FIBA World Cup 2014 Preview

This is actually the first FIBA World Cup ever. Sorta. From 1950 until 2010 this tournament was known as the FIBA World Championship, but FIBA decided to take a cue from its fubol hermanos, and alas, the FIBA World Cup was born. In the 16 previous editions of this tournament, the big winners were Yugoslavia with five gold medals, next up has been the United States with four gold medals, and the Soviet Union notched three wins back in the days when the Soviet Union was a thing. The United States is your defending champion, although 2010 Tournament MVP Kevin Durant is not on the American roster this year. We’re going to take a thumbnail look at each group and project those who will advance to the do-or-die tournament portion of The Cup. Remember, the first week (beginning Saturday, August 30th) will be round-robin group play, and the top 4 teams from each group will advance to a 16-team single elimination tournament beginning Saturday, September 6th. The final is Sunday, September 14th. We’ll keep you updated on the tourney and informed on how Andre Drummond and Team USA are faring right here on detroitsports1051.com. Or you could follow me on twitter @jakepistons. Or do both. Yeah, definitely both. Read more...

Pistons Introduce Butler And Augustin

The latest additions to the Pistons roster were introduced on Tuesday. Point guard D.J. Augustin and small forward Caron Butler met with the media in Auburn Hills.  Augustin, 26, spent last season with the Bulls. Butler, 34, is a 12-year veteran. The Pistons have reached agreements with five free agents in all. The other players include Jodie Meeks, Cartier Martin and Aaron Gray. Read more...

Pistons Introduce Jodie Meeks

The Pistons officially introduced free-agent signee Jodie Meeks on Monday in Auburn Hills. The shooting guard agreed to a three-year contract with Detroit. The 26-year-old Meeks, who is a five-year NBA veteran, averaged 15 points last season for the Lakers. The Pistons are scheduled to introduce free agent signees Caron Butler and D.J. Augustin today. Catch the presser live here on Detroit Sports 105.1 live at one o'clock.   Read more...