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Detroit — Tanking time is over. For the Pistons, it didn’t really work, unless former No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham blossoms into a superstar. This year’s reward — the fifth pick in a draft with only three notable prizes — is for sale, by most accounts. After tanking time comes tinkering time. And then finally,

Detroit — The Pistons will cross off another vital item from their offseason checklist Thursday night when the NBA Draft takes place in Brooklyn. The Pistons currently have the fifth overall pick, along with the No. 31 pick, which means two new players could join the team in Detroit soon. There is a consensus among

Detroit — If you ask Rick Mahorn’s children to describe their father, they won’t hesitate. Derrick II calls him a hero. Jordan nearly tears up at the thought of how giving her dad is. Blake says he’s inspiring, supportive and hilarious. Others know Mahorn know as a straight-shooter — someone who doesn’t mince words —

Detroit — There were several notable faces in the audience for Monty Williams’ introductory press conference as new head coach of the Pistons on Tuesday. Most of the roster was there, along with ownership and the front office. However, among the recognizable names were a few new ones. Former Phoenix Suns assistants Jarrett Jack, Brian

Detroit — It wasn’t just the eye-popping financial commitment that got Monty Williams’ attention. There had to be a vision behind it, too. And as the Pistons’ new head coach sat on the dais Tuesday for his introductory press conference, he already could see it taking shape. Practically the entire Pistons roster was in attendance,

Detroit — Tom Gores wanted to hire the best coach possible to give the Pistons the resources needed for sustained success. The Pistons’ owner sat on the dais Tuesday evening alongside his general manager, Troy Weaver, and his new head coach, Monty Williams, and stressed the importance of selecting the right person to lead at

Detroit – It was obvious why the Pistons wanted Monty Williams. In nine seasons as an NBA head coach, he’d helped rebuild two teams, was named Coach of the Year, reached the playoffs five times and the Finals once. At 51, he was suddenly, surprisingly available, dismissed by the Phoenix Suns after their playoff ouster.

Detroit — The Pistons’ pursuit of Monty Williams as their new coach began not long after he was fired by the Phoenix Suns, following a second-round exit in the playoffs. The road to getting Williams, who was introduced Tuesday, wasn’t normal, by any means. The Pistons gave him a very generous contract — six years

Detroit — Monty Williams looked directly to his right and pointed at the large group of players he inherited when he accepted the job as new coach of the Pistons. Among those in attendance for Williams’ introductory press conference on Tuesday was Pistons owner Tom Gores, general manager Troy Weaver and players Cade Cunningham, Jaden

[embedded content] The Detroit Pistons’ new coaching era begins today. The team is introducing Monty Williams on Tuesday afternoon, media availability that will include Pistons owner Tom Gores and general manager Troy Weaver at 4:30 p.m. The Pistons’ courtship of Williams ended this month, after the two sides agreed on a record-setting contract for six

[embedded content] The Detroit Pistons’ new coaching era begins today. The team is introducing Monty Williams on Tuesday afternoon, media availability that will include Pistons owner Tom Gores and general manager Troy Weaver at 4:30. The Pistons’ courtship of Williams ended this month, after the two sides agreed on a record-setting contract for six years

Birmingham Brother Rice basketball coach Rick Palmer is thrilled Monty Williams is the new Detroit Pistons head basketball coach. After all, Williams is sending his talented son, 6-foot-6 sophomore small forward Elijah Williams, to Brother Rice. Elijah Williams, ranked No. 3 nationally for the 2026 class by ESPN, played his freshman season at Scottsdale Christian

Birmingham Brother Rice basketball coach Rick Palmer is thrilled Monty Williams is the new Detroit Pistons head basketball coach. After all, Williams is sending his talented son, 6-foot-6 sophomore small forward Elijah Williams, to Brother Rice. Elijah Williams, ranked No. 3 nationally for the 2026 class by ESPN, played his freshman season at Scottsdale Christian

Detroit — There are several options at the forward position for the Detroit Pistons to choose from with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Pistons could go with the explosiveness of Cam Whitmore, who spent one season at Villanova. Or they could add either Amen or Ausar Thompson, whose playmaking

Detroit — The Pistons checked the primary task off of their lengthy offseason to-do list by hiring their next head coach to succeed Dwane Casey. But not just any coach. Monty Williams is a recent NBA Coach of the Year and one who has experience in transforming struggling teams into championship contenders. With Williams hiring

Monty Williams has learned from some of the best minds to ever teach the game of basketball. The Pistons’ new coach spent the spring of 2005 with the San Antonio Spurs as an intern under the guidance of Gregg Popovich. It was his first time with an NBA franchise, but Williams received a glimpse of

Detroit — New Pistons coach Monty Williams is starting to assemble his coaching staff. The Pistons reportedly are adding former Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas as the top assistant coach on Williams’ staff, a league source confirmed to The Detroit News on Monday. Silas, 49, is the son of former NBA All-Star and head coach

Detroit — New Pistons coach Monty Williams is starting to assemble his coaching staff. The Pistons reportedly are expected to hire former Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas as the top assistant coach on Williams’ staff, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Silas, 49, is the son of former NBA star and head coach Paul Silas. He

Detroit — The Pistons have officially named Monty Williams the new head coach of the franchise, the team announced in a statement on Friday night. “I couldn’t be more proud to have Monty joining us at this important time to lead us into the next decade of our future,” Pistons owner Tom Gores said. “He

Detroit — The Pistons began their coaching search at a time when there weren’t many experienced coaches out on the open market. The process was gradual and diligent by design, especially since early playoff exits and a failure to meet expectations usually result in a re-shuffling of the coaching carousel. As more teams were bounced