| Draft crucial as Pistons start rebuilding |
Thu Jun 23 03:29:00 2011 EST |
DETROIT (AP) - As dreary as last season was for the Detroit Pistons, there was one bright spot. Greg Monroe, the team's first-round pick in 2010, emerged as one of the league's top rookies. As the losses piled up and off-court problems lingered, Monroe provided a glimpse of how quickly a team's fortunes can change if it chooses the right players in the draft. The Pistons will try to take another step in their rebuilding effort Thursday night. They have the eighth pick this year after land |
| 2011 NBA Mock Draft version 2.0 |
Mon Jun 20 14:15:38 2011 EST |
| er is he going to be Steve Nash or Steve Kerr? And I'm going to lean towards Steve Kerr," draft expert Fran Fraschilla said. I absolutely was enthralled with him this year as a college player." Ceiling: J.J. Redick with a better handle. 8. - Detroit Pistons - Jan Vesely (Czech Republic), combo forward (6-11, 230) - The Motor City's personnel limbo is over and Joe Dumars can finally get back to work rebuilding this team. Dumars will love Vesely, a slight European big man with impressive length a |
| Mavericks prove there are no shortcuts in winning |
Tue Jun 14 10:08:26 2011 EST |
| y, has experienced crushing heartbreak in the past. Looking at the NBA's history, there's a common trend that binds a lot of the championship teams -- they had their hearts ripped out at some point. Some of these teams include the "Bad Boys" Detroit Pistons, Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls and the pre-Tim Duncan era San Antonio Spurs. Even teams like the 2005-06 Heat can fall under this category as it had a collection of aged stars who had flamed out in the postseason with previous teams and wer |
| Mavs backup-backup center quick fouls vs. Heat |
Sun Jun 5 23:12:00 2011 EST |
| as both a player and coach, was honored with the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is given by the National Basketball Coaches Association, of which Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle is the president, and named for the longtime Detroit Pistons coach. Carlisle made the presentation at a press conference before the game that was attended by Wilkens' friend, Heat president Pat Riley. Wilkens is second in victories among NBA coaches and is the only person on the list of top 50 pla |
| Pistons fire Kuester |
Sun Jun 5 16:01:12 2011 EST |
| Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - The Detroit Pistons have fired head coach John Kuester. Kuester had a 57-107 record over two seasons with the club, including a 30-52 mark in 2010-11. More to follow... |
| Stern says Pistons sale approved |
Tue May 31 23:03:07 2011 EST |
| Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Commissioner David Stern said Tuesday that the sale of the Detroit Pistons to a group led by global investor Tom Gores has been approved by the NBA Board of Governors. Speaking before Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks, Stern said the league expects the deal will close this week. "It's very important to us, because we think Tom will bring renewed vigor and energy to that great franchise. And he's really very anxious to get going," s |
| "Mocking" Kahn and the draft |
Wed May 18 15:10:44 2011 EST |
| n Diego State), small forward (6-7, 225) - A hybrid forward with terrific length and a high motor, Leonard could fit in nicely with the Kings' young nucleus of Marcus Thornton, Tyreke Evans and DeMarcus Cousins. Ceiling: Stephen Jackson 8. - Detroit Pistons - Kemba Walker (UConn), point guard (6-0, 172) - The Motor City's personnel limbo is likely over and Joe Dumars will move heaven and earth to jettison Rip Hamilton and likely Tayshaun Prince. Walker isn't a true point but the game is changin |
| Stephen Curry wins NBA Sportsmanship Award |
Thu May 5 13:49:16 2011 EST |
| (Pacific) and Deng (Central) were joined by Charlotte's D.J. Augustin (Southeast), New Jersey's Deron Williams (Atlantic), Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge (Northwest) and San Antonio's George Hill (Southwest). Aldridge finished third (2,071 total points), followed by Hill (2,049), Augustin (1,771) and Williams (1,763). The award is given to a player who reflects the ideals of sportsmanship, and the trophy is named for Dumars, the former Detroit Pistons guard who was the initial winner in 1995-96. |
| Starting Five: All-NBA Teams |
Tue Apr 19 14:22:51 2011 EST |
| Cousins is an easy choice as he put up impressive rebounding and scoring numbers despite the maturity issues that plagued him. Lastly, at the other forward spot, it's a tough choice between Davis of the Toronto Raptors and Greg Monroe of the Detroit Pistons, but Davis should make the team over Monroe because, although he didn't start as many games, he averaged comparable scoring numbers to the Pistons' forward and almost averaged as many rebounds. Not to mention he had a higher field goal perce |
| Pacers embracing underdog role against Rose, Bulls |
Fri Apr 15 03:10:00 2011 EST |
| lot this year by feeling like they've been disrespected, told they're not good enough, and it drives them.'' Reaching the playoffs is an important step for the franchise, which has been rebuilding since the brawl between Pacers players and Detroit Pistons fans at The Palace of Auburn Hills in 2004. Numerous issues in the following years led the team to part with its nucleus of Ron Artest, Jermaine O'Neal, Stephen Jackson and Jamaal Tinsley. After the overhaul, the team became extremely youn |
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