A look to  Detroit Pistons' 2023-24 season

A look to Detroit Pistons' 2023-24 season

it is that time of year again. "DEE-TROIT BAS-KET BALL" is officially returned.

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Following an eventful offseason, the Pistons will open the 2023-24 NBA season on Wednesday night

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Following a 17-65 record last season, the lowest in the NBA and the second-worst in franchise history,

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Detroit went for the gates and hired Monty Williams as its next coach immediately after he was dismissed by the Phoenix Suns.

performance predictions, and a few pressing questions and storylines surrounding the team.