At that time, Lin was already with the Knicks. Even if Lin had been available, the Pistons were likely to go with Russell Jr. based on familiarity after he spent the preseason with Detroit. Fortunately for the Pistons, their own guards are playing some...

Start from this premise, as Ive maintained any time somebody suggests the Pistons trade for an acknowledged superstar (or at least a prominent star, because there is honest debate about whether Anthony qualifies as a superstar). The Pistons have three...

40 points off 24 turnovers and had 29 second-chance points. Greg Monroe led the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds, although he was only 1-for-7 from the free-throw line. Rodney Stuckey scored 16 points, shooting 12-for-15 on free throws. Jonas Jerebko...

HILLS, Mich. Seconds later, a fast-approaching Greg Monroe landed on Rondo’s back attempting to block the shot. Still, no whistle. Rondo had reached his boiling point. After the Celtics committed a 24-second clock violation, Rondo grabbed the ball and...

He finished with five points and 10 assists. The Pistons had five players in double figures led by Greg Monroe’s 17 points and 10 rebounds. Rodney Stuckey scored 16 points and was 12 for 15 from the free-throw line. Jonas Jerebko added 13 points and...

He finished with five points and 10 assists. The Pistons had five players in double figures led by Greg Monroe’s 17 points and 10 rebounds. Rodney Stuckey scored 16 points and was 12 for 15 from the free-throw line. Jonas Jerebko added 13 points and...

Bust Alert: Brandon Jennings, Bucks (ORL, CHI): The last thing a struggling player wants to see has to be the forbidding sights of elite defensive teams coming up on the schedule. With this in mind, Brandon Jennings can't be happy to be staring down...

Press | Detroit Pistons' Tayshaun Prince (22) grabs a rebound away from Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) — AP Boston Celtics guard Rajon...

It appeared to me that he was content to just play OK basketball. I also was turned off by his attitude, especially last year, when a bad situation was made worse by a brooding, pouting and even whining Stuckey. But a few things have changed since last...

Stuckey readily admits rookie point guard Brandon Knight has had a positive effect on him. "It's a different atmosphere than in the past couple years, everything's positive, everyone's just trying to get better," Stuckey said. Knight’s positive spirit...

Stuckey scored a season-high 36 points and rookie Brandon Knight added 23 points and 10 assists as the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Friday night. Tayshaun Prince finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Stuckey...

Stuckey and Brandon Knight have started just 16 games together, but have shown flashes they could possibly be the Pistons' backcourt of the future. Stuckey is still just 25 and despite being in his fifth year in the league, has not reached his full...

Then you have Thursday's twin Gatorade Duels, two 150-mile races with half the field in each -- one to set the inside row, the other to decide the outside (2 p.m. , Speed). Pistons will rise again FRIDAY NBA All-Star Weekend gets under way with Greg...

After they combined for 59 points and 10 assists in Friday night's 114-108 victory over the Kings at the Palace, Stuckey talked openly of growing with Knight as they join forces to form the backcourt of the future for the Pistons. Stuckey repeated that...

They have, Id say, a pro at every position. They have good bench play. Overall theyre the best team in the country. Kennedy coached against the John Wall/DeMarcus Cousins team two seasons ago and lost by 10 in Rupp Arena. His Rebels beat the Brandon...

As Stuckey began to give his standard answer, a voice piped in from across the room: "Yo, that was a great play." The voice was rookie guard Brandon Knight, who was smiling as he exited. Then Stuckey smiled, an act we hadn't seen much of over the past...

Pistons' Brandon Knight (7) goes to the basket past Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins (15) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Knight had 23 points and 10 assists in the Pistons 114-108 win. (AP...

21 points in loss at Denver. Comment: Season-best 13 rebounds in win at Toronto. Comment: After four DNPs, averaged 11 points in last three games, including season-high 13 in win over Washington. Let me get this straight... Irving averages 5 more points...

Stuckey and Brandon Knight have started just 16 games together, but have shown flashes they could possibly be the Pistons’ backcourt of the future. Stuckey is still just 25 and -- despite being in his fifth year in the league -- has not reached his full...