Keyonte George scored 31 points, including a game-winning floater with 2.1 seconds left, leading the Utah Jazz to a 131-129 victory over the Detroit Pistons, who narrowly missed a comeback despite strong shooting and a standout performance by Cade Cunningham.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Detroit Pistons 89-73 in a Summer League game marked by physical play, numerous fouls, and turnovers, with standout performances from TJ Shannon and Leonard Miller, and the game featured intense defense and late-game runs. The Wolves remain undefeated with a 3-0 record and prepare for their next game against the Phoenix Suns.
Pistons guard Malik Beasley faces a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from Hazan Sports Management Group for breach of contract, amid ongoing criminal gambling investigations related to games in January 2024, which has paused his contract negotiations with the Pistons.
Duncan Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $48 million deal with the Detroit Pistons through a sign-and-trade with Miami, replacing the production of the departed Beasley and aiming to strengthen the team's three-point shooting.
The Detroit Pistons are signing Caris LeVert to a two-year, $29 million contract, adding a versatile wing player with NBA experience who can contribute off the bench and potentially as a small forward, following Malik Beasley's gambling allegations.
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to re-sign free agent center Paul Reed, with the second year non-guaranteed, after a season where he played mainly as a backup and was involved in a complex contract situation with the Sixers.
The Detroit Pistons selected Tennessee's Chaz Lanier in the second round of the NBA draft to bolster their 3-point shooting, recognizing his high character, shooting ability, and defensive potential. Lanier, a late bloomer with a strong college record, is expected to develop further in the Pistons' system, with the potential to contribute in the future.
The Detroit Pistons are considering their options for team building, including potential trades into the first round using their second-round picks, while being patient due to their financial situation. Meanwhile, Bobby Portis is seeking fair compensation in free agency, and Matas Buzelis is impressing with his physical development and potential to dominate in the future.
The NBA offseason is buzzing with potential trades and interest, including the Raptors' mutual interest in acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Pistons exploring big men like Naz Reid and Myles Turner, Houston considering trading their No. 10 pick, and the Pelicans open to trading Zion Williamson, while the Bulls are eyeing BYU's Egor Demin in the draft.
The Detroit Pistons are interested in acquiring big men Naz Reid and Myles Turner to improve their floor spacing, with Reid showing strong recent performance and Turner being a key player for Indiana, though their chances depend on contract negotiations and team cap space.
The Sixers secured their sixth straight win with a 120-102 victory over the Pistons, despite missing key players like Tyrese Maxey and Kyle Lowry. Tobias Harris returned from a three-game absence, while Joel Embiid continued to impress in his comeback from injury. Although the Sixers let the Pistons hang around, their three-point shooting struggles were offset by the Pistons' hot shooting. With the Pacers winning, the Sixers' chances of clinching the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference have become slim, likely leading them to the Play-In Tournament.
Josh Hart responds to Pistons head coach Monty Williams' criticism of the Knicks for Donte DiVincenzo's historic night by suggesting that Williams should have instructed his team to defend better if he didn't want to be part of the story.
A bettor, Marco Piemonte, missed out on a potential $900,000 payday when a controversial non-call in the Knicks-Pistons game led to the Knicks' victory, costing him a significant win. Piemonte had placed a $90,000 bet on the Pistons moneyline and a $110,000 bet on the Pistons +14.5, with potential winnings of $1 million. The non-call on a crucial play in the game resulted in Piemonte only profiting $1,666.66, leaving him frustrated.
NBA referee James Williams admitted to missing a crucial foul call on the Detroit Pistons in their game against the New York Knicks, allowing the Knicks to secure a narrow victory. Detroit's head coach Monty Williams criticized the officiating, while Pistons players expressed frustration over the missed call. The controversial no-call prevented the Pistons from potentially securing a win, leaving them with their 49th loss of the season. The Knicks narrowly avoided what would have been a disappointing loss, with player Donte DiVincenzo acknowledging that they "dodged a bullet" with the win.
The NBA has suspended Detroit Pistons' Isaiah Stewart for three games after he punched Phoenix Suns' Drew Eubanks during an altercation on Feb. 14. Stewart, who has been out with an ankle injury, will begin serving his suspension when he is eligible to play, and he could potentially return next Tuesday. The assault charge filed against Stewart was dismissed, and the investigation into the incident remains active.