[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
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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
Detroit — It’s hard to sign free agents and make big trades. It’s hard to win the NBA draft lottery and harder when you win it and lose the top prize, Cade Cunningham, to injury. The Pistons historically have done it the hard way, winning past championships with eclectic groups of smart, tough players. Superstars
The news that the Pistons had agreed to terms with Monty Williams to become their new head coach spread quickly on social media. The initial thought was that Williams, who was fired by the Phoenix Suns after their second-round playoff exit, would take a year off from coaching. Instead, Williams, whom the Suns owed $21
There is no salary cap for coaches in the NBA. There’s really no limit to a billionaire’s budget, either. So once Monty Williams was available, the Pistons almost had no choice but to make it worth the wait. And Tom Gores & Co. are betting big that it will be now, as a deal to
It appears that the Pistons, who’ve gone nearly two months without a head coach, have finally found their man. The Pistons are expected to hire former Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams, a league source confirmed to The Detroit News on Wednesday night. The deal is for six years and $78.5 million, which instantly makes Williams