Pistons forward Charlie Villanueva did some on-court work with the team for the first time in a long time during Monday’s practice. Pistons coach Lawrence Frank said he didn’t participate in any contact drills, but even Villanueva doing three-on-zero or five-on-zero drills bodes well for his return. He said he felt very good, considering his … Continue Reading →
The Lakers need a perimeter scorer to give Kobe Bryant some relief. Gilbert Arenas can score in his sleep. Arenas has been working out in Orlando, trying to get his body right. Orlando GM Otis Smith told me he talks to Arenas daily, making sure his spirits are up. Ironic, considering Smith released Arenas before … Continue Reading →
The Clippers’ Blake Griffin blew up Twitter late last night with his throwdown on Oklahoma City’s Kendrick Perkins, one of the league’s toughest big men. It looked like Perk fouled Griffin almost three times. It’s not the best dunk of all-time, but it might be the best dunk we’ll see for the next two years. … Continue Reading →
Fiscal responsibility. That’s what the lockout was all about. A lot of guys got contracts over the past few years that many people deemed unworthy. This time around, teams want to exercise fiscal responsibility, which is all well and good. Which brings us to one Kevin Love, the master of the double-double. The man who … Continue Reading →
Lawrence Frank’s quote about his team’s “Labor Pains” is precisely what I’ve been saying for the past few games. With all the circumstances at work (lockout, new coach, little practice time), if anyone expected the Pistons to get off to a fast start, they were fooling themselves. Now, I didn’t think they’d start off 2-8 … Continue Reading →
The Pistons will be shorthanded against the Bulls tonight. Rodney Stuckey is still recovering from a sore groin and Charlie Villanueva’s right ankle is still ginger enough to keep him out of action. Villanueva’s X-rays came back negative and there’s no definitive timetable for his return. Austin Daye is a game-time decision. He’s been taking … Continue Reading →
The NBA stepped back to the national stage on Christmas Day, and before the league stepped into the uncertain future, someone put together something pretty cool. That “someone” was TNT, which probably has the best studio crew of any in sports with its combination of entertainment and information during halftime and postgame segments. Before the … Continue Reading →
Pistons coach Lawrence Frank announced his starters for tonight’s preseason game against the Cavs: Brandon Knight, Austin Daye, Tayshaun Prince, Jonas Jerebko and Greg Monroe. He also said Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon (personal reasons) won’t be available, although there’s a chance Villanueva could make it in time for the game. No, neither one of … Continue Reading →
Will Bynum, Ben Gordon, Greg Monroe, Charlie Villanueva and Damien Wilkins will start tonight… Wilkins is a bit of a surprise, starting at small forward but Lawrence Frank loves his aggressiveness and intensity. Chances are Frank will let Prince ease into shape, and once again, he’s gonna tinker with the lineups, even after the season … Continue Reading →
In a move that shouldn’t surprise anyone, the Pistons aren’t bringing back Terrico White, notifying him late last night. White broke the news via his twitter account, tweeting: Just got the news from @detroitpistons that they letting me go. Really didn’t get a chance because of injury. Putting it in God hands now. White, after … Continue Reading →