Nowitzki, Mavs snap Pistons 3-game win streak Nov 16, 2009
The Detroit Pistons were missing Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince, and leading scorer Ben Gordon had one of the worst nights of his career, going 1 for 16 from the floor. That wasn't enough to make things easy for the Mavericks, though, as they saw Gordon get an open look at a game-tying 3-pointer with 2 seconds left. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Thomas, FIU drop 3rd straight, 81-49 at Tulsa Nov 16, 2009
Tulsa's crowd gave him a friendly round of applause when his name was called during pregame introductions, and one fan even wore a blue Detroit Pistons T-shirt with Thomas' name and number on the back. Thomas has his work cut out in turning around Florida International, a program that's coming off nine consecutive losing seasons and brought back only five letterwinners from last season's 13-20 team -- including two who are hurt. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Thunder return home to face Clippers Nov 16, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Detroit Pistons will try to extend their season high winning streak to four games this evening, when they host the Dallas Mavericks at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Detroit registered its third consecutive victory with a 106-103 decision over the Washington Wizards ( | ) on Saturday from the Verizon Center. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Gordon, Villanueva Lead Pistons Past Wiz 106-103 Nov 15, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ben Gordon scored 29 points, Charlie Villanueva added 25 and the Detroit Pistons held Washington to one field goal over the final 5 minutes to win 106-103 Saturday night despite Wizards newcomer Earl Boykins' 20 points. Gordon scored eight of the final 10 points for Detroit, which has won three consecutive games. (W-USA News, DC)
The Stubborn, Impatient, Self-Centered, and Absolutely Essential Rajon Rondo Nov 14, 2009
The most plausible scenario involved a multi-player package with the Detroit Pistons, but there were others, and Rondo was aware of them. The NBA grapevine is hung thick with BlackBerrys, and every player has one. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Isiah nearly goes Charles Barkley on fan Nov 14, 2009
Monmouth coach Dave Calloway was optimistic about the former Detroit Pistons star's attempt to turn the Golden Panthers right side up. Florida International's next game is at Tulsa on Sunday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
JeffPearlmanPearls Of Wisdom Few have been less ready for life after the NBA than Allen Iverson. Nov 14, 2009
Dave Bing, the former Detroit Pistons star who now serves as that city's mayor, held a job during NBA offseasons working at the National Bank of Detroit, then retired and took a $35,000-per-year gig at Paragon Steel. In other words, he saw what was down the road. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Jennings, Evans leading the way Nov 12, 2009
Honorable MentionJonas Jerebko, Detroit Pistons (9. 0 ppg, 68. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
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The long-armed lefty has been likened to the Detroit Pistons' Tayshaun Prince. Coach Gregory on Devin Oliver: "Devin is a multi-dimensional player who will play all five positions for his high school team this upcoming season, a team that made it all the way to the state finals last year. He is a long and explosive athlete who is still growing. He is a silky-smooth left-handed player who has exceptional range well beyond the three and has as good a basketball IQ as any player we have ever... (Dayton Sports -- Rivals.com)
Miller, Blake both starting in Blazers' three-guard lineup Nov 11, 2009
But what happens when Portland faces big-name opponents led by big-time shooting guards, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons. While Miller said that opposing defenses will dictate when the lineup should work and when it will be altered, McMillan stated that he has no plans to constantly rotate Miller and Blake in and out of the lineup as starters. (Longview Daily News, WA)
TEAM REPORT: Inside the Pistons Nov 8, 2009
Detroit Pistons Team Report - USATODAY.com ... Detroit Pistons Team Report. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ira Brown Drafted In Fourth Round By Austin Toros of NBDL Nov 7, 2009
Deron Washington completes the trio, playing for the Detroit Pistons and averaging 8. 2 points, 5. (Gozags.com)
Howard, Magic hold off Pistons Nov 7, 2009
ORLANDO Dwight Howard had 22 points and 12 rebounds to help the Orlando Magic hold off Charlie Villanueva and the Detroit Pistons 110-103 Friday night. Villanueva scored 22 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to get past the defending Eastern Conference champs, who led by 19 early and never trailed at all. (Florida Today)
Kings G Martin to have wrist surgery Nov 7, 2009
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Other Sports Nov 6, 2009
Ben Gordon scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons beat Orlando 85-80, handing the Magic their first loss of the. SPORTS. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Barnes happy, but 'bitter' about Suns Nov 5, 2009
Barnes happy with Magic, 'bitter' about Suns. Barnes happy with Magic, 'bitter' about Suns. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Magic fizzle on the road Nov 4, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. The Detroit Pistons realized in the preseason that they might have found something in the small, speedy guard combination of Ben Gordon, Rodney Stuckey and Will Bynum. Tuesday, they discovered they were right. (Florida Today)
Dave Bing Elected to Full Term As Detroit Mayor Nov 4, 2009
Bing's NBA career lasted 12 seasons, nine with the Detroit Pistons. Special: Get Sarah Palins New Book Incredible FREE Offer. (Newsmax)
Bulldogs Host Alberta Monday For Lone Exhibition Contest Nov 2, 2009
But while Daye became a first-round pick of the Detroit Pistons as the 15th selection overall, it also created an opportunity. It's just a matter of who steps up to help fill the void. (Gozags.com)
* NBA: Rookie Jennings dazzles in encore Nov 2, 2009
Rookie Brandon Jennings provided a Halloween treat for Milwaukee, hitting 24 points including nine straight in the third quarter, as the Bucks rallied past the Detroit Pistons 96-85 on Saturday. A night after flirting with a rare NBA record in a season-opening away loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Jennings dazzled the crowd in his home debut, hitting all seven of his shots in the third as the Bucks (1-1) erased a 49-38 halftime deficit to register their first win of the new campaign. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pistons' Hamilton out 2 games with sprained ankle Nov 1, 2009
(AP) -Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton will miss at least two games because of a sprained right ankle. Pistons coach John Kuester says Ben Gordon will start in Hamilton's spot Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chucky Atkins was activated to add depth. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jennings has 24 points, lead Bucks past Pistons Nov 1, 2009
(AP) MILWAUKEE - Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 21 of his 24 points in the second half, Hakim Warrick came off the bench to add 21 points and the Milwaukee Bucks won their home opener with a 96-85 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Tayshun Prince's 11-foot jumper from the baseline pulled the Pistons to 81-77 with 5:51 to play, but Warrick made two free throws and Jennings hit a runner in the lane as the Bucks went up by eight. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
O'Neal's double-double leads Heat past Pacers Nov 1, 2009
O'Neal was the Pacers' best player before the franchise fell apart following the brawl between Pacers players and Detroit Pistons fans in 2004. The Pacers traded O'Neal to Toronto before the 2008-09 season as they focused on rebuilding with younger players. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Durant stars in Thunder's 91-83 win over Pistons Nov 1, 2009
(AP) Kevin Durant scored 11 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 91-83 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The franchise is 2-0 for the first time since the 2003-04 season when it was in Seattle. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
NBA FAST BREAK Nov 1, 2009
Super-agent Aaron Goodwin has lost the Detroit Pistons' Rodney Stuckey as a client. According to The Booth Newspapers, Stuckey said he's now being represented by a close childhood friend he would only identify as "Jared." "It was nothing against Goodwin," Stuckey said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Hamilton out Oct 31, 2009
Updated: October 30, 2009, 7:23 PM ET. Gordon will start for Hamilton. (ESPN -- Basketball)
James, Cavaliers rout Timberwolves Oct 31, 2009
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton will miss at least two games because of a sprained right ankle. Jim Mone/Associated Press. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hamilton echoes Iverson on issues with Curry Oct 30, 2009
Richard Hamilton of Detroit Pistons echoes Allen Iverson on problems with ex-coach Michael Curry - ESPN. Updated: October 28, 2009, 11:57 PM ET. (ESPN -- Basketball)
CELTICS NOTEBOOK: Wallace receives warm welcome in new home Oct 30, 2009
Wallace has blended right in with the Celtics after leaving the Detroit Pistons as a free agent last summer. I ve been around for a while and I was cool with a lot of the guys before I came here and know the type of people they are from playing against them, said Wallace. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Thomas says he has nothing to prove Oct 29, 2009
"I never approach any job I ever had with something to prove, because I love it," said Thomas, a 12-time NBA All-Star as the Detroit Pistons' point guard. "I'm like all the other coaches you talked to on the phone today or that will talk to. . . . It's not about proving anything. It's about being blessed and doing what you love.". (Nola.com -- Sports)
Celtics, fans have adopted Rasheed Wallace Oct 29, 2009
Six years and a championship with the formidable Detroit Pistons has a way of making the game pretty darned enjoyable. But when Wallace stepped onto the Celtics basketball court Wednesday night, he ended up rolling in the aisles like most of the fans. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Hamilton, Gordon coexist, lead Pistons past Grizzlies Oct 29, 2009
(AP) -Richard Hamilton and Ben Gordon may have silenced any questi 00001908 ons about whether they can coexist on the Detroit Pistons. Hamilton scored 25 points, Gordon added 22, and the Pistons ran away from the Memphis Grizzlies 96-74 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. (MSNBC -- Sports)
It is not Always the Yankees Oct 27, 2009
The Lakers recently won the 2009 championship, giving them four for this (and they have journeyed to the Finals two more times, in 2004 when they lost to the Detroit Pistons, and 2008 when they were beaten by their arch rivals, the Boston Celtics). A Team to Love is a Team to Hate. (Suite101.com)
Eastern conference Oct 26, 2009
Detroit Pistons: They tried to rebuild on the fly by acquiring Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva. They're both good players but short of what you'd call difference-makers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gained respect Oct 25, 2009
Milwaukee Bucks General Manager John Hammond worked as Gentry's lead assistant with the Clippers and Detroit Pistons. "When you put people in the category of wanting good things to happen to good people, he's at the top," Hammond said. (AZCentral -- Sports)
NBA Central Division Preview Oct 25, 2009
The Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Milwaukee Bucks will all look to improve on last year's performances as they do battle in the Central Division ... Detroit Pistons Season Preview. (Suite101.com)
Stuckey is the offense down the stretch as Pistons top Bucks 95-93 to end preseason Oct 24, 2009
Detroit Pistons' Charlie Villanueva, left, drives to the basket against the defense of Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Darren Hauck) (Darren Hauck, AP / October 23, 2009). (FOX61, CT)
Magic says Isiah questioned his sexuality Oct 23, 2009
Ex-Laker also says ex-Piston killed his own chances to play in '92 Olympics. Robert Kozloff / APMagic Johnson and Isiah Thomas greet each other before Game 1 of the NBA finals on June 16, 1988. (MSNBC -- Sports)
East preview Oct 23, 2009
Eastern Conference preview capsules - USATODAY.com. Eastern Conference preview capsules. (USA Today -- Sports)
Isiah-Magic feud Oct 23, 2009
Much of their story involves Thomas, who as captain of the Detroit Pistons served as a primary threat to the championship ambitions of Bird's Celtics and Magic's Lakers. The book offers revelations that have stunned Thomas. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Fight To The Finish John Biever/SIPaul Pierce and the Celtics added a key piece to their roster in the offseason, as did Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.The NBA regular season gets underway next week, and the usual suspects are favored to win it all. Ian Thomsen takes his best shot at predicting who will still be standing in June. Oct 22, 2009
Defense shouldlead Celtics over Lakers for NBA title - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:46PM; Updated: Wednesday October 21, 2009 1:46PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Rebuilt Mavericks taking the all-for-one approach Oct 22, 2009
AP Photo Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Terry (31) makes a steal against Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum (12) in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in Dallas ... Dallas Mavericks forward Drew Gooden, center, attempts to go up for a shot against Detroit Pistons' Jonas Jerebko (33), of Sweden, and guard Ben Gordon, right, in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in Dallas. (News & Observer -- Sports)
2009-10 Charlotte Bobcats Preview Oct 22, 2009
Charlotte was on the verge of a playoff berth last year and the team won a franchise best 35 games but dropped seven of the last eight, finishing four games behind the eighth-seeded Detroit Pistons. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Wizards Hope for Health This Season Oct 21, 2009
"I think they can live without me just rambling on about stupid stuff."Under Saunders, who led the Detroit Pistons to three consecutive conference finals, Arenas is going to have the ball in his hands more than in the past. So while the Wizards would be thrilled if he could replicate his career scoring average of 22. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Healthy Brand ready to lend hand to 76ers, stay on court Oct 21, 2009
Along with Eddie Jordan in Philadelphia, the new coaches are Flip Saunders (Washington Wizards), Kurt Rambis (Minnesota Timberwolves), John Kuester (Detroit Pistons) and Paul Westphal (Sacramento Kings). Kuester, 54, a former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant, is the lone first-year coach. (USA Today -- Sports)
Timberwolves' Love scheduled for surgery Oct 20, 2009
Pistons donate shoes: The Detroit Pistons are teaming up with charity to donate 1,000 pairs of new shoes and socks to kids. The team is scheduled to be on hand Tuesday to help distribute the shoes at a Detroit event. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Return Engagement? Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty ImagesKobe Bryant may see a lot more of Kevin Garnett and the Celtics this year than a pair of regular-season meetings.Injuries stopped the Celtics from rejoining the Lakers in the Finals. But this year the two appear headed to tangle for the title again, says a survey of NBA scouts, writes Ian Thomsen. Oct 20, 2009
Scouts like Lakers, Cavaliers, Celtics in 2009-2010 season - Ian Thomsen - SI.com. Posted: Monday October 19, 2009 2:19PM; Updated: Monday October 19, 2009 2:37PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Preseason Countdown: No. 18 Georgetown Oct 20, 2009
Despite a lackluster junior season, Summers declared for the NBA draft and actually performed quite well during summer league play for the Detroit Pistons, who selected him in the second round. BACKCOURT. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Binghamton coach placed on indefinite paid leave Oct 15, 2009
Macon played for the Nuggets and Detroit Pistons in six NBA seasons and also played overseas for several teams. In 2001 he took a job in Philadelphia as sports program director for a local YMCA and two years later returned to Temple as an assistant. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Arenas leads Wizards over Pistons Oct 14, 2009
-- Gilbert Arenas, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA earlier in the day for not making himself available to the media, scored 24 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 101-98 preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night ... Gilbert Arenas, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA earlier in the day for not making himself available to the media, scored 24 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 101-98 preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night ... Gilbert Arenas... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hawks cut Miles, Robinson Oct 14, 2009
Gary Malerba, AP Detroit Pistons guard Ben Gordon (7) looks for an open man as Atlanta Hawks guard Frank Robinson (14) defends Oct. 11, 2009. Miles, a former Kansas standout who played with Golden State in the 2005-06 season, and Robinson, from Cal-State Fullerton, were with the Hawks as training camp invitees. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hawks starters good for 20 hot minutes Oct 13, 2009
when the smoke clears , detroit pistons won t be no where in sight. maybe 7th or 8th. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Hawks fall to undefeated Pistons Oct 12, 2009
Ben Gordon scored 22 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 as the new-look Detroit Pistons remained undefeated in the preseason with a 100-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. Gary Malerba, AP Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith (5) drives to the basket as Detroit Pistons' Chris Wilcox (9) defends during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills, Mich ... (AP Photo/Gary Malerba) Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) eyes the basket as... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* NBA: Knicks mix team goals with expiring contracts Oct 11, 2009
The reason became clear: Wallace, a defensive anchor, had helped lead the Detroit Pistons to two straight finals. Harringtons Hawks won 26 games. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Detroit's Daye, Milwaukee's Delfino suspended Oct 11, 2009
Detroit Pistons rookie Austin Daye and Milwaukee Bucks forward Carlos Delfino were each given a one-game suspension by the league for fighting in Wednesday's preseason game ... Detroit Pistons rookie Austin Daye and Milwaukee Bucks forward Carlos Delfino were each given a one-game suspension by the league for fighting in Wednesday's preseason game. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Denmark, Germany, Italy in World Cup Oct 11, 2009
Basketball Daye and Delfino suspended one game Detroit Pistons forward Austin Daye and Milwaukee Bucks guard Carlos Delfino were suspended one game without pay for their roles in an altercation in Wednesday s preseason game. Daye was suspended for striking Delfino in the face, and Delfino was suspended for retaliating by swinging at Daye. (Boston Globe)
NBA suspends Miami's Magloire and Detroit's Jerebko Oct 9, 2009
(Sports Network) - The National Basketball Association has suspended Miami Heat center Jamaal Magloire and Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko without pay for their roles in an altercation during Monday night's preseason game. With 5:04 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Pistons' 87-83 win, Magloire instigated an altercation with Jerebko before striking him in the face. (ABC 7 News, DC)
A.I. out up to 3 weeks Oct 8, 2009
If the timetable is correct, Iverson would miss all of preseason, and his status for the season opener at home against the Detroit Pistons on Oct. 28 would be in jeopardy. The way I see it, Im glad its happening right now rather than in the season, Iverson said in a pregame press conference. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Young's big 4th carries Grizzlies past Thunder Oct 8, 2009
" The Grizzlies announced before the game that guard Allen Iverson could miss up to three weeks after an MRI on Wednesday revealed a partial tear of his left hamstring. The injury could jeopardize Iverson's availability for the Oct. 28 season opener against the Detroit Pistons. "For Allen to go down is really tough on the team, but he's been there for us," point guard Mike Conley said. "He's in here every day trying to get us ready to go. " The teams were tied at 80 with just under 8 minutes... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
New-look Pistons beat Heat, 87-83 Oct 7, 2009
It only took the Detroit Pistons rookie two quarters to bring Prince's most famous moment to mind. In the second quarter of Detroit's 87-83 preseason victory over Miami, Daye ran down Dwyane Wade to block what appeared to be an uncontested layup a play very similar to Prince's game-winning block of Indiana's Reggie Miller in the 2004 playoffs. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Quick Take: Replacement refs already a problem Oct 7, 2009
Duane Burleson / APHeat coach Erik Spoelstra, left, talks with official Ken Washington in the first half of Miami's exhibition against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chandler's return could be sooner Oct 6, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Tue, Oct 06, 2009 12:00 AMModified Tue, Oct 06, 2009 12:57 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
A Blog-Z state of mind? Oct 6, 2009
Also, if the Detroit Pistons of the early 90s taught us anything, its that you dont have to have a Superstar. You just need depth, talent, and proper leadership. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Recap: Detroit vs. Miami Oct 6, 2009
Will Bynum finished with 15 points, as the Detroit Pistons held off the Miami Heat, 87-83, in the preseason opener for both teams ... Will Bynum scored 15 points and the new-look Detroit Pistons got off to a successful start with a 87-83 victory against the Miami Heat on Monday night in the preseason opener for both teams ... Will Bynum finished with 15 points, as the Detroit Pistons held off the Miami Heat, 87-83, in the preseason opener for both teams. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Iverson: Pistons 'lied' to me about role Oct 2, 2009
Allen Iverson: Detroit Pistons 'lied' about coming off bench - ESPN ... Allen Iverson describes a miserable season with the Detroit Pistons in a candid and revealing interview with Page 2's Scoop Jackson. (ESPN -- Basketball)
