Detroit Pistons media day and training camp have provided plenty of reading material. Around the ‘net takes a look at the new coverage for this season.
Plenty has happened before, during and after Detroit Pistons media day on Monday. The start of training camp in East Lansing saw Blake Griffin sit out, emphasizing a greater plan on using “load management” to keep the fragile Pistons healthy.
Here’s the best of what we read leading up to media day, following and with the opening day of training camp.
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Whether he starts or not, Pistons’ Luke Kennard says, ‘I’ve gotten a lot better’ – Detroit News, Rod Beard
-It’s great to see that Luke Kennard doesn’t care what his role is. He knows he has one and focused on getting better.
Andre Drummond wants another big payday. Will the Pistons oblige? – Detroit Free Press, Vince Ellis
-The biggest question this season is going to surround what Detroit does with Andre Drummond. He’s going to command a large check, and for good reason. The key news is Drummond wants an extension.
‘I’m a believer in science’: Blake Griffin could soon be a participant in the league’s latest phenomenon – The Athletic ($), James L. Edwards III
-Load management is worthwhile for a team that has injured stars in Griffin, Derrick Rose and Reggie Jackson. Griffin opens up on why he likes the idea.
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-This touches on a little bit of everything in a need-to-know from Pistons media day.
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Detroit Pistons media day: Christian Wood appears to be odd man out – Aaron Ferguson
-It’s hard to see how someone can be the odd man out before camp opens but Christian Wood appears to be out, if it’s truly a training camp battle between him and Joe Johnson.
5 storylines to watch in 2019-20 – Aaron Kellerstrass
-The Pistons have plenty to watch for as the season tips-off in three weeks. Here are five storylines.
3 potential trades for Reggie Jackson – Aaron Kellerstrass
-Nothing has been said about Jackson in trade talks but there may come a time during the season that he could be dealt with his large, expiring contract.
Which Pistons Twitter trade benefits the Pistons the most? – Aaron Ferguson
-We asked for your trade ideas on Twitter and then analyzed how they measured up.
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NBA’s six most intriguing players – ESPN, Zach Lowe
-Lowe does a deep dive on six players he sees poised for a breakout, including Luke Kennard.
Way-too-early playoff picture: The East is wide open and ripe for a new ruler – The Athletic ($), Zach Harper
-Pistons fans won’t like what Harper has to say, but there is truth to it. He sees Rose surpassing Jackson at some point and ponders if the Pistons take a swing at a Chris Paul or Bradley Beal deal.
That’ll do it for this week’s Around the ‘net. Check back in a few days because as things ramp up, these will become more frequent.