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#detroit-pistons

In this article by James L Edwards III and John Hollinger on The Athletic (behind paywall) a trade is proposed that pushes the Washington Wizards into a rebuild.This is actually a move that seems incredibly interesting now let's dive in.In this deal the Washington Wizards would receive former second overall pick James Wiseman as well as the fifth overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors had to feel pretty good after a 3-1 stretch in which they took down some very promising teams, but their home loss against an Indiana Pacers team that was playing without Tyrese Haliburton snapped them right back to reality.Not only did it show how lost this team can be without Gary Trent Jr. in the lineup, but it continued a puzzling trend of this team just not showing up when needed to.

This is our GAMETHREAD: Chat live about the game here!The Miami Heat (38-34) visit the Detroit Pistons (16-55) tonight at the Little Caesars Arena.Both Kyle Lowry and rookie Nikola Jovic are available for the Heat.Injury Report:
Heat


Kyle Lowry (Left Knee; Soreness) - AVAILABLE
Cody Zeller (Nasal; Fracture) - OUT
Jamal Cain (G League) - OUT
Orlando Robinson (G League) - OUT
Nikola Jovic - AVAILABLE


Pistons


Bojan Bogdanovic (achilles) - OUT
Alec Burks (foot) - OUT
Cade Cunningham (tibia) - OUT
Hamidou Diallo (ankle) - OUT
Isaiah Livers (hip) - OUT
Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) - OUT


BROADCAST INFORMATION:


TV: Watch the game live on NBA TV, Bally Sports Sun or NBA League Pass
Radio: Listen live on KKSE 92.5FM, S: WAQI 710


Tipoff: 6:00 p.m. EST

Former NBA forward Tony Snell can thank his son for helping him learn something important about himself.Appearing on NBC's "TODAY" on Friday, Snell revealed that he was able to discover as an adult that he has autism spectrum disorder after his 2-year-old son Karter was diagnosed at 18 months.

After a disappointing end to their season, the Boston Celtics have some big decisions to make this summer.Well, sort of.Essentially they have one decision to make, it's just a big one.Do they continue forward with the same nucleus, or reshape the roster?Well, it sounds like the Cs have at least some interest in shaking things up.

Celtics Silas has agreed to a deal with Detroit.Former Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas has joined Monty Williams's staff in Detroit as an assistant, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnaroski.Silas, who was Ime Udoka's predecessor in Houston, sparked some speculation that he could be coming to the Celtics when he appeared at a practice in April.

Heading down memory lane, we explore and break down nine players that the Boston Celtics seemed to have given up on too soon.Admittedly, it's hard to critique the Boston Celtics on many things throughout the history of its franchise.The historic Celtics franchise has won 17 NBA championships, tied for most in NBA history with, as you would expect, the Los Angeles Lakers.

BOSTON -- Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said Friday he doesn't anticipate All-Star Jaylen Brown missing a significant amount of time after suffering a broken bone in his face.Stevens said Brown has been fitted with a mask.Brown was diagnosed with a maxillary fracture after he took an inadvertent elbow from Jayson Tatum on Wednesday while going for a rebound during Boston's win over Philadelphia.

Following a string of underwhelming seasons with numerous different approaches from both a coaching and front office perspective, it may be time for the Washington Wizards to cut their losses with the current core.While it's unlikely that Bradley Beal is traded unless he explicitly requests a change of scenery, the Wiz still have Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis who they can move on sign and trade deals.

There's a scene in the 1997 movie Armageddon - one of the worst movies ever made, but maybe also the single best bad movie ever made? - where, as our heroes prepare to launch into space so they can go drill a hole in an asteroid, the NASA flight director says to all those assembled, "All right ladies and gentlemen, it's pucker time."

This one was no surprise.The Wizards entered the night 11th in the East with the NBA's eighth worst scoring differential.The Denver Nuggets came to DC first in the West and sixth in scoring differential.Washington got some nice moments from young players but got blasted 39-16 in the third quarter and lost, 118-104.

Over the course of the 2022-23 NBA season, a lot of podcast topics were filled and ink was spilled on the Los Angeles Lakers leading the league in free throw attempts, averaging 26.6 per game.That number was less than a full free throw per game more than the Detroit Pistons (25.7), the latter of whom suspiciously few argued that the refs were rigging games for, but I digress.

If this is what an expedited jelling process looks like, the Nets need a new overnight delivery service.Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said ahead of tip-off against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday that the team has done everything - from spending more time together in the locker room to taking advantage of additional practice days - to fast track chemistry for a starting lineup that was assembled at the trade deadline.

Shooting woes plagued the Raptors over the past few years, and their offensive futility got them to this position where they have an opportunity to address that need via the draft.If Raptors president Masai Ujiri and GM Bobby Webster can just move away from drafting a long power forward that can't shoot for just once, they should do their due diligence and look into UConn 's Jordan Hawkins.

The Toronto Raptors are flipping their coaching staff upside down this offseason.Not only is Nick Nurse looking for his next gig after getting fired, but the Raptors will also lose top assistant Adrian Griffin.After being with Toronto since 2018, Griffin was named head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.While this hire could throw a wrench into Toronto's own coaching search, as Griffin was considered a legitimate contender to replace Nurse, the fact that Giannis Antetokounmpo was so adamant about hiring Griffin shows how locked in Milwaukee was on the idea of hiring Griffin.

The ping pong balls have been picked and the envelopes opened, and as a result of the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, the Toronto Raptors will pick 13th at the 2023 NBA Draft.The Raptors, who finished a middling 41-41 this past season, had the 13th-worst odds heading into the lottery, and just a 1% chance at landing the top pick.

The Toronto Raptors faced the Detroit Pistons for the third time tonight at Scotiabank Arena.These two teams have developed quite the game atmosphere, with the usually lottery-bound Pistons always seeming to give the Raptors a run for their money.Tonight gave the opportunity for the Pistons to do that again, with several of the Raptors starters and role players out with injury.

The latest news from Milwaukee has blown the Toronto Raptors coaching race wide open.After Nick Nurse pulled his name out of candidacy, former assistant coach Adrian Griffin has been announced as the next head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.After five seasons as the lead assistant coach under Nurse, Adrian Griffin now finds himself at the top of the staff after being recommended by Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

While the Toronto Raptors search for their next coach after the firing of Nick Nurse, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves in a similar situation.Mike Budenhozler (who the Raptors may end up considering) was let go after the No. 1 seed Bucks lost in the first round of the playoffs.With the Detroit Pistons excluding him from their final three candidates and the Houston Rockets moving quickly to snatch up Ime Udoka, Nurse is running out of options if he wants to get right back in the coaching game.

The Toronto Raptors have put some puzzling choices on their initial list of head coaching candidates, as names like Darko Rajakovic and Jordi Fernandez did not show up on many other team's shortlists.One name on their list that is an unusually hot name in the coaching circle is Milwaukee Bucks assistant Charles Lee.
Lee, who has been one of Mike Budenholzer's top assistants for the last nine seasons, was promoted to associate head coach after Darvin Ham took the Lakers job. Lee may have his pick of three available jobs, showing what a terrific job he has done of building a coaching resume.

The Toronto Raptors managed to perform very well during what was a pivotal week of games.Scottie Barnes and the rest of the team went 3-1, taking down the Nuggets, Timberwolves, and Thunder at home.The Bucks beat them, but Toronto was on the road and lost Barnes to injury while leading late in the game.

I know, we are supposed to be excited about the Michael Winger era of Monumental Basketball, especially his strategy to handle the Washington Wizards.But I felt that now is as good of a time as any to share the final numbers on regular season attendance, for better or for worse.(After all, I got a quota to meet, right?)

During the Washington Wizards' win against the Detroit Pistons, Bradely Beal had himself a game.He put up points without taking many shots.Something that helped propel the Wiz to their monstrous blow out win.This was a much-needed win and could put the team on the right path heading towards the end of the season.

After seemingly aggravating an injury that has been bothering him for a while during their previous matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, Kyle Kuzma is listed as questionable for their upcoming game against his hometown team: the Detroit Pistons.Kuzma as had some recurring issues with his leg and knee over the last few weeks.

The Golden State Warriors have enjoyed one of the most successful runs in recent NBA memory, and forward Draymond Green has been a big contributor.But as the players age and the contracts balloon, we may have seen the last of him playing alongside Steph Curry and company.Kings The Next Team For Draymond Green?

LOS ANGELES The Warriors will trot out their third different starting lineup in four games against the Los Angeles Lakers.Gary Payton II, who has been largely out of the rotation in the first three games, will get the starting nod alongside the usuals Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green at center, according to the Athletic.

SAN FRANCISCO The Warriors' wait for Gary Payton II's return could soon be over.Six weeks after he rejoined his former team via trade, Payton might finally suit up for Golden State this weekend.Payton scrimmaged Friday and went through a light practice Saturday, coach Steve Kerr said.He's listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, meaning he'll warm-up with the intention of playing.

The Golden State Warriors traded center James Wiseman to the Detroit Pistons as part of a multiteam deal that sent Saddiq Bey to the Atlanta Hawks and Gary Payton II from the Portland Trail Blazers back to the Warriors, the teams announced on Thursday.The Hawks sent five second-round picks to the Warriors to acquire Bey.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Significant concerns over Gary Payton II's physical exam with Golden State has put Thursday's four-team trade involving the Warriors, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers in jeopardy, sources confirmed to ESPN.The Warriors have until 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday to go through with the deal or rescind the entire trade, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Celebrity hairstylist Gocha Hawkins, the owner behind popular all-day brunch restaurant Gocha's Breakfast Bar, just opened her latest venture - a tapas restaurant in the city of South Fulton.Located in the new Publix Shopping Center at Sandtown Crossing on Campbellton Road, Gocha's Tapas Bar features dishes like a duo of grilled lamb chops, shrimp ceviche served in a coupe glass, mini salmon cakes, and shrimp scampi that comes in a personal-sized cast iron skillet.

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Less than a month after he suffered a serious lower-leg injury that sidelined him for the season's final six games, UCLA's Jaylen Clark declared for the NBA draft.The junior guard who established himself as one of the nation's top defensive players made his announcement Wednesday on Instagram, declining to reveal whether he intended to plunge headlong into the June 22 draft or preserve his final season of eligibility in case he wanted to come back.

The Toronto Raptors have a lot of question marks as they head into their Friday Night game against the Detroit Pistons.Questions about the availability of a lot of players, and questions about their standing in the Eastern Conference.Toronto will have to play without several of their top players, including Scottie Barnes with a wrist injury, Gary Trent Jr. with an elbow injury, and Precious Achiuwa with a hamstring injury.

After a crushing loss to the Indiana Pacers last game, hopefully it was the final wake up call that Toronto needs in order to truly lock in for this final stretch of games.The Detroit Pistons who are notorious for giving Toronto trouble in the past are coming to Scotiabank tonight and Toronto simply can't afford to drop games like this, this late in the season.

An ugly first half for the Miami Heat ultimately led to their doom in a 113-99 road loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.By the time the halftime buzzer went off, Chicago was up 70-45 led by DeMar DeRozan with 13 points and Patrick Beverley leading with 14 points and the team shot 62% overall from the field.

The Miami Heat poured on their best offensive game of the season Wednesday evening against the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring a season-high 138 points in its 138-119 victory over Memphis inside Miami-Dade Arena.The Heat had seven double figure scorers, including three 20-point scorers, shooting 59.8 percent from the floor and 44.8 percent from 3-point range (13-28).

The Miami Heat had their most explosive offensive night of the season on Wednesday night.Scoring nearly 140 points on the night to blow the doors off of the Memphis Grizzlies, though they would still be without star guard, Ja Morant, the Miami Heat continued their offensive surge from the last couple of games.

The Toronto Raptors are one of many teams that will be looking forward to the 2023 NBA Draft, as they will have a premium pick they can use to add a young player who will be a part of the furniture with their respective clubs for the next decade (if they hit on the pick).The winner of this lottery is going to be doing cartwheels down Atlantic Avenue on draft night, as Victor Wembanyama is widely regarded as one of the best prospects in NBA history.

The last time the Washington Wizards took on the Detroit Pistons turned into one of the most exciting games of the season for the team.Something that is likely going to be replicated again as the Pistons feature numerous big men that can rise up and out muscle the Wizards frontcourt.While this game is sure to be a fun matchup, a loss here would be tragic for the Wizards as they look to continue competing for a Play-In spot.

The Washington Wizards lost to the Philadelphia 76ers, 112-93 on Sunday night at the Wells Fargo Center.Washington never led tonight in a game they were never expected to win anyway.Still, it was disappointing to watch because the Wizards are trying to make the Eastern Conference's play-in tournament.

Because he plays for the Toronto Raptors, O.G. Anunoby has played at least 38 minutes in a game 59 times in his career.The fewest triples he ever attempted in so many minutes is two, coming most recently in a late February game against the Detroit Pistons.The six points he scored is also tied for the fewest he's scored in his career while playing so many minutes.

Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is not expected to need surgery for the facial injury he suffered in Wednesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens told reporters Friday.Brown has already been fitted for a mask and Boston doesn't expect him to be sidelined for too long, Stevens added.