Ausar Thompson out of training camp after having blood clot last season
Detroit Pistons small forward Ausar Thompson is being held out of contact drills at the start of training camp after having a season-ending blood clot during his rookie year.
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Detroit Pistons small forward Ausar Thompson is being held out of contact drills at the start of training camp after having a season-ending blood clot during his rookie year.
The Detroit Pistons announced on Wednesday their official basketball operations staff, which will work under president Trajan Langdon.
The Pistons, who have lost a league-record 14 straight playoff games dating to 2008, hired Bickerstaff after he was fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers, a franchise the coach helped improve over four seasons.
Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons have agreed on a five-year contract extension worth at least $224 million, a source confirmed to CBS News Detroit.
Bickerstaff replaces former head coach Monty Williams, who was fired after one season with the Pistons.
The Detroit Pistons have taken forward Bobi Klintman on Thursday in the 2024 NBA Draft after trading with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Detroit Pistons have fired coach Monty Williams after just one season, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.
The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.
Langdon, who most recently served as General Manager of the New Orleans Pelicans from 2019-24, will report to Pistons owner Tom Gores.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
The Detroit Pistons are reportedly considering New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon for the position of president of basketball operations.
Sandro Mamukelashvili had 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Detroit Pistons 123-95 on Sunday to close disappointing seasons for both franchises.
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.
Zion Williamson scored 36 points and led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 114-101 victory over the short-handed Detroit Pistons.
Pascal Siakam had 25 points and eight rebounds, Tyrese Haliburton added 20 points and nine assists and the Indiana Pacers routed the short-handed Detroit Pistons 122-103 on Wednesday night.
Two Detroit Pistons starters, Ausar Thompson and Isaiah Stewart, are out for the rest of the 2024 season.
Boston is looking to prolong its eight-game home win streak with a victory over Detroit.
Bam Adebayo made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Miami Heat to a 104-101 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Jalen Duren had a career-high 23 rebounds along with 24 points and five assists as the Detroit Pistons won three of four games for the first time in nearly two years, beating the Toronto Raptors 113-104.
Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver had an expletive-laced response to a heckling fan in the stands and pointed the man out to security at Little Caesars Arena.
Jaden Ivey scored 34 points and Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 11 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to their first home win since January, 118-112 over the Brooklyn Nets.
Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat host Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons.
Whether you're watching the 2024 NBA season or getting ready for MLB, there are a lot of sports streaming options.
An assault charge filed against Detroit Pistons' Isaiah Stewart for punching Phoenix Suns' Drew Eubanks has been dropped, court records show.
Detroit Pistons' Isaiah Stewart reportedly punched Phoenix Suns' Drew Eubanks before the game Wednesday in Arizona.
A boil water advisory has been issued for part of Rochester Hills and Oakland Township because of a leak on a 42-inch water main.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs. forcing some to make hard choices.
Walk-a-Mile Wednesday returned to the city of Detroit, with Police Chief Todd Bettison hosting the first event of the season.
People in Keego Harbor, Michigan, will come together for someone they say has always been there for them.
After recent incidents of violence in the Inkster area, police are now asking for input from the community in a survey about what could be done to help address it.
A boil water advisory has been issued for part of Rochester Hills and Oakland Township because of a leak on a 42-inch water main.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs. forcing some to make hard choices.
The Motor City was awarded an expansion team for the 2026-27 season.
The crash happened just after 7 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Sheldon Road and Sheldon Center.
Walk-a-Mile Wednesday returned to the city of Detroit, with Police Chief Todd Bettison hosting the first event of the season.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs. forcing some to make hard choices.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In a new lawsuit, two California residents allege that Cento Fine Foods doesn't use real San Marzano tomatoes in one of its products.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Sonny Gray pitched five innings in his return from injury and the Boston Red Sox finished a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 4-0 win.
More than 300 PGA professionals from all over the country were hoping to earn a spot in this year's PGA Championship.
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine.
The Motor City was awarded a women's hockey expansion team for the 2026-27 PWHL season.
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
The mother of missing Michigan woman Lynette Hooker is speaking out. The Detroit Pistons will host the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 2 in the playoff series. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
Good Thursday morning Fam! A Frost Advisory remains in effect for portions of Southeast Michigan until 8 AM. Cool and mainly dry today with a mix of sun and clouds, an isolated shower is possible at times between the afternoon hours and the early overnight period. Temperatures recover into the 60s on Friday and even warmer by Saturday in the 70's.
After Spirit Airlines ceased operations over the weekend, twin sisters Shari and Maya Green say they are still processing the news.
People in Keego Harbor, Michigan, will come together for someone they say has always been there for them.
After recent incidents of violence in the Inkster area, police are now asking for input from the community in a survey about what could be done to help address it.