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Detroit Pistons announce 2018 Summer League roster

By Brenden Welper

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 08: A general view of the court shows the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers during a 2017 Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Celtics won 86-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 08: A general view of the court shows the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers during a 2017 Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 8, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Celtics won 86-81. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images) /
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The Detroit Pistons released their 2018 Summer League roster on Monday afternoon. Included are some familiar faces, such as Henry Ellenson and Luke Kennard. Detroit will open up play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.

The Detroit Pistons have released their Summer League roster for 2018. And for the first time ever, they’ll be participating in the annual Las Vegas showcase with all 30 teams.

Headlining this year’s group are power forward Henry Ellenson and shooting guard Luke Kennard. Ellenson is playing in his third Summer League, while Kennard will compete in his second.

Recent draft picks Khyri Thomas and Bruce Brown (both primarily shooting guards) will get their first taste of NBA-level action as well.

Also of note is shooting guard Reggie Hearn, who played three games with the Pistons last season. He signed a two-way contract with the team back in January.

In total, 16 players will represent Detroit in Sin City. For many, it’ll be a chance to prove themselves in front of a worldwide audience.

The Pistons don’t hit the floor until Friday night. They’ll face the Milwaukee Bucks at 7 p.m. local time on NBA TV. Detroit will then battle the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, July 7 and the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, July 9.

Each team will play three games before competing in a single-elimination tournament. Detroit has lost the last two Summer League Championship Games, both of which were played in Orlando.

NBA TV and ESPN will carry all 82 games. Tip-off begins Monday, July 2.

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What do you think about this year’s roster? Are there any particular players that you’ll be on the lookout for?

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