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Dwane Casey: Stewart, Bey should be in All-Rookie consideration

The Pistons head coach believes Isaiah Stewart and Saddiq Bey should make an NBA All-Rookie Team.

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With several rookies on the roster, the Detroit Pistons have used the 2020-21 season as an opportunity to build toward the future by prioritizing the development of the younger players.

In the midst of their rebuild, the Pistons’ rookies have had strong individual performances throughout the year.

While seventh overall pick Killian Hayes missed significant time, the other first-round picks, Isaiah Stewart and Saddiq Bey, have emerged as two of the top rookies this season. Plus, Saben Lee has also contributed at a high level in spurts as well.

Stewart, the 16th overall pick, is averaging 7.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 65 games. He leads all rookie players in total rebounding, offensive rebounding (2.4 per game), blocked shots and double-doubles (eight) this season.

On the other hand, Bey, the 19th overall pick, established himself as perhaps the best rookie shooter this season.

Bey is averaging 11.8 points and 4.5 rebounds on 38.3% shooting from 3-point range. Bey set the Pistons’ rookie record for 3-pointers in a season and recently set the rookie record for games with at least five 3s, which he has now done 11 times. His 158 total 3s rank 23rd among all players.

Pistons head coach Dwane Casey believes they should both be in the NBA All-Rookie discussion.

If you would have told me at the beginning of the year that Saddiq Bey is going to be talked about in the All-Rookie Team, I wouldn’t have known that. I’ve seen his growth throughout the year and his performance, production through the year and he has done that. Isaiah Stewart should also be in consideration for one of the All-Rookie teams.

Casey previously said that Bey should also be in consideration for Rookie of the Year, even though he likely won’t win. A head coach advocating for their players is hardly anything new, but Stewart and Bey are deserving of the honor and figure to be locks for one of the two All-Rookie teams.

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Saddiq Bey set NBA rookie record for games with at least 5 3-pointers

Saddiq Bey notched yet another record on Saturday with his latest shooting performance from behind the arc.

On Saturday, Detroit Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey finished with 22 points and an NBA record after another strong shooting performance in a loss on the road to the Charlotte Hornets.

Bey converted on 7-of-21 shots from the field, including 5-of-12 from 3-point range during the 107-94 loss to the Hornets. He also contributed seven rebounds, five assists, two blocked shots and two steals in 40 minutes of work.

The performance by Bey marked his 10th game of the season with at least five 3-pointers, the most all-time by a rookie. He surpassed the previous record of nine, held by Stephen Curry (2009-10) and Allen Iverson (1996-97).

Throughout the season, Bey has emerged as not only one of the best rookie shooters, but as one of the best overall shooters in the league.

On the season, Bey is averaging 11.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game on 38% shooting from 3-point range. His 148 total 3-pointers lead all rookies this season, while he ranks 25th among all players in the NBA in that category.

Bey already this season has set the Pistons’ all-time rookie mark for 3-pointers, while he also recently set the franchise record for a quarter with six. Had Bey had the opportunity to play a full 82-game schedule, he likely would have set the NBA all-time rookie record for 3s in a season (187).

While Bey will likely fall short of winning Rookie of the Year, the 19th overall pick turned in a strong first season in the NBA and projects to have a bright future ahead with the Pistons.

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Saddiq Bey sets new Pistons rookie 3-point record for a quarter

Bey produced the most points in a quarter by a Pistons rookie since 2012, and set the franchise mark for 3-pointers in the process.

Detroit Pistons guard Saddiq Bey notched a new franchise record on Monday night after yet another hot-shooting night from beyond the arc to help his team to a 109-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Bey tied a team-high with 20 points, including 18 alone in the first quarter, in 36 minutes of work. His 18 points were the most in any quarter by a Pistons rookie since Brandon Knight had 19 points in the third quarter on April 17, 2012.

The 19th overall pick finished the contest by shooting 6-of-11 from 3-point range for his fifth game of the season with at least six 3-pointers. His six triples set a Pistons rookie record for the most in a single quarter, which was just one shy of the NBA record set by Coby White last year.

Bey on numerous occasions has etched his name in the team history books.

Last week, he set the Pistons all-time rookie 3-point record for a season while he also holds the record for most triples in a single game by a first-year player with seven. Additionally, his 2.36 makes per game are second-most all-time.

The performance by Bey this season has forced some to seriously consider his standing in the Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie awards races. While he may very well likely fall short in the Rookie of the Year race, making the All-Rookie First Team should be well within reach.

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Dwane Casey: Saddiq Bey ‘deserving’ to be in Rookie of the Year race

Bey, who set the Pistons all-time rookie 3-point record, is averaging 11.3 points, four rebounds and 1.2 assists per game this season.

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey on Friday praised rookie Saddiq Bey for his play this season and believes the 19th overall pick deserves to be in the NBA Rookie of the Year conversation.

Bey, who set the Pistons all-time rookie 3-point record, is averaging 11.3 points, four rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He is converting on 41.4% from the field, including 38.4% from beyond the arc on 2.3 makes per game, which is tied for second-most ever by a rookie.

Among the rookie class, Bey ranks sixth in scoring and fifth in 3-point percentage while his 124 total 3s lead all first-year players. As of Friday, Bey has the fifth-highest odds of winning Rookie of the Year, according to BetMGM, and Casey believes he is a worthy candidate.

While Bey has had a strong season, he hasn’t necessarily garnered as much attention as the likes of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards or Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and has flown under the radar, which likely won’t help him among voters.

Given the notoriety and play of Edwards and Ball, Bey will more than likely be on the outside looking in when it comes to the award, but his emergence has given the Pistons a strong piece to build around and that is likely more than enough for the 22-year-old.

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Rookie Wire Power Rankings: Flynn, Hampton impress in expanded roles

Rookie Wire takes a look at the top first-year players over the last two weeks of the 2020-21 season.

By this point of the year, teams around the NBA have a good idea if they are battling for playoff positioning or pingpong balls as the season begins to wind down.

With more clarity on their prospective paths, some organizations have started to prioritize the development of rookies and other younger players. As a result, several rookies have emerged with strong performances in their expanded roles.

To make sense of it all, we took a look at the best recent performances of these first-year players and ranked them in the latest edition of the Rookie Wire Power Rankings. The rankings are not for Rookie of the Year purposes but, rather, to illustrate the best players week to week.

Pistons’ Saddiq Bey calls Killian Hayes unique given his court vision

Bey was ecstatic to see Hayes return to the court this month after missing 41 games due to a hip injury.

Detroit Pistons rookie Killian Hayes has only logged 11 appearances this season, but the seventh overall pick has already impressed some of his teammates on the offensive end of the floor.

Specifically, Hayes has dazzled at times as the lead guard on the floor with the Pistons. He entered the NBA touted as a player capable of getting his teammates involved while also creating for himself, and that skill set has been on display.

His passing ability has stood out perhaps more than anything to this point of the season as he has already dished out a number of highlight-worthy assists. He has played in four games since returning from a hip injury and teammate Saddiq Bey is glad to have him back given that ability.

“It was great to be able to play with him again,” Bey said on Tuesday. “Actually, I think his first game back, it didn’t seem like he really missed a beat. His rhythm was still on. He might have had I think five assists coming back in his first game. I was just saying that’s how unique he is and his vision at such a young age to get guys open and create on his own is special.”

From setting up his teammates on the break or in the halfcourt, Hayes seemingly knows where everyone is going to be and has a knack for hitting them at the right time. He has already developed quite a tandem with the likes of Hamidou Diallo and Isaiah Stewart among others.

Of course, Hayes is still just scratching the surface on his potential. His game will only improve the more he plays but he has shown some flashes of what he can become in a very small sample size. The rest of the season will be key for his development, but he appears to be on the right track.

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Rookie of the Year Race: Can LaMelo Ball win after injury?

Despite preseason expectations, basketball fans have seen surprisingly good campaigns from several rookies around the league in 2020-21.

Despite middling preseason expectations, basketball fans have seen some surprisingly good campaigns from several rookies around the league in 2020-21.

Even the most casual observer will know LaMelo Ball has had an excellent year. But there are many others who have played very well while on the floor as well. As such, this will be an exciting race for the 2021 NBA Rookie of the Year.

Like our weekly MVP rankings, every member of our team voted on their personal Top 10 rankings for Rookie of the Year. We averaged out the results to get a cumulative ranking from the HoopsHype staff.

Every month, we will release our updated rankings for the Rookie of the Year race.

All relevant statistics are accurate as of April 8, 2021 and are pulled from Basketball-Reference, RealGM or NBA.com unless noted otherwise.

Saddiq Bey sets Pistons all-time rookie 3-point record for a season

Bey on Tuesday produced his fourth game of the season with at least six 3-pointers for the Pistons.

On Tuesday, Saddiq Bey etched his name into the Detroit Pistons record books after another hot-shooting night from beyond the arc in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Bey produced 25 points and one assist in 24 minutes of work during the 134-119 loss on the road. He converted on 9-of-15 shots from the field, including 6-of-12 from 3-point range for his fourth game of the season with at least six triples, which is tied for the most by a rookie in history.

With his first triple of the contest, Bey hit his 106th 3-pointer of the season, which passed Brandon Knight for the most all-time in a single season by a Pistons rookie. Bey and Knight are the only two rookies in team history to surpass 100 3s in a season.

Of course, Bey became the first rookie this season to hit 100 3-pointers and currently leads the class following his performance on Tuesday. On the season, he is converting on 38.1% from 3-point range and his 111 3-pointers are tied for 32nd among all players.

Overall, the performance by Bey was one of a few highlights from the game as the Pistons trailed by as many as 28 points in the contest. While the team will certainly be disappointed in the loss, Bey now finds himself among some solid company in Pistons history.

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Pistons’ Saddiq Bey becomes first rookie to hit 100 3-pointers this season

Saddiq Bey tied a team-high with 19 points on Monday to help lead the Pistons to a dominating victory over the Raptors.

Saddiq Bey tied a team-high with 19 points on Monday to help lead the Detroit Pistons to a dominating victory over the Toronto Raptors to snap a four-game losing streak.

Bey also added four assists and three rebounds in 33 minutes of work during the 118-104 win. He shot 6-of-10 from the field, including 5-of-7 from 3-point range for his sixth game of the season with at least five 3-pointers, the most by a rookie in team history.

On the season, Bey is converting on 39.5% of his attempts from beyond the arc while his 102 total makes leads all rookies this season. He became the first rookie to cross the century mark this season as his 102 triples rank 33rd among all players.

In addition to Bey, rookie Saben Lee and newly-acquired guard Hamidou Diallo also added 19 points to help the Pistons pull off the win at home over the Raptors. The Pistons’ rookies — including Bey, Lee and Isaiah Stewart — have all shown flashes this season and appear to have a bright future ahead.

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Saddiq Bey powers Pistons to win behind hot shooting performance

Bey produced his third double-double of the season on Wednesday to lead the Pistons to a win over the Raptors.

Saddiq Bey scored a team-high 28 points and 12 points on Wednesday for his third career double-double to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 116-112 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Bey finished by shooting 8-of-14 from the field, including 6-of-10 from 3-point range, in nearly 39 minutes of work. He now has three games this season with at least six 3-pointers, joining Allan Houston as the only other Pistons rookie to reach that mark.

On top of his hot shooting, the 19th overall pick also produced his second game of the season with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five 3-pointers. Bey became the only rookie in Pistons franchise history to reach those numbers twice, according to StatMuse.

Bey continued his strong performance from beyond the arc this season. He leads all rookies in total 3-pointers, while his 85 on the season are tied with Donovan Mitchell for fourth-most all-time through the first 38 games of a career.

The 21-year-old this season has emerged as one of the top rookies to this point and a case can be made that he is one of the biggest steals of the draft. The Pistons have built a really solid foundation, led by Bey and several other rookies, and appear to have a bright future ahead.

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