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Tyrone Smith

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Detroit
As seen in: MSN New Zealand, Yahoo Sports, Yardbarker, Last Word On Sports, PeachBasket
Covers:  Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, Basketball, WNBA, BIG3
Doesn't Cover: World News

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Tyrone Smith’s Biography

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Tyrone Smith is a writer, entrepreneur, and basketball media personality covering the Detroit Pistons for Last Word on Sports and the Charlotte Hornets for The Peach Basket. He is launching Living Room GM and Buckets and Banter with Daytona, expanding his original basketball programming. Tyrone also hosts 10 on the Clock for fast-paced NBA analysis and Got ’Em Coach, a conversational show centered on basketball culture and in-depth discussion.

Tyrone Smith’s Journalist Portfolio

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Hornets' Offseason Decisions: Is Miles Bridges a Long-Term Fit? | thePeachBasket

Hornets' Offseason Decisions: Is Miles Bridges a Long-Term Fit? | thePeachBasket

Miles Bridges' scoring surge raises questions for the Hornets. Should Charlotte keep him or trade him for ass…

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Are the Charlotte Hornets the NBA's Worst Team? | thePeachBasket

Are the Charlotte Hornets the NBA's Worst Team? | thePeachBasket

Explore the Charlotte Hornets' disastrous season, their struggles against top teams, and what the future hold…

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Did Trae Young Earn His Spot Over LaMelo Ball? | thePeachBasket

Did Trae Young Earn His Spot Over LaMelo Ball? | thePeachBasket

Analyzing Trae Young's All-Star selection over LaMelo Ball: stats, team success, individual impact, and the c…

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Will Mark Williams Prove He's the Hornets' Long-Term Center? | thePeachBasket

Will Mark Williams Prove He's the Hornets' Long-Term Center? | thePeachBasket

Mark Williams' future with the Hornets remains uncertain as injuries and performance impact his trade value a…

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How Jusuf Nurkić's Playmaking Could Reshape the Hornets' Offense | thePeachBasket

How Jusuf Nurkić's Playmaking Could Reshape the Hornets' Offense | thePeachBasket

Jusuf Nurkic's playmaking, defense, and veteran leadership could impact the Hornets' rebuild. Should Charlott…

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Why LaMelo Ball's All-Star Snub Undermines the Voting System | thePeachBasket

Why LaMelo Ball's All-Star Snub Undermines the Voting System | thePeachBasket

LaMelo Ball's All-Star snub raises concerns about the NBA's voting system, highlighting the gap between indiv…

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Grading Every Pistons Center From The 2025-26 Season

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By Tyrone Smith
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Coming into the 2025-26 season, the Detroit Pistons’ center rotation was viewed as one of the deepest and most versatile groups in the NBA. The position combined physicality, toughness, athleticism, and energy, giving Detroit a reliable presence no matter who was on the floor. Whether it was anchoring the defense, controlling the glass, or providing a spark off the bench, the Pistons consistently received valuable contributions from their centers.
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Grading every Pistons power forward from the 2025-26 season

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By Tyrone Smith
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Grading Every Pistons Power Forward From the 2025-26 Season

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By Tyrone Smith
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The Detroit Pistons’ power forward position has become one of the most debated spots on the roster. Some believe the position did exactly what it was supposed to do, providing versatility and stability for a team that exceeded expectations. Others view it as an area that could have been upgraded, particularly during Detroit’s playoff run. That debate reflects how much things have changed for the Pistons. A few seasons ago, the fan base would have gladly accepted incremental improvement.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

The Peach Basket where I was a writer for the Detroit Pistons.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Myself