NBA Preview 2019: Rankings, projections and big questions for all 30 teams
A new NBA season is almost here, and it's shaping up to be as wide-open as ever. Here's everything you need to know before Tuesday's tip-off.
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@ Pacers
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Preseason
2020 Schedule
3-2, 3rd in Central
Pistons sign Thurman, waive Sword after 1 day
The Pistons have signed forward Tre'Shawn Thurman and waived guard Craig Sword.
Pistons exercise 2020-21 option on Kennard
The Detroit Pistons have exercised their team option for the 2020-21 season on Luke Kennard.
Drummond posts double-double vs. Hornets (1:14)
Pelle takes flight and slams it down (0:15)
Embiid with the easy two-hand dunk (0:16)
Embiid over the defenders and lays it in (0:16)
Embiid knocks down the fadeaway jumper (0:19)
Embiid with the hook shot (0:17)
Rose slices in for and-1 (0:30)
Garland lobs to Nance for dunk (0:15)
Porzingis, Doncic show off chemistry early in 1st game (1:07)
Porzingis gets the and-1 layup off the Doncic alley (0:31)
Doncic goes between the legs, hits floater (0:31)
Doncic drops it to Porzingis for a deep 3 (0:36)
Fultz steals the ball for a fast-break slam (0:21)
Fultz hits turn-around jumper (0:17)
Rose finds Drummond for the and-1 bucket (0:22)
Pistons owner: Keeping Drummond a top priority
Pistons owner Tom Gores said keeping Andre Drummond is a top priority as the team hopes to take another step forward after making the playoffs last season.
30for30+: 'Rodman: For Better or Worse'
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman is known for his wild, cross-dressing fashion sense, famous girlfriends, and public antics, including attempts at "Basketball Diplomacy" with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. But the roots of Rodman's unique persona are more of an enigma. The new 30 for 30 film 'Rodman: For Better or Worse,' unravels the mystery and reveals how he became a cultural trailblazer. Director Todd Kapostasy sits down with Jody Avirgan to discuss what the film has uncovered and whether Rodman will ever settle into a "normal life." | 'Rodman: For Better of Worse' and the entire 30 for 30 archive is available exclusively on our streaming service ESPN+: es.pn/2shPit7 | You can find our original audio docs at 30for30podcasts.com
Big3 MVP Johnson fights for Pistons roster spot
After sitting out the 2018-19 NBA season, Joe Johnson revitalized his career in the Big3 and is now fighting for the 15th and final roster spot with the Detroit Pistons.
Lowe: NBA's six most intriguing players
From former MVP Russell Westbrook to the Knicks' Mitchell Robinson, these are the players we're watching.
Rose describes meaning of having a signature shoe (1:22)
Elhassan: Johnson's deal with Pistons is huge for the Big 3 (1:10)
Source: Pistons agree to deal with Joe Johnson
The Pistons and veteran swingman Joe Johnson have agreed to terms on a deal, according to ESPN and multiple reports.
2019-20 Central Standings
Team Stats
Points Per Game107.025th
Rebounds Per Game45.018th
Assists Per Game22.526th
Points Allowed107.324th
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Injuries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2017-18 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2016-17 | 37 | 45 | .451 |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 38 | .537 |