NBA - Detroit Pistons
Team:
| Location: Auburn Hills, MI | Arena: The Palace of Auburn Hills (22,076) | Top minor league affiliate: Fort Wayne Mad Ants | Owner: William Davidson |
| GM: Jue Dumars | Coach: Lawrence Frank | NBA Titles: 3 |
Detroit News
| Cheeks is Pistons' new coach, with work to do |
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Maurice Cheeks is ready for a new challenge, undaunted by the fact that the Detroit Pistons have been a revolving door for coaches lately. Cheeks is the franchise's fourth coach in six seasons, so is he concerned about a job where so many others have failed? "If we thought like that, nobody would be coaching," Cheeks said. |
Standings - EC Central
Team Leaders
| Name | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Pt/G | Greg Monroe | 16.0 |
| Rb/G | Greg Monroe | 9.6 |
| As/G | Jose Calderon | 7.1 |
| St/G | Greg Monroe | 1.3 |
| Blk/G | Jason Maxiell | 1.3 |
| FG% | Jose Calderon | .491 |
| FT% | Rodney Stuckey | .783 |
| 3Pt% | Jose Calderon | .461 |
| Mn/G | Greg Monroe | 33.2 |
| PF/G | Jose Calderon | 1.4 |
Team Rankings
| Total | EC Rank | NBA Rank | |
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| PF/G | 94.9 | 9 | 22 |
| PA/G | 98.8 | 11 | 18 |
| Rb/G | 51.0 | 5 | 10 |
| FG% | .449 | 5 | 14 |
| 3P/G | 6.3 | 11 | 22 |
| PF/G | 19.8 | 9 | 13 |
| St/TO | 0.5 | 14 | 25 |
Latest Game - Apr 17, 2013
Other Headlines
Player News
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Jonas Jerebko is excited about his fresh start under Mo Cheeks. "It feels good, I want to start playing right now and it's June," he said. "I'm just excited for a fresh start." After being glued to the bench under Lawrence Frank, we don't blame him. "I'm not going to lie. It was up and down," he said of his benching and inconsistent minutes. Jerebko and Cheeks have already spoken, so it looks like their relationship is off to a solid start. |
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In addition to the Lakers and Knicks, the Pacers and Sixers are also potential suitors for Will Bynum. Bynum won't have a shortage of options as a change of pace point guard in free agency, but far too early to speculate on his final landing spot. It appears very likely that Bynum will move on from the Pistons. |
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New Pistons coach Maurice Cheeks said at his introductory press conference that Brandon Knight can be either a point guard or a shooting guard. "Brandon has some PG skills, he has some two-guard skills...I'm not gonna label Brandon as just a PG," Cheeks said. It's obvious that the team will experiment with him at both guard spots again during the offseason, but his future with the team in terms of where he'll play will largely depend on whether or not the team re-signs Jose Calderon. |
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The Pistons "seem ready to move on" from Rodney Stuckey after six seasons. The team is expected to address Stuckey's contract in the offseason, and it's possible the club looks to move him considering only part of his deal next year is guaranteed. He doesn't have a clear future with the club, but another team could gamble on a change of scenery sparking a fire under Stuckey. |
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Khris Middleton said the experience he received late in the season was "huge" for his development. "I just know what to expect from day one next season," he said. "I fought my way toward getting in there and proved what I was capable of doing, but now I want to take the next step next year." Middleton has added about 10 pounds since being drafted, all of it muscle, and his body fat percentage has "declined sharply." "Right now, for me, I've just got to get stronger," Middleton added. He's studying great wing players in order to shape his game and again confirmed he's over his knee injury from the regular season. |
Player Injuries
| Player | Injury | Status | Exp Return |
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| Jason Maxiell PF | eye | Sidelined |
Last 5 Games
Point Guard
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Bynum, Will | 6' | 185 | 01/04/1983 | 30 | 5 | Chicago, IL, USA | Georgia Tech | $3,500,000 |
| 8 | Calderon, Jose | 6'3" | 208 | 09/28/1981 | 31 | 7 | Villanueva de la Serena, Spain | None | $10,561,985 |
Shooting Guard
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Singler, Kyle | 6'8" | 230 | 05/04/1988 | 25 | 0 | Medford, OR, USA | Duke | $1,000,000 |
Guard
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | English, Kim | 6'6" | 200 | 09/24/1988 | 24 | 0 | Baltimore, MD, USA | Missouri | $473,604 |
| 7 | Knight, Brandon | 6'3" | 189 | 12/02/1991 | 21 | 1 | Miami, FL, USA | Kentucky | $2,755,560 |
| 3 | Stuckey, Rodney | 6'5" | 205 | 04/21/1986 | 27 | 5 | Seattle, WA, USA | Eastern Washington | $8,500,000 |
Power Forward
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drummond, Andre | 6'11" | 279 | 08/10/1993 | 19 | 0 | Mount Vernon, NY, USA | Connecticut | $2,356,320 |
| 54 | Maxiell, Jason  |
6'7" | 260 | 02/18/1983 | 30 | 7 | Chicago, IL, USA | Cincinnati | $5,000,000 |
| 31 | Villanueva, Charlie | 6'11" | 232 | 08/24/1984 | 28 | 7 | Queens, NY, USA | Connecticut | $8,060,000 |
Forward
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Jerebko, Jonas | 6'10" | 231 | 03/02/1987 | 26 | 2 | Kinna, Sweden | None | $4,500,000 |
| 50 | Maggette, Corey | 6'6" | 225 | 11/12/1979 | 33 | 13 | Melrose Park, IL, USA | Duke | $10,924,138 |
| 32 | Middleton, Khris | 6'7" | 217 | 08/12/1991 | 21 | 0 | North Charleston, SC, USA | Texas A&M | $473,604 |
Center
| # | Name | Ht | Wt | DOB | Age | Exp | Birthplace | College | Salary |
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| 55 | Kravtsov, Viacheslav | 6'11" | 253 | 08/25/1987 | 25 | 0 | Odessa, Russia | None | $1,500,000 |
| 10 | Monroe, Greg | 6'11" | 253 | 06/04/1990 | 23 | 2 | New Orleans, LA, USA | Georgetown | $3,217,680 |
Game Information
| Average Age: 25.9 |
| Average Height: 6'7.1" |
| Average Weight: 226.2 |
Standard
| Player | GP | Mn/G | Pt/G | FG/G | FGA/G | FG% | 3P/G | 3PA/G | 3Pt% | FT/G | FTA/G | FT% | ORb/G | DRb/G | Rb/G | As/G | St/G | Blk/G | TO/G | PF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, Greg C | 81 | 33.2 | 16.0 | 6.3 | 13.1 | .486 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.3 | 4.8 | .689 | 2.9 | 6.7 | 9.6 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Knight, Brandon G | 75 | 31.5 | 13.3 | 4.8 | 11.7 | .407 | 1.6 | 4.4 | .367 | 2.2 | 3.0 | .733 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Stuckey, Rodney G | 76 | 28.6 | 11.5 | 4.0 | 9.8 | .406 | 0.7 | 2.4 | .302 | 2.8 | 3.6 | .783 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Calderon, Jose PG | 73 | 29.6 | 11.3 | 4.3 | 8.7 | .491 | 1.8 | 3.9 | .461 | 1.0 | 1.1 | .900 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 7.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Prince, Tayshaun F | 82 | 32.1 | 10.4 | 4.4 | 10.0 | .438 | 0.5 | 1.1 | .404 | 1.2 | 1.6 | .738 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Bynum, Will PG | 65 | 18.8 | 9.8 | 3.9 | 8.3 | .469 | 0.4 | 1.2 | .316 | 1.6 | 2.0 | .809 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Singler, Kyle SG,SF | 82 | 28.0 | 8.8 | 3.4 | 7.8 | .428 | 0.9 | 2.4 | .350 | 1.2 | 1.5 | .806 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| Drummond, Andre PF,C,F | 60 | 20.7 | 7.9 | 3.5 | 5.7 | .608 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .500 | 1.0 | 2.7 | .371 | 2.8 | 4.8 | 7.6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| Jerebko, Jonas F | 49 | 18.2 | 7.7 | 2.9 | 6.4 | .449 | 0.5 | 1.7 | .301 | 1.4 | 1.8 | .773 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
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Maxiell, Jason PF
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72 | 24.8 | 6.9 | 2.8 | 6.3 | .446 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 1.3 | 2.0 | .621 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.4 |
| Villanueva, Charlie PF | 69 | 15.8 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 6.7 | .377 | 1.3 | 3.8 | .347 | 0.4 | 0.7 | .551 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Middleton, Khris F | 27 | 17.6 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 5.2 | .440 | 0.5 | 1.7 | .311 | 1.0 | 1.2 | .844 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| Maggette, Corey F | 18 | 14.3 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 4.2 | .355 | 0.3 | 1.2 | .238 | 2.0 | 2.7 | .750 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.3 |
| Daye, Austin F | 55 | 12.3 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 3.8 | .433 | 0.7 | 1.8 | .418 | 0.5 | 0.6 | .765 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Kravtsov, Viacheslav C | 25 | 8.9 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 1.8 | .717 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.4 | 1.5 | .297 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| English, Kim G | 41 | 9.9 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 2.7 | .375 | 0.3 | 1.2 | .280 | 0.5 | 0.7 | .724 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
Extra
| Player | GP | Mn/G | +/- | Eff | As/TO | St/TO | PPS | 2D | 3D | TF | FF | Ej |
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| Jerebko, Jonas F | 49 | 18.2 | -81 | 8.469 | 1.02 | 0.90 | 1.19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Villanueva, Charlie PF | 69 | 15.8 | -91 | 6.986 | 1.38 | 0.79 | 1.01 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Monroe, Greg C | 81 | 33.2 | -225 | 19.951 | 1.20 | 0.45 | 1.23 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Daye, Austin F | 55 | 12.3 | 22 | 5.327 | 1.45 | 0.48 | 1.19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drummond, Andre PF,C,F | 60 | 20.7 | -51 | 13.767 | 0.53 | 1.04 | 1.39 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Middleton, Khris F | 27 | 17.6 | 26 | 6.185 | 2.55 | 1.36 | 1.17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Knight, Brandon G | 75 | 31.5 | -122 | 11.053 | 1.48 | 0.28 | 1.14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Stuckey, Rodney G | 76 | 28.6 | -285 | 10.382 | 2.01 | 0.38 | 1.17 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| English, Kim G | 41 | 9.9 | -57 | 2.537 | 1.37 | 0.84 | 1.06 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maggette, Corey F | 18 | 14.3 | -17 | 3.833 | 1.12 | 0.35 | 1.25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Maxiell, Jason PF
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72 | 24.8 | -187 | 9.708 | 0.67 | 0.40 | 1.09 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Bynum, Will PG | 65 | 18.8 | -168 | 8.877 | 1.85 | 0.36 | 1.18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Prince, Tayshaun F | 82 | 32.1 | 111 | 10.988 | 2.20 | 0.54 | 1.04 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Singler, Kyle SG,SF | 82 | 28.0 | -160 | 8.927 | 0.79 | 0.58 | 1.12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kravtsov, Viacheslav C | 25 | 8.9 | -23 | 3.680 | 0.64 | 0.36 | 1.67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calderon, Jose PG | 73 | 29.6 | -251 | 15.466 | 4.11 | 0.46 | 1.30 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recent
| Date | Opponent | Result | Pts Leader | Rebs Leader | Asst Leader | Game Info |
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| Wed Oct 31 | Houston | L, 105-96 | Knight (37) | Maxiell (9) | Stuckey (12) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Nov 2 | @Phoenix | L, 92-89 | Prince (18) | Drummond (8) | Knight (10) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Nov 4 | @LA Lakers | L, 108-79 | Jerebko (18) | Monroe (7) | Knight (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Nov 6 | @Denver | L, 109-97 | Monroe (27) | Monroe (10) | Knight (9) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Nov 7 | @Sacramento | L, 105-103 | Monroe (21) | Monroe (12) | Monroe (11) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Nov 9 | @Oklahoma City | L, 105-94 | Drummond (22) | Monroe (10) | Monroe (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Nov 10 | @Houston | L, 96-82 | Knight (16) | Monroe (11) | Knight (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Nov 12 | Oklahoma City | L, 92-90 | Stuckey (33) | Maxiell (10) | Knight (4) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Nov 14 | @Philadelphia | W, 94-76 | Monroe (19) | Monroe (18) | Knight (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Nov 16 | Orlando | L, 110-106 | Monroe (23) | Monroe (13) | Knight (10) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Nov 18 | Boston | W, 103-83 | Monroe (16) | Monroe (5) | Bynum (10) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Nov 21 | @Orlando | L, 90-74 | Monroe (19) | Monroe (8) | Knight (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Nov 23 | Toronto | W, 91-90 | Monroe (34) | Drummond (6) | Monroe (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Nov 25 | @New York | L, 121-100 | Knight (21) | Drummond (11) | Monroe (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Nov 26 | Portland | W, 108-101 | Knight (32) | Monroe (10) | Singler (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Nov 28 | Phoenix | W, 117-77 | Villanueva (11) | Drummond (7) | Knight (3) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Nov 30 | @Memphis | L, 90-78 | Monroe (17) | Maxiell (9) | Prince (4) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Dec 1 | @Dallas | L, 92-77 | Knight (20) | Monroe (15) | Stuckey (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Dec 3 | Cleveland | W, 89-79 | Knight (17) | Monroe (18) | Stuckey (8) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Dec 5 | Golden State | L, 104-97 | Prince (27) | Drummond (11) | Stuckey (10) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Dec 7 | Chicago | L, 108-104 | Stuckey (30) | Maxiell (23) | Stuckey (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Dec 8 | @Cleveland | W, 104-97 | Knight (30) | Prince (8) | Stuckey (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Dec 10 | @Philadelphia | L, 104-97 | Monroe (22) | Maxiell (11) | Stuckey (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Dec 11 | Denver | L, 101-94 | Knight (26) | Monroe (8) | Knight (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Dec 14 | @Brooklyn | L, 107-105 | Knight (22) | Prince (10) | Prince (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Dec 15 | Indiana | L, 88-77 | Monroe (23) | Drummond (8) | Stuckey (8) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Dec 17 | LA Clippers | L, 88-76 | Knight (15) | Monroe (11) | Monroe (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Dec 19 | @Toronto | L, 97-91 | Monroe (35) | Monroe (10) | Knight (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Dec 21 | Washington | W, 100-68 | Monroe (20) | Drummond (9) | Stuckey (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Dec 22 | @Washington | W, 96-87 | Villanueva (19) | Drummond (11) | Stuckey (8) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Dec 26 | @Atlanta | L, 126-119 | Bynum (31) | Drummond (12) | Stuckey (11) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Dec 28 | Miami | W, 109-99 | Bynum (35) | Drummond (9) | Bynum (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Dec 30 | Milwaukee | W, 96-94 | Prince (30) | Maxiell (6) | Bynum (9) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Jan 1 | Sacramento | W, 103-97 | Knight (21) | Monroe (14) | Bynum (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Jan 4 | Atlanta | W, 85-84 | Daye (20) | Maxiell (15) | Bynum (9) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Jan 6 | Charlotte | L, 108-101 | Prince (20) | Monroe (17) | Bynum (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Jan 11 | @Milwaukee | W, 103-87 | Monroe (26) | Monroe (11) | Knight (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Jan 12 | Utah | L, 90-87 | Knight (20) | Monroe (10) | Bynum (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Thu Jan 17 | New York | L, 102-87 | Bynum (26) | Monroe (14) | Monroe (4) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Jan 20 | Boston | W, 103-88 | Drummond (16) | Monroe (9) | Bynum (15) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Jan 22 | Orlando | W, 105-90 | Knight (26) | Maxiell (9) | Bynum (9) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Jan 23 | @Chicago | L, 85-82 | Knight (13) | Maxiell (11) | Knight (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Jan 25 | @Miami | L, 110-88 | Monroe (31) | Monroe (12) | Knight (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Jan 27 | @Orlando | W, 104-102 | Knight (31) | Monroe (7) | Bynum (12) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Jan 29 | Milwaukee | L, 117-90 | Drummond (30) | Drummond (10) | Monroe (11) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Jan 30 | @Indiana | L, 98-79 | Monroe (18) | Drummond (14) | Knight (4) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Feb 1 | Cleveland | W, 117-99 | Singler (19) | Monroe (9) | Knight (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Feb 3 | LA Lakers | L, 98-97 | Monroe (23) | Monroe (10) | Bynum (10) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Feb 4 | @New York | L, 99-85 | Calderon (15) | Monroe (10) | Stuckey (4) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Feb 6 | Brooklyn | L, 93-90 | Monroe (17) | Monroe (14) | Calderon (9) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Feb 8 | San Antonio | W, 119-109 | Monroe (31) | Monroe (10) | Calderon (8) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Feb 9 | @Milwaukee | W, 105-100 | Calderon (23) | Villanueva (13) | Calderon (10) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Feb 11 | New Orleans | L, 105-86 | Stuckey (31) | Monroe (14) | Calderon (13) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Feb 13 | Washington | W, 96-85 | Calderon (20) | Monroe (9) | Bynum (9) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Feb 19 | Memphis | L, 105-91 | Jerebko (19) | Monroe (10) | Calderon (10) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Feb 20 | @Charlotte | W, 105-99 | Knight (21) | Villanueva (9) | Bynum (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Feb 22 | @Indiana | L, 114-82 | Bynum (17) | Kravtsov (10) | Bynum (4) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Feb 23 | Indiana | L, 90-72 | Bynum (17) | Monroe (12) | Calderon (8) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Feb 25 | Atlanta | L, 114-103 | Stuckey (23) | Monroe (22) | Calderon (12) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Feb 27 | @Washington | W, 96-95 | Knight (32) | Monroe (11) | Calderon (18) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Mar 1 | @New Orleans | L, 100-95 | Monroe (27) | Monroe (10) | Calderon (11) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Mar 3 | @San Antonio | L, 114-75 | Monroe (16) | Villanueva (10) | Knight (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Mar 6 | New York | L, 87-77 | Knight (26) | Maxiell (11) | Calderon (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Mar 8 | Dallas | L, 102-99 | Knight (22) | Maxiell (7) | Calderon (8) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Mar 10 | @LA Clippers | L, 129-97 | Calderon (18) | Jerebko (8) | Stuckey (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Mar 11 | @Utah | L, 103-90 | Jerebko (15) | Monroe (13) | Calderon (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Mar 13 | @Golden State | L, 105-97 | Stuckey (22) | Maxiell (14) | Calderon (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Mar 16 | @Portland | L, 112-101 | Stuckey (32) | Monroe (9) | Monroe (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Mar 18 | Brooklyn | L, 119-82 | Bynum (31) | Monroe (11) | Bynum (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Mar 22 | @Miami | L, 103-89 | Monroe (23) | Monroe (15) | Calderon (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Mar 23 | @Charlotte | W, 92-91 | Villanueva (18) | Monroe (9) | Monroe (8) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Tue Mar 26 | Minnesota | L, 105-82 | Calderon (21) | Monroe (11) | Villanueva (9) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Mar 29 | Toronto | L, 99-82 | Jerebko (21) | Monroe (13) | Calderon (11) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Mar 31 | @Chicago | L, 95-94 | Stuckey (25) | Drummond (14) | Calderon (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Apr 1 | @Toronto | W, 108-98 | Monroe (24) | Jerebko (6) | Calderon (9) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Apr 3 | @Boston | L, 98-93 | Monroe (24) | Monroe (17) | Villanueva (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sat Apr 6 | @Minnesota | L, 107-101 | Knight (25) | Drummond (10) | Knight (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Sun Apr 7 | Chicago | W, 99-85 | Knight (21) | Drummond (10) | Monroe (8) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Apr 10 | @Cleveland | W, 111-104 | Drummond (29) | Drummond (11) | Stuckey (7) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Fri Apr 12 | Charlotte | W, 113-93 | Jerebko (28) | Drummond (8) | Bynum (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Mon Apr 15 | Philadelphia | W, 109-101 | Monroe (22) | Monroe (9) | Bynum (6) | Recap | Boxscore |
| Wed Apr 17 | @Brooklyn | L, 103-99 | Bynum (23) | Monroe (12) | Knight (5) | Recap | Boxscore |
Depth Chart
| Position | Depth Order |
|---|---|
| PG | Will Bynum, Brandon Knight |
| SG | Brandon Knight, Rodney Stuckey, Kim English |
| SF | Kyle Singler, Jonas Jerebko, Khris Middleton |
| PF | Greg Monroe, Charlie Villanueva |
| C | Andre Drummond, Viacheslav Kravtsov |
Jonas Jerebko is excited about his fresh start under Mo Cheeks. "It feels good, I want to start playing right now and it's June," he said. "I'm just excited for a fresh start." After being glued to the bench under Lawrence Frank, we don't blame him. "I'm not going to lie. It was up and down," he said of his benching and inconsistent minutes. Jerebko and Cheeks have already spoken, so it looks like their relationship is off to a solid start.
In addition to the Lakers and Knicks, the Pacers and Sixers are also potential suitors for Will Bynum. Bynum won't have a shortage of options as a change of pace point guard in free agency, but far too early to speculate on his final landing spot. It appears very likely that Bynum will move on from the Pistons.
The Knicks and Lakers are expressing interest in Will Bynum, according to Vincent Ellis of the Detroit Free Press. Both clubs are in desperate need of youth and scoring in the backcourt and Bynum represents exactly that. The pending free agent averaged 9.8 points and 3.6 assists in less than 19 minutes per game this season. He's stated a desire to return to the Pistons but a hefty raise could convince him to leave Detroit. It should be noted that either team's interest in Bynum could change depending on how the draft plays out and any report before then should be taken with a large grain of salt. Bynum's also been linked to the Wizards as a backup to John Wall.
New Pistons coach Maurice Cheeks said at his introductory press conference that Brandon Knight can be either a point guard or a shooting guard. "Brandon has some PG skills, he has some two-guard skills...I'm not gonna label Brandon as just a PG," Cheeks said. It's obvious that the team will experiment with him at both guard spots again during the offseason, but his future with the team in terms of where he'll play will largely depend on whether or not the team re-signs Jose Calderon.
Jonas Jerebko did not get along with Lawrence Frank, and he's hopeful that Maurice Cheeks will give him a chance to play consistently. "I've met Mo Cheeks, we've talked a few times," he said. "He's a great guy and a great coach. We'll see what happens." Regarding Frank, Jerebko said, "it was a tough year, looking back on it. I'm excited for a fresh start and I know my teammates are too." Part of why Frank was fired was due to his "poor player relations."
ESPN's Chad Ford says the Pistons think Brandon Knight might be most effective as a shooting guard. Knight started off last season at the point, but slid over to the off guard spot after the Jose Calderon trade. Knight has never been a pure passer, as evidenced by his meager 3.9 career assists per game in 31.9 minutes. He's also not a pure shooting guard at a slight 6'3/189 with an inconsistent jumper. Knight's 2013-14 role won't be clear until impending free agent Calderon finds a home.
The Pistons "seem ready to move on" from Rodney Stuckey after six seasons. The team is expected to address Stuckey's contract in the offseason, and it's possible the club looks to move him considering only part of his deal next year is guaranteed. He doesn't have a clear future with the club, but another team could gamble on a change of scenery sparking a fire under Stuckey.
The Pistons are "closing in on a choice between" Mo Cheeks and Nate McMillan as their new head coach, according to ESPN.com. Cheeks headed to Detroit this weekend for a "third-stage interview" and he has reportedly earned the confidence of Pistons president Joe Dumars. McMillan, meanwhile, has been mentioned as a candidate for numerous coaching jobs this summer and was most recently linked to the Clippers.
Khris Middleton said the experience he received late in the season was "huge" for his development. "I just know what to expect from day one next season," he said. "I fought my way toward getting in there and proved what I was capable of doing, but now I want to take the next step next year." Middleton has added about 10 pounds since being drafted, all of it muscle, and his body fat percentage has "declined sharply." "Right now, for me, I've just got to get stronger," Middleton added. He's studying great wing players in order to shape his game and again confirmed he's over his knee injury from the regular season.
Andre Drummond is expected to be invited to Team USA's mini-camp during the summer. A well-deserved look for Drummond, who flashed glimpses of monster potential during his rookie season. He averaged 11.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks on 67.1 percent shooting over 10 games as the starting center, and although he shot a terrible 38.6 percent from the free throw line over that span, that's an area of Drummond's game fantasy owners will just have to accept. He's oozing with huge fantasy upside.
Greg Monroe is expected to be invited to Team USA's mini-camp, according to Pistons beat writer Keith Langlois. Monroe and teammate Andre Drummond are both expected to get the nod, and as Langlois writes, the "hoops world has taken notice" of Detroit's twin towers. With a ton of cap space and both Drummond and Monroe in place, the Pistons could quickly turn into an interesting team assuming Joe Dumars doesn't repeat the summer of Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva all over again.
Charlie Villanueva has exercised his $8.6 million player option for the 2013-14 season. It's a predictable decision which nevertheless stings the Pistons financially. CV settled into a reliable bench role as this season progressed, occasionally catching fire from downtown, but his days of fantasy usefulness have ended. The good news for Detroit is that their two highest-paid players from 2012-13, Jose Calderon and Corey Maggette, are both coming off the books as unrestricted free agents this summer.
Jonas Jerebko will play for the Swedish National team at the Eurobasket tournament. Jerebko turned some heads toward the end of the season and he should be in line for a much more consistent role next year considering the Pistons could use him as a valuable reserve off the bench.
CSN Washington suggests free agent Will Bynum as a possible fit for the Wizards. Bynum is an interesting free agent because of his natural scoring ability. Despite getting just 18.8 minutes per game this season, he averaged 9.8 points and 3.6 assists. Incumbent Wizards backup point guard A.J. Price is a free agent, and so is combo guard Garrett Temple.
Kim English needs to add more strength during the offseason. English will also work on his ballhandling and perimeter shot as the Pistons really begin to turn the screws on their younger players to step up and become contributors. English could play a consistent role in the rotation next season if he improves enough considering the futures of Rodney Stuckey and Will Bynum are uncertain.
Khris Middleton will focus on adding strength during the offseason. Middleton is fully over his knee injury that he dealt with during his rookie season. Middleton emerged as someone capable of helping the Pistons on defense, and we'd expect the second-year player to make continued strides at that end of the floor.
Kyle Singler has weight-training goals for the offseason. Singler is expected to work on his game in all areas and there should be "improvements in all aspects," according to strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander. Singler will also work on his stamina and conditioning before he enters his sophomore season.
Andre Drummond is expected to work out with Hakeem Olajuwon during the offseason. Previously, Drummond had "reached out" to the legendary big man, but now the two are expected to spend some time together. "I'm really excited for next season," Drummond said. He's already back in the practice facility, and time spent with "The Dream" will only allow Drummond to further grow his game. He's not going to be 20 until August.
Pistons strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander wants to work with Brandon Knight on his "process for changing speeds." "Slowing way, way down. Getting better at the task, but more importantly getting better at what's between tasks," Kander said. "The greats, they have incredible control, with the hesitation, holding the ball, lulling you and then exploding." Knight has a ways to go to develop his point guard skills, but the comments from Kander would seemingly indicate that the team wants Knight to develop at point guard after flirting with him at shooting guard last season. According to team beat writer Keith Langlois, Knight's role for next season is uncertain.
J.B. Bickerstaff has been added to the "list of candidates" for the Pistons head coaching vacancy, according to Marc Stein of ESPN. Bickerstaff is an assistant on the Rockets staff, and with Detroit casting a wide net in their search, there is nothing to suggest the team is closing in on its next hire just yet.
GM David Kahn defended his decision to draft Jonny Flynn sixth overall in the 2009 draft. Flynn, who did not play in the NBA this season despite being just 24 years old, is still trying to get back to the league. Kahn said the team knew Ricky Rubio wouldn't come over in his first year, which may or may not be true, and according to Kahn, "the scouts had Flynn as the No. 1 point guard." Jonathan Givony of Draft Express reports that Rubio had come right away to Minny had the team not drafted Flynn. Kahn also noted that Flynn had a preexisting condition with his hip that he didn't reveal that damaged his NBA career.
Andre Drummond is planning to use soccer and pool work during the offseason to improve his game under the supervision of strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander. Kander has been with the Pistons for about 20 years and his reputation in the field is well-established. Drummond, a seven-footer with a body fat index of around five-to-six percent, will do running drills in trails near his home, dribble a soccer ball up and down a basketball court and will spend a "fair amount of time in the pool." Kander is breaking down Drummond before building him back up, and it's going to be scary fun to watch AD next season in a full-time starting center role.
The Pistons are pursuing Rockets assistant Kelvin Sampson as part of their head coaching search, sources told CBS Sports. The Pistons have been linked to Nate McMillan aggressively in their search as well as Lindsey Hunter, and now we can throw Sampson's name into the mix as well. Sampson is a hot name in coaching circles and is expected to interview with the Bucks and Bobcats as well. There is no clear timetable for Detroit hiring their new head coach, but they'd probably like to have someone in place well before the 2013 draft.
Andre Drummond has "reached out" to Hakeem Olajuwon to work with him during the offseason. Drummond is seemingly committed to doing anything he can to improve his game, and that's awfully promising for a rookie fantasy owners will salivate about through the offseason. Drummond will enter the offseason as the starting center in Detroit, and his fantasy ceiling is sky-high given what he's capable of doing as long as owners are willing to punt the free throw percentage category.
Greg Monroe will revamp his offseason approach as he prepares for the full-time power forward spot. Andre Drummond will be the team's starting center, and Monroe will work on his power forward skills in order to adjust to his new role. "A lot more shooting, a little more ballhandling, just being comfortable being a little bit further off the block," he said. It will be interesting to see how the new Pistons head coach will use his twin towers in Monroe and Drummond.
Brandon Knight does not view himself as a shooting guard. This is important because the Pistons had shifted Knight to shooting guard after acquiring Jose Calderon, who GM Joe Dumars publicly endorsed after he was acquired. Knight "found himself overmatched" at the position, and the Pistons need to make a decision on what position he'll play long-term before they delve into their offseason work. It's possible the team could make Knight a combo guard off the bench rather than have him start in one of the two backcourt spots.
Andre Drummond hit 5-of-7 shots and 3-of-3 free throws for 13 points, three rebounds, three steals and three blocks in 30 minutes of Wednesday's season finale, a loss to the Nets. Drummond is healthy and played pretty well down the stretch. He's going to be a popular sleeper pick at center in next year's drafts, and if he can start hitting free throws with some consistency, he has the potential to be an absolute fantasy monster.
Will Bynum said it's his preference to re-sign with the Pistons. "I want to stay," he said. "My daughter is in school here, and she's comfortable. This is where I want to be." Bynum did say he intends to test the market, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him walk given the Pistons reported interest in re-signing Jose Calderon.
Will Bynum provided a spark off the bench on Monday during a 109-101 win over the Sixers, scoring 22 points with three boards, six assists and two 3-pointers in 25 minutes. He averaged 15.5 points in his previous two games, so this line wasn't entirely unexpected. Jose Calderon could be out again on Wednesday, which would make Bynum a plausible option for owners needing a point guard.
Greg Monroe shot 10-of-14 from the field for 27 points with 16 boards, four assists and one block in 37 minutes against the Sixers on Monday. Monroe is one of the best offensive big men in the NBA and he doesn't get a lot of credit because Detroit isn't very good. Entering Monday, his 624 shots from within five feet were 100 more than any other player. Monroe certainly hasn't regressed in his third year and he figures to be a fantasy stud for a long time.
Andre Drummond (ankle) returned on Monday and had five points, eight boards, two steals and one block in 33 minutes vs. Philadelphia. He didn't miss any games with this injury, but left Friday's game in a lot of pain. Drummond shot 1-of-4 from the line and dropped his season free throw shooting to 35.9 percent on his 156 attempts this year. He should be paired with Dwight Howard on fantasy team next year.
Andre Drummond (ankle) is starting against the Sixers on Monday. It's a mild surprise since Drummond was in agonizing pain on Friday when he suffered a sprained ankle. He's been a much bigger part of the offense with 22 points per game in his previous two. He'll be worth starting in all leagues as long as you can stomach his woeful free throw shooting.
Andre Drummond is still technically a game-time decision for Monday, but it does sound like he will be in the starting lineup tonight. It's still not a lock that he plays, but all indications are that his ankle injury isn't serious and that he will give it a go tonight. Get him in your lineup and watch for more updates.
Andre Drummond is hoping to play on Monday despite an ankle injury suffered on Friday against the Bobcats. He's not a lock to play, especially since the Pistons are out of the playoff race, but it does sound like he'll give it a go if the coaches and trainers give him the go ahead.
Andre Drummond (ankle) is officially a game-time decision on Monday vs. Philadelphia, but he expects to play. Drummond's expectation might not match those of the trainers, but it is looking like the big man should be back in the lineup against the Sixers. If he sits out, Greg Monroe could be in store for a huge game and a lot of minutes.
Jose Calderon (triceps) will not play Monday against the Sixers. There has been some talk about Calderon sitting out for the rest of the season and there's certainly a chance he'll sit out in Wednesday's finale. He's not worth owning in almost any league right now. Despite Rodney Stuckey struggling on Friday, he should be viewed as a strong start along with Brandon Knight.
Andre Drummond (ankle) will be a game-time decision on Monday. Drummond went down hard vs. the Bobcats on Friday and while it doesn't seem like the injury is very serious, it's also uncertain whether Detroit would risk aggravating the problem is a meaningless game. If he ends up sitting out, he could still return for Wednesday's season finale.
Greg Monroe had four steals with 12 points, six boards and four assists in Friday's 113-93 win over the Bobcats. He wasn't as dominant as he should have been against Charlotte. Monroe leads the NBA in shots at the rim and points in the paint and there's no reason to think he'll slow down next year.
Rodney Stuckey had one of his patented terrible games on Friday, shooting 1-of-7 from the field for four points with two boards, nine assists and one 3-pointer against Charlotte. Stuckey came in hot and with Calderon out of the lineup, he should have performed against the lowly Bobcats. This is nothing new for Stuckey, but we'd expect him to bounce back on Monday.
Brandon Knight scored 19 points with seven boards, two assists, one steal and three 3-pointers on 6-of-9 shooting vs. the Bobcats on Friday. Knight went one pick before Kemba Walker in last year's draft and he came to play tonight. On the other hand, he did turn the ball over five times and he's not exactly a capable ball handler. He's shown some flashes this year, but he's season has been a mild disappointment. Well, unless you're counting the highlight he provided for everyone against DeAndre Jordan.
Jonas Jerebko played 28 minutes off the bench on Friday and had 21 points, eight boards, one assist, one steal, one block and two 3-pointers against the Bobcats. Yes, this line comes against the Bobcats and they give up big lines to plenty of guys. Although, Jerebko's value has potentially skyrocketed with Andre Drummond going down with an ankle injury tonight. He could emerge as a must-start player on Monday, so plan accordingly.
Andre Drummond said he expects to return at some point this year. The Pistons have games on Monday and Wednesday before their season comes to a close, so having the weekend off could mean Drummond won't miss any games. However, he was in a lot of pain and rolled his ankle badly. He scored 15 points with nine boards, two steals and one block while shooting 7-of-13 from the field and 1-of-4 from the line in what could be his last game of the year.
Andre Drummond sprained his right ankle in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Bobcats. He went up for a rebound and landed on Bismack Biyombo's foot. Drummond was down for a few minutes and was in a lot of pain, so he'll likely be out for the rest of the game. Jonas Jerebko replaced Drummond and is a decent speculative add in deeper formats.
Beat writer Vince Ellis suggest Jose Calderon (triceps) could be done for the season. Calderon won't play on Friday night, and the Pistons have just two more games after that. As an impending unrestricted free agent, Calderon certainly won't be pushing it at less than 100 percent.
Jose Calderon (triceps) will not play on Friday vs. Charlotte. Calderon will miss his third straight game. Brandon Knight will be counted out to play big minutes again, while Rodney Stuckey should get a sizable boost in minutes as well. Will Bynum, who is still working his way back from a hand injury, should also see a small boost off the bench.
Lawrence Frank praised rookie Khris Middleton for his progression this season. "I think he has a really good feel," Frank said. "You wouldn't know if he were rattled or not. He can really score and have a lot of qualities that are going to help him in this league." Middleton could make a bigger impact next season with the looming uncertainty in Detroit's backcourt.
Greg Monroe plans to work on his power forward skills in the offseason. "This is the first summer where I know I'll be playing the four," he said. Monroe adding strength will be a priority, and he plans to work on his skills in order to round out his game with the full-time shift to the four spot.
Andre Drummond is taking a new approach in order to build his confidence at the free throw line. Drummond finished 9-of-17 on Wednesday, and that's noteworthy considering he's shooting just 36.5 percent from the stripe this season. "I've just got to build confidence. So that's what I did today," he said. "When they fouled me, I was like, 'All right, you know you're going to make these, don't trip." Drummond went for 29 points and 11 boards, and his sky-high fantasy ceiling will be on full display the rest of the season.
Will Bynum came off the bench for 16 points, three assists and two 3-pointers on 7-of-10 shooting in Wednesday's win. Brandon Knight started and played 35 minutes, but hit just 2-of-11 shots for seven points. Bynum had been struggling to produce and with injuries, but looked better tonight. Maybe he's about to heat up for the Pistons, who are currently without Jose Calderon (arm).
Andre Drummond hit 10-of-11 shots and 9-of-17 free throws on his way to a career-high 29 points and 11 rebounds, although he failed to block a shot. We were begging for Drummond to be freed before he went down with a back injury earlier in the season and the Pistons have finally decided to turn him loose. He won't shoot it this well every night, but he also won't go many games without blocking a shot. Drummond looks like a must-start player the rest of the way, and the Pistons have somehow won two straight games.
Rodney Stuckey started and played 37 minutes, finishing with 18 points, seven assists and two 3-pointers on 5-of-8 shooting in the absence of Jose Calderon. As long as Calderon is out, Stuckey is worth a look in all fantasy leagues.
Stuckey had 18 points and seven assists Wednesday in a 111-104 win over the Cavs. Stuckey is averaging 19.5 points over his last six games and is back in the starting lineup.
Monroe scored 23 on Wednesday in a 111-104 win over the Cavs. Monroe has scored at least 23 in three of his last five games.
Drummond scored a career-high 29 points Wednesday in a 111-104 win over the Cavs. Drummond added 11 boards for his ninth double-double.
Calderon is out with a right triceps strain. Calderon is considered day-to-day, but it's likely that the Pistons could shut him down for the remainder of the season.
Maggette recently had his nose broken but had it reset and was available to play in Saturday's game at Minnesota, though coach Lawrence Frank elected not to use him. Maggette hasn't played since Dec. 15.
Jose Calderon (arm) will not play on Wednesday against the Cavs. The Pistons have been hinting that they'll sit Calderon down until he's much closer to 100 percent. Considering he's already been ruled out for Wednesday's game, it's reasonable to believe he isn't close. After Wednesday, the Pistons have just three games left in the season. When Calderon sat out on Sunday, Rodney Stuckey posted a 14/5/2 line in 35 minutes. Will Bynum had just four points and five assists in 17 minutes off the bench.
Jason Maxiell is "hanging in there" after having surgery to repair a detached retina. Maxiell will not play again this season and has "likely" played his final game with the Pistons. He'll be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason and Detroit is set to enter next season with a front line of Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond.
Brandon Knight (foot, ankle) is using a walking boot for protection before and after games. Knight is not planning to take any time off before the season ends, but he's still not 100 percent after his spraining his left ankle last month, and now his plantar fasciitis has started to flare up again. Add in the fact that Knight recently went through another broken nose, and it's been a tough second half of the season for the sophomore guard. Knight said his foot was "burning" in Sunday's win over Chicago when he had 20 points, two boards and five assists. If Knight is forced to shut it down, Jose Calderon, Rodney Stuckey and Will Bynum would pick up his minutes.
Andre Drummond is attempting to adjust his pace to accommodate his role as a starter. As the starting center, Drummond is averaging 8.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.0 blocks on 65.7 percent shooting. Not bad, right? It's even more impressive when you consider he's averaging just 22 minutes per game right now. Drummond thought he paced himself "pretty well," but it will be something he works on the rest of this season and in the offseason. It is unlikely to happen this season, but Drummond has potential to be a big time contributor next year as long as you're willing to punt free throw percentage.
Knight had 20 points in Sunday's 99-85 win over Chicago. Knight, who scored 25 the night before versus Minnesota, could provide plenty of value over the season's last week-plus.
Coach Lawrence Frank promised to exercise caution with Jose Calderon's triceps strain. Calderon has missed two of the Pistons' last four games. "What we're not going to do is yo-yo him back and forth," coach Lawrence Frank said. "We want to get it right before he comes back." That's an ominous quote ahead of Wednesday's game in Cleveland. The damage is on Calderon's shooting arm and the Pistons have just four games left in the season.
Will Bynum returned on Sunday after missing six games with a hand injury, coming off the bench for four points, two rebounds and five assists. Jose Calderon (arm) sat out again tonight, which opened things up in the backcourt, and Bynum wound up logging 17 minutes. There's no reason to think he'll have fantasy value in Detroit's upcoming two-game week.
Brandon Knight led the Pistons to a win vs. Chicago on Sunday, scoring 20 points on 7-of-12 shooting, with two boards and five assists. This was Knight's second straight game with at least 20 points, and his 20th such game of the season. He averaged 5.6 points in the previous five games, however, and got a boost with Jose Calderon (arm) out again tonight. Detroit plays just two games next week which makes him a poor option in most leagues (though they do face the Cavaliers and Bobcats).
Jonas Jerebko sank 7-of-8 field goals (including one 3-pointer) vs. the Bulls on Sunday, finishing with 17 points, nine rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes. It may have taken a season-ending eye injury to Jason Maxiell, but Jerebko has finally emerged with a reliable role in Detroit's rotation. His effective bench play helped the Pistons earn their first win vs. the Bulls since 2008, a span of 18 consecutive losses.
Andre Drummond finished Sunday's rare win vs. Chicago with three points, 10 rebounds, zero blocks and five personal fouls in 20 minutes. Dreams of a late-season eruption have been shelved, as Drummond's minutes have been severely restrained, but this does nothing to dim his outlook in keeper leagues. It bears repeating for roto owners -- Drummond is a combined 3-of-16 from the FT line since returning, and he's at 34.1 percent on the season, which could become an unbearable anchor when he plays heavy minutes as a starter next season.
Rodney Stuckey played 36 minutes in a spot start at shooting guard on Sunday, scoring 14 points with one 3-pointer, five assists and one steal. Stuckey started with Jose Calderon (strained triceps) sidelined, though Calderon has a few days to rest before Detroit's next game on Wednesday. As a reminder, the Pistons only play twice next week.
Will Bynum (hand) is back in the lineup to face the Bulls on Sunday. He missed six games with his injured left hand. The Pistons handled him in a curious manner since he was playing through the injury for a while, then the team opted to give him an MRI and an X-ray as a precaution. Bynum should be busy tonight with Jose Calderon (arm) out and could play 24 minutes.
Jose Calderon (arm) will not play against the Bulls on Sunday and Rodney Stuckey will start. He returned to the lineup on Saturday and played 27 minutes, but the back-to-back set might have been too much for him. He should be good to go for Wednesday's game in Cleveland, though. Rodney Stuckey is basically a must-start option even against Tom Thibodeau's stout defense.
Knight scored 25 points in Saturday's 107-101 loss at Minnesota. While he's certainly capable of putting together big games, Knight had averaged just 6.3 points over his previous six.
Jose Calderon (elbow) returned on Saturday, scoring six points with two rebounds, four assists and three steals in 27 minutes. Calderon's status has been a strange sub-plot in a week filled to the brim with injuries. In the end, it seems his "tendon" problem was actually a strained triceps, something he should be able to play through the rest of the way.
Playing 28 minutes off Detroit's bench on Saturday, Rodney Stuckey scored 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting, with eight boards, four assists, one block and five turnovers. This makes four straight games with 18+ points for Stuckey. The Wolves didn't have much luck keeping him out of the paint, though his five TOs were symptomatic of the reason Detroit lost the game -- they coughed up 24 turnovers compared to just 14 for Minnesota.
Brandon Knight (nose) finished Saturday's loss to the Wolves with a game-high 25 points, knocking down 9-of-15 field goals (including three 3-pointers) and 4-of-6 free throws. Knight had his broken nose re-set on Friday and his toughness is commendable. He even chipped in six assists and two steals for his best line in over a month, a lucky strike for anyone who gambled on him tonight.
Jose Calderon will play against the Timberwolves on Saturday, according to coach Lawrence Frank. He missed Wednesday's game against the Cetlics with a triceps strain and was listed as probable for tonight's game. Rodney Stuckey was productive in a start Wednesday, but he should still have some level of success off the bench. Calderon is a must-start and Stuckey could be useful in standard leagues.
Will Bynum (hand) will not play in Saturday's game against the Timberwolves. It will be Bynum's fifth game sidelined. He has a chance to return on Sunday, but isn't in for much more than 18-20 minutes off the bench anyway.
Coach Lawrence Frank said Andre Drummond has been cleared to play more minutes. In four games since returning from his back injury, Drummond is averaging just 20.4 minutes per night. With the Pistons in all-out evaluation mode, we wouldn't be surprised to see Drummond get something closer to 30 over the final six games of the season. There is a ton of upside here, but owners need to be aware that he's made just one of his last 12 free throws and is at 33.8 percent (43-of-127) from the charity stripe on the season.
Corey Maggette had his broken nose reset and is probable for Saturday. Of course, Maggette has been a DNP-Coach's Decision since December 15, a span now approaching four months, so despite being available, he's unlikely to get off the bench. It's safe to say he won't be back in Detroit next year.
Brandon Knight had his broken nose reset and is probable to play on Saturday against the Timberwolves. Knight has struggled since the All-Star break and owners who still have Knight on the roster may want to reevaluate. Before the break, Knight was averaging 13.5 points, 3.4 boards, 4.3 assists and 1.6 triples, but since the break, he's down to averages of 12.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 triples.
Jose Calderon's MRI revealed a triceps strain and he is probable to play on Saturday, while Brandon Knight had his broken nose reset and he's also probable to take on Minnesota. Calderon was set to be reevaluated, and this is just about a best-case scenario for the veteran point guard who shouldn't wind up missing any more time. As for Knight, he won't be forced to miss any time.
Updating a previous report, Jose Calderon missed Wednesday's game due to "upper arm irritation" and he will be re-evaluated on Thursday. He struggled late in Sunday's game with what was called a "tendon" issue, shot the lights out on Monday, and was a very late scratch vs. the Celtics on Wednesday. Owners should sit tight and await updates -- if he misses any more games, Rodney Stuckey and Brandon Knight will get heavy minutes in the Pistons' starting lineup.
Monroe exploded for 24 points and 17 rebounds in Wednesday's 98-93 loss at Boston. Monroe has now scored 24 points in back-to-back games, significantly better than his season average of 16.0.
Greg Monroe had 24 points, 17 rebounds, three assists and two steals in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics. Monroe continues to pile up impressive numbers on a nightly basis. He's one of just four NBA players averaging at least 9.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. The others are Joakim Noah, David Lee and Al Horford.
Andre Drummond had eight points, nine rebounds and no blocks in 20 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Celtics. The Pistons continue to play it safe with Drummond, limiting him to 18-22 minutes nightly. It's enough for him to help fantasy teams in the defensive categories, but it might not be enough to outweigh the crippling free-throw shooting. Since returning four games, ago Drummond is 1-of-12 from the charity stripe. He's 43-of-127 (33.8 percent) on the season.
Rodney Stuckey had 22 points, four assists and two rebounds in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics. Stuckey drew the start next to Brandon Knight after Jose Calderon (arm) was scratched late. It led to 37 minutes, but his shot was predictably off (5-of-16) against the Celtics' consistently dominant perimeter defense. Stuckey will be a good source of points as long as Calderon is sidelined, but we doubt the Spaniard is anything worse than day-to-day.
Jose Calderon (sore right arm) will not play in Wednesday's game vs. the Celtics. Go figure. Calderon had a reported "tendon" issue toward the end of Sunday's game, but he played on Monday and dropped 19 points on 8-of-12 shooting. We're calling him day-to-day, though the lottery-bound Pistons don't have any incentive to hurry him back onto the court. Rodney Stuckey will start in his absence and is worth picking up while we await updates on Jose's condition.
Will Bynum (hand) will not play on Wednesday against the Celtics. Bynum is out until further notice, but the point guard said he anticipates playing again this season. In his absence, Rodney Stuckey should pick up some more playing time.
The Pistons "are being cautious when it comes to how much they use" rookie Andre Drummond. Drummond hasn't exceeded 23 minutes in any of his three games since returning from his back injury, and the Pistons won't do anything to jeopardize his long-term health. "If we see him bending over or looking fatigued, then it's time to get him out," Lawrence Frank said. Drummond is expected to start the remainder of the season, but it looks like his playing time will be capped.
Rodney Stuckey made all three 3-point attempts on Monday against the Raptors, scoring 18 points with four boards, six assists and one steal on 7-of-10 shooting. He did his damage in 29 minutes and he's coming on with a 25-point game on Sunday. Will Bynum (hand) has been out and Stuckey should be flirting with 30 minutes per night. He can fall off at a moment's notice, but he's worth starting in most formats until that happens.
Brandon Knight shot 2-of-8 from the field for five points with four boards, two assists, one steal and one 3-pointer vs. the Raptors on Monday. He played 29 minutes and it didn't look like his left ankle was bothering him. After heating up a couple weeks ago, Knight has been terrible in his last five games, shooting 31.6 percent from the field. He's not worth starting right now, which means he might not be worth owning at this point of the season.
Andre Drummond played 20 minutes in a win over the Raptors, scoring four points with four boards on Monday. He was owned by fellow rookie Jonas Valanciunas in this one and this is a disappointing start to the week after his productive weekend. Drummond averaged 12.5 points and nine boards in his two previous games and should have better luck on Wednesday at Boston.
Jose Calderon torched his former team in his return to Toronto on Monday, shooting 8-of-12 from the field for 19 points with one board, nine assists, one steal, one 3-pointer and one turnover in 43 minutes. The Raptors put together a video tribute and fans gave him about a 30-second standing ovation. Calderon was one of the best guards to sport a Raptors uniform and he's the league leader in assists-to-turnover ratio this season. He had a minor arm injury entering the game, but there's nothing to worry about here. Keep him in your lineup.
Calderon had 19 points and nine assists against his former team, and the Detroit Pistons snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 108-98 on Monday night. Returning to Toronto for the first time since he was traded on Jan. 30, Calderon was honored with a standing ovation during pregame introductions and a special video tribute. Calderon spent 7 1/2 seasons with Toronto and is the team's career leader in assists (3,770) and free throw percentage (.877).
Monroe scored 24 points as the Detroit Pistons snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Toronto Raptors 108-98 on Monday night. Monroe topped 20 for the first time in five games and added four boards and four assists.
Maxiell will miss the rest of the season after surgery to repair a detached retina. Maxiell began complaining of blurry vision last week and didn't travel with the team for Sunday's loss at Chicago. He stayed home in Detroit to visit a specialist, who diagnosed the injury.
Jason Maxiell will miss the rest of the season due to a detached retina. It's a disappointing end to Maxiell's season, in which he averaged 6.9 points and 5.7 rebounds in 25 minutes per game. His absence makes Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe even more secure options down the stretch, and Jonas Jerebko figures to pick up extra minutes in a reserve role.
Jose Calderon said that his arm injury from Sunday's game is "all good" and will not limit him this week. Calderon had a "tendon" issue and had difficulty shooting in the final minutes of Detroit's last game, but apparently it was a false alarm. Use him as you have been.
Coach Lawrence Frank said Jose Calderon couldn't shoot during the final minutes of Sunday's loss because of a right arm injury. Frank obviously didn't consider the injury serious as Calderon never left the floor. But the term "tendon" is getting thrown around, so it's something worth watching. The Pistons play at Toronto at 7 p.m. ET on Monday.
Stuckey had 25 points in Sunday's 95-94 loss at Chicago. Stuckey, who went scoreless on 0-of-3 shooting two nights earlier, remains a very inconsistent fantasy option.
Andre Drummond was limited to 23 minutes on Sunday, scoring eight points with 14 rebounds and one block against the Bulls without Joakim Noah. Detroit conserved their big man in his second game back from a stress fracture, but he looked great and should slowly get more minutes in the final weeks of the season. Owners looking to improve their team's FT percentage should view him askance, however, as he's shooting 36.1 percent from the line and missed all three of his attempts tonight, including back-to-back airballs.
Brandon Knight (ankle, nose) played 37 minutes on Sunday, scoring five points on 2-of-6 shooting with four assists, four turnovers in two steals. It's impressive that he played at all, one day after breaking his nose and aggravating his ankle injury. The playing time is encouraging and he's had a few nice runs as the Pistons starting SG, but we'd like to see him heat up (shooting 32 percent in the past six games) before deploying him.
Cheeks is Pistons' new coach, with work to do
Jun 13, 3:50PM
AP Source: Ewing new Bobcats associate head coach
Jun 11, 5:05PM
Detroit Pistons hire Maurice Cheeks as new coach
Jun 10, 11:54PM
Grizzlies rest, prepare for 1st conference finals
May 16, 5:46PM
Cavs Waiters, Zeller named to all-rookie teams
May 14, 5:15PM
Phil Jackson to help Pistons find coach
May 2, 11:05PM
AP Sources: Kahn out as Wolves president, Flip in
May 2, 9:14PM
NBA breaks ties to settle order for lottery
Apr 19, 7:06PM
Pistons fire coach Lawrence Frank after 2 seasons
Apr 18, 4:11PM
Pistons owner noncommittal on Dumars, Frank
Apr 15, 8:32PM
AP source: 76ers, Collins discuss coach's future
Apr 15, 7:14PM
Drummond, Monroe lead Pistons past Cavs 111-104
Apr 10, 11:19PM
Pistons end 18-game losing streak to Bulls
Apr 7, 11:06PM
Adelman gets 1,000th W in Wolves' 107-101 win
Apr 7, 2:15AM
Pistons' Frank knows his future is up in air
Apr 6, 8:22PM
Celtics hold on to beat Pistons, make playoffs
Apr 3, 11:34PM
Monroe scores 24, Pistons beat Raptors 108-98
Apr 1, 11:04PM
Maxiell out for season after eye surgery
Apr 1, 6:50PM
Deng's 28 help Bulls win 18th straight vs. Pistons
Mar 31, 11:49PM
Raptors beat Pistons 99-82 to end 5-game skid
Mar 29, 11:43PM
Heat's winning streak ends at 27 in Chicago
Mar 28, 3:34AM
Pekovic leads Wolves' 105-82 rout of Pistons
Mar 26, 10:56PM
Pistons beat Bobcats 92-91 to snap losing streak
Mar 23, 10:44PM
Pistons G Knight returns to lineup against Bobcats
Mar 23, 6:04PM
Heat rally past Pistons to push win streak to 25
Mar 23, 3:49AM
Streak now 25, as Heat rally past Detroit 103-89
Mar 22, 11:19PM
Even huge deficits aren't derailing Heat
Mar 21, 6:06PM
James reveling in monster dunk over Terry
Mar 20, 10:32PM
Nets crush Pistons to open 8-game road trip
Mar 18, 11:11PM
Pistons coach Frank returns after 6-game absence
Mar 18, 6:48PM
Aldridge has 31, Portland beats Detroit 112-101.
Mar 17, 1:56AM
Warriors hold off pesky Pistons, 105-97
Mar 14, 2:09AM
Jazz stop slide with 103-90 victory over Pistons
Mar 12, 1:01AM
Clippers hand Pistons 5th straight defeat, 129-97
Mar 11, 1:32AM
Detroit's Monroe returns against Mavericks
Mar 8, 7:53PM
Knicks beat Pistons 87-77 without Anthony
Mar 7, 12:06AM
Knicks' Anthony sitting out against Pistons
Mar 6, 7:48PM
Wizards' Nene sits out game against Pistons
Feb 27, 6:59PM
Detroit's Knight missing 3rd straight game
Feb 25, 7:28PM
West, Pacers earn home-and-home sweep of Pistons
Feb 23, 11:31PM
Rockets make 6-player trade with Kings
Feb 21, 1:05AM
Spurs see 11-game streak end, then face tough trip
Feb 9, 3:51AM
Spurs' streak ends in 119-109 loss to Pistons
Feb 8, 11:15PM
Pistons C Drummond expected to miss 4-6 weeks
Feb 8, 8:06PM
World Peace suspended, Howard out for Lakers
Feb 5, 7:10PM
Calderon to make Pistons debut against Knicks
Feb 4, 7:18PM
Howard out again for Lakers due to hurt shoulder
Feb 3, 1:46PM
Grizzlies still trying to contend without Rudy Gay
Jan 31, 7:39PM
Rudy Gay heads to Toronto in Grizzlies' makeover
Jan 30, 11:49PM
In London, Carmelo Anthony praises Knicks owner
Jan 16, 12:51PM
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Transactions
| Date | Player | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2013 | Bynum, Will, PG | Reinstated from Suspension |
| Feb 24, 2013 | Bynum, Will, PG | League Suspension One game for striking Tyler Hansbrough |
| Jan 30, 2013 | Calderon, Jose, PG | Traded Part of three team deal |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Flynn, Jonny, PG | Waived |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Knight, Brandon, G | Exercised Contract Option Team exercised third-year option |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Monroe, Greg, C | Exercised Contract Option Team exercised third-year option |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Williams, Terrence, SG | Waived |
| Oct 1, 2012 | Flynn, Jonny, PG | Signed as Free Agent |
| Sep 21, 2012 | Williams, Terrence, SG | Signed as Free Agent |
| Aug 20, 2012 | Macklin, Vernon, PF | Signed to Play in Europe |
| Aug 15, 2012 | Middleton, Khris, F | Signed as Draft Pick |
| Jul 16, 2012 | Kravtsov, Viacheslav, C | Signed as Free Agent |
| Jul 15, 2012 | Maxiell, Jason, PF | Exercised Contract Option Exercised player option |
| Jul 12, 2012 | English, Kim, G | Signed as Draft Pick |
| Jul 11, 2012 | Singler, Kyle, SG | Signed as Draft Pick Signed to multi-year contract |
| Jul 10, 2012 | Drummond, Andre, PF | Signed as Draft Pick |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Russell Jr., Walker, G | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Wallace, Ben, PF | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 1, 2012 | Wilkins, Damien, SG | Declared Free Agency |
| Jun 26, 2012 | Maggette, Corey, F | Traded For Ben Gordon and 2013 draft pick |
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