‘We got lucky’: Pistons thought they had no shot at Sekou Doumbouya

As the Pistons’ selection approached at No. 15, they had an idea of what they wanted to do, until it was their turn — and Doumbouya was still there.

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Dwane Casey: ‘It was great to see’ Raptors win NBA title

As his former team made history, Pistons coach Dwane Casey beamed with pride from afar.

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Beard: Pistons roll the dice on a wild night and payoff could be rewarding

In the frenzy of the first round, with trades seemingly happening everywhere, the Pistons waited patiently to see what would develop in the few picks before their No. 15 slot.

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Niyo: Pistons’ global pursuit is grasp for better future

Amid the flurry of trades, the team is banking on potential with the likes of 18-year-old Sekou Doumbouya, a 6-foot-9 prospect from France's pro league; and Lithuania's 6-8 Deividas Sirvydis, a 19-year-old sharp-shooter.

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National analysts give Pistons high marks for Sekou Doumbouya

National analysts gave the Detroit Pistons mostly favorable reviews for their selection of forward Sekou Doumbouya.

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Ex-Detroit News sportswriter Bill Halls dies at 86

Michigan native, who long covered the Detroit Pistons, 'gave everything he had,' colleague Mike O'Hara recalls.

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Getting to know Pistons draft pick Sekou Doumbouya

The Pistons' first round draft pick, Sekou Doumbouya, talks about his life and his game during his introductory press conference.

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Friday’s NBA: Joe Dumars joins Kings as special adviser

The former Piston and Hall of Famer joins the Kings with more than 30 years of NBA experience both as a player and front office executive.

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Pistons’ Sekou Doumbouya will compete in NBA Las Vegas Summer League

Sekou Doumbouya will play for the Pistons in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

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MSU’s McQuaid (Pistons), Ward (Hawks), Goins (Nugetts) agree to summer-league deals

Matt McQuaid has signed a summer league deal with the Detroit Pistons while Nick Ward agreed to a similar deal with the Atlanta Hawks, sources told The Detroit News on Friday.

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Sekou Doumbouya says his game is similar to Pascal Siakam’s

The Pistons' first-round pick was introduced to the media on Friday in Auburn Hills.

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Pistons’ Dwane Casey on Sekou Doumbouya

Dwane Casey talks about the Pistons' first-round draft pick Sekou Doumbouya.

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Detroit News NBA Draft grades: Zion, Ja slam dunks, but a few misses too

Matt Schoch of The Detroit News grades the first-round picks from Thursday's NBA Draft. Memphis, Detroit did well, while Boston stumbled.

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Meet Pistons first-round draft pick Sekou Doumbouya

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‘A kid with big upside’: Pistons select Sekou Doumbouya with 15th pick

After a day of trades and uncertainty, the Pistons go for another wing to add to their cache.

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Pistons wheel and deal: Bank on international prospects, stock up on future picks

With the 37th pick, they selected Deividas Sirvydis, a 19-year-old wing from Lithuania.

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NBA Draft recap: Pistons go boom-or-bust at 15

Pistons roll the dice by taking 18-year-old wing player who plays professionally in France.

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Rod Beard on the Pistons’ draft picks

The Pistons got wings Sekou Doumbouya and Deividas Sirvydis, along with guard Jordan Bone.

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Ed Stefanski on 15th pick Sekou Doumbouya

Stefanski said he didn't think that Doumbouya would be available still when the Pistons picked.

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Meet Pistons draft pick Sekou Doumbouya

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Beard: Pistons add immediate help, flexibility in trade with Bucks

In the big scheme of things and trades leading up to the NBA draft, it doesn’t rank as a major deal, but it helped the Pistons in various ways.

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Pistons acquire Tony Snell, No. 30 pick from Bucks

Pistons give up big man Jon Leuer, who was on the final year of his contract, and get assets. They'll have picks No. 15, 30 and 45 in Thursday's draft.

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Rod Beard on the Pistons’ trade for Tony Snell

The Pistons got a rotation piece and a first-round pick for Jon Leuer, which is a win-win.

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Busy night of trades early in NBA Draft

Lottery picks De’Andre Hunter, Jarrett Culver and Jaxson Hayes didn’t last long with the teams that picked them Thursday night.

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Dan Gilbert discharged from hospital, company says

Quicken Loans founder had a stroke last month

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Rod Beard’s 2019 NBA mock draft 3.0

Pistons’ first pick: Last 20 players drafted 15th in NBA

Wojo: Pistons, Wings get their chance to make a crucial splash

Two teams with similar uncertainties but different directions will make uber-important first-round picks.

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With plenty of needs, Pistons likely to go with ‘best talent’ at No. 15 in NBA draft

Pistons special adviser Ed Stefanski said the bigger concern than filling a position is building the talent base overall.

Five wings who could be in Pistons’ wheelhouse, plus five ‘detour’ candidates

Wing looks to be the deepest position in the NBA Draft and it also happens to be the Detroit Pistons’ biggest need.

Draymond Green’s draft advice to fellow Spartan Nick Ward: Outwork the next guy

Golden State Warrior and MSU great was in Warren on Wednesday for grand opening of Blink Gym, which he co-owns.

Niyo: Summer sizzle will be a fizzle for cap-strapped Pistons

In a game where flexibility means so much, the Pistons have so little at the moment.

Draymond Green talks about being a Pistons fan

Draymond Green talks about being a Pistons fan and stands by his comment about the Warriors' dynasty not being over

Draymond Green on his new gym in Warren

Draymond Green talks about why he opened a gym in Warren and the benefits of fitness

Pistons’ roster is ‘fluid’ but Ed Stefanski not unhappy with ‘big three’

The Pistons don’t look to be a big-time player in free agency.

Michigan’s Poole stands out, but Brazdeikis, Matthews also ‘have NBA talent’

According to ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas, Michigan's Jordan Poole, Ignas Brazdeikis and Charles Matthews are all worthy of being second-round picks.

Rod Beard’s 2019 NBA mock draft 2.0

Rod Beard’s 2019 NBA mock draft 1.0

Brandon Clarke, Keldon Johnson could be tempting options for Pistons

The lack of big names in their workouts hasn’t deterred the Pistons, who are looking to get a wing but could turn to the strategy of taking the best player available.

Pistons’ last title was crowning achievement for those who saw it up close

The Pistons’ margin of victory in a 100-87, title-clinching win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, 15 years ago Saturday, would wind up in the dead center of Mike Abdenour’s prediction.