Q: ‘Our Goals Have Not Changed’

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The way John Kuester sees it, the Pistons can be as good as anybody in the NBA. If they stay healthy and attend to the details of defense, Kuester sees an offense that can put points up with the best of them. As to the contention that it will be tough finding minutes for all his accomplished wing players, Kuester tells Keith Langlois for True Blue Pistons that it’s a nice change from last year’s injury-induced dilemma.

Summer School: Austin

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Austin Daye is winding up his summer workout routine in Las Vegas and getting ready to make his September migration back to Detroit in preparation for the opening of training camp. Check out Austin’s story in his own words as Pistons.com continues its Summer School series tracking the off-seasons of Austin, Jonas Jerebko, DaJuan Summers, Greg Monroe and Terrico White.

Meijer Classic Tickets On Sale Friday

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The Detroit Pistons announced Tuesday that individual tickets for their preseason game at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, The Meijer Basketball Classic, will go on sale on Friday, September 10 at 10 a.m. The Meijer Basketball Classic, featuring the Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks will be played on Wednesday, October 13 at 7 p.m.

Daye Walking

Pistons Mailbag

With the opening of training camp a mere three weeks away, Pistons fans are looking at the roster the way it stands today and wondering who’ll crack John Kuester’s starting lineup and how deep the rotation might go. Check out Mailbag for some of their thoughts ...
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    Ever since Richard Hamilton visited Beijing last year, he’s wanted to visit Hong Kong. So when the NBA asked if he wanted to be part of the NBA Madness tour—an annual NBA promotional event which stops in major Asian cities—he took the chance. Read more at SLAM Online.

    Pistons In-Focus

    Register for the Drumline Auditions

    The Pistons Drumline has been rocking The Palace with their high energy beats since the 2005-06 season. Again this year, they are looking for the most talented and exciting drummers from the state of Michigan and beyond. Tryouts will be held Sunday, September 26 from noon to 8 p.m. Click here to pre-register. Press Release

    Register for the Spare Tires Auditions

    The Detroit Pistons will hold auditions for the 2010-11 Spare Tires Dance Team on Tuesday, October 5th at 5:30 p.m. at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Spare Tires are a dance team comprised of larger-than-life entertainers who perform during home Pistons games. Click here to pre-register. Press Release

    Register for the National Anthem Tryouts

    Register for the National Anthem Tryouts that will take place at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Wednesday, September 29 at 3 p.m. You may have the chance to sing the National Anthem at a Detroit Pistons home game! Register Now | Press Release
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