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Detroit Pistons aim for redemption with new leadership overhaul in 2024-25 season
Read full article: Detroit Pistons aim for redemption with new leadership overhaul in 2024-25 seasonThe new-look Detroit Pistons completely overhauled their franchise this off-season by inserting new players, coaches, and staff members to remove the stench of being the worst team in the league.
Pistons owner Tom Gores will buy a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers, according to AP sources
Read full article: Pistons owner Tom Gores will buy a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers, according to AP sourcesTwo people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press that Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to purchase a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Chargers.
‘We’re not going to skip steps’: New Pistons president lays out vision to build winner
Read full article: ‘We’re not going to skip steps’: New Pistons president lays out vision to build winnerThe Detroit Pistons finally introduced their new president on Friday, as the team prepares to hire a new general manager and head coach.
Detroit Pistons fire coach Monty Williams after one season that ended with NBA's worst record
Read full article: Detroit Pistons fire coach Monty Williams after one season that ended with NBA's worst recordThe Detroit Pistons have fired coach Monty Williams after just one season that ended with an NBA-worst 14-68 record.
Detroit Pistons dismiss coach Monty Williams with 5 years, $65 million left on contract
Read full article: Detroit Pistons dismiss coach Monty Williams with 5 years, $65 million left on contractThe Detroit Pistons have dismissed head coach Monty Williams with five years and $65 million remaining on his contract.
Report: Detroit Pistons to part ways with general manager Troy Weaver
Read full article: Report: Detroit Pistons to part ways with general manager Troy WeaverAccording to senior lead NBA insider Shams Charania, the Detroit Pistons, under President Trajan Langdon’s new leadership, are set to part ways with their general manager, Troy Weaver.
Detroit Pistons to bolster front office by filling role of new head of basketball operations
Read full article: Detroit Pistons to bolster front office by filling role of new head of basketball operationsThe Detroit Pistons plan to bolster its basketball front office, which included filling the role of a new head of basketball operations.
Pistons GM Troy Weaver has expletive-laced response to heckling fan in the stands
Read full article: Pistons GM Troy Weaver has expletive-laced response to heckling fan in the standsDetroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver had an expletive-laced response to a heckling fan in the stands and pointed the man out to security at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Pistons coach eviscerates refs after player tackled on final play with no call
Read full article: Detroit Pistons coach eviscerates refs after player tackled on final play with no callThe coach of the Detroit Pistons put the referees on blast after one of his players was tackled on the final play with no call (and then the Pistons gave up a game-winning bucket).
Refs admit mistake after Pistons coach slams late-game no-call vs. Knicks
Read full article: Refs admit mistake after Pistons coach slams late-game no-call vs. KnicksDetroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams was irate after the last-second loss to the Knicks on Monday night in New York, blasting refs for a clearly blown call that cost them the game.
Refs admit they missed foul on what Pistons coach Monty Williams says was 'worst call of the season'
Read full article: Refs admit they missed foul on what Pistons coach Monty Williams says was 'worst call of the season'Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams criticized officials for what he said was the “absolute worst call of the season” in the final seconds of a loss to New York.
Pistons' Isaiah Stewart arrested for assault for punching Suns' Eubanks during pregame altercation
Read full article: Pistons' Isaiah Stewart arrested for assault for punching Suns' Eubanks during pregame altercationDetroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday for punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks at the arena hours before the teams played.
Coach Monty Williams sees growth in Pistons while enduring one of the worst seasons in NBA history
Read full article: Coach Monty Williams sees growth in Pistons while enduring one of the worst seasons in NBA historyPistons coach Monty Williams can't afford to gauge his team's growth on wins and loses.
What Pistons GM Troy Weaver said to Woj on changes, roster vision after losing streak
Read full article: What Pistons GM Troy Weaver said to Woj on changes, roster vision after losing streakFor the first time since the Pistons lost an NBA record 28 straight games, the team’s general manager is talking about what happened and what’s next.
Pistons beat Raptors 129-127 to end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games
Read full article: Pistons beat Raptors 129-127 to end NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 gamesCade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists as the Detroit Pistons ended their NBA record-tying losing streak at 28 games with a 129-127 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.
Amid 28-game losing streak, Detroit showed it can compete with NBA’s best. Now a win would be nice.
Read full article: Amid 28-game losing streak, Detroit showed it can compete with NBA’s best. Now a win would be nice.Pistons coach Monty Williams believes that his team can compete with anybody in the NBA, and now he has proof.
Celtics send Detroit to NBA record-tying 28th straight loss, beating Pistons 128-122 in OT
Read full article: Celtics send Detroit to NBA record-tying 28th straight loss, beating Pistons 128-122 in OTHoping to avoid a 28th straight loss that would match the longest losing streak in NBA history, the Detroit Pistons forced overtime against the league-best Celtics before Boston recovered to win 128-122.
As Pistons historic losing streak continues, fans wonder: Where is GM Troy Weaver?
Read full article: As Pistons historic losing streak continues, fans wonder: Where is GM Troy Weaver?The Pistons are in the midst of the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history. And the man that built the team is nowhere to be found.
Pistons match NBA single-season record with 26th straight loss, fall 126-115 to the Nets
Read full article: Pistons match NBA single-season record with 26th straight loss, fall 126-115 to the NetsThe Detroit Pistons have matched the NBA record for the longest losing streak within one season, falling 126-115 to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night for their 26th straight loss.
What Pistons owner Tom Gores said about historic losing streak, ‘sell the team’ chants
Read full article: What Pistons owner Tom Gores said about historic losing streak, ‘sell the team’ chantsIt only took 25 straight losses, but Detroit Pistons fans are finally hearing something other than silence from the team’s owner.
Pistons drop 25th straight to move within loss of tying NBA single-season record
Read full article: Pistons drop 25th straight to move within loss of tying NBA single-season recordKelly Olynyk scored 25 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz beat Detroit 119-111 on Thursday night for the Pistons’ 25th straight loss — one short of the NBA single season record.
Cunningham scores career-high 43, but Pistons still lose 24th straight
Read full article: Cunningham scores career-high 43, but Pistons still lose 24th straightTrae Young extended his recent hot streak with another double-double, scoring 31 points with 15 assists, as the Atlanta Hawks beat Detroit 130-124, handing the Pistons their 24th consecutive loss.
Joel Embiid scores 41 points, 76ers hand Pistons 21st straight loss
Read full article: Joel Embiid scores 41 points, 76ers hand Pistons 21st straight lossJoel Embiid scored 30 of his 41 points in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Detroit Pistons their 21st straight loss, 129-111 on Wednesday night to open a home-and-home series.
Pistons open new season with rising expectations: 4 things I’m watching
Read full article: Pistons open new season with rising expectations: 4 things I’m watchingThe Detroit Pistons open the 2023-2024 campaign on Wednesday night in Miami, after finishing last season with the worst record in the league.
It’s only preseason, but Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson looks like the real deal
Read full article: It’s only preseason, but Pistons rookie Ausar Thompson looks like the real dealWhen the Pistons lost the NBA draft lottery earlier this year, things were looking grim. Wemby mania wasn’t coming to Detroit.
Big East Freshman of the Year Cam Whitmore is precisely what Detroit Pistons need at pick No. 5
Read full article: Big East Freshman of the Year Cam Whitmore is precisely what Detroit Pistons need at pick No. 5The Detroit Pistons will likely have the opportunity to take Villanova Wildcats small forward Cam Whitmore with the No. 5 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Ramblings: You’ve got to like what new Pistons coach Monty Williams had to say
Read full article: Ramblings: You’ve got to like what new Pistons coach Monty Williams had to sayThe NBA offseason has officially begun -- and the Pistons officially introduced their new head coach, Monty Williams, this week.
Feel the Bern: Welcome to Detroit, Monty Williams! Now fix the Pistons
Read full article: Feel the Bern: Welcome to Detroit, Monty Williams! Now fix the PistonsThe Pistons will officially announce Monty Williams as their new head coach today, and he replaces Dwayne Casey who held that job for the past couple of years.
Suns hire veteran coach Frank Vogel to lead franchise, AP source says
Read full article: Suns hire veteran coach Frank Vogel to lead franchise, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that the Phoenix Suns have hired veteran coach Frank Vogel to replace Monty Williams.
Pistons reach agreement to hire former Suns coach Monty Williams, AP sources say
Read full article: Pistons reach agreement to hire former Suns coach Monty Williams, AP sources sayThe Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement to hire former Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams, according to two people familiar with the situation.
Report: Pistons to hire ex-Suns coach Monty Williams; Deal could be largest in NBA history
Read full article: Report: Pistons to hire ex-Suns coach Monty Williams; Deal could be largest in NBA historyThe Detroit Pistons have reportedly agreed to a record-breaking deal with Monty Williams to fill their vacant head coaching job.
Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after 4 seasons with the club
Read full article: Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after 4 seasons with the clubThe Phoenix Suns fired Monty Williams on Saturday, two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he was the overwhelming choice as the coach of the year.
Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffs
Read full article: Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffsThe Phoenix Suns pushed all-in at the trade deadline, blowing up their roster nucleus to add 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant in a quest for the franchise’s first championship in its 55-year history.
Booker scores 38 points, Suns beat Clippers to even series
Read full article: Booker scores 38 points, Suns beat Clippers to even seriesDevin Booker scored 38 points, Kevin Durant had 25 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 123-109 on Tuesday night in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference first-round series.
Bridges leads undermanned Suns past Curry, Warriors 125-113
Read full article: Bridges leads undermanned Suns past Curry, Warriors 125-113Mikal Bridges had 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists and the undermanned Suns dominated in Stephen Curry’s return from injury as Phoenix beat the Golden State Warriors for a third time this season, 125-113 on Tuesday night to snap a season-worst six-game skid.
Booker scores 58 points, leads Suns to huge comeback win
Read full article: Booker scores 58 points, leads Suns to huge comeback winDevin Booker scored a season-high 58 points, using one of the best scoring efforts of his career to nearly single-handedly push the Phoenix Suns past the New Orleans Pelicans 118-114 on Saturday night.
Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112
Read full article: Adebayo scores 30, Heat storm back to stun Suns 113-112Bam Adebayo scored 30 points, including a pair of free throws to put Miami up for good with 35 seconds left, and the Heat rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 113-112.
Lillard has 41 points, Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OT
Read full article: Lillard has 41 points, Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OTDamian Lillard scored 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 in overtime Friday night for their second straight victory to open the season.
Booker scores 28, Suns rout Mavericks 110-80 for 3-2 lead
Read full article: Booker scores 28, Suns rout Mavericks 110-80 for 3-2 leadDevin Booker scored 28 points, Deandre Ayton added 20 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-80 night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Suns coach: NBA should consider families-only seats at games
Read full article: Suns coach: NBA should consider families-only seats at gamesPhoenix Suns coach Monty Williams says the NBA should consider having a special section in the stands reserved for the families of visiting teams in the wake of Chris Paul’s family being harassed during a playoff game in Dallas.
Doncic, Mavs beat foul-plagued Paul, Suns to even series 2-2
Read full article: Doncic, Mavs beat foul-plagued Paul, Suns to even series 2-2Luka Doncic scored 26 points and the Dallas Mavericks took advantage of foul trouble for Chris Paul to beat the Phoenix Suns 111-101 on Sunday, evening the Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2.
Paul has another stellar 4th, Suns blow past Mavs 129-109
Read full article: Paul has another stellar 4th, Suns blow past Mavs 129-109Chris Paul scored 28 points, including 14 in another spectacular fourth quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns over the Dallas Mavericks 129-109 for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Perfect Paul, top-seeded Suns finish off Pelicans in Game 6
Read full article: Perfect Paul, top-seeded Suns finish off Pelicans in Game 6Chris Paul went 14 for 14 in the best shooting night in NBA playoff history, Devin Booker returned from a hamstring injury to hit a late 3-pointer and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Thursday night to finish off the first-round series in six games.
Suns star Devin Booker returns for Game 6 against Pelicans
Read full article: Suns star Devin Booker returns for Game 6 against PelicansAll-Star guard Devin Booker returned to the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night for Game 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans after missing three games because of a strained right hamstring.
Bridges, Paul lead Suns past Pelicans 112-97 for 3-2 lead
Read full article: Bridges, Paul lead Suns past Pelicans 112-97 for 3-2 leadMikal Bridges scored 31 points, Chris Paul added 22 points and 11 assists and the top-seeded Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 112-97 to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.
Paul, Ayton help Booker-less Suns beat Pelicans 114-111
Read full article: Paul, Ayton help Booker-less Suns beat Pelicans 114-111Chris Paul scored 19 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns overcame Devin Booker’s absence to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 114-111 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round series.
"Classic Chris" stellar down stretch, Suns beat Pels 110-99
Read full article: "Classic Chris" stellar down stretch, Suns beat Pels 110-99Chris Paul scored 19 of his 30 points during a brilliant fourth-quarter shooting display and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-99 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
Booker, Paul deliver at end, Suns hold off Warriors 107-103
Read full article: Booker, Paul deliver at end, Suns hold off Warriors 107-103Devin Booker’s two free throws with 34.2 seconds left put Phoenix ahead, Draymond Green traveled to turn it over before Chris Paul made a short jumper, and the NBA-best Phoenix Suns held off the Golden State Warriors 107-103 in a furious finish between Western Conference rivals.
Paul's back, Suns clinch top seed with 140-130 win in Denver
Read full article: Paul's back, Suns clinch top seed with 140-130 win in DenverChris Paul returned from a broken right wrist to help the Phoenix Suns wrap up the top seed in the NBA playoffs with a 140-130 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
Suns rout Bulls, move closer to wrapping up top spot in NBA
Read full article: Suns rout Bulls, move closer to wrapping up top spot in NBADevin Booker scored 28 points and the Phoenix Suns moved closer to wrapping up the NBA’s best regular-season record, routing the Chicago Bulls 129-102 on Friday night.
Spurs' Gregg Popovich becomes NBA regular-season wins leader
Read full article: Spurs' Gregg Popovich becomes NBA regular-season wins leaderGregg Popovich became the winningest coach in NBA regular-season history, getting his 1,336th victory when the San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 104-102.
Khris Middleton scores 44 points, Bucks rally to beat Suns
Read full article: Khris Middleton scores 44 points, Bucks rally to beat SunsKhris Middleton scored a season-high 44 points, Jrue Holiday had 17 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied to beat the short-handed Phoenix Suns 132-122 on Sunday.
Booker has 25 points, Suns beat Thunder for 8th straight win
Read full article: Booker has 25 points, Suns beat Thunder for 8th straight winDevin Booker had 25 points, 12 assists and a career-high six steals to help the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-104 on Thursday night.
Ayton has 20 points and 16 rebounds, Suns rout Wizards
Read full article: Ayton has 20 points and 16 rebounds, Suns rout WizardsDeandre Ayton had 20 points and 16 rebounds in an efficient 24 minutes and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns rebounded from a streak-ending loss to beat the short-handed Washington Wizards 95-80 on Saturday night.
NBA-best Suns rally for 10th straight win, top Spurs 115-110
Read full article: NBA-best Suns rally for 10th straight win, top Spurs 115-110Devin Booker scored 28 points, Mikal Bridges added a season-high 26 and the Phoenix Suns overcame a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win their 10th straight game, beating the San Antonio Spurs 115-110 on Sunday night.
Booker, McGee help Suns rout Pistons in Michigan homecoming
Read full article: Booker, McGee help Suns rout Pistons in Michigan homecomingDevin Booker scored 30 points and JaVale McGee added 20 in their Michigan homecomings to help the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns rout the Detroit Pistons 135-108 on Sunday.
Paul has triple-double, NBA-leading Suns top Clippers 106-89
Read full article: Paul has triple-double, NBA-leading Suns top Clippers 106-89Chris Paul had a triple-double with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to help the short-handed Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-89 on Thursday night.
Booker scores 24 points, depleted Suns rout Hornets 133-99
Read full article: Booker scores 24 points, depleted Suns rout Hornets 133-99Devin Booker scored 24 points, Jalen Smith tied a career high with 19 points and 12 rebounds and the short-handed Phoenix Suns hammered the Charlotte Hornets 133-99.
Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocols
Read full article: Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocolsThe NBA postponed Golden State's game with Denver on Thursday, the same day that Philadelphia’s Doc Rivers and Denver’s Michael Malone entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols.