Rodney Stuckey: Pistons' Downfall Triggered By Billups Trade
Former Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey attributes the Pistons' recent decline directly to the trading of Chauncey Billups for Allen Iverson in 2008.
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Former Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey attributes the Pistons' recent decline directly to the trading of Chauncey Billups for Allen Iverson in 2008.
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.
Lindsay Kalt's work day as a reading specialist at Temple Israel ended at noon like usual last Thursday. But things ended differently when a man rammed his car into the building.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Alcona, Alpena, Delta, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Roscommon and Wexford counties.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
A man charged in connection with a shooting last year at the Corewell Beaumont Troy Hospital was sentenced to 13.25 years in prison.
Police say the suspect was taken into custody roughly 30 minutes after officers received the 911 call.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
A newborn baby girl died after being attacked by a dog Tuesday, police said.
Google is the company behind plans for Project Cannoli, a computer data center proposed for a site near I-94 and Haggery Road.
Lindsay Kalt's work day as a reading specialist at Temple Israel ended at noon like usual last Thursday. But things ended differently when a man rammed his car into the building.
The Michigan Air National Guard has canceled the 2026 Selfridge Open House and Air Show, which was scheduled for May 30 and 31.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
Jalen Duren had 36 points and 12 rebounds for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons, who lost fellow All-Star Cade Cunningham to back spasms in the first half of a 130-117 victory over the Washington Wizards.
Michigan's basketball program has a shot to win its first national title since 1989 thanks to a rebuild under Dusty May.
Patrick Kane scored twice for Detroit to move into sole possession of fourth place on the all-time goals list for NHL players born in the U.S. and lead the Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Detroit Pistons were topped by the Raptors 119-108 on Sunday. Brandon Ingram had a game-high 34 points for Toronto.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
Happy Hump Day!! Mostly cloudy and breezy today, with a high near 39. We may see a chance of flurries this afternoon, mixing with sprinkles after 3pm. Looking ahead to mainly rain Thursday morning with a bit of light ice or even a few snowflakes further north/west, then becoming all rain by the afternoon hours. Warming continues on Friday with highs approaching 60F further south.
A man charged in connection with a shooting last year at Corewell Beaumont Troy Hospital was sentenced to 13.25 years in prison.
Detroit police shut down a bar on Tuesday due to what they say is multiple reoccurring safety issues.
Lindsay Kalt's work day as a reading specialist at Temple Israel ended at noon like usual last Thursday. But things ended differently when a man rammed his car into the building.
A husband was taken into custody after police say his wife was fatally shot on Tuesday in Center Line, Michigan.