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NBA Rookie Rankings: Paolo Banchero, Bennedict Mathurin aren’t the only first-year studs

Walker Kessler, Tari Eason, and Christian Koloko are thriving on defense.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 14, 2022

NBA, Celtics Twitter react to Boston’s 117-108 win over the Detroit Pistons

With no Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, or Malcolm Brogdon (or Robert Williams III or Danilo Gallinari, while we are at it), the Celtics called on the next man up with a 43-point explosion from superstar forward Jayson Tatum to secure the win.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 13, 2022

Ira Winderman: Victor Wembanyama won’t be a Heat game-changer ... or will he?

MIAMI — There is no defense played in the NBA draft lottery. And yet with the generational talent of Victor Wembanyama available in the May 16 drawing, the outcome of the random-but-weighted process for non-playoff teams could impact the Miami Heat’s playoff or championship outlooks for years to come.

Tribune News Service · Nov 13, 2022

Pistons' teal night, Cunningham's career night spoiled in 136-112 loss to Hawks

DETROIT — Little Caesars Arena resembled the Palace Of Auburn Hills from of the late 1990's era on Friday night as the Pistons donned their nostalgic teal jerseys for the first time since April 18, 2001.

Tribune News Service · Oct 29, 2022

First Impressions on Exciting NBA Rookie Class

Seven early observations about this year’s first-year players.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 28, 2022

Pistons struggle to score inside in 124-115 loss to Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — The Pistons and Pacers were in two similar positions ahead of their first matchup of the season.

Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022

Celtics Lab 148: Getting to know Paolo Banchero and other high-impact 2022-23 rookies with Cody Taylor

This week, we talk about the new faces entering the league like Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey, and Bennedict Mathurin who might surprise the Celtics a bit in their new homes around the league.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 21, 2022

Pistons show resilience in 113-109 victory over Magic in season opener

DETROIT — If there's anything to take away from the Pistons' first game of the 2022-23 campaign, regardless of the score, it's the team's resilience.

Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022

SI’s Big Ten Men’s Basketball Preseason Rankings

After the conference crashed out in March again, the pressure is on to go beyond its regular season success.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 19, 2022

John Niyo: Pistons could take a few steps forward, but improvements won't all come at once

Every now and then, Pistons fans will see the future this season.

Tribune News Service · Oct 18, 2022