Detroit Pistons Return To The City (VIDEO)
The Detroit Pistons returned to the city Wednesday for a 'Meet the Team' event in Campus Martius.
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The Detroit Pistons returned to the city Wednesday for a 'Meet the Team' event in Campus Martius.
Five of the new coaches this season have head coaching experience — Stan Van Gundy (Detroit), Flip Saunders (Minnesota), Lionel Hollins (Brooklyn), Byron Scott (Los Angeles Lakers) and Jason Kidd (Milwaukee) — and know how important it is in the NBA to manage relationships and come together as a team.
"I went to Somerset mall and I caught him in there and I asked him for a picture and he looked at me crazy."
This summer, Monroe did something almost unheard of for a frontline NBA player — he signed a one-year qualifying deal that costs him almost $10 million for this season.
Gray was signed during the summer to back up Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe at center. The Pistons have signed Hasheem Thabeet to a non-guaranteed contract to provide some depth at the position.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that Aaron Gray will miss training camp while rehabbing from a cardiac episode suffered following a voluntary workout in late August.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has signed Hasheem Thabeet, Brian Cook, Lorenzo Brown and Josh Bostic to their training camp roster. Per team policy, terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
Milicic's first fight will be announced Wednesday. No word if he will be fighting former Lion Johnnie Morton, who also gave kick boxing a try back in the day.
What if the Detroit Pistons had drafted Carmelo Anthony over Darko Milicic in the 2003 NBA Draft?
"I'm just trying not to be in the newspaper," Monroe allegedly told the police.
Less than 24 hours after signing a qualifying offer with the Pistons, forward Greg Monroe has been suspended by the NBA for two games.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan spoke on Sports Illustrated's SI Now podcast and said that he thinks bringing the Detroit Pistons back to the city will benefit the area.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that forward Greg Monroe has signed the team's one-year qualifying offer for the 2014-15 season.
The final phase, expected to be done by early November, will feature the installation of a new center court high-definition "Palace360" scoreboard system, upper-level endzone boards with game statistics, LED ribbon boards encircling the lower-level and upper-level fascia, arena tunnel entrance digital displays, and audio system enhancements.
The deal will make Monroe a Piston through the upcoming season and later an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2015.
Team USA officials announced the final roster a few hours after one of the last exhibition games, with Drummond's inclusion perhaps the biggest surprise.
Wednesday night, the Team USA took on the Dominican Republic in an exhibition game.
Martin played in a career-high 59 games last season with Atlanta and Chicago, averaging 5.6 points. Gray split time between Toronto and Sacramento during the 2013-14 season.
he Detroit Pistons will host LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 27 and Feb. 24.
A restricted free agent, the 24-year-old Monroe had limited options this season if he wanted to part ways with the Pistons.
New Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy has consistently stated that Detroit wants to keep Monroe, and Van Gundy has said he talks to Monroe's agent, David Falk, on a regular basis.
There are only seven weeks to go before the start of NBA training camp and every team in the Central Division has had at least one very significant roster shakeup.
"We are pleased to announce the addition of some quality people to our coaching and basketball operations staffs," Van Gundy stated.
Former Miami Heat great Tim Hardaway is now an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons.
Will Jennings improve this season?
An investigation is underway after a driver crashed a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport.
A Clinton Township, Michigan, man is facing 10 charges in connection with a days-long crime spree that includes assault and drugs.
A frost quake, or a cryoseism, might sound scary, but it is a fascinating phenomenon.
The brutal temperatures and sub-zero wind chills are forcing many communities to cancel events this weekend, except here in Detroit.
The water main break caused issues for those who live nearby on one of the coldest days we've seen this winter.
An investigation is underway on Friday night after a driver crashed into the McNamara Terminal at the Detroit Metro Airport.
With several weeks remaining in the winter season, some districts will have to apply for additional days.
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."
The federal government has sued the state of Michigan over cage-free production rules applying to eggs sold for human consumption.
Brutally cold temperatures begin the weekend, and accumulating snow will finish it off.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
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 brutal temperatures and sub-zero wind chills are forcing many communities to cancel events this weekend, except here in Detroit.
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.
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S.
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.
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.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
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.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
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.
Wind chills remain dangerously low on Saturday morning before our attention turns to snowfall for Sunday.
Four chefs and two venues from Michigan are among the semifinalists in the 2026 James Beard Awards, the foundation has announced.
A mother and son will now stand trial in the murder of 17-year-old London Thomas. A court heard testimony in a preliminary examination on Jan. 23, 2026.
The brutal temperatures and sub-zero wind chills are forcing many communities to cancel events this weekend, except here in Detroit.
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."