Pistons provide glimpse of new practice facility in Detroit

The new performance center dwarfs the current one in Auburn Hills, where the Pistons have been since moving to The Palace in 1988.

Pistons’ Drummond withdraws from consideration for U.S. World Cup hoops team

Pistons center Andre Drummond won’t be playing for Team USA in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China.

Turn the page: Here are key dates to look forward to in the world of Michigan, Detroit sports

From the Little League World Series to the start of the NHL regular season, with a whole lot of football in between, there's plenty to be excited about.

Vince Carter, 42, returning to Hawks for NBA record 22nd season

Carter is tied with Robert Parish, Kevin Garnett, Kevin Willis and recently retired Dirk Nowitzki for the longest career in NBA history.

Reports: Draymond Green, Warriors agree on four-year, $100M extension

The former MSU star's new deal will start with the 2020-21 season, so he is under contract through 2023-24.

First look inside Pistons’ new practice facility

Offseason moves allow Pistons to mix up rotation, vary player roles

Here's how newcomers should blend in with a starting lineup consisting of Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond, Reggie Jackson and Bruce Brown.

Pistons mailbag: Win projections, Drummond’s status, Griffin’s timetable

This week’s mailbag looks at the season ahead, with some thoughts on Andre Drummond and his future with the franchise.

Donnie Tyndall promoted to Grand Rapids Drive head coach

Ravenna, Michigan, native Donnie Tyndall is getting a promotion.

NBA, Pistons settle lawsuit over G League player’s death

The NBA and the Detroit Pistons have settled a lawsuit with the family of a G League player who died after collapsing during a game last year.

Pistons’ offseason draws ‘C’ grade from CBS Sports, Sporting News

CBS Sports and the Sporting News each gave the PIstons a "C" for their offseason.

Breaking down how MSU, UM and other local standouts fared in the NBA’s Summer League

Several Michigan and Michigan State alums competed in the summer circuit, and many had eye-popping showings.

Niyo: Player-driven NBA sets a new course — and fast

With one dynasty dismantled, and another denied, the NBA landscape looks decidedly different.

Fraser’s Eberlein Drive back for another try at The Basketball Tournament

A smorgasbord of basketball players from all over the country are once again playing this summer, not just for their share of $2 million but also for a small community in Fraser.

Pistons claim 6-10 power forward Christian Wood off waivers

The four-year pro averaged 16.9 points and 7.9 rebounds in eight games at the end of last season with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Doumbouya makes most of his minutes in Pistons’ Summer League finale

First-round pick finished with nine points in 13 minutes in his debut after sitting out Summer League with hamstring issues. Detroit lost to Brooklyn 105-85 in quarterfinal.

Tuesday’s NBA: Kelly Oubre Jr. returns to Suns with multiyear deal

Oubre was acquired in a trade with the Washington Wizards for veteran Trevor Ariza last December.

Clippers are new NBA championship favorites; Pistons are 200-1

The Los Angeles Clippers, who added Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, are the favorites to win the title with 7-2 odds, according to VegasInsider.com.

Monday’s NBA: Simmons, 76ers agree to $170M, 5-year deal

The 76ers and star guard Ben Simmons have agreed to a $170 million, five-year contract extension, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The max deal is the latest big commitment by a team expected to make a serious push at its first NBA championship since 1983.

Pistons tackle Nets in NBA Summer League quarterfinals

The Pistons finished the preliminary round of the Summer League with a 4-0 record and advanced to the tournament quarterfinals as the No. 2 seed.

Russell Westbrook, James Harden will need to change to make reunion work

Certain players need the ball in their hands more than others. Westbrook and Harden are two of those guys.

Pistons would face big financial hurdles in trading for Russell Westbrook

The buzz for the past few days has been over Russell Westbrook and the reported interest by the Pistons and Miami Heat as potential trade partners with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Thunder trade Russell Westbrook to Rockets for Chris Paul

A person with knowledge of the situation says the Oklahoma City Thunder have traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for Chris Paul, a shake up of top point guards and a move that reunites Westbrook with James Harden.

Wojo: Pistons should take their best shot at Russell Westbrook

Why should the Pistons go for it? Because plans change as circumstances change, if the price is right.

Pistons Summer League observations: Matt Costello puts deep ball on display

Costello already was opening eyes with his solid play in the post, but he’s added a 3-pointer that likely made some scouts evaluate him differently.

Step back? Pistons projected as missing playoffs next season

Brad Botkin predicted the playoff seedings for 2019-20 and he has the Pistons as the No. 9 seed in the East – or one spot out of the playoffs.

Bruce Brown’s triple-double powers Pistons into NBA Summer League quarterfinals

The Pistons finished the preliminary round of the NBA Summer League with four wins and advanced to the tournament quarterfinals beginning Saturday.

Wednesday’s NBA: Kawhi Leonard signs for two guaranteed years with Clippers

Leonard signed a three-year max that could be worth nearly $110 million, though the third season is at Leonard’s option.

Adam Silver: Changes to rules on NBA Draft trades possible

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants the hat game fixed.

Stronger Emoni Bates dominates AAU circuit, preps for encore

Emoni Bates has spent plenty of time in the weight room – in addition to the hours on the basketball court – this summer to work on his game.

Pistons Summer League roster making big impression

Observations from the Detroit Pistons' 102-84 victory over the Indiana Pacers Monday in NBA Summer League at Las Vegas:

Tuesday’s NBA: Nets say they’re ‘all in’ with Durant

Marks and Atkinson spoke to the media for the first time on Tuesday about the Nets’ recent acquisitions of Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan, and they admitted their angst about seeing Durant go down with an injury that likely will cost him the entire 2019-20 season.

Pistons win third straight in Summer League

After a sluggish start in the first quarter, the Pistons put things together and cruised to a 102-84 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday at Cox Pavilion.

Beard: Russell Westbrook to Pistons sounds intriguing but has too many red flags

Russell Westbrook is not a shooter. He creates most of his offense off the dribble.

From Magic Johnson to Chauncey Billups, everyone likes Kawhi Leonard’s savvy move

From Magic Johnson to Charles Barkley, from to Mark Jackson to Chauncey Billups, all four NBA legends now hold Kawhi Leonard in high esteem for the shrewd and stealthy manner by which he chose his Clippers co-star in Paul George.

Monday’s NBA: Kings coach Walton denies assault allegations

Sacramento Kings coach Luke Walton says sexual assault allegations against him are not backed up by facts and are designed to attract media attention.

Tim Frazier ‘jumped’ at chance to join Pistons, expects to contribute at point guard

The five-year pro will likely be in rotation with newly acquired Derrick Rose and Reggie Jackson.

Pistons announce addition of Rose and Bone as roster reaches 14 players

The flurry of trades on the night of the NBA draft and early in first week of free agency created a glut of deals for the league office to sort through.

Sunday’s NBA: Suns ship Josh Jackson to Grizzlies

The No. 4 overall pick of 2017 NBA draft, Jackson (Detroit Consortium) was expected to lead the Suns back to the playoffs.

Perimeter players fuel Pistons in 20-point Summer League win over Trail Blazers

Svi Mykhailiuk finishes with 18 points while Bruce Brown adds 18 points and 10 assists in a 93-73 win Saturday.