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As always seems to be the case during this time of year, draft rumors are swirling faster than a twister in Kansas. Some of the rumors are meant as a means of misdirection; a way for teams to bluff each other into making foolish deals. Some rumors are ridiculous and should be discarded as quickly as they are heard. However, some rumors may have a nugget of truth to them. These are the ...

The writhing, half-dead zombie that was the Detroit Pistons 2009-2010 season mercifully was put out of its misery on Wednesday night. It ended like it began, with a victory. This part Pistons fans were used to seeing. In between those wins, however, was a new low in recent Pistons memory. Many Detroit fans can remember similar lean years in this team's past. The end of the Grant Hill era brought a bitter pill ...

As the Detroit Pistons limp to the merciful end of a supremely disappointing season, most pundits have begun speculating on what is going to happen next for this team. Given that Detroit has obvious holes to fill (frontcourt scorer/rebounder, point guard) and some talented potential bargaining chips (Tayshaun Prince, Rip Hamilton, maybe even Rodney Stuckey?), it is easy to see that something has to give. This team is backcourt loaded and simply ...

First off, I need to preface this article with a quick confession. I have been probably the most unabashed Joe Dumars apologist ever to claim the Detroit Pistons as his own. I love Dumars. My childhood was spent watching, adoring, and admiring the Pistons great. While Isiah Thomas was always my favorite player, Dumars was easily the most respected player on the team. People could mock or criticize any of our ...

On Sunday night the Detroit Pistons ended another long losing streak, unleashing an offense that has been stagnant at best this season. While the win was a bit of good news for the Pistons, it highlighted what has been a season-long problem for the team. The Pistons only go as far as their bench takes them. Heading into this season, the bench appeared to be one of this team's biggest assets. New acquisitions ...

What a strange ride the past 10 years have been for the Detroit Pistons. In a decade that began with the disastrous departure of a superstar, the team was rebuilt in the image of its city and became one of the most successful teams of the era. And although the team won a title, it was marked more by what it did not do, essentially becoming this sport's version of the ...

Did anyone see this coming? The Detroit Pistons have won five straight games (and six of their last seven) and have seemingly turned around their season. Is this winning streak built to last or are we witnessing fool's gold? Let's take a look at how Detroit has been winning.   Pass The Rock! When the season began, most people thought Detroit would score at will. What was less clear was who would be setting up ...

Perhaps it is a reflection of the financial issues that many people face today. Perhaps it is a result of seeing article after article discuss how sports franchises are having to tighten their belts amid their financial struggles. Or perhaps it is a direct result of having just watched The Road this past week. A thought continues to weigh on my mind: Could one or more Detroit franchises be in danger of moving, ...

It is an ominous time to be a Detroit Pistons fan. Not only are you dealing with the first season in recent memory in which the playoffs seem like a difficult endeavor, but you are watching an entirely different team take the court this season. In fact, due to injury, you are seeing a different team every night! The season is still in its early stages and injuries have robbed this team of ...