Detroit Pistons
Jackson Thinks Shaw Right for Pistons?
Three weeks ago, the Pistons announced that owner Tom Gores had enlisted the help of Phil Jackson in Detroit’s coaching search. While Jackson is not joining the Pistons’ organization on a long-term basis, his... »Read More
NBA AM: Latest On The Coaching Carousel – East
There are six head coaching vacancies available in Eastern Conference. We take a look where each one stands in the process »Read More
Mo Cheeks Next to Interview with Pistons?
OKC Thunder assistant Mo Cheeks, I’m told, will be next to interview for Pistons’ head coaching vacancy, which happens Wednesday. via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More
Report: Hawks Interviewed Nate McMillan
Nate McMillan interviewed for the Atlanta Hawks’ coaching job on Wednesday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Atlanta general manager Danny Ferry is going through the unorthodox process of conducting a coaching search while his... »Read More
Detroit Pistons to Interview Brian Shaw?
Indiana Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw has been contacted by the Detroit Pistons to interview for the team’s head coaching job, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. via Tom Leyden... »Read More
Pistons Want Spurs’ Assistant Budenholzer
Sources say there is no leading candidate for the Pistons’ vacant head coach postion, though the Pistons’ ability to pry an interview out of Mike Budenholzer certainly represented some leeway in the San Antonio... »Read More
Pistons Interested in Mo Cheeks?
@ESPNSteinLine reports Darrell Walker will interview for #Pistons opening. #Thunder assistant Mo Cheeks is on their radar as well. via Vincent Ellis via Twitter »Read More
Bucks to Interview J.B. Bickerstaff as Coach
Houston Rockets assistant J.B. Bickerstaff is interviewing Friday for the Milwaukee Bucks head coaching job, a source confirmed. Bickerstaff’s interview comes one day after another Rockets assistant, former Bucks assistant Kelvin Sampson, had an... »Read More
Sources: Pistons to Interview Bickerstaff
Houston Rockets assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff will interview for the Detroit Pistons’ head coaching job on Wednesday, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Bickerstaff, 34, has risen rapidly in the eyes of NBA executives as... »Read More
76ers Like Budenholzer or Malone as Coach?
It’s too early to identify a front-runner in the Philadelphia 76ers’ search for a new head coach, but the team has conducted a thorough background check on Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Malone, league... »Read More
NBA AM: Clippers Not Sacrificing Enough
The Clippers are facing a must-win Game 7 and in order to extend their series, veteran Lamar Odom says team needs to learn about sacrifice »Read More
Sources: Pistons to Interview Nate McMillan
The Detroit Pistons have opened the interview process in their search for a new coach and are scheduled to sit down Tuesday with Nate McMillan, according to NBA coaching sources. McMillan was recently labeled... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition
Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Jabari Parker Ready for Duke
Top recruit Jabari Parker talks Duke and the NBA... Does Toronto have a shot at Phil Jackson?... Who are the other top coaching candidates for this offseason's imminent coaching carousel? »Read More
Gilbert to Gores: Move Pistons Downtown
Quicken Loans Inc. Chairman and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert had some advice Thursday for fellow NBA owner Tom Gores: Move the Detroit Pistons downtown. Gilbert, talking during a morning business breakfast at the... »Read More
Lindsey Hunter Interested in Pistons Vacancy?
Source: Lindsey Hunter has asked #Suns for permission to interview for #Pistons HC vacancy. It will likely be granted soon. via Matt Dery via Twitter »Read More
NBA Head Coach Hiring Season Is Open
Cavaliers, Pistons, 76ers and Bobcats need new head coaches. NBA hiring and firing season is now in full swing. »Read More
Nate McMillan Frontrunner for Pistons Job?
Former Portland and Seattle coach Nate McMillan has emerged as the front-runner to replace the fired Lawrence Frank and become the new head coach of the Detroit Pistons, according to sources familiar with Detroit’s plans. The... »Read More
Lawrence Frank Fired by Detroit Pistons
In the world of professional sports, when a team struggles, the first person who gets blamed is usually the head coach. The NBA is certainly no different, and we’ve already seen Philadelphia 76ers head... »Read More
NBA Coaches, Executives On The Way Out
Now that the regular season has ended, which coaches and executives may be on the way out? »Read More
NBA AM: Ferry Preps For Hawks To Join Elite
Hawks GM Danny Ferry tells HOOPSWORLD he is trying to build a championship culture in Atlanta. Players around NBA are taking notice »Read More
Lawrence Frank Wants to Stay with Pistons
Lawrence Frank wants to remain Detroit Pistons head coach. One day after Pistons owner Tomes Gores bluntly said he wasn’t satisfiedwith on-court performance — Gores also praised basketball operations, which supports the notion that... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
Grading the NBA Coaches: The East
Frank Vogel, Tom Thibodeau, Erik Spoelstra and Mike Woodson all had successful seasons on the bench, all things considered. But what grades did they earn from HOOPSWORLD? »Read More
Six Pack: The Case for Woodson as Coach of Year
Why Mike Woodson deserves Coach of the Year love and why the Miami HEAT shouldn’t catch heat for resting LeBron James. »Read More
Monroe, Drummond Forming Dynamic Duo
Despite another lottery-bound season, Pistons big men Greg Monroe and Andre Drummond give Detroit fans hope for the future. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . . »Read More
Pistons End 18-Game Losing Streak to Bulls
And it had been over four years since fans had witnessed a victory over the Bulls on any court. “It feels good just to finish out a game strong against them, where we were... »Read More
Pistons’ Coach Frank On His Way Out?
It’s been a trying season for Lawrence Frank, both on and off the court. He missed six games to help his wife through an illness and the young Pistons have had trouble getting any... »Read More
Lawrence Frank: ‘very happy’ with Pistons
Pistons coach Lawrence Frank said he is “very happy” as the coach of the Pistons in response to a Yahoo! Sports report that he might be a candidate for the Rutgers coaching job. “I’m... »Read More
Pistons’ Jason Maxiell Done for Season
Detroit Pistons forward Jason Maxiell will miss the rest of the season after surgery to repair a detached retina. Maxiell began complaining of blurry vision last week and didn’t travel with the team for... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More
Jose Calderon Open to Toronto Return
“It was hard, yes, very hard,” (Jose) Calderon said Thursday in his first Toronto interview since his trade from the Raptors to the Detroit Pistons via the Memphis Grizzlies in early February. “Even if... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA AM: Free Agency Stock On The Decline
Which NBA players have seen their stock decline the most heading into free agency? Let’s take a look … »Read More
Pistons’ Frank: ‘No one should feel safe’
The Pistons have four players who will become free agents in Jose Calderon, Jason Maxiell, Will Bynum and Corey Maggette. Rookie Kim English’s contract for next season is non-guaranteed. Rodney Stuckey’s $8.5 million contract... »Read More
Lawrence Frank Returns After Wifes’ Illness
Detroit Pistons Head Coach Lawrence Frank returned to the team Monday after missing six games due to a family illness. Frank’s wife fell seriously ill, and he returned to New Jersey, missing two home... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 20
The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More
Blame Rodney Stuckey for Pistons’ Woes?
Considering where this team lies — and falling faster than the aforementioned roller coaster to the bottom of the Eastern Conference — one can’t help wondering if (Rodney) Stuckey’s career-worst season is the main... »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Centers
Seemingly a dying position in today's NBA, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the top centers in the game for the 2012-13 season. »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Power Forwards
With young power forwards like Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge owning the top six, can a veteran like Tim Duncan crack the list? »Read More
NBA AM: Teams Stuck In The Basement
Some teams boast a handful of former lottery picks but remain stuck in the league’s basement. Let’s take a look at the residents »Read More
Brandon Knight Suffers Ankle Sprain
(Brandon) Knight tried to drive to the basket against Jazz guard Randy Foye when he took an awkward step. He fell to the floor, clutching the ankle. After receiving aid, he was helped to... »Read More
Drummond Progressing; No Return Date Set
The Pistons released the following statement regarding rookie center Andre Drummond: “Team doctors, in consultation with Dr. Robert Watkins and Dr. Robert Watkins Jr. of Los Angeles, are pleased with the progress of Andre... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 19
The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More
Pistons Owner Patient; Positive on Future
In a brief meeting with the media, with the youth teams he coaches along with him for the game, (Pistons owner Tom) Gores made a simple but possibly telling statement about the state of... »Read More
Pistons Interested in Mayo as Free Agent?
One player who will be — or at least should be — on the Detriot Pistons radar is Dallas Mavericks shooting guard O.J. Mayo, who has the option of entering free agency after the season. Mayo is... »Read More
The Obtainable 2013 NBA Free Agents
Chris Paul is more likely than not to return to the L.A. Clippers this summer. Which big-name free agents are actually attainable? »Read More
Pistons Coach Frank Still Away from Team
Pistons coach Lawrence Frank is still away from the team with a personal matter, as his wife is back in New Jersey dealing with an illness. Assistant coach Brian Hill has run the team in recent days, and... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
NBA Sunday: Warriors In Serious Trouble?
The Warriors have struggled over the past month and find themselves just three games ahead of the ninth place Los Angeles Lakers »Read More
Monroe, Pistons May Delay Talks Until 2014
As for (Greg) Monroe’s future, contract talks with the Pistons could begin after his third year, which would be this summer, but (agent David) Falk said the sides will put things off until July... »Read More
Calderon’s Future with Pistons Unclear
The (Jose) Calderon trade created even more financial flexibility for the Pistons going into the summer trade and free-agency season but Joe Dumars, the team’s president of basketball operations, has made it clear that... »Read More
No Buyout Demand for Corey Maggette
Swingman Corey Maggette , despite having not played in the past two months, said he hasn’t thought about approaching the team for a buyout so he could seek employment with a playoff team. “No,... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More
Brandon Knight’s Knee MRI Shows No Damage
An MRI on Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight’s hyperextended right knee came back negative, but the second-year Detroit Pistons point guard will be out for an undisclosed period of time. Pistons doctor Ben Paolucci... »Read More
Pistons’ Bynum Suspended for Punch
Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for striking Indiana forward Tyler Hansbrough in the stomach during a game against the Pacers.The suspension was announced in... »Read More
Kobe Bryant Almost a Piston?
After all the anger and angst and fury of the immediate post-Shaq era had inspired Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant to make a trade demand, Lakers owner Jerry Buss finally called his superstar... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
Biggest Trade Deadline Steals of All-Time
Most deadline trades are either good or mediocre for both teams involved, but there have been some that have proven to be tremendous steals. »Read More
Drummond Eyes Next Years’ Dunk Contest
Raptors rookie swingman Terrence Ross already has a challenger for his slam-dunk crown. Pistons rookie Andre Drummond tossed his hat into the ring Friday morning, saying he was hoping to compete in the dunk... »Read More
Andre Drummond believes he ‘could be great’
Despite a back injury, Detroit Pistons rookie Andre Drummond is confident he will develop into high-impact NBA player. »Read More
Pistons Want Henderson and Smith?
The Pistons have been linked to Hawks forward Josh Smith and Bobcats shooting guard Gerald Henderson; both are expected to be offseason targets of the Pistons, especially with so much cap space to play... »Read More
NBA AM: Deals For Bucks, Pistons and Jazz?
The NBA Trade Deadline is in ten days, are the Bukcs, Jazz, Raptors and Pistons poised for moves?... JJ Hickson talks Blazers... Magic end the streak... NBA Chats at 11am and 3pm EST. »Read More
Nicholson Picked as Rising Stars Replacement
Orlando Magic forward Andrew Nicholson has been chosen to replace injured Detriot Pistons center Andre Drummond in Rising Stars game on All-Star weekend, league source tells Y! Sports. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports via Twitter »Read More
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