Mavericks’ Cuban, Pistons’ Dumars attempted Kobe Bryant trade

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and former Detroit Pistons Executive Joe Dumars thought they had traded for Kobe Bryant during his NBA playing career. In 2007, Kobe was unhappy with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 2006-07 Lakers finished 42-40 (.512) and ranked seventh overall in the Western Conference. Then, the Phoenix Suns bounced them in […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Pistons’ Kelly Olynyk marries longtime girlfriend Jackie McNulty

On Saturday, Detroit Pistons center Kelly Olynyk married longtime girlfriend Jackie McNulty at Sunshine Winery in Santa Ynez, California. They’ve been together for nearly five years. This is the third wedding ceremony for the couple this year. They also got married at a family wedding in Idaho before traveling to Las Vegas to wed again. […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2022
NBA Finals Ratings History (2000–Present)

NBA Finals ratings have been recorded since 1988. Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals between the Bulls and Jazz is the most watched (35.89 million) NBA Finals game and highest rated (22.3) in the league’s history. How about lowest rated NBA Finals game? During the COVID-19 pandemic, Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Finals […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2022
10 Players to Watch at NBA Summer League 2022

The NBA 2K23 Summer League in 2022 is taking place from July 7–17; here is our list of the 10 players to watch at the NBA Summer League 2022. Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr. are among the rookies fans need to watch during this competition. 10 Players to Watch at NBA Summer […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
NBA News: Pistons trade Jerami Grant to Trail Blazers

The latest NBA news pertains to the Pistons trading Jerami Grant to the Trail Blazers. According to one report days ago, the Trail Blazers were close to sending the Pelicans’ first-round draft pick to the Pistons for Jerami Grant. Now, Portland is receiving Grant and a second-round draft pick swap (No. 46). In exchange, the […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Cory Joseph opts into $5.1 million option to stay with Pistons

According to sources, point guard Cory Joseph is picking up his $5.1 million player option to remain with the Pistons. His options are more limited at this point of his playing career. He was waived by Detroit at the end of July in 2021. Then, he re-signed with the team on Aug. 10 on a […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jun 2022
Doc Rivers wins 100th playoff game, passes Red Auerbach for fifth-most wins

During the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, 76ers’ head coach Doc Rivers obtained his 100th playoff victory. He earned it last night in his team’s 112-97 home win over the Raptors. Rivers is now tied for fifth place for the most playoff wins for a head coach in NBA history. The coach’s NBA […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Trail Blazers vs Pistons Preview, Free NBA Picks, Prediction and Odds

In tonight’s rare interconference encounter, the Portland Trail Blazers are scheduled to play the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena; free NBA picks are posted here. Detroit is averaging 104 points per game and shooting 32.69% from 3-point range. Keep scrolling for Trail Blazers vs Pistons preview content. Can the Pistons defeat the Trail Blazers […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
New Years Resolutions For Every Team: East

Basketball Insiders identifies the New Years’ resolutions for all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. Be on the lookout for the Western Conference edition later this week.

Chad Smith  •  07 Aug 2024