Eric Rutter

Detroit Pistons reporter for Roundtable, @umich alum, the man behind @PistonsRTB

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Bickerstaff: Detroit Pistons Forward Tobias Was Treated 'Poorly' On Philadelphia 76ers

During an interview with the @RoadTrippinShow crew, JB Bickerstaff spoke about which player on the Pistons' brings the most value behind the scenes, and he immediately thought of how puzzling it was that Philly would part ways with Tobias Harris.

“Every single day, he’s the same person, same attitude, consummate professional, willing to teach anyone anything,” Bickerstaff said. “[He’s] willing to sit with guys. He’s an unbelievable businessman, so like people sit with him and just ask him questions about what they do with their money. He’s the best, he really is.”

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NBA Draft: Nate Ament Should Be On Detroit Pistons' Wish List

After a standout freshman season at Tennessee, Ament has all the tools of a true stretch-four at the NBA level, the question is whether or not he'll still be available on draft night when the Pistons step up to the podium for the 21st selection overall.

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[Eric Rutter @EricJRutter]

@say_wham Cam Carr would be an incredible fit, definitely a name I'm watching with regards to the Pistons.

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NBA Draft: Chris Cenac Jr. Could Answer Mulitple Detroit Pistons Questions

Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr. could be the Pistons’ power forward of the future even if Detroit brings Tobias Harris back. In fact, Harris would be an incredible tutor in the art of the mid-range game, which is an area where Cenac could serve to improve.

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[Eric Rutter @EricJRutter]

@say_wham That's something Langdon should definitely watch out for. There's a host of players in the 10-20 range that I think could bring a lot to the Pistons. Feels like one of them is going to slip to 21 without Detroit trading up in the 1st rd

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NBA Draft: Detroit Pistons Hold Workout For Meleek Thomas

If the Pistons are serious about adding three-point shooting depth to their squad, Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas is a must to consider after connecting on over 41% of his shots from downtown as a freshman last season.

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Tammy Abraham’s #AVFC future feels uncertain this summer.

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NBA Trade Talk: Trey Murphy On The Move Per Bill Simmons

Should the Pistons enter the race for Murphy? And what would Detroit give up to make the deal work? https://t.co/8nobxoSIL3

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NBA Draft Report: Isaiah Evans Works Out For Detroit Pistons

The Pistons are in need of reinforcements along the three-point line, and Duke sophomore Isaiah Evans shot 36% from downtown while averaging 15 points per game last season for the Blue Devils.

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NBA Draft: Should Detroit Pistons Stay At 21 Or Trade Up In 1st Round?

The Pistons have a bevy of options at a pivot point between the mid-1st round and late-1st round sections of the draft. Should Detroit trade up for a shot at Yaxel Lendeborg or Morez Johnson Jr.? Or should the Pistons stand pat and wait for whoever falls to them between shooters like Bennett Stirtz, Christian Anderson or Isaiah Evans?

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NBA Draft Report: Detroit Pistons Host Cameron Carr For Pre-Draft Workout

The Pistons could use another talented perimeter shooter to help space the floor and unclog the paint for Cade and JD-- could Cameron Carr be the player to do it?

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NBA Draft Report: Allen Graves Could Fit Detroit Pistons' Needs At 21

If the Pistons are looking to find a long-term answer at power forward, Allen Graves is a defensive menace who has the catch-and-shoot ability to knock down jumpers and help space the floor for Detroit.

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Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff was 80 points off the pace set by Joe Mazzulla for Coach of the Year

JB's 312 points came by way off 29 votes for 1st place, while Mazzulla took the lion's share in that category with 62

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A global media panel of 100 voters selected the 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year.

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Jalen Duren Gives Detroit Pistons Their First All-NBA Duo Since 2006

Trajan Langdon recently spoke about Jalen Duren's offseason approach and said that he expects to keep the All-Star in Detroit for the foreseeable future.

"I have no doubt that we’ll help him put a plan together and he’ll attack it this summer just like he did last summer and come back a better player from his experience, not only from the regular season but from the postseason just like all our guys will," Langdon said. "So, we look forward to coming together with his representation, getting a deal done and for him continuing to be a Piston.”

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[Eric Rutter @EricJRutter]

@seanhalfcourt Yo! We’ve got the same birthday?! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 happy birthday bro!!! I wish I had your sense of positivity, man. One of many reasons why you’re an awesome fella to root for. Keep up the great work big dog

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Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham Takes Rightful Place On All-NBA First Team

After an unfortunately timed collapsed lung to end the regular season, Cunningham was named to an elite group of hoopers yesterday to cap off his 5th season as a pro. Congrats to Cade for all that he accomplished this past year.

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Detroit Pistons’ Trajan Langdon Is Embarking On ‘Deep Dive’ To Improve Roster

“They’re going to all be better players than they were this year, just like we saw from last year to this season,” Langdon said. “So, we’ll take a deep dive. We’ll figure out what we need to add, and we’ll step out, we’ll look at the 35,000 feet and we won’t look at us as the one seed. We’ll look at us as how do we get better?”

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Detroit Pistons: Can Ausar Thompson Eventually Challenge Wembanyama For DPOY?

Both Wemby and Chet Holmgren received more All-Defensive First Team votes than Ausar Thompson did this season, but could Detroit's defensive ace tip the scales in his direction next year or the year after?

What more does Ausar need to showcase in order to overtake Wemby as a defender?

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Detroit Pistons: Ausar Thompson Selected To All-Defensive First Team

Wemby was the only unanimous selection this year, but Ausar Thompson finished with the third-most votes to wind up on the All-Defensive First Team after leading the NBA in steals per game during the regular season.

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Ausar Thompson had First Team All-Defense written all over him this past season

Wemby, Chet, Derrick White and Gobert all make sense as cohorts on the defensive squad

To the first of many such honors for Ausar

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Where Do The Detroit Pistons Go From Here?

After the team's second round exit from the playoffs, what are the most pressing needs for the Pistons? Trajan Langdon mentioned that the team sought perimeter shooting and ball handling at the Trade Deadline but admitted those qualities would've come at a premium price.

Sorting out Jalen Duren's contract will likely by agenda item No. 1, but what would you address after that? Should Tobias Harris come back for another go-around and if so, at what price?

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