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Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) goes to the basket past Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) and center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the third quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

How the Detroit Pistons could land superstar Jimmy Butler

Detroit Pistons were wise to pass on D’Angelo Russell

Detroit Pistons passed on Russell, what can we glean?

Locked On Pistons – June 20 – Baynes opts out

Feb 24, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) drives to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Abrines (8) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Question of the day: Should Detroit Pistons trade for Russell?

Feb 3, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes (12) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) battle for the ball second half at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Pistons’ Aron Baynes declines player option, becomes unrestricted free agent

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a video board displaying all thirty draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Detroit Pistons acquire a late first round pick?

Jan 19, 2017; Detroit, MI; Construction continues on the Little Caesars Arena the new home of the Detroit Red Wings. Mandatory Credit: Regina H. Boone/Detroit Free Press via USA TODAY Sports

Pistons are back on track for Little Caesars Arena

March 19, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) controls the ball in front of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

What it could take the Pistons to trade for D’Angelo Russell

Mar 9, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) dribbles against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Detroit Pistons in the running for D’Angelo Russell?

Feb 10, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Chauncey Billups (right) shakes hands with television and radio play by play announcer George Blaha during the halftime retirement ceremony in the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Chauncey Billups emerging as a candidate for Cavs GM job

Jan 16, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes (12) wears a Ben Wallace shirt during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Pistons won 113-95. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Does Ben Wallace deserve a spot in the Hall of Fame?

Nov 22, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; A general view of the new Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red WIngs shared venue Little Caesars Arena from Cass Tech High School. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

The Pistons may have hit a big snag in their move downtown

Jan 17, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Pitt Panthers at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Pistons draft targets: Guard edition

Oct 13, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Reggie Bullock (25) drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Reggie Bullock suspended five games for drug offense

Mar 31, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) during the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Tobias Harris to win community award

Apr 12, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross (31) defends during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope given 12 months probation for March arrest

Jun 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates after winning the NBA Fianls MVP in game five of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Who is to blame for the super team era?

Jun 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates after winning the NBA Fianls MVP in game five of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

What the Detroit Pistons can learn from the NBA Finals

Nov 23, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; A general view of The Palace of Auburn Hills before the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Miami Heat. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Podcast alert: Piston Powered on the Hoop Ball podcast

Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Zak Irvin (21) drives around Oregon Ducks guard Dylan Ennis (31) during the first half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Michigan 69-68. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Pistons set to host Michigan’s Walton and Irvin

Nov 5, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Josh Smith (6) moves the ball defended by New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) in the fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit won 98-95. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Revisiting the decision to stretch Josh Smith

January 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Darrun Hilliard (6) during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pistons 127-107. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Will Darrun Hilliard be waived?

Apr 12, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Henry Ellenson (8) celebrates with forward Tobias Harris (34) and forward Reggie Bullock (25) against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. The Magic won 113-109. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Pistons Summer League roster taking shape

Apr 24, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) takes a shot against Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (3) during the third quarter in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Cavs win 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Stanley Johnson has the body but needs improved skills

Nov 23, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; A general view of basketball court sideline before the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Miami Heat at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Is Harry Giles the Detroit Pistons’ longed-for superstar?

Apr 1, 2017; Glendale, AZ, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Sindarius Thornwell (0) and Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) battle for a rebound during the semifinals of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Steppig/NCAA Photos/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Pistons: If draft was today, who’s your pick?

Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Zach Collins (32) dunks ahead of North Carolina Tar Heels guard Nate Britt (0) during the first half in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Pistons: Updates on candidates for pick #12