A Sampling Of Reaction To Flip Saunders' Death
Reactions to the death of Minnesota Timberwolves president, coach and minority owner Flip Saunders.
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Reactions to the death of Minnesota Timberwolves president, coach and minority owner Flip Saunders.
Flip Saunders, the longtime NBA coach who won more than 650 games in nearly two decades and was trying to rebuild the Minnesota Timberwolves as team president, coach and part owner, died Sunday, the team said. He was 60.
The Palace of Auburn Hills -- home of the Detroit Pistons -- opened in 1988 and is one of only two arenas hosting NBA teams that have not sold its naming rights.
Stanley Johnson scored 20 points and Marcus Morris added 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons routed the Atlanta Hawks.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the club has requested waivers on forward Cartier Martin, guard/forward Adonis Thomas and center Jordan Bachynski.
Nicolas Batum had 18 points and 10 rebounds to help the Charlotte Hornets move to 7-0 in the preseason with a 99-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
Former NBA All-Star Chris Webber has a new job: teacher.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points and San Antonio fans get their first look at LaMarcus Aldridge in a home uniform as the Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 96-92 on Sunday for their first preseason victory.
If the Pistons are going to make good on Drummond's hopes for this season, the 22-year-old center may need to take another step toward stardom.
Reggie Jackson had 20 points and Marcus Morris and Reggie Bullock added 17 apiece to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 114-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday
Reserve Toney Douglas scored 15 points and Glenn Robinson III had nine of his 13 in the fourth quarter to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 101-97 exhibition victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
Now, with two full offseasons under his belt, Van Gundy has quickly made this team in his image.
The Pistons used an 18-4 run to grab control early in the first quarter and led by double digits the rest of the way.
I bet once Jim Harbaugh sees this he will be all over the new khakis.
After struggling Tuesday against Indiana, Ersan Ilyasova had 15 points and seven rebounds.
Glenn Robinson III, who played his college ball at nearby Michigan, was booed by Michigan State fans throughout the game.
According to the official release, the look pays homage to Detroit's automotive history.
Steve Blake is recovering from a concussion, guard Reggie Jackson has a bruised thigh and center Aaron Baynes has a sore right ankle.
"I want to rub it in somebody's face that we're a good team," fourth-year center Andre Drummond said at media day.
There's still time for Drummond to diversify his offensive game, and perhaps improve his free throw shooting, which has been around 40 percent throughout his career.
Stan Van Gundy says he's hoping guard Brandon Jennings will be able to start doing drills out on the court sometime in mid-October.
The gray and blue alternate uniforms, or "Detroit Chrome" jerseys, are set to be released on Oct. 3, according to the team's Twitter official account.
Detroit Pistons rookie guard Darrun Hilliard had surgery after breaking his nose playing pickup basketball last week.
The Detroit Pistons are set to unveil a new library for students at a public high school.
Kander spent 23 seasons with the Pistons and carved out a reputation as one of the most-respected physical therapists in the league.
Frigid cold temperatures will continue through the day Friday as the deep chill lingers across Michigan.
The Huron Township Police Department took a sixth-grader into custody while investigating a report of threats made to another student.
With several weeks remaining in the winter season, some districts will have to apply for additional days.
Our actual air temperature on Saturday morning is expected to be around minus 10 degrees to minus 12 degrees.
Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and slightly cinematic) rumor called "exploding trees."
With several weeks remaining in the winter season, some districts will have to apply for additional days.
Dangerous cold air is likely to wrap up this week and kick off the weekend in Southeast Michigan.
Hundreds of Metro Detroit schools issued closing notices for Friday, Jan. 23, in response to the dangerously cold air.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
Our actual air temperature on Saturday morning is expected to be around minus 10 degrees to minus 12 degrees.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
The Office of Management and Budget is seeking data about federal funding to 14 states and localities led by Democrats, including information from universities, and nonprofits within those states.
GM and other automakers have committed to expand their U.S. manufacturing since the Trump administration imposed tariffs on foreign-made vehicles.
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
At certain temperatures and especially with wind chill, health experts said it can take minutes for frostbite or hypothermia to set in.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired defensive-minded Jesse Minter as their new head coach, the team announced on Thursday.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper announced on Thursday that he is retiring after nine seasons in the NFL and has his sights set on coaching.
Sherrone Moore is charged with third-degree felony home invasion, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and of breaking and entering.
The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 112-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans for their fourth straight victory.
Dylan Larkin scored at 3:07 of overtime as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Michigan Humane presents two of the animals available for adoption at its Metro Detroit shelter. They are Eastland the cat and Milo the dog.
A massive winter storm is brewing across the eastern U.S., and metro Detroit is at the northern edge of the system. The Detroit Auto Show is in its final days. Other top stories.
Chiara Clayton from Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries explains the stepped-up resources that are available this week in response to the extreme cold in Metro Detroit.
The Covenant House team is trying to connect those who are homeless in Metro Detroit with resources and shelter information during the winter weather.
Happy Friday....Becoming partly cloudy later today as temps fall. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through Saturday morning with wind chill values dropping to between -15F and -25F. Confidence continues to rise in widespread accumulating snowfall for Sunday, including the potential for 3+ inches focused south of M-59. This will be a tight gradient storm with higher amounts possible Detroit south.