Category Archives: Detroit Pistons

Changing Gears Thursday: Cars, Guards & 100 Pound Carp

Tom’s Vision by G0Da From the Pistons changing point guards and changing Tayshaun Prince to “point forward” to a Presidential campaign in which change was the overwhelming theme, “change” has been very much in the air of late. One part of Michigan that is certain to see change is the auto industry. The Globe & [...]

The Allen Iverson is a Piston Election Day Shootaround

Well, Joe Dumars and the Pistons have made sure we’ll have something to talk about while waiting in line to vote today… A I by thanasim25 Here’s a selection of quick hits from: Pistons get Iverson for Billups, McDyess, Samb and Pistons are bringing in Iverson to generate excitement (Freep), Pistons acquire Iverson, send Billups [...]

Pistons to trade Billups and Dice for Iverson

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that the Pistons are expected to trade guard Chauncey Billups and forward Antonio McDyess to the Denver Nuggets for guard Allen Iverson. Detroit Bad Boys notes that Rick Bucher on ESPN is saying that McDyess might retire rather than go. As a huge fan of both the Pistons and [...]

Sportacular Tuesday: Rivalry, Tiger comics, Pistons preview and waving to McCarty

When you’re feeling that the politics is getting too heavy, there’s always sports. …except for last weekend of course, when politics was a welcome relief for UM and MSU fans. After getting pasted by a combined 91-24, the state of Michigan is assured of a Big Ten victory on Saturday as the Michigan State University [...]

Flipped: Pistons Coach Flip Saunders fired

From Pistons.com: Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that Flip Saunders will not return next season as the team’s head coach. “Decisions like this are difficult to make, especially with the success we have had throughout the last three regular-seasons,” Dumars said. “However, at this time, I feel it is necessary [...]

The Week for May 26 – June 1, 2008

four tops by bkromer (Lake Erie Metropark) The big stories heading into the week are the playoff runs of the Detroit Pistons (Eastern Conference Finals v Celtics) and the Detroit Red Wings (Stanley Cup v the Pittsburgh Penguins). Both teams have won 2 (Pistons @ 2-2 and Wings at 2-0). Photos in the Absolute Michigan [...]

Free Amir … and the whole Zoo Crew

Free Amir! Amir Johnson is just 21. Wikipedia says that on April 19, 2007, Amir Johnson scored a career-high 20 points, grabbed 12 rebounds (6 of them offensive), and recorded four blocks and three steals in 37 minutes against the Boston Celtics. And he can do this. Amir is also part of the Detroit Piston’s [...]

Detroit Pistons 2008 NBA Playoffs

and i bring you fire by Paul Hitz More pics in the Detroit Pistons Pool on Flickr With a final record of 59-23, the Detroit Pistons own the 2nd best record in the NBA (final 2008 NBA Standings) and tied their 3rd best mark. In their season ending NBA power rankings, ESPN ranked them third [...]

Blogs We Dig: Detroit Bad Boys

Detroit Bad Boys is a production of Matt Watson & Ian Cameron (and the occasional guest writer). It features great analysis and in-depth articles from the mainstream media and other blogs … and they sell T-shirts too. DBB also brings a thoughtful and in-depth perspective to coverage of the Detroit Pistons. It’s obvious that they’re [...]

Detroit Pistons 2007-2008 Basketball Preview

On Wednesday night the Detroit Pistons played their annual exhibition game at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Those who came to the game looking for star power were probably disappointed that most of the familiar faces were in street clothes or sweats for the majority of the game. On the other hand, if you [...]