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Journalist Confirms Isiah Thomas & $3.4B NBA Team’s Deal as 9YO Venture Reaches New Milestone

Explore how Isiah Thomas' $3.4B NBA team partnership marks a milestone for his 9-year-old Cheurlin Champagne venture.
NBA: All Star Saturday Night

Pistons Legend Admits Humiliating Kobe Bryant 40 Times as Past Encounters Resurface

John Salley recalls beating Kobe Bryant every time they played one-on-one, offering a glimpse into the early years of the Mamba’s life.
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Demarcus Cousins Reflects on Unfinished Business with Pistons Amid Spat with Kevin Durant

DeMarcus Cousins discusses unresolved issues with the Pistons and his ongoing rivalry with Kevin Durant amidst trade speculations.
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Fact Check: Is Sophie Cunningham Married to Cade Cunningham?

Did Cade Cunningham really call WNBA star Sophie Cunningham his wife? Here's the truth behind the viral meme and mistaken identity.
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Jonathan Kuminga Trade Proposal Alarms Warriors Fans as Surprise Name Enters Rumor Cycle

Fans react as a trade proposal sees Jonathan Kuminga heading to Miami Heat in exchange of a former Cavaliers player and more.
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John Salley Opens Up On Hidden Health Struggles Behind Famous Nickname’s Origin

John Salley opened up about the story behind his nickname and revealed the health issues that might develop for that reason
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Surprise Suitors for Kevin Durant Emerge as Timberwolves’ New Owners Face Harsh Reality Check

Kevin Durant’s future is up in the air again; and while the Timberwolves make headlines, a surprise suitor has quietly entered the mix.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Phoenix Suns

Tim Hardaway Questions Tyrese Haliburton’s “Hiding” Strategy Months After Sending Heated Warning

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Are Penny Hardaway and Tim Hardaway Related?

Is Tim Hardaway Jr related to hoops legend Penny Hardaway? Discover the truth behind relationship in this article.
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2025 NBA Finals: Who Has the Better Defensive Ratings Between Indiana Pacers & OKC Thunder?

Discover which team boasts the best defensive rating in the 2025 NBA Finals, with key stats & standout defenders.
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Amid Son’s Battle for Life, Jermaine O’Neal Reveals Massive Personal Impact of Infamous Brawl

Jermaine O'Neal opens up about his son’s premature birth, his mother’s partner’s suicide, and a fatherless childhood that shaped him.
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Back To Back Pain from $3.4 Billion Franchise Became Dwight Howard’s Turning Point

Dwight Howard opens up about the back to back losses from the $3.4 billion worth team that influenced a shift in his mentality
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns

Reunited After 18 Years, Ex Lakers Star Reignites Jermaine O’Neal Rivalry With Wild Claim

Smush Parker hilariously denies ever getting blocked by Jermaine O’Neal—despite the receipts, even after eighteen years.
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Warriors’ Naz Reid Pursuit Under Threat as Tough Competition From Eastern Conference Playoffs Team Imminent

Naz Reid is rumored to opt out of his player extension. But instead of the Warriors, another Eastern Conference team might be eyeing him.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers

Ex-Knicks Star’s 9YO Son, Who’s Battling Asthma, Snatches Isiah Thomas’ Attention With Viral Video

Ex-Knicks Star’s 9YO Son represents hope for countless young athletes battling health challenges. Read how Isiah Thomas reacts.
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Brandon Jennings Net Worth in 2025: NBA Earnings, Endorsements, Businesses, & More

Here is everything that you need to know about Brandon Jennings' net worth, NBA salary, and business deals.
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Who Is Isiah Thomas Married To? Know More About Pistons Legend’s Personal Life

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NBA: All Star Saturday Night

Shaquille O’Neal’s Son Provokes Ex-Knicks Star With Just 3 Words, Threatening Potential Match Up

Brandon Jennings reflects on his Knicks stint as Myles O’Neal playfully challenges him, sparking a fun rivalry between the two.
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23-YO Star Receives Bonus Worth $45M After Making All-NBA Teams Along With Tyrese Haliburton & Karl-Anthony Towns

Cade Cunningham’s $45M All-NBA bonus, Tyrese Haliburton’s locked-in supermax, and KAT’s impact are shaking up NBA contracts and cap space.
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Shaquille O’Neal Issues Strong Demand to Anthony Edwards as OKC Team Brings Public Enemies Together

Shaq calls for improvement from Anthony Edwards, while Perkins and Barkley agree on OKC being the best defensive team of all time.
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Amid Post-NBA Struggles, Khloe Kardashian’s Business Skills Saved Brandon Jennings Despite Complicated History

Brandon Jennings turned post-NBA struggles into purpose with TUFF CROWD, and a few reliable friends supporting him throughout.
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Despite Concerning Bell’s Palsy Diagnosis, Isiah Thomas Displays Heartfelt Gesture for Ex-Bulls Star

Amidst struggle with Bell's Palsy, NBA legend Isiah Thomas makes an appearance for his old friend's special event
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Despite $40 Million Earnings, Brandon Jennings Was Forced to Confront Reality After Career-Threatening Injury

Discover Brandon Jennings’ NBA journey—his Achilles injury, missed Knicks opportunity, and eventual time with the franchise he dreamed of.
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Brandon Jennings Never Rejected $40 Million Bucks Deal, Admits Reason Behind Detroit Trade

Brandon Jennings opens up about why he never turned down the $40 million Bucks deal, revealing truth behind the Detroit trade.
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Ex-Pistons Star Almost Avoided NBA’s Biggest Brawl Due to Personal Tragedy, Reveals Stephen Jackson

Stephen Jackson reveals how Ben Wallace almost didn't play in the match that got both of them suspended for weeks.
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How Many Businesses Does Grant Hill Own?

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About Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Detroit Pistons compete in the NBA as part of the Central Division in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons are three-time champions of the league, and their latest triumph came back in 2004. 

The Pistons were originally formed in 1941 and have come past plenty of logo designs. However, the franchise has always stayed true to its original colors, and here is how their current logo is designed: A white ball surrounded by a blue ring on the outside. The center of the logo contains an oval which contains the phrase, ‘Detroit Pistons.’ 

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Furthermore, the Pistons play their home games at the Little Caesars Arena, a multi-purpose stadium in Midtown Detroit. Before playing at the Arena, the Pistons’ home was ‘The Palace’, located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 

The Palace has hosted some of the most thrilling matches in history and witnessed a few brutal brawls on the court. The Arena last hosted a Pistons game in 2017, and it was imploded in July 2020. 

Detroit Pistons: Owner and top executives 

The Pistons are currently owned by businessman Tom Gores. He is the founder of Platinum Equity, a private investment firm. The 57-year-old billionaire acquired the franchise in 2011 and has strengthened his stakes ever since. 

The Former NBA star Ed Stefanski is a senior advisor of the Pistons franchise. Stefanski played for the Sixers during his professional career and has even served as the General Manager of the Brooklyn Nets and Toronto Raptors before landing the Pistons job. He is known to be leading the team’s front office. 

Troy Weaver was named as the team’s General Manager in July 2020. The 52-year-old has previously held office as the Vice President of Basketball Operations at OKC.

As for their head coach, Dwane Casey has been holding that position since 2018. Casey joined the Detroit Pistons after a seven-year tenure with the Toronto Raptors. In his first two years as Head Coach, Casey pushed the team to finish 8th and 13th in the East, respectively. 

History

The Detroit Pistons were originally formed in 1941 as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons. The team was founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and competed in the National Basketball League (NBL). The team won the championship in 1944 and 1945 and then shortly moved to the Basketball Association of America (BAA). 

However, the NBL and BAA merger happened in 1949 and the Pistons were absorbed into the newly formed NBA. The franchise moved to Detroit in 1957, after deciding that Fort Wayne was too small a city to host an NBA team. 

The Pistons struggled in their early NBA years and frequently missed the playoffs. The 60s and 70s saw a major downfall, and the team’s inconsistency proved to be a major letdown.

However, the 80s gave birth to a new era in the franchise. They signed Isiah Thomas in 1981 and then brought in Vinnie Johnson from the Seattle SuperSonics. Within a matter of two years, the Pistons assembled a terrific team, with Chuck Daly as the head coach. 

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The 80s Pistons were termed as the ‘Bad Boys’ owing to their physical style of play. Chuck Daly was the mastermind behind the tactics, and they even devised a separate set of plans to limit Michael Jordan from scoring against them, known as the infamous ‘Jordan Rules’

The Bad Boys Pistons won back-to-back titles in 1989 and 1990, and bowed out of the era. The franchise had to wait for fourteen more years to secure their next title, as the 2004 Pistons team went on a magical run and won the finals 4-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Over the past couple of seasons however, the inexperienced Pistons roster has been struggling.

Mascot and uniforms

The Pistons’ official mascot is named ‘Hooper.’ He made his debut in 1996 and rose to become one of the most loved mascots in the sport. Hooper is always a crowd favorite, and the Pistons always celebrate his birthday every spring during a home game! 

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The Detroit Pistons have always stuck with blue and red as their primary colors. The same reflects in their team uniforms as well. Over the years, the Pistons have worn some flashy jerseys that have gone down as fan favorites. With Nike holding the jersey deals, one could expect them to bring back retro versions in the coming years as well! 

Team’s sponsors

The main sponsor of the Pistons is ‘Flagstar Bank,’ who also hold the rights for endorsing jersey patches on their uniforms. Besides Flagstar, the Pistons have tie-ups with several companies namely, Jeep, Ring Central, and Rocket Fiber. 

Achievements and History

Founded 

1941
Conference

Eastern

Division 

Central
President

Ed Stefanski

General Manager

Troy Weaver
Head Coach 

Dwane Casey 

Arena 

Little Caesars Arena
Championships (3)

(1989, 1990, 2004)

Conference Titles (7)

Western: 2 (1955, 1956)

Eastern: 5 (1988, 1989, 1990, 2004, 2005)

Division Titles (11)

(1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)

Website

www.nba.com/pistons

Detroit Pistons 2021-22 Roster

41Saddiq BeySF6-7215April 9, 1999
6Hamidou DialloSG6-5202July 31, 1998
8Trey LylesPF6-9234November 5, 1995
9Jerami GrantSF6-8210March 12, 1994
2Cade CunninghamPG6-6220September 25, 2001
7Killian HayesPG6-5195July 27, 2001
5Frank JacksonPG6-3205May 4, 1998
20Josh JacksonSG6-8207February 10, 1997
38Saben LeePG6-2183June 23, 1999
17Rodney McGruderSG6-4205July 29, 1991
19Sviatoslav MykhailiukSF6-7205June 10, 1997
13Kelly OlynykC6-11240April 19, 1991
24Jamorko PickettPF6-9206December 24, 1997
18Cory JosephPG6-3200August 20, 1991
12Isaiah LiversSF6-7230July 28, 1998
28Isaiah StewartC6-8250May 22, 2001
55Luka GarzaC6-11235December 27, 1998