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By JOHN LIKANJE Anthony Lamb's professional basketball journey, which hopefully ends with him on an NBA roster sometime this regular season, took an unexpected turn, Thursday. The 6-foot-6 forward has spent the past two weeks in the NBA G League bubble in Orlando with the Canton Charge. Thursday morning at around 10:30 a.m., Lamb was traded to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. … [Read more...] about Anthony Lamb makes big first impression for Rio Grande Valley Vipers

By JOHN LIKANJE Isaiah Stewart recorded his third double-double of the season of 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting and 10 boards in the Detroit Pistons' 128-118 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The former McQuaid star corralled eight of his 10 rebounds on the defensive glass and added two steals and a block in his 18 minutes of action. Stewart scored five of his … [Read more...] about Isaiah Stewart notches third double-double of season for Detroit Pistons

By JOHN LIKANJE Monday morning, the Detroit Pistons announced they would bench six-time All-Star Blake Griffin until he's either successfully traded or bought out of the $74 million remaining on his contract. This news story meant two things: The team was committing to a complete rebuild and younger players, mainly Isaiah Stewart, would be rewarded more playing time. Stewart … [Read more...] about “Another Dennis Rodman type” Why Isaiah Stewart is ready for expanded role with Detroit Pistons

By JOHN LIKANJE Isaiah Stewart has been one of the few bright spots for the Detroit Pistons this season. Despite only logging 17 minutes per game and playing behind Mason Plumlee in the rotation, the former McQuaid star averages five points and 5.2 rebounds. This is despite the fact that Stewart's role primarily involves him setting screens, boxing out and defending opposing … [Read more...] about Isaiah Stewart scores career-high in first NBA start for Detroit Pistons

By PAUL GOTHAM For the second time this season, Isaiah Stewart (McQuaid Jesuit) posted a double-double. Stewart finished with 10 rebounds and 10 points in NBA action, Friday night. The 6-foot-8 rookie center connected on a 5-of-6 shots from the floor and also handed out one assist as the Detroit Pistons lost at Phoenix, 109-92. Stewart grabbed five offensive rebounds and … [Read more...] about Stewart registers second double-double of the season in Detroit loss