Archive for April, 2010

Whata s Next? Poor Draft Strategies?

The Pistons are sitting at home now, reflecting on their season. Many in the D are excited for the draft, but history says don’t hold your breath.

Detroit Pistons Draft Dreams: Solomon Alabi

Solomon Alabi would certainly be a big presence in the middle for Detroit. As you can see by the two projections below, there is quite a wide gulf in how team’s view Solomon Alabi.

Trading Richard Hamilton would help Pistons get headed back toward playoffs

“Target Center,” the passenger said as he climbed into a cab in Minneapolis. “Game tonight?” “Yep.” “Pistons, right?” the cab driver said, referring to the team the Minnesota Timberwolves were scheduled to play.

All Signs Point To Return For Pistons Center Ben Wallace

Although Ben Wallace has said publicly he will wait to decide his future, it’s pretty easy to read the Pistons on the subject.

Detroit Pistons Links: An appreciation of Ben Wallace’s impact on the game

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Dumars says Kuester will be back to coach Pistons

Detroit Pistons head coach John Kuester gestures to his players during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis, Wednesday, April 14, 2010.

Ben Wallace, Arron Afflalo get single votes for NBA defensive player of the year

ORLANDO - Dwight Howard won his second straight NBA defensive player of the year award today after becoming the only player to lead the league in blocks and rebounds in the same season twice - let alone in consecutive years.

Raptors beat Pistons to keep playoff hopes alive

Toronto Raptors center Andrea Bargnani drives past Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Auburn Hills, Mich, on Monday.

D’s in April for Pistons’ final grades

Considering that the Pistons finished a woeful 27-55, it would seem by giving D’s to only five players that I’m going a little light on them.

Grading the Pistons: Injuries, inconsistency plague Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanueva

The Detroit Pistons had one of the strangest seasons imaginable. Coming into the season, they had a new coach, three rookies and two talented incoming free agents.

Don’t do Bosh any favours

Will Chris Bosh stay, or will he go? “No one knows. Not even me,” Bosh told reporters Thursday.

Pistons’ Dumars says Kuester to return as coach

The president of basketball operations for the Detroit Pistons says John Kuester will be back to coach the team next season.

Pistons end rough season with victory in Minnesota

Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points and Charlie Villanueva had 16 as the Pistons won the last game of the season, 103-98, over the Timberwolves tonight in Minneapolis.

Darko Milicic finds new life with Timberwolves, reconsiders his plan to leave NBA after season

Today might be the day for Detroit Pistons fans to bid a not-so-fond farewell to Darko Milicic.

Pistons’ Ben Gordon keen to keep his recent roll going

For most of the season, Pistons guard Ben Gordon hasn’t lived up to his old motto, “I’ve been scoring since 1983,” meaning since birth.

Hughes, Augustin help Bobcats beat Pistons 99-95

Larry Hughes scored 18 points, D.J. Augustin hit the go-ahead jumper with just over a minute left, and the Charlotte Bobcats used their depth to hold off the Detroit Pistons 99-95 on Saturday night.

Gordon’s huge 2nd half helps Pistons snap Miami’s 9-game winning streak

Miami has pulled off a number of late rallies in recent weeks, and when Haslem connected with 7:56 left to cap a 19-6 run to put the Heat up 86-85, it seemed like this would be another.

Pistons finally practice what coach John Kuester has preached

The coach saw many things he liked Wednesday night at the Palace. Ben Wallace shedding years and vacuuming rebounds.

Detroit Pistons forward-center Ben Wallace sells his…

Detroit Pistons forward-center Ben Wallace sells his 6,983-square-foot house in Lake Forest, IL for just over $2M - fully $1M less than he paid for it in late 2006 Check out Bob’s story that was just uploaded in the last hour to the Chicago Tribune’s Chicago Breaking Business blog.

Pistons end 11-game skid

Charlie Villanueva missed the team’s charter flight to Philadelphia. He couldn’t miss once the game started.

Pistons’ Ben Wallace: Losing stinks, but ‘things are going to get better’

Ben Wallace cannot find a bright side to what has been a rough season for the Detroit Pistons.

Stoudemire’s 27 points lead Suns over Pistons for 10th straight win

Amare Stoudemire scored 27 points on 13-of-15 shooting, and the Phoenix Suns won their 10th straight with a 109-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Hawks’ Johnson sidelined by sprained thumb

Atlanta guard Joe Johnson missed the Hawks’ game Saturday night against Detroit because of a sprained right thumb.

Pistons’ Ben Wallace will wait to decide future

Ben Wallace will decide about his future after the season. If his legs are fine and he’s feeling healthy, the veteran big man would like to play a 14th season.

Pistons Richard Hamilton, Jason Maxiell to sit out vs. Suns

Auburn Hills — The Pistons will be without Richard Hamilton , Jason Maxiell and Chris Wilcox for tonight’s game against the Phoenix Suns.