Pistons Confirm Firing Of Maurice Cheeks With 32 Games Left In Season
The Pistons had won two straight and four of their last six, but it was too late for new head coach Maurice Cheeks, who was fired Sunday.
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The Pistons had won two straight and four of their last six, but it was too late for new head coach Maurice Cheeks, who was fired Sunday.
Yahoo Sports reports that Mo Cheeks, the head coach for the Detroit Pistons has been fired.
The game didn't quite match Detroit's 186-184 triple-overtime win over Denver 30 years ago, but still saw 11 players score in double figures and the Pistons put up a season high in points.
Andre Drummond had 15 points and 21 assists, Brandon Jennings narrowly missed a triple-double and the Detroit Pistons beat the Brooklyn Nets 111-95 Friday night.
The NBA's Eastern Conference is awful — and it only appears to be getting worse, particularly at the bottom of the standings.
With a win Friday, the Pistons could both propel themselves and deal a blow to Brooklyn.
Bynum, a sixth-year player, did not seem much happier with the situation on Thursday at the team practice facility.
Rookie Victor Oladipo came off the bench to score 20 points and Glen Davis had 18, leading the Orlando Magic to a 112-98 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
Tracy McGrady wants to follow Michael Jordan's path to the national pastime.
Miami Heat won for the fifth time in six games Monday by beating the Detroit Pistons 102-96.
Adam Silver is taking over the NBA at a good time.
Andre Drummond had 22 points and 14 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons' talented frontcourt overwhelmed the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers for a 113-96 victory Saturday night.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that the team has re-assigned rookie guard Peyton Siva and rookie forward Tony Mitchell to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Development League (D-League).
The Detroit Pistons announced today that multi-platinum artist Mase will perform during halftime of the Detroit Pistons game versus Brooklyn on Friday, February 7 at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Be advised that the Detroit @ Atlanta game, postponed due to severe weather on January 29, has been rescheduled for Phillips Arena on Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 PM.
The National Basketball Association announced today that Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond has been selected for the 2014 BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge to be held on Friday, Feb. 14, in New Orleans during NBA All-Star 2014.
"Tuesday's storm deposited mere inches of snow, barely enough to qualify as a storm up North. And yet it was more than enough to paralyze Deep South cities such as Atlanta and Birmingham."
Andre Drummond had 13 points and 17 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons snapped a four-game losing streak with a 103-87 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.
Josh Smith should maybe watch a few of these YouTube videos before he attempts another shot like he did last night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Howard and Indiana's Roy Hibbert likely will be chosen as reserves by the coaches, while Pekovic, Cousins and Detroit's Andre Drummond are among the other bigs hoping to get a call.
Caron Butler scored eight of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the Bucks rallied from a 13-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 104-101 Wednesday night to snap a nine-game losing streak.
The only teams ranked below Detroit in value were Minnesota, Atlanta, New Orleans, Charlotte and Milwaukee.
Josh Smith overcame a slow start to score 22 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 as the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 104-98 on Saturday night.
Several reported it was the "biggest cheer of the night."
An investigation is underway after law enforcement fatally shot a 29-year-old man following a vehicle pursuit in Otsego County early Saturday, the Michigan State Police said.
An individual is in custody after a person was killed and another was seriously injured in a shooting on Detroit's east side Friday night, according to police.
A ground stop issued at Detroit Metro Airport on Saturday due to thunderstorms has been lifted, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
The chamber says the former director was fired, effective immediately, and that it has taken steps to secure its accounts and prevent further loss.
An investigation is underway after law enforcement fatally shot a 29-year-old man following a vehicle pursuit in Otsego County early Saturday, the Michigan State Police said.
A ground stop issued at Detroit Metro Airport on Saturday due to thunderstorms has been lifted, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Detroit police say they are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured four people, including a child, on Friday.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Two Dearborn police officers have been released from a local hospital after being shot by a suspect early Friday morning in Wayne County, authorities said.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
There's just about every kind of artist and artwork you can imagine in Brighton at the third annual street art fair.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the Trump administration that accused Washtenaw County officials of obstructing federal immigration enforcement operations.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
Ground beef prices, now averaging nearly $7 a pound, remain historically high due to shrinking cattle herds.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
The new facility brings a wide range of services together under one roof, including workforce development programs, educational opportunities, behavioral health support and family services.
A human case of West Nile virus in West Michigan was detected through routine screening of a blood donation, health officials say.
The number of new cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan is starting to noticeably slow down, but state health officials are still tracking the summer outbreak.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
The University of Utah is suing former assistant coach Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left to join his brother Kyle's staff at Michigan.
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is being held out of practice with a hip injury, and coach Dan Campbell is hopeful the ailment doesn't linger into the season.
Michigan Athletics announced that it will be displaying advertisements for Coca-Cola, Meijer and Google Gemini at the 99-year-old Michigan Stadium for the first time.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
Scattered showers and a few storms are expected Saturday afternoon, while cooler air arrives for a brief break on Sunday.
The American Arab Chamber of Commerce has terminated its executive director, Bilal Hammoud, after the organization discovered funds that could not be accounted for.
The Detroit Police Department says an investigation is ongoing after a woman and a man were found dead inside a home Thursday night.
Detroit police say they are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured four people, including a child, on Friday.
The owner of more than three dozen horses taken by Oakland County Animal Control last week is fighting back in court.