Joe Dumars: "This Is My Mulligan"
The Detroit Pistons introduced Lawrence Frank and their new head coach. After the news conference Mike Valenti and Mike Stone talked with Pistons President Joe Dumars.
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The Detroit Pistons introduced Lawrence Frank and their new head coach. After the news conference Mike Valenti and Mike Stone talked with Pistons President Joe Dumars.
Under normal circumstances, Lawrence Frank would have begun his tenure as the coach of the Detroit Pistons by talking about Tayshaun Prince, Richard Hamilton and Rodney Stuckey.
Back in February at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, NBA commissioner David Stern declared that his services wouldn't be worth a dollar during a work stoppage caused by the ongoing NBA lockout.
The NBA today announced it is filing suit against the NBPA for "unfair labor practices" with the National Labor Relations Board, countering the same move from the NBPA last month, and a federal suit to pre-emptively cut off any potential civil actions pertaining to antitrust law violations.
When NBA owners and players convene Monday for their first full-scale bargaining session since the lockout was imposed on July 1, the real news will be unfolding far from midtown Manhattan
Cry havoc, and let loose the dogs of the low block. The European free agency market is officially open for business.
You may not remember Rodney White, but in 2001 the Pistons made him the No. 9 overall pick after an impressive career at UNC-Charlotte.
Earlier Wednesday, we noted that representatives of the NBA owners and the National Basketball Players Association are scheduled to meet next week to resume negotiations on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
When this lockout started to be discussed in real terms, there were more than enough questions about whether the players could handle it. There continue to be those questions.
Larry Brown! You're the next contestant on... "Who Wants To Coach A 17-Win Team That's 'Done Rebuilding?!"
Lawrence Frank the new Pistons head coach? I wanted Jerry Sloan. I will be shocked if Frank lasts more than two seasons on the sideline in Auburn Hills.
The Detroit Pistons will offer Lawrence Frank their coaching position within two days, according to a person familiar with the situation.
While the basketball world was obsessed Tuesday with the release of an NBA schedule that may never happen, CBSSports.com has learned that the owners and players may not convene for another full-blown collective bargaining session until August.
The Detroit Pistons will open the 2011-12 season at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Wednesday, November 2 (7:30 p.m. EST) versus the Indiana Pacers, it was announced today by the National Basketball Association.
The Detroit Pistons dance team Automotion will host a pre-audition dance clinic for dancers interested in auditioning for the 2011-12 dance team.
What does Friday's ruling by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the NFL labor dispute mean to the NBA lockout?
An estimated 1,500 metro Detroit youth are expected to participate in interactive activities, including a Fitness Clinic hosted by Detroit Pistons Strength and Conditioning Coach Arnie Kander.
The Detroit Pistons dance team Automotion will host a pre-audition dance clinic for dancers interested in auditioning for the 2011-12 dance team on Monday, July 18th at 6:00 p.m. at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Why did Dan Gilbert have to buy the Cleveland Cavaliers? Why couldn't he hold out a few more years and purchase the Pistons?
For the first step, the two-year phase-in, we'll set a second-tier limit allowing teams to spend up to last season's average payroll for the 2011-12 and '12-'13 seasons: $67.5 million.
Brandon Knight (6-3, Kentucky, first round, No. 8) gives the Pistons an unexpected alternative to Rodney Stuckey as their starting point guard.
The NBA players' association will keep doubting the league's financial losses, since it made inaccurate projections before.
Best Fit: The Detroit Pistons – with Greg Monroe -- would allow Sullinger to do what he does best.
The NBA is disputing a report questioning its financial losses, saying the estimates used as the basis of the article "do not reflect reality."
The residents tried to put a stop to the project at a city informational meeting on Wednesday night.
A former Michigan bank executive pleaded guilty after federal authorities said he was involved in the sexual exploitation of children over a three-year period.
A woman who authorities say gave deputies her twin sister's name during a traffic stop in Flint has been convicted after a one-day trial.
The program consists of six community organizations tasked with reducing violence in six Community Violence Intervention (CVI) zones.
A Detroit soup kitchen that has served the community for nearly a century is getting a major makeover.
Residents tried to put a stop to the project at a city informational meeting on Wednesday night.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Devon Jason Watson, 42, of Detroit, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Jaquoya Wix.
Lansing police say they shot and killed an armed suspect after a confrontation early Wednesday in a residential neighborhood.
A 15-year-old Detroit boy is charged with the robbery and murder of a 14-year-old boy on the city's west side.
A former Michigan bank executive pleaded guilty after federal authorities said he was involved in the sexual exploitation of children over a three-year period.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
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."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Here's everything you need to know to be ready to vote in Michigan for the 2026 midterm election.
Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
The nonprofit Green Oceans asked the Coast Guard to reopen an investigation that had classified the F/V Mistress as lost.
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
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.
Happy Thursday Family! Mostly sunny today, breezy, and mild, high 67°. A clear, cool night tonight, Low 49°. Sunny and dry tomorrow to kick off the weekend with warmer temps in the upper 60's. Temps will continue to rise through the weekend into the 70's with plenty of sun.
The 3-0 Michigan Wolverines are taking on the 3-0 Iowa Hawkeyes on Sept. 26. CBS News Detroit's Matt caught up with CBS sportscaster Brad Nessler to break down the two teams.
President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. to cover everything from trade to artificial intelligence.
Sunny skies and cool air continue through the weekend.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced charges against 42-year-old Devon Jason Watson, who was accused of stabbing 34-year-old Jaquota Wix.