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By The Numbers: Knicks earn record-breaking win

Six Knicks scored in double figures led by 29 points from Julius Randle and a season-high 22 points from Reggie Bullock. Giving historical context to their huge 44-point road win, here are four stats to know.

Yash Matange

Thursay's highlights & top performers

With the play-in tournament just over a month away, the race for playoff seeding is heating up. A seven game slate on Thursday saw a number of those teams jostling for positions meet in an exciting night of hoops around the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

Nurse speaks on state of Raptors

The Raptors lost their third straight game on Monday, falling to the Pistons by a final score of 118-104. Now sitting at 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 18-29 record, Raptors head coach Nick Nurse spoke about the state of the team following their most recent loss.

Scott Rafferty

Pistons handle Raptors as another losing streak builds

The Raptors entered this game with hopes of snapping a two-game losing streak while trying to avoid being swept by the Pistons in their season-series. Detroit had other plans, routing Toronto with a 3-point shooting barrage as the Raptors losing streak grows to three.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

We had 11 games around the Association tonight, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary: Pistons sweep season-series vs. Raptors

The Raptors had no answer for the Pistons all season, dropping all three matchups against the team with the Eastern Conference's worst record. Detroit's hot 3-point shooting and bench scoring proved to be too much for Toronto, as the Raptors losing streak extends to three games.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Raptors look to avoid sweep by Pistons

The Pistons have gotten the best of the Raptors twice this season already. In the third and final meeting, Toronto enters Little Caesar's Arena Monday night looking to avoid a season sweep at the hands of a Detroit team that owns the East's worst record.

Gilbert McGregor

Westbrook ties Wizards' all-time record in big win

Finishing with 19 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists in a comfortable 106-92 win against the Detroit Pistons, the former MVP tied Darrell Walker's franchise triple-double record of 15. This was the former MVP's 161st triple-double of his career, 20 fewer than Oscar Robertson's all-time tally.

Yash Matange

Harden weighs in on MVP race

Much has been made of the Brooklyn Nets superstar trio this season, but in the absence of Kevin Durant, it's James Harden who has elevated his play to MVP levels.

Kane Pitman

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

A massive ten game slate filled the schedule on Friday, with a number of new faces suiting up for teams as the dust settles on the trade deadline.

NBA.com Staff

How Canadians were impacted by deadline deals

Cory Joseph and Kelly Olynyk headline a list of Canadians that found new homes in deadline deals on Thursday. What does it mean for them and how will it impact them the rest of the season?

Carlan Gay

Trade deadline tracker: Analysis on deals

The trade deadline for the 2020-21 NBA has come and gone. We've got you covered with the details of each deal as well as instant analysis on what it means for all teams involved.

Gilbert McGregor

Tracking rumours on trade deadline

With less than a week remaining before this season's trade deadline, rumours of players who could be on the move are starting to pick up. We'll continue to update the following file with trade rumours ahead of the deadline.

NBA.com Staff

Midseason trades that led to NBA title runs

More often than not, trade deals agreed to before the midseason deadline aren't ones that would majorly swing the pendulum in any one contending team's favour. However, there are a few in NBA history that sparked an ensuing championship run.

Yash Matange

Kings trade Cory Joseph to Pistons for Delon Wright

Canadian Cory Joseph is on the move, reuniting with Dwane Casey in Detroit as the Pistons and Sacramento Kings struck a deal late Wednesday night.

Carlan Gay

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy night in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.

NBA.com Staff

🎥 Clutch plays that swung Wed's close games

In a packed slate of 11 games on Wednesday night, only four were decided in single digits and each one of them came down to one critical play in the clutch.

Yash Matange

Notable junior college alumni in the NBA

While there are many paths to make it to the NBA, a number of current players took the road less travelled for various reasons. Spinning off of the new Netflix documentary "Last Chance U: Basketball," learn more about some of the notable current players that spent time at the junior college level on their way to the league.

Gilbert McGregor

Harden's career night in Portland adds to MVP case

On Tuesday (ET) against the Portland Trail Blazers, in the first of a three-game road trip without Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, he tied his career-high with 17 assists to go with 25 points, in the 116-112 win. After checking back into the game, he assisted on every one of the team's field goals (five assists that led to 11 of the team's last 14 points).

Yash Matange

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued Sunday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, updates from Friday's action

The NBA season continues with a busy slate of 10 games. With 20 teams in action, there will be plenty to follow. We've got you covered below with score updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Is Edwards challenging Ball for ROY?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Is Anthony Edwards catching up to LaMelo Ball for the top spot? Where did first-year players end up following a top five shuffling?

Kyle Irving

Powell's career night spoiled as Raptors comeback falls short

In Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam's first game back in the lineup following a six-game absence due to health and safety protocols, the Raptors couldn't snap their losing streak as the Pistons hand Toronto its sixth-consecutive loss despite a career-high 43 points from Norman Powell.

Kyle Irving

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

It was a busy Wednesday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary: Pistons fend off Raptors

Despite Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam returning to the lineup and a career-high 43 points from Norman Powell, the Raptors couldn't snap their losing streak, which has now extended to six games.

Kyle Irving

Four Raptors to return vs. Pistons

The Raptors announced Wednesday that Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Patrick McCaw and Malachi Flynn, who have missed the last six games due to the league's health and safety protocols, will return against the Pistons.

Kyle Irving

Preview: Raptors try to snap five-game skid

After losing their last five games, the Raptors could be welcoming a few key players back into the lineup as they look to get back on track against a Pistons team that enters the night on a four-game losing streak of their own.

Gilbert McGregor

Four Raptors cleared for practice, Anunoby still out

The Raptors have been without Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Malachi Flynn and Patrick McCaw for five consecutive games due to the league's health and safety protocols. The team announced that all but Anunoby have been cleared to practice ahead of Wednesday's game against the Pistons.

Kyle Irving

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued Monday, with an action-packed seven-game slate. Scroll down to catch up on all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with an eight-game slate. We've got you covered with all the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the night.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.

NBA.com Staff

NBA.com's updated award picks at halfway point

Before the start of the 2020-21 season, our NBA.com Staff made their predictions for each end-of-season award, from MVP and DPOY to MIP and COY. With half of the season now in the books, which ones are we sticking with and which ones are we changing?

NBA.com Staff

The One Year Away All-Stars

A number of players were left just short of achieving that first-time All-Star status this season. From playoff heroes like Fred VanVleet and Jamal Murray to emerging young talents like LaMelo Ball and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, there's no shortage of names sitting on the fringe. We examine all the players who are poised to make that jump to All-Star status next season.

Kyle Irving

HBCUs have produced NBA legends

While Robert Covington is the lone active alum of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the NBA, some of the league's all-time greats honed their skills at HBCU programs. Learn more on some of the most notable names, a list that includes All-Stars, champions and some of the league's greatest players.

Gilbert McGregor

Potential buyout destinations for Griffin

Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has reached a buyout agreement with the Pistons. Teams will have the chance to claim Griffin off waivers before he becomes an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, March 7.

Kyle Irving

Hits and Misses: Predictions on 2020 rookie class

With the All-Star break upon us, the 2020 rookie class has had half of a season to get accommodated to the next level. Looking back at some of his predictions before the 2020 NBA Draft, it's time to rehash where NBA.com's Kyle Irving was right and where he was wrong in assessing this crop of first-year players.

Kyle Irving

NBA.com's updated award picks at halfway point

Before the start of the 2020-21 season, our NBA.com Staff made their predictions for each end-of-season award, from MVP and DPOY to MIP and COY. With half of the season now in the books, which ones are we sticking with and which ones are we changing?

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's live scores

It's a busy night around the NBA with nine games on the slate on the final day prior to the All-Star break.

NBA.com Staff

NBA trade rumors: Celtics targeting Pistons' Jerami Grant, but they won't get him

Grant is in the midst of a career year, averaging 23.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game after signing a three-year, $60 million contract with the Pistons last offseason.

Jordan Greer

Powell's big night not enough to lift shorthanded Raptors

The Pistons knocked down a season-high 20 triples to cruise past the Raptors, who were without three crucial members of their starting lineup and several members of the coaching staff, including head coach Nick Nurse.

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Wednesday in the NBA. Scroll below for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary: Pistons cruise past Raptors

Led by Wayne Ellington, who tied a career-high with eight made 3s, the Pistons knocked down 20 triples in a 24-point win over the Raptors.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Shorthanded Raptors host Pistons

After a 2-8 start to the season, the Toronto Raptors have been above .500 for just under a total of 48 hours this year. Down five players due to the league's health and safety protocols, the Raptors look to get back above the break-even mark as they host a Detroit Pistons team that has dropped three in a row.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA postpones Tuesday's Raptors-Pistons game

The Raptors-Pistons game originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 2 been postponed and tentatively rescheduled to Wednesday pending COVID-19 test results.

Official Release

#NBATopShotThis: Smith Jr. throws down

Highlight reel dunks are an NBA Top Shot favourite. Dennis Smith Jr. threw down one of the best of the season so far in the Detroit Pistons matchup with the Sacramento Kings.

Kane Pitman

Scores, highlights from Wednesday's (ET) action

There were nine games of NBA action on this Wednesday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.

NBA.com Staff

Scores, highlights from Tuesday's (ET) action

The NBA season continued with nine games and 18 teams in action. Scroll below for final scores, highlights, news and the top fantasy performers from the action.

NBA.com Staff

Head-to-Head, Week 6: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centred around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Kyle Irving

Highlights and top performers from Friday's action

It was a busy Friday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Rookie Ladder: No. 1 pick Edwards is climbing

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Who is the new rookie that entered the top five? How high did No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards climb up the ladder? The latest ladder may surprise you.

Kyle Irving

Highlights & top performers from Wed's action

We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

NBA adds two games to schedule

The Pistons-Bulls game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Pistons-Mavericks and Hornets-Bulls games which were postponed earlier today. The Nuggets-Cavaliers game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Nuggets-Hornets game which was postponed earlier today.

Official Release

Report: Pistons weighing options for Griffin

In a statement issued to ESPN, Blake Griffin said, "I am grateful to the Pistons for understanding what I want to accomplish in my career and for working together on the best path forward."

Scott Rafferty

NBA postpones game between Spurs and Pistons

Due to a positive test within the Spurs and subsequent contact tracing, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with tomorrow’s game against the Pistons.

Official Release

Running diary of Sunday's (ET) action

Feel the love with a full 10-game slate of NBA action on Sunday (ET), as some of the league's hottest teams and biggest names were in action. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and the best fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Sunday's action

Sunday's NBA action includes an exciting set of 10 games. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for the star-studded action.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Friday's 11-game slate

Friday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Thursday's five-game slate

Big performances from Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Carmelo Anthony headlined Thursday's five-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers of the day below!.

NBA.com Staff

Kyrie critical of Nets after loss to Pistons

After losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Nets now sit at 14-12 on the season.

Benyam Kidane

All-Star Moment: Jerami Grant's bet paying off

The 6'8" forward is having a breakout season this year, nearly doubling his average in every major stat category. In Tuesday night's game against the star-studded Nets, he led the Pistons to victory with his fifth 30-point game of this campaign.

Yash Matange

Running diary from Tuesday's action

Big performances from Damian Lillard, Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry and Donovan Mitchell headlined Tuesday's seven-game slate. Catch up on all the scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night below.

NBA.com Staff

Knicks acquire Rose from Pistons

Rose, 32, is averaging 14.2 points and 4.2 assists over 15 games this season. The 2011 league MVP spent the 2016-17 season with New York and played under current Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau in Chicago and Minnesota.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary from Saturday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Friday's action

The NBA season continues on Friday with nine games to look forward to. Follow along for live updates, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Tuesday's action

Standout performances from Fred VanVleet, Kyrie Irving, Damian Lillard and Domantas Sabonis headlined Tuesday's six-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA opened the month of February with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

Pistons-Nuggets postponed minutes before start for COVID-19 contact tracing

A round of tracing triggered by a reported inconclusive test result left Detroit without the required eight available players.

Tom Gatto

NBA postpones game between Nuggets and Pistons

Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Pistons, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with tonight’s game against the Nuggets.

Official Release

Optimal viewing plan for Monday's games

The new week begins with a star-studded 10-game slate. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for Monday's action.

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Saturday's action

The NBA season continued on Saturday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Thursday's action

The NBA season continued on Thursday with four exciting games. Check below for the final score from each contest, as well as stats and highlights.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Wed.'s 12-game slate

Wednesday night is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.

Yash Matange

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 6

This week's Waiver Wire Pickups provides some reliable and available options to replace Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who are out for the time-being due to health and safety protocols. It also has a couple potential long-term options and some intriguing names to add to your watch list for the coming weeks.

Kyle Irving

Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA season continued on Monday with 10 games. Scroll below for the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for 10-game slate

Monday night is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 10 games. It includes the Cavaliers hosting their hometown hero LeBron James in a Lakers uniform, two international superstars dueling as the Mavericks host the Nuggets and the yet another strong test for the Nets' Big 3 against the Heat. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Yash Matange

Running Diary of Saturday's games

Seven games were on the schedule for Saturday night, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!

NBA.com Staff

Running diary of Friday's action

It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Friday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

The NBA season continued on Wednesday with nine games. Scroll below for the final scores, news updates, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Saturday's action

With six games of NBA action on Saturday, there were plenty of storylines to follow up on. Keep up with all of it with the final scores, highlights, and the top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Friday's action

The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Wizards-Pistons, Warriors-Suns games postponed

Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Wizards and Suns, the teams will not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with Friday night’s games.

Official Release

Running diary from Wednesday's action

With seven games on Wednesday, there was no shortage of stars in action, headlined by big performances from Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokoumpo and Damian Lillard.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Sunday's action

Sunday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night!

NBA.com Staff

Friday's highlights

10 games on a Friday night produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for 11-game slate

Wednesday night is a dream slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 11 games of action. With plenty of good matchups headlined by Pacers-Rockets, 76ers-Wizards, Heat-Celtics, Suns-Raptors and Warriors-Clippers, many of the league's best players and teams will take the floor and you won't want to miss a second of it. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Kyle Irving

Report: Pistons top 10 pick to miss time

Pistons rookie guard and No. 7 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft Killian Hayes is out indefinitely after suffering a labral tear in his hip during the team's loss to the Bucks on Monday, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Monday's games

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with an action-packed nine-game slate this Monday. Two surprise teams in the East went head-to-head in Cavaliers-Magic, the Raptors and Celtics competed in a playoff rematch and Luka Doncic broke multiple records in a win vs. Rockets, and Stephen Curry sparks the Warriors to a big win.

Running diary from Sunday's eight games

The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from Friday's star studded lineup

It was an All-Star cast for Friday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.

NBA.com Staff

Warriors rookie James Wiseman impresses Steve Kerr with 'Giannis play'

Warriors rookie center James Wiseman has impressed early in his NBA career.

Billy Heyen

Running diary from Tuesday's games

We had 10 games on deck for a busy Tuesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for tonight's games

There are 10 games to look forward to on Tuesday, including a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals and a matchup between two of the league's up-and-coming teams. Here's the optimal viewing plan for what should be another fun slate of games.

Scott Rafferty

Running diary from Monday's exciting action

The NBA season rolled on with a five-game slate on Monday. We've got you covered with a recap of all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Biggest storylines from Day 7 of preseason

The stars were out in force on day 7 of preseason action, with Steph Curry, James Harden, Trae Young and Ja Morant all in action.

Kane Pitman

LaVar Ball rips 'raggedy as hell' Pistons for reportedly waiving son LiAngelo

Of course the dad to three NBA-caliber players says Detroit will regret its decision.

Tom Gatto

LiAngelo Ball waived by Pistons after not playing a minute in NBA preseason

The middle child of the Ball brothers has had a harder time finding a path toward playing in the NBA than siblings Lonzo and LaMelo.

Jacob Hancock

Report: LiAngelo Ball is 1 of 3 to be waived by Pistons

Nearly a couple of weeks after signing a non-guaranteed one-year deal with the Pistons, middle son LiAngelo Ball is one among three to be cut by the team - as per The Athletic's James Edwards.

Yash Matange

Biggest storylines from Day 3 of the preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Sunday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.

Yash Matange

Biggest takeaways from Day 1 of preseason

The NBA pre-season got underway with 10 teams in action. The Lakers new additions impressed in their first outing, while John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins made their return to the court after lengthy layoffs. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 1.

Benyam Kidane

Report: LiAngelo Ball to sign one-year deal with Pistons

After going undrafted in 2018, LiAngelo Ball will get his shot at the NBA after reportedly agreeing to a one-year deal with the Detroit Pistons.

Benyam Kidane

LiAngelo Ball reportedly signs one-year, non-guaranteed contract with Pistons

The middle Ball brother, LiAngelo Ball, has reportedly signed a one-year Exhibit 10 contract with the Pistons, who he'll join in training camp.

Billy Heyen

Hayes, Doumbouya headline Detroit's future

Both aged 19 to begin training camp, Hayes and Doumbouya represent the future of the Pistons franchise in many ways, the biggest being a shift to a more youthful roster that features nine players 23 or younger this season.

Gilbert McGregor

Will Pistons reap the rewards of a busy offseason?

The Pistons were among the busiest teams in the 2020 offseason, the first for new general manager Troy Weaver. Will that translate into more wins this upcoming season?

Yash Matange

NBA Free Agency 2020: Setting the market

A flurry of deals came through on night one of NBA free agency 2020, but who set the market and what trends have dictated the value of certain players?

Kane Pitman

The Pistons are collecting all of the centers and Twitter has jokes

Detroit has acquired five big men over the past three days between the NBA Draft, trades and free agency.

Jacob Hancock

This offseason's most interesting free agent

Christian Wood might not be a household name right now, but if the way he closed the 2019-20 season with the Detroit Pistons is any sign of what's to come, it won't be long until he is.

Scott Rafferty

Instant analysis of reported trades

It's been over nine months since there have been trades made in the NBA, and plenty of deals are going down to make up for lost time. Below, find reports and analysis from each of the deals made during this offseason trade period.

NBA.com Staff

13 international players selected in 2020 NBA Draft

The NBA's global footprint continues to shine at the NBA Draft, with 13 international players from 10 different countries selected across the first and second rounds.

Benyam Kidane

Was Isiah Thomas deserving of the Dream Team?

The absence of the Pistons guard on the 1992 Dream Team has long been linked to a request by Michael Jordan. But was Isiah deserving? And who would he replace?

Juan Estevez

What you need to know about the 'Jordan Rules'

Before Jordan won his first championship, the "Bad Boys" Pistons served as his biggest roadblock. They didn't necessarily shut him down, but the Pistons were able to contain Jordan and the Bulls in a way no other team in the league could at the time.

Scott Rafferty

Best players that didn't make Dream Team

Isiah Thomas isn't the only star who missed out on making the Dream Team.

Micah Adams

Where will Christian Wood land?

After a breakout season with the Detroit Pistons, Christian Wood looms as one of the more intriguing free agents on the market. Which teams will be looking to add the 25-year-old big man?

Kane Pitman

Free agent destinations for DeRozan

DeRozan hasn't indicated whether or not he intends to pick up his player option for next season, but there's a chance he will be a free agent this offseason. If he does decide to leave San Antonio, which teams make sense for him?

Scott Rafferty

LeBron's still The King

In Year 17, LeBron James is leading the charge of the Lakers 2020 postseason run, again putting his reign on top into perspective. As each challenger to the throne arises, we’re offered the chance to appreciate LeBron's longevity.

Gilbert McGregor

Teams to come back from 3-1 series deficit

Only 13 times in NBA Playoffs history has a team overcome a 3-1 series deficit. Here's when, where and how all of those comebacks happened.

Yash Matange

Who is representing each team during the Draft Lottery?

Three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry headlines the list of people representing their teams during the virtual 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. Which representative will bring their franchise luck in earning the No. 1 overall pick?

Kyle Irving

Pistons fans hate seeing Michael Jordan's Jumpman logo on Detroit uniforms

This will not be a pleasant sight for Pistons fans who fondly remember the "Bad Boys" era.

Jordan Greer

'NBA Jam' creator admits he gave Pistons key advantage over Bulls

You have to respect the level of pettiness.

Jordan Greer

Pistons hire Troy Weaver as new GM

Weaver, 52, was previously with the Oklahoma City Thunder for 12 years as an assistant GM and Vice President of Basketball Operations.

Yash Matange

LBJ takes over vs. Pistons in '07 playoffs

At just 22-years-old, LeBron James dominated the Detroit Pistons in Game 5, scoring 29 of the team's final 30 points to secure a 109-107 win.

Benyam Kidane

The 1980s All-Decade Team

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the easy picks, but who else made the cut? Plus, two players from one team, but not the Lakers or Celtics?

Micah Adams

Bird's clutch steal in '87 ECF vs. Pistons

The Celtics emerged 108-107 to take a 3-2 series lead, thanks to Bird's heroics, setting the stage for a fourth-straight trip to the NBA Finals.

Benyam Kidane

Yet another Isaiah Thomas is being confused with Isiah Thomas because of 'The Last Dance'

Is your head spinning yet?

Joe Rivera

Did Michael Jordan really block Isiah Thomas from making 'Dream Team' roster?

Isiah Thomas' omission from the "Dream Team" roster frustrates the two-time NBA champion to this day, and there has been plenty of speculation about Michael Jordan's role in the decision.

Jordan Greer

Isiah Thomas' beef with Michael Jordan started with a Bulls jersey

Former Pistons player John Salley detailed what actually started the infamous feud between MJ and Thomas.

Emily Carson

'Bad Boys' Pistons' true greatness swept aside by 'The Last Dance'

The "Bad Boy" Pistons were more than just a bully, but that story was brushed aside in "The Last Dance."

Bill Bender

Michael Jordan's hatred for Isiah Thomas, 'Bad Boy' Pistons is still very, very real

Jordan revealed on Sunday night's episodes of "The Last Dance" that there is still no love lost for those Pistons teams.

Joe Rivera

NBA taking smallest step toward getting players back on court

The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.

Tom Gatto

Ranking active No. 1 overall picks

There are currently 13 active former No. 1 overall picks of the NBA Draft. It's a given that LeBron James ranks first, but where do the other 12 former first overall picks fall into place behind him?

Kyle Irving

Melo thinks he wins rings if drafted by Detroit

Carmelo Anthony firmly believes he would have won multiple rings if he were drafted by the Detroit Pistons back in 2003.

Carlan Gay

#NBATogetherLive: Re-watch DET @ SAS (Gm 7, 2005 Finals)

Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 of the 2005 NBA Finals to capture their 3rd championship in franchise history.

Yash Matange

VOTE: Best dunks of Blake Griffin's career

In honour of Blake Griffin's 31st birthday, we're taking a look back at four of his iconic high-flying aerial displays. We need your help in determining which one takes the cake!

Micah Adams

Coronavirus updates: Pistons' Christian Wood reportedly tests positive; third NBA player

Wood joins Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell as players to test positive.

Tom Gatto

Pistons' Wood tests positive for COVID-19

Wood is the third NBA player to test positive, along with Utah's Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell.

NBA.com Staff

Zion, Giannis among stars pledging money to help arena workers affected by coronavirus suspensions

The impact of the NBA and NHL's seasons being suspended goes beyond sports. Some players are trying to lessen some of that impact.

Austin Anderson

Follow live: Wednesday's action

A six game slate is headlined by two potential first round playoff matchups in the Western Conference, while Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Sunday's 11-game slate

There was no shortage of action around the NBA, with 11 games on Sunday. Catch up on all the action right here.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Curry-less Warriors edge 76ers

Six Warriors scored in double figures as they beat a 76ers squad without Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid at home, snapping a 10-game home losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

Bojan stars in Detroit, Jazz win 5th straight

With a win in Detroit, the Jazz went 4-0 on their recent Eastern Conference road trip which included an impressive win in Boston.

Yash Matange

Wednesday's scores: Melo drops 25 PTS in win vs. Wizards

Carmelo Anthony poured in a team-high 25 points to lead the Blazers past the Wizards at home. Catch up on all the results from tonight's games here!

NBA.com Staff

SGA's career-shooting game sparks OKC to win

The Thunder let a 16-point second half slip lead slip, but Danilo Gallinari knocked down a clutch three to spark a late run to seal a 114-107 win.

Yash Matange

Sunday's action: Beal stays hot vs. Warriors

As the playoff push intensifies, the NBA season rolled on with a seven-game slate. We had you covered with scores, news and the best highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Race for 8th in West: Zion, Pelicans creeping up on Grizzlies

The Kings picked up a huge win over the Grizzlies to stay in the playoff hunt, while Memphis' continues to lose its grip on the No. 8 seed. The Pelicans also picked up a key win, pulling within just two games of the West's final playoff spot.

Kyle Irving

Friday's action: Clutch D-Rose snaps Pistons losing streak

Friday night's full slate of 10 games did not disappoint as Aaron Gordon recorded his first career triple-double, Zion Williamson made history, the Clippers earned a statement win and a clutch Derrick Rose helped snap the Pistons losing streak.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's scores: Tatum drops 36 in Celtics win

With seven games around the NBA, there was no shortage of star performances, headlined by LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum. Catch up on all the results, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's scores: McCollum, Melo lift Blazers past Pistons

With 14 teams in action, there were plenty of storylines to keep an eye on. Follow along below for the best from each one.

NBA.com Staff

Thursday's scores: Kings beat Grizzlies behind Barnes' 32

The NBA regular season returned and so did the dominant Milwaukee Bucks, as Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 33 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Detroit, while James Harden had 29 as Houston downed Golden State.

Kane Pitman

Should Lakers fans be worried about Reggie Jackson signing with the Clippers?

Both teams reportedly pursued the guard after he was let go by the Pistons.

Dan Bernstein

Jackson plans to sign with Clippers, reports say

Jackson has dealt with injuries this season, resulting in him playing in only 14 games, but he gives the Clippers another playmaker off the bench if he can remain healthy.

Scott Rafferty

All-Star Saturday night participants

Who is participating during All-Star Saturday night in 2020? Below, find participants for each event.

NBA.com Staff

Wednesday's scores: Pacers snap 6-game skid vs. Bucks

One of the biggest games of Wednesday's 11-game slate went down in Indiana where the Pacers snapped a 6-game losing streak by defeating a Bucks squad without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA.com Staff

Monday's scores: Nuggets come back from 23 down vs. Spurs

In Monday's slate of nine games, the Nuggets come from 23 down to hand the Spurs their fifth straight loss while earlier, Spencer Dinwiddie drains a game-winner in Indiana.

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Hield's 31 helps Kings beat Spurs

Sunday's 9-game slate was headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks picking up their 45th win, Jrue Holiday leading Zion-less Pelicans to win in Indiana and Buddy Hield handing the Spurs their 4th straight loss.

NBA.com Staff

NBA trade deadline winners and losers: Heat make bold statement

The Heat made a bold statement with their activity ahead of the 2020 trade deadline.

Dan Bernstein

Friday's scores: Beal nails game-winner vs. Mavericks

Friday's eight-game slate was headlined by the 76ers and the Jazz snapping their losing streaks while Bradley Beal nailed the game-winner vs. Mavericks.

NBA.com Staff

Andre Drummond, somehow, is caught off guard by trade to Cavs after being on the block

The Pistons dealt longtime center Andre Drummond to an unexpected team before the deadline. The move caught Drummond off guard, although it really shouldn't have.

Tom Gatto

Andre Drummond trade analysis: Why Pistons got so little from Cavs for star center

Detroit got pennies for the best player it's developed in a long time.

Dan Bernstein

Report: Cavaliers acquire Drummond

The Cavaliers have acquired Andre Drummond from the Pistons for Brandon Knight, John Henson and a second-round pick, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor reports.

Kyle Irving

Recap of Monday's 10-game slate

It was a busy night in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered below with all the scores, stats and highlights!

NBA.com Staff

Morant, Canadians highlight 10-game slate

Ja Morant and the Grizzlies host the Detroit Pistons. Plus Canadian bigs Khem Birch and Tristan Thompson both in action headlining a 10-game slate for you Monday night on the couch.

Carlan Gay

Davis responds to not making Rising Stars team

"This isn’t my first time not being selected for something but I guess it’s easy going undrafted to playing quality mins on a championship team," Davis tweeted after not being named a Rising Star.

Scott Rafferty

Powell out indefinitely

Powell suffered the injury in Toronto's win over Detroit on Friday. He's averaging a career-best 15.3 points per game this season.

Scott Rafferty

Seven thoughts: Siakam dominates as Raptors win 10th straight

Siakam came out on fire and finished with a game-high 30 points to lead the Raptors to their 10th straight victory. Here are some thoughts from the game.

Scott Rafferty

Nurse to coach Team Giannis

Nurse joins Dwane Casey as the only head coaches in franchise history to represent the Raptors at the All-Star Game.

Scott Rafferty

Can Raps make it 10 straight?

On the second night of a back-to-back, can the Toronto Raptors extend their season-long win streak to 10 games? In their way stands Derrick Rose and the Detroit Pistons.

Scott Rafferty

Who were the biggest All-Star snubs?

With the NBA All-Star reserves selected, who were the players that did not get their name called that could have?

Kane Pitman

Wednesday's scores: Nets honour Kobe in win over Pistons

Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyrie Irving paid tribute to Kobe Bryant as they led the Nets past the Pistons in Brooklyn. Catch up on all of tonight's scores, stats, news and highlights, right here!

NBA.com Staff

NBA teams pay tribute to Kobe Bryant

Following the heartbreaking news of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's death, teams around the league continued to honour his legacy with a variety of tributes.

NBA.com Staff

Irving and Rose battle, Nets win in OT

Kyrie Irving and Derrick Rose provided an entertaining point guard battle in Detroit, though, it was the Nets who were able to pull away in overtime to pick up the win on the road.

Kane Pitman

Saturday's scores: LeBron makes history and Kyrie drops 45

LeBron James moved into third on the all-time scorers list, while Kyrie Irving dropped 45 points in an OT win over the Detroit Pistons.

NBA.com Staff

Recap Wednesday's action

Russell Westbrook and James Harden helped the Rockets get over the Nuggets, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were dominant at Madison Square Garden.

NBA.com Staff

2020 Rose > 2011 Rose?

OK so Derrick Rose isn't going to sniff the MVP conversation. But a closer look reveals that in a smaller role, he's been every bit as good as the player that once became the youngest MVP in NBA history.

Micah Adams

Derrick Rose trade rumors: Lakers, 76ers, Clippers interested in acquiring Pistons guard

The former MVP is averaging 18.3 points per game this season.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

D-Rose has been unstoppable lately

The Pistons suffered their 28th loss of the season, but Derrick Rose continues to be a bright spot in Detroit.

Carlan Gay

Saturday's scores: CP3 drops 30 in win over POR

Saturday's 11-game slate was packed with action, highlights and more. Take a look at some of the best moments from a busy day around the Association!

NBA.com Staff

Should the Raptors trade for Drummond?

According to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports, the Raptors have "registered interest" in Andre Drummond, who could be on the move between now and the trade deadline. Two members of our NBA.com Staff discuss whether or not the two-time All-Star makes sense for the Raptors.

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NBA trade rumors: Hawks out on Andre Drummond deal but could target Thunder's Steven Adams

The Hawks are "no longer engaging" with the Pistons on a deal for the two-time All-Star, according to Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.

Jordan Greer

Wednesday's scores: Pistons stun Celtics in Boston

On a busy 10-game slate on Wednesday, the Pistons shocking the Celtics in Boston was among the big headlines of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Gasol leaves game with hamstring strain

The 6-11 Spaniard could be seen clutching the back of his left leg after attempting to block a shot.

Rudi Schuller

Monday's scores: Lillard, Blazers hold off Hornets

With seven games of NBA action tonight, there was a host of big-time performances, headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Damian Lillard and LeBron James. Catch up on all the games, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Bucks secure big road win over Blazers

The big three of Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Bledsoe combined for 91 points to lead the Bucks past the Blazers. With the win they move to a 35-6 record at the halfway point of the season.

NBA.com Staff

Andre Drummond trade rumors: Knicks asking about Pistons center

New York already has a lot of big men, but Drummond would be an upgrade.

Tom Gatto

Thursday's scores: Thompson's career-night gives Cavs' OT win

Tristan Thompson dropped a career-high 35 in an overtime win over the Detroit Pistons while the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the season series with the Boston Celtics.

NBA.com Staff

Tuesday's scores: Lakers win sixth straight game

LeBron James and the Lakers extend their win streak to six games after a comfortable win over the Knicks. Catch up on all the night's scores, stats, highlights and tope performers, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Blake Griffin injury update: Pistons star will be out extended period after knee procedure

The Pistons could be without their All-Star forward for the rest of the 2019-20 season.

Jordan Greer

Griffin undergoes knee procedure

Griffin has appeared in only 18 games this season. He's averaging 15.5 points and 4.7 rebounds on 35.2 percent shooting from the field, all of which are the lowest marks of his career.

Scott Rafferty

Trade destinations for Drummond

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons have talked to several teams about trading Andre Drummond ahead of this season's trade deadline. Which teams make the most sense for the two-time All-Star?

Scott Rafferty

Lakers record 20 blocks; win close one vs. Pistons

The Lakers record 20 blocks, LeBron James finishes with his 9th triple-double of the season, and the Lakers extended their win streak to five with a 106-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

Yash Matange

Sundays scores: Dragic powers Heat past Blazers

Goran Dragic stepped up in Jimmy Butler's absence to power the Heat past the Blazers and move to a 17-1 record at home this season. Catch up on all of tonight's scores, news and highlights, right here!

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's scores: Hornets stun Mavs despite Luka triple-double

Luka Doncic recorded a 39-point, 12-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double but the Hornets' backcourt duo of Terry Rozier III and Devonte' Graham combine for 56 points and 21 assists in an overtime win to hand the Mavericks their third loss in the last four games.

NBA.com Staff