Pistons center Tolu Smith draws technical on Joel Embiid in Detroit
The gist
Pistons center Tolu Smith drew a technical foul on 76ers star Joel Embiid after a brief first-half dustup.
Smith, a former undrafted two-way player, is fighting for minutes in Detroit's center rotation.
How it unfolded
- Apr 2026The Pistons signed two-way center Tolu Smith to a two-year contract and waived second-round pick Bobi Klintman.
- May 9, 2026Smith shared news of his promotion with his family on a FaceTime call.
- Oct 11, 2026In a 114-108 overtime preseason loss to the Washington Wizards, Smith had a game-high 13 rebounds (eight offensive) and six points in 15 minutes.