Omari Sanfoka II: Rodney McGruder and Dennis Smith Jr. are both out tomorrow against the Clippers. Jerami Grant and Killian Hayes aren’t on the injury report
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Omari Sanfoka II: Dwane Casey on Cory Joseph: “Cory’s been through it. He played with a top championship program in San Antonio, that’s one reason we brought him to Toronto.” Said his veteran influence is rubbing off on Killian Hayes and the other point guards.
Omari Sanfoka II: Cory Joseph said he anticipated a role similar to what he’s had so far. “They wanted me to come in and be myself and also share my experience … be a mentor to some of them.” Said he and Killian are building a good relationship, as well as with the other rookies.
James Edwards III: Cory Joseph on Detroit’s rookies: “It’s definitely a great sign. They picked up great rookies here, all with great qualities and characteristics. That’s where it starts.”
Dwane Casey on Pistons: There's a true direction
James Edwards III: Dwane Casey on the team being steady in approach, compete level despite the losses: “There’s a true direction. When there’s not a direction, there’s chaos. There’s a true direction.” Pointed to Troy, himself, Tom Gores, Arn, Ed and himself as people who have helped stabilize.
Omari Sanfoka II: Asked Dwane Casey if this season feels different from last season despite the similar records. “Totally different. Totally, totally different.” Said the difference in preseason expectations, emphasis on young players and not having numerous guys injured factors into that.
