons’ Brandon Knight played his best game of the back-to-back-to-back against New Jersey.

Detroit Pistons in the Tank: GM Joe Dumars Takes Team from Title to Toilet

It wasn’t too long ago that Joe Dumars was leading the Pistons to their sixth straight Eastern Conference Finals appearance.

Third time’s not the charm: Nets 99, Pistons 96

The Pistons lost all three of their back-to-back-to-back games, which now gives them back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back losses.

Live scoring: Jason Maxiell starts in place of Ben Wallace vs. Nets

Honda will invest $98 million at its engine plant in Anna, Ohio, as part of a strategy to build the… Detroit Pistons coach Lawrence Frank announced before tonight’s game against the New Jersey Nets that he was turning to the 6-foot-7, 260-pound veteran to try to shake the team’s doldrums.

Detroit Pistons Fall to Anthony, NY Knicks in Another Road Loss

Collectively, the New York Knicks’ starters scored 81 points while the Detroit Pistons’ starters scored only 45 points.

Franking: Knicks 113, Pistons … Ah, whatever

If it looks, feels, and rhymes with tanking, it’s probably… something or other, right? Ironically, Larry Frank is one of the few still showing some pulse.

Bobcats’ rookie Biyombo’s journey to the NBA anything but typical

Bismack Biyombo is the youngest active player in the NBA. He also seems to be one of its oldest souls.

Has Joe Dumars Worked His Last Season With Detroit Pistons?

When Michael Jordan emerged in the National Basketball Association as an executive, it was proven early on that his talents on the court meant absolutely nothing about his perception of an athlete’s ability during recruitment.

Bucks 103, Pistons 82: Dunleavy Delivers

The Pistons might be worse than their record indicates. And now their record is 4-18. After the first quarter, the Bucks up 30-16, that was the lede of this story.

Pistons hit busy stretch of schedule

Monday started the first three-games-in-three-nights stretch for the Pistons, but nobody was really worried about the physical toll it could take.

Drew Sharp suggests “Big-time NBA free agents won’t consider Detroit,” but does it even matter?

In a Detroit Free Press article published yesterday, Drew Sharp suggests that ” Big-time NBA free agents don’t consider Detroit an option.

Red, White, and Blue Power Rankings: 1/22-28

The rankings are after the jump. Not much of an intro this time so Oh well actually, there is a new member of the top 3 teams.

Detroit Pistons: Can Joe Dumars Build Another Championship-Caliber Team?

And as a result, there have been plenty of empty seats this season in the team’s home arena, the Palace of Auburn Hills.

76ers 95, Pistons 74: Notes from Saturday’s loss

Andre Iguodala soars for a lay-up between the Pistons’ Greg Monroe and Ben Wallace.

Andre Iguodala’s triple double leads Philadelphia 76′ers past Detroit Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers’ Andre Iguodala goes up for a shot between Detroit Pistons’ Greg Monroe and Ben Wallace in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan.

Bobcats’ rookie Biyombo’s journey to the NBA anything but typical

Bismack Biyombo is the youngest active player in the NBA. He also seems to be one of its oldest souls.

Detroit Pistons Roster Report 1-27-12

JANUARY 15: Jonas Jerebko #33 of the Detroit Pistons goes to the basket during the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Golden State Warriors on January 15, 2012 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

2012 NBA Draft: Michael Gilchrist Could Be a Perfect Fit for Detroit Pistons

The 2012 NBA regular season is already a quarter of the way finished, and the Detroit Pistons have quickly staked their claim to last place in the Eastern Conference’s Central Division.

Pistons notebook: Brandon Knight shrugs off key misses

That’s why it was not shocking to see rookie Brandon Knight miss two crucial free throws down the stretch of a close game.

From Thunder to Heat: How will Detroit Pistons respond after latest lopsided loss?

The Detroit Pistons’ time for salving wounds elapsed quickly. A visit from the Miami Heat will do that to a team.

Lion Face/Lemon Face 1/23/12: Chalupacabra, Timmy D And The White Mamba

With the Blazers up 98-86 and one minute, nine seconds remaining in the game, Luke Babbitt entered the game for Jamal Crawford .

Rip Hamilton Makes History; Scores 15,000th Career Point

He is best known for his years with the Detroit Pistons, Richard Hamilton made NBA history on Monday as he hit the 15,000th mile mark.