Archive for April, 2011

New York Knicks pick up option on Chauncey Billups

With Chauncey Billups having an injury plagued season and possibly not being as well suited to Mike D’Antoni’s offense as a more up-tempo point guard would be, along with the fact that the final year of his contract is pricey, there was at least some speculation that the New York Knicks would decline Billups’ option and allow him to become a free …

Pistons’ offseason moving in slow motion so far

The Detroit Pistons suffered a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the final home game of the season, but no one in attendance seemed overly disappointed.

Ron Artest Gets NBA’s Citizenship Award Seven Years After Brawl With Fans

Ron Artest won this season’s National Basketball Association citizenship award, seven years after running into the stands and starting a brawl with Detroit Pistons’ fans.

The Big Answer?: Greg Monroe

DF then: Can he play up-tempo? When I analyzed Greg Monroe after the draft, I saw a pure half-court player .

Future unclear for Pistons veterans

Tayshaun Prince and Ben Wallace are used to being in the thick of things come the postseason.

Matt Derya s Daily Update 4-18-11

It maybe a white out in Glendale but it won’t exactly be a full-on home ice advantage for the Coyotes against the Wings tonight.

Dwight Howard Wins Defensive Honors Again

For the third year in a row, Dwight Howard will receive the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Would the Pistons draft Kyrie Irving or Derrick Williams with No. 1 pick in draft?

Duke point guard Kyrie Irving, for quite some time, has been tabbed as the likely No.

End of Pistons’ tumultuous season feels like end of era

From start to finish, the Detroit Pistons’ season felt like the end of an era - and an unpleasant conclusion at that.

4/15/2011 - Here is the latest Michigan sports news from The Associated Press

Ryan Raburn hit an RBI double in the seventh inning and the Tigers held on for a 3-0 win over the Athletics last night in Oakland.

Daily list: ‘Fro-zen Five

Oakland’s Coco Crisp broke out a ’70s-style Afro against the Tigers on Thursday night.

Pistons WILL draft Bismack Biyombo

Along with the current excitement over the sale of the Detroit Pistons to Tom Gores, fans are anxiously anticipating getting a true difference-maker in the upcoming NBA draft - now just more than one month away.

Pistons figure to look much different next season

It would be a surprise if John Kuester returned for a third season as coach of the Pistons.

Pistons figure to look much different next season

It would be a surprise if John Kuester returned for a third season as coach of the Pistons.

Detroit Pistons Draft Dreams: Bismack Biyombo

A relatively unknown international big man has captured the hearts and minds of Pistons fans.

Last hurrah for Pistons’ Rip Hamilton, Ben Wallace, Tayshaun Prince?

The Pistons ended one of their worst seasons with a 104-100 win at Philadelphia on Wednesday night.

Pistons finish season with win at Philadelphia

Published: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 10:55 PM Updated: Wednesday, April 13, 2011, 10:58 PM AP Photo Detroit’s Greg Monroe drives to the basket vs.

Jamie Samuelsen’s blog: The nine Pistons I’d keep … and the six I’d ditch

Pistons forwards Charlie Villanueva, left, and Tayshaun Prince, right, tie up Clippers forward Blake Griffin on Friday, Nov.

C’s fire up engine late;Pistons misfire

There’s not a lot that the current version of the Detroit Pistons has in common with the team that routinely took the Celtics to the wire two and three seasons ago.

Terry Foster: John Kuester a bad fit to coach Pistons

Rodney Stuckey didn’t sound very convincing when he said he could return to the Pistons next season and play under coach John Kuester.

Cavaliers-Detroit Pistons in-game blog: Third quarter update: Cavs 86, Pistons 75

In-game observations and updates as the Cavaliers play their final road game of the season against the Pistons.

Wilcox’s hot play coincides with contract drive

Chris Wilcox has made many emphatic statements recently about his desire for another contract.

This time, taste is sour | PISTONS 110, BUCKS 100 End-of-season game lacks defensive intensity

John Salmons can conjure up the memory quickly, the one where he rises up over Detroit center Ben Wallace and drains a clutch three-pointer to start the Milwaukee Bucks on their playoff-clinching run at the end of last season.

Inside the Pistons: Greg Monroe still going strong as season winds down

Detroit’s Greg Monroe has averaged 14.8 points and 9.2 rebounds in his past five games.

Detroit 112, Charlotte 101: Pistons end long road skid

WHAT HAPPENED: With the waning days of this NBA season turning games basically into contests among whatever players are available, the relatively healthy Pistons were able to win their 29th game of the season.

Vincent Goodwill

A team is only as good as its owner is committed and for Joe Dumars, the cuffs are off.

NBA Controversy: A List of the Lowest Moments in Recent NBA History

As the NBA prepares potentially to enter a new age, it leaves behind an image and moments it would rather forget.

John Niyo: New era for Pistons starts today

The “For Sale” sign is gone now. And that it took so long really should come as no surprise.

“Billionaire” buys Detroit Pistons

The multi-titled NBA champion team of the Detroit Pistons are getting a new owner to run the show.

Chris Wilcox turns in double-double as Pistons surpass win total from last season

The Detroit Pistons will miss the playoffs for the second consecutive season. But they now have more wins than they did last year.