Pistons Release Josh Smith; 'Shifting Priorities' Cited
"In fairness to Josh, being a highly versatile 10-year veteran in this league, we feel it's best to give him his freedom to move forward."
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"In fairness to Josh, being a highly versatile 10-year veteran in this league, we feel it's best to give him his freedom to move forward."
Teammate Jaren Allen told reporters: "That's our guys' careers here. You can break someone's ankles."
The Detroit Lions overcame a series of bad plays in the first half to eke out a win over the Chicago Bears.
The topics he tackled included ones that impact the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions and the University of Michigan.
Joique Bell scored the go-ahead touchdown on a sweet run in the fourth quarter, Ndamukong Suh had two sacks and the playoff-bound Detroit Lions beat Jimmy Clausen and the Chicago Bears.
Waddle, who injured his left knee in last week's win over Minnesota, is not on the inactive list.
The Spartans came in leading the nation at 44 percent from 3-point range, but they went 4 of 21 against the Tigers, who represented the Southwestern Athletic Conference in last season's NCAA tournament.
The Lions clinched their second playoff berth in the last 14 seasons when Philadelphia lost to Washington on Saturday.
The Wolverines (6-5) have lost four straight, including three at home, and only have one more non-conference game before Big Ten play starts.
Things got a little chippy at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday night as the Pistons hosted the Toronto Raptors for what was more of a home game for the visiting squad.
Everything has been falling into place for the Lions (10-4), with three straight wins, and they're about to face a team that's reeling.
Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard left after the first period with a lower-body injury. His counterpart, Jaroslav Halak, had 17 saves for New York.
Brandon Jennings scored 22 points to lead Detroit, which extended its single-season franchise record for consecutive home losses and moved within seven of the NBA record set by the 1993-94 Dallas Mavericks.
There are a lot of similarities between Air Force and Western Michigan — two teams that have never faced each other before — and it begins with the resolve of their head coaches.
Rucker's pregame soundtrack is a wildly diverse collection of music that ranges from Notorious B.I.G. to R.E.M.
A jury issued guilty verdicts of first-degree murder and related charges against Michael Lopez in the shooting death of Melvindale Officer Mohamed Said.
The April shooting happened at an Airbnb on East Lincoln Street, rattling nearby residents.
Michigan lawmakers are acting to repeal Cesar Chavez Day in response to documented sexual abuse allegations.
Michgian Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in Tuscola County and the Village of Holly in Oakland County.
A Macomb Township, Michigan, man accused of accosting a minor for immoral purposes is heading to trial, prosecutors say.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
Two of Michigan's congressional representatives introduced a bill aimed at supporting Michigan's role in automotive innovation and manufacturing.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
A Michigan auto parts company that is eligible to request refunds for tariffs deemed illegal is taking on the White House in a lawsuit, challenging an executive order that suspends duty-free shipping.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Michigan lawmakers are acting to repeal Cesar Chavez Day in response to documented sexual abuse allegations.
The impact of higher energy prices and fears about covering monthly bill is taking a toll on public sentiment, a new Gallup poll finds.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Customs and Border Protection officers seized $8.1 million worth of methamphetamine from a tractor trailer that entered the U.S. from Mexico last week.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East's No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
Construction crews are making way for the new home of the Detroit City Football Club after demolishing the old Southwest Detroit Hospital.
Two members of the Michigan men's basketball national championship team made Saturday memorable for young players in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Dakota Guerrant, the top-ranked high school football recruit in Michigan and a junior at Harper Woods, paid it forward on Sunday by hosting his first youth football camp on Detroit's east side.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
The transformation of downtown Pontiac continues. On Tuesday, state, county, and local leaders gathered to highlight the progress made involving the Pontiac Revitalization Project.
Cooler temperatures will roll in starting Thursday with scattered rain showers in the morning.
Saying he felt the "weight of history" on his shoulders, King Charles became the first British monarch in 35 years to address Congress on Tuesday.
The trial against a man accused of killing a Melvindale police officer concluded on Tuesday with a conviction of first-degree murder of a peace officer and related charges.
The City of Birmingham has put a temporary pause on new short-term rental licenses following a shooting earlier this month at an Airbnb property — a move that has intensified calls from some neighbors for a permanent ban.