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For the last three years of Troy Weaver’s tenure as general manager of the Pistons, the guard position was the primary focus of the NBA Draft. That trend finally came to an end on Thursday night at Barclays Center in New York. “With the fifth pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons select…,”

Troy Weaver isn’t planning on hiring any bank robbers. The Pistons’ general manager isn’t about to get mugged, either. But he wouldn’t mind stealing another pick or player — or both — in tonight’s NBA Draft. And if he can get away with it, that’s exactly what he should do. The Pistons hold the fifth

Detroit — With less than 24 hours until the first name is called in the 2023 NBA Draft, the transactions around the league are starting to pile up and many are wondering if the Pistons will make a move on draft night. The Boston Celtics reportedly are closing in on a three-team trade to acquire

Detroit — Pre-draft media sessions are typically the time for final questions regarding a team’s direction heading into the NBA Draft. The Pistons are going into Thursday’s draft with two picks — Nos. 5 and 31 — and while the franchise’s first decision is choosing whether to keep or trade the fifth overall pick, general

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

[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

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