May 2020 Detroit Pistons Wiretap

Christian Wood 'Feeling Great And Fully Recovered' From COVID-19

Mar 26, 2020 1:17 AM

Christian Wood has fully recovered after testing positive for COVID-19, according to his agent Adam Pensack.

Pensack said that Wood is "feeling great and fully recovered" after receiving a positive test on March 14th.

Wood, who still has to pass medical tests, is expected to be fully cleared on Thursday.

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Members of Knicks' Front Office 'Enamored' With Christian Wood

Mar 18, 2020 4:50 PM

The New York Knicks monitored Christian Wood's progress throughout this season, league sources told Ian Begley of SNY.

Several members of the Knicks' front office are said to be "enamored" by Wood.

The 24-year-old Wood, who recently tested positive for COVID-19, will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

With only $1 million of Taj Gibson's contract guaranteed plus a team option on Bobby Portis, the Knicks could go into this summer's free agency period with only Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson at the post position.

Wood averaged 23 points, 10 rebounds, and shot 40% from 3 after becoming a starter for the Pistons. 

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Christian Wood Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Mar 18, 2020 4:50 PM

Christian Wood has tested positive for coronavirus.

Wood had 30 points and 11 rebounds against Rudy Gobert on Saturday.

Wood has shown no symptoms and is doing well at this point.

Wood's positive test marks the third in the NBA and the first besides Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz.

Shams Charania/The Athletic

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Players From Cavs, Knicks, Raptors, Celtics, Pistons Told To Self-Quarantine

Mar 12, 2020 1:34 AM

Players from the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics, and Detroit Pistons were told to self-quaratine after Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus.

The Jazz played the aforementioned teams within the last 10 days.

The Thunder, set to play the Jazz, were cleared to leave Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Jazz players are set to remain at the arena after they were tested for coronavirus and await results. 

ESPN

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Lakers Offered Alex Caruso To Pistons In Deal For Derrick Rose

Mar 6, 2020 1:12 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers tried to trade for Derrick Rose at the trade deadline, offering Alex Caruso and draft compensation.

The Detroit Pistons set a high price for Rose and decided to keep as he's signed for 20-21 at an affordable number.

The Lakers have sought a perimeter player who can create his own shot.

Shams Charania/The Athletic

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Pistons Claim Jordan McRae Off Waivers

Mar 4, 2020 4:44 PM

The Detroit Pistons have claimed Jordan McRae off waivers.

McRae had agreed to a buyout with the Denver Nuggets.

The Phoenix Suns hoped to claim McRae, but the Pistons have a priority over them on the waiver list. 

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Derrick Rose Out At Least Two Weeks With Grade 2 Right Ankle Sprain

Mar 3, 2020 4:52 PM

Derrick Rose underwent an MRI which confirmed a grade two right ankle sprain.

Rose will begin treatment and be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Rose is expected to make a full recovery.

RealGM Staff Report

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Pistons Sign Donta Hall To 2nd 10-Day Contract

Mar 3, 2020 4:18 PM

The Detroit Pistons have signed forward/center Donta Hall to a second 10-day contract. 

In three games with the Pistons, Hall has averaged 1.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.3 blocks in 13.8 minutes per game.

Hall, 6-9, 229, appeared in 36 games (35 starts) this season with the Grand Rapids Drive, the NBA’s G League affiliate of the Pistons.  He’s averaged 15.4 points (66% FG), 10.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 28.6 minutes per game.   

RealGM Staff Report

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Markieff Morris Gave Back Entire 20-21 Salary In Buyout With Pistons

Mar 2, 2020 9:47 PM

Markieff Morris gave back the most guaranteed salary in a buyout this season to buy his freedom from the Detroit Pistons.

Morris declined his $3.6 million player option for the 20-21 season as part of the buyout. Morris also gave back $940,113 in 19-20 salary.

But Morris signed with the Lakers for $1.75 million for the remainder of the season.

Morris should also recoup his 20-21 money by signing for at least the veteran minimum of $2.45 million for his experience level.

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