The bad news? The Detroit Pistons weren’t able to get it done last night against the Portland Trail Blazers, dropping a 110-92 decision at Moda Center. The good news? No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick Cade Cunningham set a career high in his young career with 26 points. Cunningham only missed three shots on the … Read more
According to a report from Henry Abbott of True Hoop, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is expected to request to be traded. Lillard, who is 31, averaged 3o.o points per game for the Trail Blazers during the 2019-20 season and 28.8 points per game during the 2020-21 season. If this is a surprise, you … Read more
According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, Chauncey Billups has reached an agreement on a five-year deal to become the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Woj noted that the deal includes a team option for a fifth year. A press conference has been scheduled for Tuesday. Congrats, Chauncey! Deal includes a team … Read more
The former 2004 Detroit Pistons NBA Finals MVP appears to be on the verge of officially becoming an NBA head coach. Per multiple reports, Chauncey Billups is about to be named the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers: During his playing career, Billups was a five-time NBA All-Star and a three-time All-NBA selection. He … Read more
According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, former Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups has emerged as the frontrunner to be offered the Portland Trail Blazers head coaching job. Billups, who played 17 seasons in the NBA, is currently an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Clippers. Chauncey Billups has emerged as the frontrunner … Read more
According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, former Detroit Pistons PG Chauncey Billups, along with Becky Hammon, has advanced to a second interview with the Portland Trail Blazers. From ESPN: Billups has been in contact with several teams in this search process and remains with the Clippers in their Western Conference finals series against the Phoenix … Read more
For today’s Game of the Day, we go back to 1990 when the Detroit Pistons defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 5 to win the NBA Championship. Watch as Vinnie ‘The Microwave’ Johnson hits the game-winner with 0.07 seconds remaining in the game. Here is the full game, enjoy!
Earlier today, news broke that former Detroit Pistons MVP Chauncey Billups was considered the favorite to land the recently vacated head coaching position with the Portland Trail Blazers. Of course, as a current assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers, Billups is prohibited by League rules from talking to another team until his season is over. … Read more
As NBA head coaching jobs continue to pop up, you can pretty much guarantee that former Detroit Pistons star Chauncey Billups will be a candidate. That being said, Billups could soon be off the market as he is now considered to be the favorite to land the Portland Trail Blazers job. Nation, where would you … Read more
Two local basketball legends are reportedly in the mix to land an NBA head coaching position. The Portland Trail Blazers and head coach Terry Stotts have mutually agreed to part ways after nine seasons and 402 wins shortly after Portland’s playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets, and there are already several candidates to fill the … Read more
The Detroit Pistons (19-40) couldn’t get it done tonight, losing a close one to the Portland Trail Blazers (26-32) 107-104. The Pistons started this game poorly, trailing the Trail Blazers 40-24 to end the first quarter, but a 21-3 run in the second quarter tied up the game 43-43 with 6:30 remaining in the first … Read more
The youth movement has officially kicked off in Detroit. The Detroit Pistons (19-39) lost at home to the Milwaukee Bucks (47-8) tonight 126-106. The Milwaukee Bucks played almost flawless basketball through the first two quarters, only committing one turnover in the first half. The Pistons, on the other hand, finished with 11 turnovers through … Read more
Here are the NBA power rankings through week one: 30. New York Knicks (0-3) – Rookie RJ Barrett has been a shining bright spot for the Knicks, averaging 21 points per game through three games. He may be the only bright spot to highlight for a team that has started off 0-3 for the season. … Read more
With the Piston’s season underway tonight, here are our first NBA Power Rankings of the season: 30. Cleveland Cavilers – The Cavaliers have a first-year head coach (John Beilein), and there were no improvements made via free agency during the summer. Darius Garland/Collin Sexton back court will need time to work. Expect the Cavs … Read more
According to reports, former Detroit Pistons forward “Uncle Spliffy” Cliff Robinson has been hospitalized with an undisclosed illness. From AP: Robinson’s family issued a statement confirming that the 50-year-old former forward was being treated at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland. “He is grateful for the support of family and friends. We ask for … Read more
Have you ever dreamed of being called down to the court during an NBA game to take a half-court shot to win a big prize? Not only would the pressure of the thousands of screaming fans be tough to overcome, but having just one shot to make a 47-foot shot is not easy. Watch as … Read more
