Pistons Team Report
(Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:05:39 PST)
Allen Iverson knew he would have to change his game when he joined the Pistons. He never thought he'd experience a scoring slump.
Iverson has not scored more than 17 points in the last five games, including a nine-point outing against Portland on Sunday. He was 2-for-9 from the field and had just three assists. It's not a matter of practice, including the one he skipped Thanksgiving. He's used to being among the league leaders in minutes but hasn't played more than 35 in any game during that stretch.
"My rhythm is not there," he said. "It's kind of a different situation for me. I'm sitting more than I usually do, more than I have in my career. This is the most I've sat down in my career.
BDL NBA Power Rankings: Brandon Roy, Blazers keep rising
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:10:32 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Dewar's 12 with one part flippant observation to create the most...
Aldridge, Oden lead Blazers past Pistons 96-85
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:39:46 PST)
The Detroit Pistons are starting to look like the Detroit Lions -- they're always a wreck on Sunday. For the fourth Sunday in a row, the Pistons played like their hapless NFL counterparts, losing 96-85 to the Portland Trail Blazers. "Other than asking the league not to schedule us for any more Sundays, there's nothing I can do about this," Pistons coach Michael Curry said.
Slow starts have not been a problem so far for Lakers
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:42:52 PST)
The Los Angeles Lakers don't seem to be the least bit worried about what has become a frequent habit of...
Iverson sorry for missing Thanksgiving practice
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:52:43 PST)
Allen Iverson apologized Friday for skipping a Detroit Pistons practice on Thanksgiving and insisted it won't happen again. The standout guard was the only player who didn't show up when the Pistons worked out Thursday. "First of all, I have no excuses," Iverson said after Detroit's shootaround for its game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Iverson apologizes for missing practice
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:21:05 PST)
The day after skipping practice, Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson was repentant.
Pistons punish Iverson after missing practice
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:49:50 PST)
Allen Iverson apparently chose family and food over practice -- and he'll be fined for it. Iverson was the only player who didn't show up when the Detroit Pistons worked out on Thanksgiving. Coach Michael Curry confirmed Iverson will be fined, will not start Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks and might not play in the game for missing the practice.
Knicks' Richardson turns wrath on Marbury
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:34:33 PST)
The locker-room revolt against Stephon Marbury became official Wednesday night when Quentin Richardson...
Knicks pondering cutting ties with Marbury
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:05:00 PST)
Down to two guards, the Knicks asked Stephon Marbury to play against the Pistons. He said no.
Game to pay attention to: Suns vs. Timberwolves
(Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:00:33 PST)
Phoenix at Minnesota 13 games tonight, and I don't have to write about any of them! You'll have to wait another...
BDL NBA Power Rankings: Nuggets rising, Raptors diving
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:55:27 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Crystal Pepsi with one part flippant observation to create the...
Agent: Antonio McDyess will re-sign with Pistons
(Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:26:32 PST)
Antonio McDyess is coming back to play for the Detroit Pistons. "After long deliberation Antonio has decided that he will return to the Pistons," Andy Miller, McDyess' agent, informed The Associated Press via text message Sunday night. Detroit dealt McDyess, Chauncey Billups and project Cheikh Samb to Denver for Allen Iverson on Nov.
Report: F McDyess to return to Pistons next month
(Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:26:03 PST)
Veteran forward Antonio McDyess will return to the Detroit Pistons, according to an ESPN.com report on Sunday.
New York facing pressure to deliver James
(Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:05:00 PST)
The Knicks have the money to buy LeBron James a new sidekick. But can they also buy him credibility?
TBJ Ep. 345: Suns, Pistons, 'Epic Vale' poetry, chapulas and more
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:15:00 PST)
As most of you know, I co-host a daily NBA podcast at The Basketball Jones . This season, for reasons unknown,...
Pistons F Herrmann day-to-day after concussion
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:11:13 PST)
Detroit Pistons forward Walter Herrmann was released from a Boston hospital Friday after suffering a mild concussion in a game against the Boston Celtics. Herrmann, who spent Thursday night at the hospital, is listed as day-to-day. The Celtics won 98-80. He is averaging 4.5 points and 2 rebounds in 10 games this season.
Pistons F Herrmann released from hospital
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:27:03 PST)
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan - Detroit Pistons forward Walter Herrmann was released from a hospital Friday morning after suffering a mild concussion in the previous night's game against the Boston Celtics.
Behind the box score, where the C's don't let up, and Detroit does
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:36 PST)
Boston 98, Detroit 80 I suppose it isn't fair to ask the Detroit Pistons to play the defending champs twice in...
NBA Power Poll: Ranking teams, sizing up rookies
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:56:41 PST)
After Anthony Morrow put up 37 points in his first start for the Warriors, it only seemed right to take a closer look at the rookies in this week's Power Poll.
Lakers' coach Jackson fires back at Shaq
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:21:05 PST)
Shaquille O'Neal blamed coach Phil Jackson for the creative tension that inspired a rather public feud between...
Suicide lines: Shaq's fines, capable Stack, disgruntled Hornets ...
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:15:51 PST)
Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your bananas.
