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Detroit Pistons Rookie Reveals Improvement Plan for Sophomore Effort What's Marcus Sasser looking to improve going into year two with the Detroit Pistons? Author: Kevin McCormick Apr 18, 2024 In this story: Pistons Detroit Pistons Marcus Sasser Pistons News Last weekend, the Detroit Pistons wrapped up their regular season. Now looking ahead to next year, one of the team's rookies is eager to improve on both ends of the floor. Sunday marked the completion of Marcus Sasser's first season in the NBA. After being acquired by the Pistons days after the draft, the sharpshooting guard proved to be a key contributor off the bench. Sasser ended the year with averages of 8.3 PPG, 1.8 RPG, and 3.3 APG.
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Ausar Thompson was optimistic while speaking with the media for the first time since a medical diagnosis prematurely ended his rookie season with the Detroit Pistons. The No. 5 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Monday said he's on “a mental journey to get back and a physical journey to get back” after he was shut down in the back half of March because of a blood clot that he said left him “not feeling fully like myself.” “I've just been taking everything a day at a time,” Thompson said. Thompson, 21, initially missed a five-game stretch with an illness originally designated as “asthma,” but it quickly turned into something more serious following further medical testing.
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Ausar Thompson had a productive first year with the Pistons and is already looking ahead to how he can improve this summer.
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The NBA insurance fraud scandal took a while before getting a new update. It was in the last few months of 2023 when Glen Davis and Will Bynum faced the court and underwent due process. Now, sentences are being handed out and it looks like the former Detroit Pistons player will have to serve some time in prison. Will Bynum has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, per ESPN.
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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) dribbles the ball next to Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (19) during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) By Kory Woods | kwoods@mlive.com After 14 NBA seasons, Blake Griffin is calling it quits. On Tuesday afternoon, the six-time NBA All-Star announced his retirement through his various social media accounts. The high-flying dunk artist entered the NBA as the No. 1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2009 NBA draft out of Oklahoma. While his career got off to a rocky start in Los Angeles, breaking the patella in his left knee during preseason as a rookie, he
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Duke freshman Jared McCain declared for the 2024 NBA Draft on Friday. Where might he and other top picks end up?
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With the Detroit Pistons' all-time painful regular season coming to an end, the franchise addressed questions from the media about the direction of the team. Rookie Ausar Thompson is one of the many players who spoke publicly on Monday afternoon, where he commented on the pressing issue of his current health. When asked about the first signs of the reported blood clot, Thompson admitted he “wasn't feeling like himself” before the diagnosis, per James Edwards of the Athletic. “They said nothing about how it'll impact me going forward,” Thompson disclosed.
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Detroit Pistons players had a tough time identifying what went wrong in 2023-24. They know it can't happen again, though.
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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) – Another Washington Wizards season is in the books, and under a new front office, year one of the rebuild, a bumpy ride through the season was anticipated. However, the team did not expect to have a head coaching change mid-way through the season. Interim head coach Brian Keefe stepped in […]
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Detroit Pistons players had a tough time identifying what went wrong in 2023-24. They know it can't happen again, though.
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The Detroit Pistons will hire an executive to oversee basketball operations after finishing the worst season in franchise history.
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“I told them in my opinion, we have dug the trenches for the foundation,” Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams said after Sunday's season finale.
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Sandro Mamukelashvili had 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Detroit Pistons 123-95 on Sunday to close disappointing seasons that both franchises hope will lead to promising futures. Blake Wesley added 17 points for San Antonio. Zach Collins had 17 points and nine rebounds in 16 minutes before injuring his shoulder early in the second half.
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Blake Wesley finished with 17 points and six rebounds. Zach Collins scored 17 points and nine rebounds before exiting the game with a shoulder injury. Julian Champagnie scored 11 in the win. Tre Jones contributed 11 points, Devonte' Graham scored 12, Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 18, and David Duke Jr. posted 15.
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Considering how much Detroit's owner agreed to pay Williams it's not likely he gets pushed out after one season.
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No matter what happens in the Detroit Pistons season finale against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday afternoon, this particular squad has the dubious distinction of finishing with the worst record in Pistons franchise history. In a strange way, it's actually fitting that this is the position the Pistons find themselves in, because after Game 82 against the Spurs, the worst five year stretch in the history of the Detroit Pistons will be completed. “Team and league sources told The Athletic that Gores is considering hiring a president of basketball operations to have the final say on all basketball matters,” according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic.
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The San Antonio Spurs and the visiting Detroit Pistons look to finish their respective campaigns on a winning note when they square off on Sunday afternoon in the season finale for both teams. The Spurs (21-60), tied for last place in the Western Conference, and the Pistons (14-67), the bottom dweller in the East, have long been eliminated from the postseason. The Spurs' 121-120 win over Denver on Friday was as stunning for how it was accomplished as much as for whom San Antonio defeated. Little-used reserve Devonte' Graham, pressed into service because of injuries to four of the Spurs' starters, hit a running jumper with 0.9 seconds left to cap an 11-2 surge over the final minutes to produce the victory over the defending NBA champions.
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© Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports Dallas Mavs' O-Max Prosper Details Development After Strong Showing vs. Detroit Pistons Mavs rookie Olivier-Maxence Prosper played 29 minutes against the Pistons on Friday, showcasing progress in his development. Author: Grant Afseth Publish date: Apr 13, 2024 In this story: Detroit Pistons Dallas Mavericks Olivier-Maxence Prosper Jason Kidd DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks limited key players' playing time during the loss against the Detroit Pistons while sitting Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. It created a rare opportunity for the Mavs to focus on player development with already having a top-five seed in the Western Conference standings locked in, setting up a matchup
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Victor Wembanyama's rookie NBA season is finished. The San Antonio Spurs will sit him out of Sunday's regular-season finale. Where does his first season rank among the league's greats?
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Potential Detroit Pistons Pick Declares for 2024 NBA Draft Alex Sarr, a popular Detroit Pistons draft prospect, has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. Author: Kevin McCormick Apr 13, 2024 In this story: 2024 NBA Draft Alex Sarr Detroit Pistons Pistons News With one of the worst records in the league this year, the Detroit Pistons are likely picking in the top five of the 2024 NBA Draft. Over the past week, countless prospects have declared to enter the pool of prospects. One of the latest to do so is Alex Sarr, who is projected to be one of the first players off the board. Sarr is one of the more interesting prospects in this class, standings at 7-foot-1 with a 7-foot-4 wingspan. He took a more
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Monty Williams' message to Detroit Pistons rookie Marcus Sasser was simple — just play your game. Sasser has now broke out of his slump.
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Rookie Marcus Sasser scored 24 points in his hometown return, including 13 straight Detroit points during a stretch of the third quarter, and the Pistons beat the Dallas Mavericks — playing without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving — 107-89 on Friday night. The Pistons (14-67) led for most of the night against a Mavericks team that had won five consecutive games and 16 of 18 to secure a playoff spot. "It's a blessing just to be able to play in this league, especially to be able to do it in front of my parents, my family," said Sasser, who attended nearby Red Oak High School and the University of Houston.
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SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs (21-60) will host the Detroit Pistons (14-67) tonight for the final game of the 2023-24 season. GAME REWIND The Spurs are coming off a home win versus the Nuggets, 121-120. Victor Wembanyama finished with 34 points and 12 rebounds. Zach Collins scored 15 points and six rebounds, and Julian Champagnie scored 14 in the win. Tre Jones contributed 14 points, Devonte' Graham scored 11 (and the game-winning shot), Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 21, and Sidy Cissoko posted eight. Due to injuries, San Antonio was without Jeremy Sochan, Cedi Osman, Keldon Johnson, Malaki Branham, and Devin Vassell. "As a growing team, young team, it's [win] big for us. And yes, we're
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Detroit Pistons Rival Could Throw Big Money at Five-Time All-Star The Detroit Pistons' rival could land a notable player this offseason. Author: Kevin McCormick Apr 12, 2024 In this story: Detroit Pistons Pistons Golden State Warriors Orlando Magic Klay Thompson This summer, the Detroit Pistons are projected to be among the biggest spenders in free agency. That said, recent reports suggest an Eastern Conference rival is preparing to throw big money at an interesting name on the market. Among the many players to be an unrestricted free agent this summer is Klay Thompson. After being unable to work out an extension with the Golden State Warriors, the former All-Star will hit the open market. Thompson's
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DeMar DeRozan scored 39 points and the Chicago Bulls sent the Detroit Pistons to their franchise-record 67th loss of the season, 127-105 on Thursday night. Detroit (13-67) broke the franchise mark set by the 1979-80 team. "You can learn a lot about players at this time of year," Detroit coach Monty Williams said. "I'm happy for these guys," Bulls coach Billy Donovan said.
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