Category Archives: Detroit Pistons

Trey Burke Sits Down for ‘NBA Job Interview’ With Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Chris Burke

Trey Burke recently took his turn in the hot seat on Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose’s “NBA Job Interview” feature for Grantland. The former Michigan point guard discussed with the ESPN personalities his NBA Draft prospects, as well as what … Continue reading →

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Detroit Pistons’ Joe Dumars Must Break Through With Another Big Trade Move This Summer

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Max DeMara

In the last several months, Detroit Pistons’ fans have been treated to a smorgasbord of heartbreaking basketball trade what if’s courtesy of the national media. Just some of the names that were rumored to be heading to Detroit at some … Continue reading →

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The Day in the D: Andre Iguodala to the Pistons? Plus, an Update on Ryan Broyles

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Chris Burke

“The Day in the D”, takes a look back at the five most important local sports stories of the past 24 hours. 1. Should the Pistons Chase Andre Iguodala? The Detroit Pistons would love to find a reliable scorer to … Continue reading →

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Motivated by Tradition, Mo Cheeks Aims to Instill Winning Commitment in Young Detroit Pistons

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Max DeMara

Maurice Cheeks was introduced Thursday morning as the 33rd head coach in Detroit Pistons’ franchise history. After burning through four of those coaches quite quickly since 2008, one would figure there would be some trepidation within the next man taking … Continue reading →

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Despite Low Profile Stature, Maurice Cheeks Deserves Fair Chance to Change Detroit Pistons

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Max DeMara

The Detroit Pistons named Maurice Cheeks their head coach on Monday, which won’t bring much fanfare around the state or reinvigorate a stale basketball brand in Auburn Hills. That doesn’t mean Cheeks himself won’t be successful during his third try … Continue reading →

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SI.com: Charlie Villanueva a ‘Plausible’ Candidate to Be Amnestied

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Chris Burke

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The Detroit Pistons may consider using the NBA’s amnesty clause to rid themselves of Charlie Villanueva this offseason. SI.com’s Rob Mahoney lists Villanueva as one of his “Plausible Candidates” to be amnestied … Continue reading →

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Detroit Pistons Hire Maurice Cheeks as New Head Coach

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Chris Burke

The Detroit Pistons have tabbed Maurice Cheeks as their new head coach, per multiple reports, ending a search that began in mid-April when the franchise fired Lawrence Frank. Cheeks served as an assistant for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2009-12, … Continue reading →

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