Pistons Sign Lorenzo Brown To 10-Day Contract
The Detroit Pistons have signed guard Lorenzo Brown to a 10-day contract. The team announced the move Friday before its game against Sacramento.
Watch CBS News
The Detroit Pistons have signed guard Lorenzo Brown to a 10-day contract. The team announced the move Friday before its game against Sacramento.
The Pistons fell to 0-3 against the Wizards and have allowed 110 or more points in three straight games.
Trailing 57-52 at halftime, the Pistons shot 15 for 20 in a 38-point third quarter and finished with 73 points over the final two periods while erasing two 10-point deficits.
Detroit entered the night a half-game ahead of Chicago for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
College basketball would be more enjoyable if marquee players stayed in school longer. But those dynasty days aren't coming back.
Andre Drummond had 21 points and 16 rebounds for the Pistons, who dropped their second straight after a four-game winning streak.
Rookie Kristaps Porzingis is sitting out the Knicks' game against Detroit because of a bruised lower left leg.
The San Antonio Spurs clinched their 19th straight trip to the playoffs. The streak includes 5 NBA titles. And nobody's talking about them.
The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame announced Tuesday night that Ben Wallace, Brendan Shanahan and Chris Osgood will be a part of its next class.
Detroit Piston newcomer Tobias Harris attended the event and spoke with students about the importance of doing well in the classroom.
The 7-foot Lithuanian has played in just 15 NBA games this season after having surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back in March 2015.
Thornton had been sent to Detroit in a three team trade that was later voided because teammate Donatas Motiejunas couldn't pass a physical with the Pistons.
One day after allowing New Orleans center Anthony Davis to score 59 points with 20 rebounds, the Pistons beat the Eastern Conference's top team for the second time this season.
Not much changed at the trade deadline, and all roads to the title still run through the Bay Area.
Let's take a look at what each of the Eastern Conference's teams should be looking to accomplish as the 2015-16 season winds down.
"I don't think anybody in the NBA knows exactly what the market is going to look like for guys this summer," Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy told the team's website.
On a national scale, the move was largely heralded as one that allowed the Pistons to continue building a young core with players who can switch positions.
This past weekend, Detroit Tigers' ace pitcher Justin Verlander and his girlfriend attended NBA All-Star weekend.
McGrady will appear on "The Jump," the afternoon telecast hosted by Rachel Nichols that debuts Thursday.
While he didn't wow anyone in the Dunk Contest, Drummond put up a solid game in the East's 196-173 loss to the West.
Kevin Hart turned over the U.S. coaching duties to All-Star player Andre Drummond in the third quarter, change into a uniform and insert himself into the game in an ultimately futile attempt to lead a comeback.
The classic red, white and blue theme the team uses is timeless, but the franchise may now be looking for a change of pace.
The Western Conference All-Star roster features Kobe Bryant wrapping up his legacy, and maybe the best player on earth: Steph Curry.
The Eastern Conference is stronger than in years past thanks to new talent like Kyle Lowry and some older talent, like some guy named LeBron James.
Looking to fill a football-size void in your sports life? Well, lucky for you, the NBA's All-Star weekend festivities get underway in Toronto this coming weekend.
A Detroit man who was convicted of a series of sexual assault cases dating back to 1997 will spend decades in prison.
Two teens were hospitalized after an e-bike they were riding was struck by a car in Redford Township, police said.
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Detroit hosted the annual Metro Detroit Youth Day on Tuesday.
A Wasilla, Alaska, man is accused of sending threatening messages and stalking a Michigan mayor.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
Safety concerns continue in the city of Birmingham, Michigan, but this time they center on a big fight on the downtown street.
A Michigan father charged in a fatal Thanksgiving Day head-on crash that resulted in the death of his 5-year-old daughter will stand trial.
A West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, man died in a Florida hospital after being found unresponsive while diving in the Florida Keys, local authorities said.
Once again, Southeast Michigan is on the cusp of a storm risk, with a marginal chance highlighting our southern counties.
A Detroit man who was convicted of a series of sexual assault cases dating back to 1997 will spend decades in prison.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion, Powerball says.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
A 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl were injured when an e-bike they were riding was struck by a car in Redford Township.
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Detroit hosted the annual Metro Detroit Youth Day on Tuesday.
President Trump signed an executive order laying out new recommendations for childhood vaccinations, and during his remarks, he mentioned that autism had a role in the guidance. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Residents in Birmingham, Michigan, are calling for change after a video of a brawl has gone viral; strong storms are possible in Southeast Michigan on Tuesday, and more on your top stories.
Good morning, Family! Partly sunny today, high 83 with a chance for thunderstorms this afternoon and evening A few isolated storms may be severe capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall. Greater potential exists between I-94 and the Ohio border. A Marginal Risk (1 of 5) for severe weather across parts of southeast Michigan. Drier conditions develop Friday and Friday night.