Detroit Pistonshttp://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/Latest news, rumors and opinions about the Detroit Pistons basketball team.enThu, 09 Jul 2009 19:27:38 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest news, rumors and opinions about the Detroit Pistons basketball team.detroit-pistonshttp://feedburner.google.comPistons announce John Kuester as next coachhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/PHcyuVnD_Rk/pistons_announce_john_kuester.htmlBreaking NewsPistons StoriesSports - All RegionsGreg Johnson | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 09 Jul 2009 19:27:38 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3197106 ]]>New Detroit coach stresses commitment to hard work and excellence.http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/pistons_announce_john_kuester.htmlA. Sherrod Blakely on WGHN: Managing Pistons' Ben Gordon, Rip Hamilton will be John Kuester's 'biggest challenge'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/L5taIKU0wpA/a_sherrod_blakely_on_wghn_mana.htmlAudioJames Schmehl | MLive.comThu, 09 Jul 2009 10:40:07 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3197529 ]]>Pistons coach John Kuester wasn't responsible for handling Rip Hamilton and Allen Iverson's minutes last season, but he likely overheard the controversy it created. If Kuester is looking to avoid last year's hullabaloo, Pistons Insider A. Sherrod Blakely said the...http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/a_sherrod_blakely_on_wghn_mana.htmlBen Gordon, Charlie Villanueva relieved to sign long-term deals with Pistonshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/h1ma6-eHJdo/ben_gordon_charlie_villanueva_1.htmlPistons StoriesSports - All RegionsA. Sherrod BlakelyWed, 08 Jul 2009 18:32:53 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3193142 ]]>AP Photo Charlie Villanueva, left, and Ben Gordon won a national title together at Connecticut. They are teammates again after signing five-year deals with the Pistons on Wednesday. AUBURN HILLS -- Growing up in New York City, Ben Gordon played...http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/ben_gordon_charlie_villanueva_1.htmlNew Piston Ben Gordon ready to challenge Richard Hamilton for starting spothttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/rgTMxuN5k6I/new_piston_ben_gordon_ready_to.htmlPistons StoriesA. Sherrod BlakelyWed, 08 Jul 2009 19:25:48 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3193456 ]]>Ben Gordon AUBURN HILLS -- With Ben Gordon officially a Detroit Piston, the assumption is the 6-foot-3 shooting guard will come off the bench behind Richard Hamilton. Gordon is not ready to concede as much....http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/new_piston_ben_gordon_ready_to.htmlPistons will target free agent Brandon Basshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/Pe3kQb8Qb7E/detroit_pistons_will_target_br.htmlOnline Exclusive AnalysisA. Sherrod BlakelyWed, 08 Jul 2009 21:19:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3193172 ]]>AUBURN HILLS -- With Antonio McDyess coming to terms with the San Antonio Spurs, Detroit will shift its free-agent focus toward Dallas Mavericks forward Brandon Bass. "They (Pistons) are definitely on the short list," said Tony Dutt, Bass' agent....http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/detroit_pistons_will_target_br.htmlJohn Kuester press conference set for Thursdayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/XHkE2811e7Q/john_kuester_announcement_expe.htmlPistons StoriesA. Sherrod BlakelyWed, 08 Jul 2009 17:59:16 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3191218 ]]>AUBURN HILLS -- The Detroit Pistons will hold an 11 a.m. press conference Thursday to introduce John Kuester as their new coach. Few have a true feel for what to expect from the first-year coach, including Detroit's two newest players,...http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/john_kuester_announcement_expe.htmlBen Gordon, Charlie Villanueva address mediahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/5b_2TZsZers/ben_gordon_charlie_villanueva.htmlPistons StoriesA. Sherrod BlakelyWed, 08 Jul 2009 18:57:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3191310 ]]>AUBURN HILLS -- The Detroit Pistons held a Wednesday afternoon press conference for their two newest players, Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva. Here are a few snippets from the 15-minute media session. Villanueva on his familiarity with new Pistons coach...http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/ben_gordon_charlie_villanueva.htmlWill Joe Dumars change his ways, show patience with new Pistons coach John Kuester?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/tBbctT63T2Q/will_joe_dumars_change_his_way.htmlPistons StoriesA. Sherrod BlakelyWed, 08 Jul 2009 12:40:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3184502 ]]>AP File PhotoCleveland assistant John Kuester, expected to be named the Pistons coach Wednesday, is not Detroit's first or second choice. AUBURN HILLS -- Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars has always been great about firing a good...http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/will_joe_dumars_change_his_way.htmlPistons set to sign Ben Gordon, Charlie Villanuevahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/X57ZiWy5fww/auburn_hills_coming_off.htmlPistons StoriesA. Sherrod BlakelyTue, 07 Jul 2009 19:50:12 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3184785 ]]>AP File PhotoBen Gordon, left, is expected to come off the bench behind Richard Hamilton, right, the Pistons' leading scorer. AUBURN HILLS -- Coming off a 39-43 season, the Detroit Pistons have plenty of holes to fill in their roster....http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/auburn_hills_coming_off.htmlCavaliers assistant John Kuester to be named Pistons' next coachhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/iRmhmMrcxpw/john_kuester_top_coaching_targ.htmlBreaking NewsPistons StoriesA. Sherrod BlakelyWed, 08 Jul 2009 04:54:20 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3181287 ]]>Kuester will be Detroit's sixth coach in 10 years and replaces Michael Curry.http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/john_kuester_top_coaching_targ.htmlSource: Pistons won't hire Avery Johnson as coach; focus shifts to former Detroit assistanthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/JjXf7_PKXHE/souce_pistons_will_not_hire_av.htmlBreaking NewsPistons StoriesA. Sherrod BlakelyTue, 07 Jul 2009 12:14:16 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3179810 ]]>Detroit unable to come to terms with former Dallas Mavericks coach.http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/souce_pistons_will_not_hire_av.htmlCharlie Villanueva tweets he'll sign with Pistonshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/EU1W3-BYHas/charlie_villanueva_tweets_hell.htmlMLive.com - Home Page - SportsLarry Lage | The Associated PressMon, 06 Jul 2009 18:54:43 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3176303 ]]>DETROIT - Charlie Villanueva posted a message on his Twitter account, informing his followers he will sign with the Detroit Pistons....http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/charlie_villanueva_tweets_hell.htmlPistons, Avery Johnson still don't have a dealhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/106rIx5NKoU/pistons_avery_johnson_still_do.htmlPistons StoriesA. Sherrod BlakelyTue, 07 Jul 2009 09:10:39 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3176154 ]]>AP File PhotoFormer Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson likely is looking for $5 million a year to return to coaching in the NBA. AUBURN HILLS -- Working out a deal with Avery Johnson to become the Detroit Pistons' next coach...http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/pistons_avery_johnson_still_do.htmlReport: Pistons, Utah Jazz discuss Rip Hamilton, Carlos Boozer tradehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/IcSJoj1F8uw/rumor_detroit_piston_and_utah.html4723264723214723247862047232364692Dave DialMon, 06 Jul 2009 08:49:16 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/fullcourtpress//869.3172141One NBA writer says that the Pistons and Jazz are trying to consummate a deal that would send veteran Detroit guard Rip Hamilton to Utah in exchange for Utah forward Carlos Boozer.
]]>One NBA writer says that the Pistons and Jazz are trying to consummate a deal that would send veteran Detroit guard Rip Hamilton to Utah in exchange for Utah forward Carlos Boozer.http://blog.mlive.com/fullcourtpress/2009/07/rumor_detroit_piston_and_utah.htmlReports: Rasheed Wallace agrees to deal with Celticshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-pistons/~3/LF1A3JyItck/reports_rasheed_wallace_agrees.htmlThe Associated PressMon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:30 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/pistons/index.ssf//1987.3171272 ]]>AP File PhotoRasheed Wallace averaged 12 points and 7.4 rebounds last season in Detroit. Two newspapers are reporting the Celtics have reached an agreement with free agent Rasheed Wallace. Bill Strickland, Wallace's agent, told the Boston Herald and the Boston...http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2009/07/reports_rasheed_wallace_agrees.htmlnonadult