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Van Gundy is trying to emulate the roster construction of the mid-2000s Pistons, who were built around a core of solid players rather than a transcendent superstar or two.
Jackson averaged 14.5 points and 5.2 assists in the 2016-17 season after averaging 18.8 points and 6.2 assists the season prior.
Stan Van Gundy has a reputation for candor, so when he was asked to evaluate the development of star center Andre Drummond, the Detroit coach's matter-of-fact response was no surprise.
The Detroit Pistons began the season without Reggie Jackson and ended it without him.
Starters Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith led the Pistons with 20 points each but the other three double-digit scorers came off the bench.
The Pistons probably should have had Thomas, Wallace or Billups say a few words before sending the team downtown.
Dennis Rodman walked across the court to deliver the game ball in a brief pregame ceremony, setting the tone for a night of celebration — one final chance for Detroit fans to gather at The Palace of Auburn Hills and revel in all the Pistons accomplished during nearly three decades at the suburban arena.
The highlight of the night for Detroit fans was a halftime ceremony that honored the top players from the three championship teams, with Isiah Thomas and Dennis Rodman posing for pictures with Ben Wallace and Chauncey Billups.
Stanley Johnson hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 32.4 seconds left and added two free throws to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 114-109 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night.
In the coming days, Joe Louis Arena and The Palace of Auburn Hills are each set to close their doors on an era.
The Pistons dropped to 11th in the conference, three games behind Miami, Chicago and Indiana with four games to play.
There seems to be a few Detroit Pistons on this leaked list, including one the Magic traded to the Pistons not to long ago.
Newly released dashcam footage shows Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope failing sobriety tests before being arrested for drunk driving last week.
The Detroit Lions released reserve defensive end James Houston, cutting ties with a player who failed to produce as well as he did during his rookie season.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the New York Islanders 4-2.
The Detroit Lions have shown plenty of Dan Campbell-inspired swagger thanks to a 10-1 start.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
A Michigan State University engineering professor and undergraduate student have designed and produced a 3D-printed helmet earhole insert that helps to drown out crowd noise for some players on the school's football team.
Police are investigating after a 2-year-old was shot Tuesday night on Detroit's east side.
Authorities say one tank exploded, damaging two adjacent wells. Two homes were also damaged.
Michigan State Police says its Special Investigation Section is responding to the scene.
The concert is expected to feature Moneybagg Yo, Toosi, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic.
It is unknown how the 16-year-old got ahold of the gun and if it was secured before the shooting. Police do not believe the shooting was intentional.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
The concert is expected to feature Moneybagg Yo, Toosi, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Southwest Airlines gears up for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, coordinating thousands of flights daily to ensure millions of passengers reach their destinations.
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 layoffs.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
The Detroit Lions released reserve defensive end James Houston, cutting ties with a player who failed to produce as well as he did during his rookie season.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the New York Islanders 4-2.
The Detroit Lions have shown plenty of Dan Campbell-inspired swagger thanks to a 10-1 start.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
A Michigan State University engineering professor and undergraduate student have designed and produced a 3D-printed helmet earhole insert that helps to drown out crowd noise for some players on the school's football team.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
A Lincoln Park officer and a suspect were injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
Police are investigating after a 2-year-old was shot in the thigh Tuesday night on Detroit's east side. Police are now searching for a man in connection with the shooting that stemmed from a domestic dispute.
We're weeks away from President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, and the DOJ announced it was dropping charges against Trump in the 2020 election interference case. However, judge overseeing the case says that there is a way to allow the case to be brought up again after Trump's time in the White House concludes. Former federal prosecutor Rick Convertino joins CBS News Detroit to weigh in.
In the latest sports news, the Detroit Lions are preparing for their Thanksgiving game against the Chicago Bears, and CBS Detroit sports anchor Rachel Hopmayer sat down with Mario Andretti after Formula 1 announced it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team partnered with General Motors.
A family and friends get ready to gather for Thanksgiving, food safety is a concern ahead of the holidays. Tim Boring with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, provides some tips.
