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August 10, 2026
MOTOR CITY CRUISE ANNOUNCES OPEN PLAYER TRYOUTS
The Motor City Cruise, NBA G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons, will host a one-day, open player tryout on Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center (6201 Second Ave.,
August 5, 2026
MOTOR CITY CRUISE ANNOUNCES OPEN PLAYER TRYOUTS
July 2, 2026
MOTOR CITY CRUISE SELECT CENTER VIANNEY SALATCHOUM AND FORWARD FARLY NUNEZ IN THE 2026 NBA G LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL DRAFT
The Motor City Cruise, the NBA G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons, selected center Vianney Salatchoum and forward Farly Nunez in the 2026 NBA G League International Draft. Salatchoum and Nunez become the first players in franchise history selected in the league’s annual International Draft.
June 29, 2026
MOTOR CITY CRUISE ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ITS YOUTH ALL-STAR DRAFT INITIATIVE FOR 2026-27 SEASON
Top youth participants at summer activations across Detroit to earn exclusive basketball experiences through Motor City Skills Challenge during the 2026-27 season.
June 23, 2026
“Mini Cruisers” Pistons Academy camp for grades 1-3 returns to Wayne State Fieldhouse
On dates July 15-17 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET, Pistons Academy will see the return of the Motor City Cruise “Mini Cruisers” camp for kids grades 1-3 at Wayne State Fieldhouse, the home of the Pistons’ G League affiliate.
May 11, 2026
As Detroit Pistons keep winning, franchise honors Mexican heritage at Cinco De Mayo parade
Spirits were high for Pistons and Motor City Cruise employees who gathered in Southwest Detroit this past Sunday for the annual Cinco De Mayo parade.
April 16, 2026
DETROIT PISTONS SIGN TOLU SMITH
The Detroit Pistons converted Tolu Smith to a standard NBA contract.
April 7, 2026
ISAAC JONES NAMED TO 2025-26 ALL-NBA G LEAGUE FIRST TEAM
The Motor City Cruise, NBA G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons, announced today that two-way forward-center Isaac Jones has been named to the 2025-26 All-NBA G League First Team. Jones is the first player in franchise history to receive the honor.
April 4, 2026
CRUISE SEASON COMES TO A CLOSE IN HARD-FOUGHT PLAYOFF BATTLE WITH MAGIC
The No. 5 Motor City Cruise saw their season come to an end Friday night with a 123-116 loss to the No. 1 Osceola Magic in round two at Silver Spurs Arena.