Okafor, Others Get Their Answers Thursday In NBA Draft
Jahlil Okafor's wait is almost over.
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Jahlil Okafor's wait is almost over.
Karl-Anthony Towns hoisted a child high up toward his shoulders, letting the youngster at an NBA community service event feel what it was like to rock the rim with a dunk.
"If you were one or two it might be a little bit different, but at eight, again, we're looking future," Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said.
Here's a list of five players that Stan Van Gundy and the Detroit Pistons could realistically go after in free agency this summer.
"The door's not closed," Pistons head coach and president of basketball operations Stan Van Gundy said Monday.
"I said to Jeff ... 'Who makes that up?'" Van Gundy said. "I've always wondered about things that we have never even had one discussion on."
Here's a look at who some experts think the Detroit Pistons will select with the eighth pick in the NBA Draft this season.
Gray suffered a cardiac episode during training camp last September and was ruled out indefinitely. Gray was later waived and the Pistons traded for Joel Anthony to fill in.
Stan Van Gundy is now entering season two of his attempt to bring the Detroit Pistons back to prominence, and at this point the easiest way to acquire help may be by targeting players who aren't on the open market.
With the trade for Ersan Ilyasova, the Pistons got all three attributes in one player, Stan Van Gundy said Tuesday.
The Warriors withstood another brilliant performance from LeBron James to outlast the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91 on Sunday night for a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals.
Ilyasova averaged 11.5 points and 4.8 rebounds for the Bucks last year, and he made 38.9 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that Arnie Kander has informed the organization of his intent to resign as physical therapist effective June 30.
The Pistons continued with their pre-draft due diligence Monday, hosting six more players for a workout at the team's practice facility.
Owner Tom Gores announced today that renowned sports agent Arn Tellem has agreed to join Palace Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), as Vice Chairman.
A person familiar with the negotiations says the Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring receiver Tim Patrick from Detroit in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2026.
Tuesday was the deadline for the NFL's 32 teams to cut down their rosters to 53 players. In Detroit, the Lions reduced their roster to 50 with room to trade for a few players.
Some talented young ladies with the Limited Edition Baton Twirling Corps in Livingston County came home with gold, silver and bronze medals at the International Baton Twirling Federation World Majorette Championships this summer in Italy.
Jon Rahm and Legion XIII outlasted Bryson DeChambeau and the Crushers in a playoff Sunday in the LIV Golf League team final.
Riley Greene hit his 31st homer for the Detroit Tigers, and Jack Flaherty gave up eight runs in five-plus innings in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Royals.
DNA testing and genetic genealogy research solved a cold case, identifying a John Doe as a former resident of Livonia.
A police investigation involving a stolen car resulted in the closure of westbound I-96 during Thursday morning rush hour.
A man who claims to know the victims of a forced labor organization and money laundering scheme at the Kingdom of God Global Church describes the church as more of an alleged cult.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A home on Forest Valley Drive in Clarkston was destroyed in a fire early Thursday.
The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
Organizers tell CBS News Detroit they are anticipating 300,000 people to attend the four-day weekend.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Ford said a brake hose in two SUV models can develop a leak, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook is suing over President Trump's attempt to fire her.
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.
A 2025 analysis from Edmunds reveals that nearly 20% of new car buyers are committing to monthly payments of $1,000 or more.
Valerie Kelley-Bonner is frustrated by what she says is a lack of awareness and support for those with HIV.
The district said some of its buildings have experienced mold growth, and that air quality testing was conducted.
The lawmakers say those with disabilities could be on their own if these funds don't come through.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
A person familiar with the negotiations says the Jacksonville Jaguars are acquiring receiver Tim Patrick from Detroit in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in 2026.
Tuesday was the deadline for the NFL's 32 teams to cut down their rosters to 53 players. In Detroit, the Lions reduced their roster to 50 with room to trade for a few players.
Some talented young ladies with the Limited Edition Baton Twirling Corps in Livingston County came home with gold, silver and bronze medals at the International Baton Twirling Federation World Majorette Championships this summer in Italy.
Jon Rahm and Legion XIII outlasted Bryson DeChambeau and the Crushers in a playoff Sunday in the LIV Golf League team final.
Riley Greene hit his 31st homer for the Detroit Tigers, and Jack Flaherty gave up eight runs in five-plus innings in Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Royals.
It's a look at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and its impact over 130 years in the Motor City.
The Great Lakes Water Authority is a utility overseeing water and wastewater for four million residents.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable discusses how tariffs are impacting business and consumers alike, as things like spending in casinos in Detroit by Canadian tourists have dropped.
A police investigation involving a stolen Chevrolet Cruze resulted in the closure of westbound Interstate 96 in Metro Detroit during Thursday morning rush hour.
A home on Forest Valley Drive in Clarkston, Michigan, was destroyed in a fire early Thursday. Eight fire departments came to the scene to assist Independence Township Fire Department, which is leading the effort.
The investigation continues on Wednesday's shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that resulted in two children being killed and over a dozen others injured. The local community held prayer services and vigils that evening in honor of the victims. CBS News has this report.
Two church leaders arrested after a national FBI raid that included their ministry building in Taylor. A 15-year-old was shot in a Detroit park. Prayers and vigils for the Minnesota shooting victims. Other top stories and weather.
Dry for Labor Day weekend.
