Why NBA stars are fighting to save the life of a death row inmate in Oklahoma
Julius Jones faces death for a crime he maintains he didn't commit. Blake Griffin and Russell Westbrook lead a group of players trying to help save him.
2020 SeasonAll times ET
2020 Schedule
20-46, 4th in Central
- 1/15W 116-103
- 1/18W 136-103
- 1/20L 106-100
- 1/22W 127-106
- 1/24L 125-112
- 1/25L 121-111
- 1/27L 115-100
- 1/29L 125-115
- 1/31L 105-92
- 2/2W 128-123
- 2/3L 96-82
- 2/5W 116-108
- 2/7L 108-101
- 2/8L 95-92
- 2/10L 87-76
- 2/12L 116-112
- 2/20L 126-106
- 2/23L 107-104
- 2/25L 115-98
- 2/28W 113-111
- 3/1L 106-100
- 3/4L 114-107
- 3/7L 111-105
- 3/8L 96-84
- 3/11L 124-106
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Joe Johnson makes scoring 35 points look easy (1:50)
Former home arena of Pistons, Shock torn down
The Palace of Auburn Hills, the former home of the NBA's Pistons and WNBA's Shock, has been torn down as part of a redevelopment plan for the suburban Detroit site.
The Palace of Auburn Hills no longer stands after implosion (0:20)
Joe Johnson puts up 13 points in TBT debut (0:47)
Sources: NBA in talks on non-playoff 'bubble'
Details are being discussed for a second bubble for the eight NBA teams not invited to Florida, and some teams continue to push for an alternative plan that would enable them to hold mini-camps within their local markets, sources told ESPN.
The logistics of a non-playoff NBA bubble in Chicago (1:10)
Pistons turning training facility into voting center
The Pistons announced Wednesday that Michigan residents will be able to use the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center as a "satellite center" to register and vote on site.
How the creator of NBA Jam got his payback against the Bulls (0:36)
Pistons sign former first-round pick Patton
The Detroit Pistons signed center Justin Patton, a former first-round pick who has struggled with injuries throughout his career.
Griffin, Rose still part of Pistons' plans, GM says
A fresh chapter in Pistons franchise history is set to be written next season, but new general manager Troy Weaver still sees veteran stars Blake Griffin and Derrick Rose as part of the "plans going forward."
Pistons hire Thunder's Troy Weaver as new GM
The Detroit Pistons have named Troy Weaver their new general manager.
Sources: Ousted NBA teams mull joint workouts
Most of the eight NBA teams whose seasons have ended are pushing to engage in joint practices as ramp-ups for regional summer leagues in August, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The complications around offseason ideas for eliminated NBA teams (1:06)
Pistons coach Dwane Casey
Zach talks to Pistons coach Dwane Casey about the protests sweeping the nation, and what the NBA community can do going forward.
Pistons' Casey: We all have to be and do better
Pistons coach Dwane Casey, 63, wonders if anything has changed from the time when he was an 8-year-old boy walking into a white school in Kentucky, feeling helpless and like he was unseen, not heard and not understood.
Who is to blame for Isiah Thomas being left off the Dream Team? (2:25)
Did MJ block Isiah Thomas from Dream Team or not? (2:09)
MJ in '11: No Dream Team for me if Isiah picked
In an old interview that was recently aired on a podcast, Michael Jordan is heard saying that he told Rod Thorn, who was on the USA Basketball selection committee for the Dream Team, that "I won't play if Isiah Thomas is on the team."
Sources: Pistons, Stefanski to start GM search
The Detroit Pistons are opening a search to hire a general manager to work with senior adviser Ed Stefanski, sources told ESPN.
Dunks, game winners and a TD pass: Our favorite play of the season for all 30 teams
The world misses NBA basketball. Our experts do too. That's why they're reliving some the most memorable moments of 2019-20 so far.
The Hoop Collective: "The Last Dance" And How Big NBA Names Could Become Available
The 1997-98 season didn't need to be "the last dance" for Jordan's Bulls, Ramona Shelburne explains to Brian Windhorst and Kirk Goldsberry. Plus, the crew discusses potential modifications to the CBA and how they might lead to some "big-time" players suddenly hitting the open market (27:30).
Pistons' Brown had thumb surgery but now ready
Pistons guard Bruce Brown says he's ready to play if the NBA season resumes after having thumb surgery last month.
Jordan Bone and mom surprised with virtual graduation (3:52)
Ed and Kevin Stefanski
Father and son NBA and NFL visit with Detroit Pistons Senior Advisor Ed Stefanski and Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski on The Woj Pod. The Stefanski's discuss the influence that Ed's front office career has had on Kevin's development as an NFL coach, including witnessing the Nets remarkable 2002 NBA Finals run, learning how a GM and coach need to build working relationships, virtual drafts, Ed's dubious future candidacy as Kevin's quality-control coach on the sidelines.
2019-20 Central Standings
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2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game107.224th
Rebounds Per Game41.730th
Assists Per Game24.116th
Points Allowed110.815th
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(15) | Sekou Doumbouya | PF | |
| 2(7) | Deividas Sirvydis | SF | |
| 2(15) | Isaiah Roby | PF | Nebraska |
| 2(27) | Jordan Bone | PG | Tennessee |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 20 | 46 | .303 |
| 2018-19 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2017-18 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2016-17 | 37 | 45 | .451 |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 38 | .537 |