The REAL Reason He Was Benched + Pistons Trade Noise Explained & a Quiet is Move Brewing… 👀
Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff explains the decision to bench Ausar Thompson — and it’s not what many fans think.
In this episode, we break down:
→ The real context behind Ausar’s benching
→ Why Pistons fans should be careful with fake trade rumors, including recent noise around Michael Porter Jr.
→ A growing expectation that Daniss Jenkins could soon be converted from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract
→ A full preview of Pistons @ Los Angeles Clippers, including keys to the game and rotation questions
This episode separates real reporting from internet speculation — and looks at what’s actually coming next for the Detroit Pistons.
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Ok but y Ivey not playing more
Aloha and Good Day, Pistons_Jack! Thank you for the update. Hope to bounce back against the Clippers today. GO PISTONS!!! 🏆🏆🏆
We lost the game due to the coaching lineup choices. Ivey was red hot yesterday and he didn’t play at all in the 4th. Ausar no minutes in the 4th is crazy too. I don’t get what JB sees in Levert. I’d be totally happy if we traded him. I need to see Sassar get some minutes too now that he’s back from injury. He can shoot the ball now and we could use that some games.
JB did this in the playoffs with Ausar and watched Brunson torch everyone else he threw on him. He’s a good coach but these decisions will cost us playoff games (again).
“Searching for defense” while leaving the best defender on the team on the bench. Brilliant. 5D chess.
Maybe JB is thinking about the PO, maybe a loss is okay now in the season
I keep seeing why Ivey isn’t playing much. Y’all do know he’s on minute restrictions right.
JB knows what he's doing, I trust his judgment on our players……good to hear Jenkins is getting a full NBA contract…..he's certainly earned it. Will this lead to a Marcus Sasser parting 🤔
If you are a piston fan and don’t want MPJ. You are 100 percent delusional and need to stop being woke
A big problem if it is not made clear to the player, why a player was benched.
A bit of a crazy one but how about Draymond for Levert, Klintman and Bball Paul! Frees up time for Ivey, Jenkins and Javonte! Draymond can play some centre, Pf and can handle the ball! Good defender and home grown championship veteran!
Would you trade Ausar and Duren for Chet and Cason Wallace???
Lets call it what it is, a bullshit answer for a dumbass coaching decision. I can disagree… to an extent. But when the game is on the line and your excuse to NOT use the best perimeter defender when trying to find a 5 to play DEFENSE… is inexcusable… its bullshit. Tell me he was being a bad teammate, tell me he was being disrespectful to you or not listening. But dont give me that bullshit about defense when discussing sitting the best defensive player.
Pistons problem is they are terrible defending the 3 and they don't have enough pure shooters. Too many guys do the same thing which clog the holes smh😢
It's the murder of the activist athlete or celebrity white power structure don't want another Ali . This new breed doesn't know their oppress.