Best and worst cases for the Warriors, the Knicks and the teams we haven't seen since March
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2020 ScheduleAll 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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The Hoop Collective: Clippers-Nuggets Game 7, Giannis' Future
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The Right Time: Michael Smith on 'Brother From Another' & Social Justice in the NBA
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Sources: Pistons add Ryan West to front office
The Detroit Pistons have finalized a deal to hire former Los Angeles Lakers executive Ryan West to a player evaluation role in the front office, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Blazers, UConn star Clifford Robinson dies at 53
Clifford Robinson, who spent 18 seasons in the NBA with the Trail Blazers, Suns, Pistons, Warriors and Nets, has died at the age of 53, UConn confirmed Saturday.
2nd hour: Isiah Thomas responding to the recent boycotting, Urlacher and Trump facing backlash and more.
First Take is joined by Isiah Thomas to debate how impactful are these leagues calling for social justice, Trump and Brian Urlacher facing backlash and much more.
NBA draft order 4-14 revealed at the lottery (1:58)
Paul Sabin ESPN Analytics
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Griffin willing to change roles to help Pistons
Blake Griffin is a six-time NBA All-Star, but he said Thursday he's willing to take "a different role" during the 2020-21 season to help the rebuilding Detroit Pistons take the next step forward.
Thomas to have stolen ASG MVP trophy returned
Isiah Thomas, whose 1984 NBA All-Star Game MVP trophy was stolen from his high school in 2019, will have the trophy returned to him after it was listed for auction.
Eric Woodyard ESPN
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to purchase the Northern Arizona Suns of the G League from the Phoenix Suns. The rebranded team is expected to play in a new arena currently being constructed on the campus of Wayne State University beginning in the 2021-22 season. The Pistons current "hybrid" affiliation with the Grand Rapids Drive will continue through the 2020-21 NBA G League season. The Phoenix Suns will continue to operate the Northern Arizona Suns for the 2020-21 season.
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.
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)
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
Detroit Pistons assistant GM Pat Garrity will be departing the organization, sources tell ESPN. His contract was expiring and new GM Troy Weaver is starting to reshape the front office.
The logistics of a non-playoff NBA bubble in Chicago (1:10)
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.
2020 Central Standings 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 Game107.225th
Rebounds Per Game41.730th
Assists Per Game24.116th
Points Allowed110.815th
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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 |