Pistons officially announce two-year, $39.1 million deal for Bojan Bogdanovic

The Detroit Pistons have officially announced a two-year, $39.1 million contract extension for Bojan Bogdanovic. On Sunday, he signed his new multi-year contract, which extends through the 2024-25 season. If certain conditions are met, the second year of the forward’s new deal is worth $19.03 million. So, it’s partially guaranteed; $2 million is the base […]

James Foglio  •  13 Aug 2024
Pistons rookie Jalen Duren appreciates Isaiah Stewart’s mentorship

Detroit Pistons rookie center Jalen Duren values the advice he’s receiving from third-year player Isaiah Stewart. After all, both teammates play the same position and want to win together. “It’s because we have the same goals,” Duren told James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. “We want to be the best players we can be, […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pistons owner Tom Gores has ‘tremendous confidence’ in team

Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores believes the 2022-23 season will be a special one for his team. While the Pistons were ahead 57-55 at halftime against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, Gores discussed his expectations for this season. “You know I’m an optimistic person, and this team has the makings of something special,” explained the […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pistons to waive Kemba Walker before Monday’s deadline

The Detroit Pistons are expected to waive Kemba Walker prior to Monday’s deadline. This move will bring the team’s roster to 15 guaranteed spots. According to several reports, Pistons G.M. Troy Weaver plans to buy out Walker’s contract and waive him in the coming days, allowing the guard to become a free agent. Per multiple […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pistons F Marvin Bagley III to miss time to start 2022-23 season

Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III will miss time to start the 2022-23 season. On Wednesday, an MRI on his right knee revealed a sprained MCL and a minor bone bruise. This is a non-contact knee injury. The wing is expected to miss 3-4 weeks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bagley III was helped off […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2022
Pistons’ Marvin Bagley says Cade Cunningham is an All-Star-level player

Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III believes teammate Cade Cunningham is an All-Star-level player. After a team practice on Tuesday, the 23-year-old praised his new friend. “He’s going to do what Cade does,” explained Bagley III when asked about his expectations this season. “Cade’s a great player. He’s an All-Star-level player. When I first got […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022
Bojan Bogdanovic seeks contract extension with Pistons

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic is now seeking a multi-year contract extension with his new team. Last Thursday, the Pistons traded center Kelly Olynyk and guard Saben Lee to the Utah Jazz for Bogdanovic. The 33-year-old is expected to earn $19.55 million for the 2022-23 season. This is the final year of his four-year, $73.1 […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Pistons trade Kelly Olynyk, Saben Lee to Jazz for Bojan Bogdanovic

The Detroit Pistons are trading center Kelly Olynyk and guard Saben Lee to the Utah Jazz for forward Bojan Bogdanovic. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the full details of this trade are not yet known. Of course, the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns were also among the interested teams. During the 2021-22 season, in […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Kemba Walker stalls contract buyout with Pistons

Kemba Walker and the Detroit Pistons are working toward a contract buyout, but the 11-year NBA veteran is concerned that other teams aren’t interested in signing him. According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, the four-time All-Star might be hesitant to accept a contract buyout if he thinks other teams aren’t interested in […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023