0 comments by Matt Zemek on 12/13/2015
Yes, the Golden State Warriors’ regular season winning streak — the second-longest in NBA history at 28 games — ended on Saturday night because of the accumulated attrition which is part of the 82-game NBA deathmarch. The streak ended because Harrison Barnes was injured, and because Klay Thompson’s injury created a domino effect which caught […]
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 03: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks carries the ball against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter at TD Garden on April 3, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bucks defeat the Celtics 110-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Mags on 11/3/2015
Giannis Antetokounmpo was called for stepping out of bounds twice in the first six minutes of his season. That’s right — guys, he can barely fit on the court anymore. Soon enough, the other players will start making fun of Giannis for being “a big foot freak.” The Greek Freak, as he’s affectionately called, has broken out […]
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 24: Greg Monroe #10 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center on November 24, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Pistons defeated the nets 109-97. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Mags on 10/13/2015
Getting ready for the 2015-’16 season? I’m asking 50 questions before things get under way. Have an important question for the upcoming NBA season you want answered? Find me on Twitter (the worst shooter in basketball — the Bucks/76ers/Suns trade continues to boggle the mind eight months later — his 2.0 steals per game exemplified why […]
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 27: Darius Morris #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a shot in front of Roy Hibbert #55 of the Indiana Pacers during a 79-77 Pacers win at Staples Center on November 27, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Mags on 10/6/2015
Getting ready for the 2015-’16 season? I’m asking 50 questions before things get under way. Have an important question for the upcoming NBA season you want answered? Find me on Twitter (
AUBURN HILLS, MI – NOVEMBER 05: Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons celebrates a first half basket with Brandon Jennings #7 while playing the New York Knicks at the Palace of Auburn Hills on November 5, 2014 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Detroit won the game 98-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Mags on 9/29/2015
Getting ready for the 2015-’16 season? I’m asking 50 questions before things get under way. Have an important question for the upcoming NBA season you want answered? Find me on Twitter (
0 comments by Joe Mags on 6/24/2015
For two days, Knicks and Suns fans have been hearing about a potential deal that would send nuclear-powered point guard Eric Bledsoe and the No. 13 pick to New York and the No. 4 pick to Phoenix. Dwarfed by the larger rumors out of Sacramento, the past 48 hours hasn’t confirmed a thing regarding the intentions […]
the Detroit Pistons the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
0 comments by Joe Mags on 6/12/2015
Greg Monroe is 25 years old, which is surprising, considering it feels like 25 years since the Joe Dumars regime drafted him No. 7 overall out of Georgetown in the 2010 NBA Draft. After five frustrating, uneventful seasons in Detroit, it seems Monroe will finally get the chance to start fresh somewhere new when camp breaks […]
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 07: Greg Monroe #10 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles against Amar’e Stoudemire #1 of the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on January 7, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
0 comments by Chase Thomas on 4/12/2015
Yesterday afternoon New York Daily News New York Knicks beat writer Frank Isola aired out “maybe the worst kept secret in the NBA”, after Isola wrote the following about Detroit Pistons’ forward Greg Monroe’s possible summer plans when Monroe becomes an unrestricted free agent: “Maybe the worst kept secret in the NBA is that Phil Jackson plans […]
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0 comments by Joe Mags on 2/20/2015
Many have called the release of Josh Smith financially irresponsible, or just plain dumb, but there is no question the Detroit Pistons have responded to the move on the court. The Pistons are 16-10 since the Dec. 23rd release of one of basketball’s greatest albatross contracts; in paying Smith to leave town, Detroit put its […]
Despite a tumultuous end to their relationship, Stan Van Gundy helped transform Dwight Howard in Orlando. Photo by AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari
0 comments by Robert Judin on 1/21/2015
The Detroit Pistons are 11-3 since waiving Josh Smith on December 22. We all knew Smith wasn’t a good fit in Mo-town, but seriously? Personally, I like to say I told you so to anyone and everyone who thought it was a good idea for the Pistons to sign Smith in the first place. He’s […]
0 comments by Robert Judin on 12/21/2014
Charity is a helluva drug. I might be hopped up on something for wanting to discuss this train wreck a.k.a. the New York Knicks. I thought, “Hey, I could fix the Knicks immediately if given the keys.” And I truly believe that. I could be the Richard Gere to the Knicks’ Julia Roberts. First let’s […]
0 comments by Josh Burton on 12/11/2014
It’s no secret that the Detroit Pistons have been a trainwreck for the past seasons as a casualty of a strangely constructed roster loaded with talent but lacking in any sort of basketball chemistry. That losing culture was supposed to change, at least somewhat, this season due to the team’s offseason hiring of veteran coach […]
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0 comments by Benjamin Bornstein on 9/26/2014
Every year there are those story lines that people love to talk up about the season and then end up becoming moot points. Well, these are just the opposite. These are the story lines no one is talking about that could determine the season for some teams. Now I wish I could guarantee these holding […]
Greg Monroe taking the qualifying offer makes him easier to trade for the front-logged Pistons. Photo by Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 9/19/2014
One of the summer’s big free agent pieces finally got moved leaving us with just Eric Bledsoe remaining before the offseason can officially close. Greg Monroe signed his qualifying offer last week ending his restricted free agency and taking one of the last big free agent names off the board. Monroe probably thought he would get […]
Along with Eric Bledsoe, Greg Monroe played restricted free agency and lost. Photo by Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
0 comments by Philip Rossman-Reich on 7/22/2014
Being a restricted free agent sucks. The last two major pieces of free agency this summer have been stuck in a holding pattern because of restricted free agency. Potential suitors have been scared off of Greg Monroe and Eric Bledsoe knowing full well the Pistons and Suns are likely to match any offer they would […]
