Birmingham Brother Rice basketball coach Rick Palmer is thrilled Monty Williams is the new Detroit Pistons head basketball coach. After all, Williams is sending his talented son, 6-foot-6 sophomore small forward Elijah Williams, to Brother Rice. Elijah Williams, ranked No. 3 nationally for the 2026 class by ESPN, played his freshman season at Scottsdale Christian
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Two Detroit Pistons played hero Monday night, to bring the first-ever NBA championship to the Denver Nuggets. That’s right, the final six points of Game 5 were scored by two former Pistons in the Nuggets’ thrilling 94-89 win over the Miami Heat at Ball Arena in Denver. And two other ex-Pistons watched it from the
Birmingham Brother Rice basketball coach Rick Palmer is thrilled Monty Williams is the new Detroit Pistons head basketball coach. After all, Williams is sending his talented son, 6-foot-6 sophomore small forward Elijah Williams, to Brother Rice. Elijah Williams, ranked No. 3 nationally for the 2026 class by ESPN, played his freshman season at Scottsdale Christian
Detroit — There are several options at the forward position for the Detroit Pistons to choose from with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Pistons could go with the explosiveness of Cam Whitmore, who spent one season at Villanova. Or they could add either Amen or Ausar Thompson, whose playmaking
Detroit — The Pistons checked the primary task off of their lengthy offseason to-do list by hiring their next head coach to succeed Dwane Casey. But not just any coach. Monty Williams is a recent NBA Coach of the Year and one who has experience in transforming struggling teams into championship contenders. With Williams hiring
The upcoming month will be jam-packed for the Detroit Pistons, as well as the NBA offseason as a whole. The Pistons are expected to introduce new head coach Monty Williams in a news conference this coming week. The NBA draft, in which they pick fifth overall, is scheduled for June 22. Free agency begins June
P.J. Washington (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) With NBA free agency on the horizon, several high-profile players are set to hit the restricted free agent market. Which teams will hand out big offer sheets? Restricted NBA free agency is the league’s great double-edged sword. It allows a team to match any offer sheet signed by a
Chris Livingston, NBA Draft (Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports) We are officially less than two weeks away from the 2023 NBA Draft. Here is the latest slate of rumors. With the 2023 NBA Draft almost upon us, the rumor mill is heating up. Individual workouts are giving us a better sense of who teams
Monty Williams has learned from some of the best minds to ever teach the game of basketball. The Pistons’ new coach spent the spring of 2005 with the San Antonio Spurs as an intern under the guidance of Gregg Popovich. It was his first time with an NBA franchise, but Williams received a glimpse of
NBA salary cap expert, free agency and trade prognosticator and spotrac.com contributor Keith Smith joined “The Pistons Pulse” podcast this week to discuss the Detroit Pistons’ offseason outlook. It’s another pivotal offseason for the Pistons, who have the No. 5 overall pick in the June 22 draft, and roughly $30 million in cap space available
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Bryce Simon (@MotorCityHoops) and Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) • Producer: Wes Davenport • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Guest: Keith Smith, Spotrac, “Front Office Show” contributor • Email: brycesimon3309@gmail.com; osankofa@freepress.com On this episode: NBA cap/free agency expert and friend of the show Keith Smith joins us again this week! Bryce, Omari and Keith walk us through potential offseason
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Mark Gorosh (@sportz5176) and Evan Petzold (@evanpetzold) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: epetzold@freepress.com On this episode: In the shadow of recent injuries and losses that have the team taking a step back overall, Mark and Evan contemplate if Scott Harris will take any action. What kind of grading scale should Harris be
Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports Although the Detroit Pistons have struggled to reach the playoffs recently, former players have made an impact on their current teams this postseason. Former Detroit Pistons who made the playoffs: 8. Luke Kennard Since leaving Detroit, Kennard has reached the Western Conference Finals and led the league in three-point shooting percentage.
Monty Williams has a long list of evaluations to make now that he’s in the lead chair. The Detroit Pistons are coming off a 17-win season and have several young players fighting for their roles. Williams is respected for his ability to connect with players and put them in positions to succeed on the floor.
Detroit — New Pistons coach Monty Williams is starting to assemble his coaching staff. The Pistons reportedly are adding former Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas as the top assistant coach on Williams’ staff, a league source confirmed to The Detroit News on Monday. Silas, 49, is the son of former NBA All-Star and head coach
Monty Williams was officially hired as the Detroit Pistons’ head coach Friday. He has now begun fleshing out his staff. Former Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas is joining the Pistons as Williams’ lead assistant, a team source confirmed to the Free Press on Monday. Silas, 49, will bring experience to a bench that will
Detroit — New Pistons coach Monty Williams is starting to assemble his coaching staff. The Pistons reportedly are expected to hire former Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas as the top assistant coach on Williams’ staff, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Silas, 49, is the son of former NBA star and head coach Paul Silas. He
There is no lottery system for the second round of the 2023 NBA draft — thankfully for the Detroit Pistons. In addition to the fifth overall pick, the Pistons hold the 31st pick — the first selection in Round 2. There won’t be as much fanfare for whoever the Pistons select, but second-round picks can
The Detroit Pistons have made it official: Monty Williams is their new head coach, and he’s not wasting any time. In a statement released Friday, the team announced that Williams has already started to schedule meetings with players and staff. The team plans to formally introduce the former New Orleans and Phoenix coach to the
Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy. (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The 2022 NBA Draft featured several influential trades. With the benefit of hindsight, let’s grade each move that was made. The 2022 NBA Draft introduced several future stars into the league. Paolo Banchero, the No. 1 pick, is already the centerpiece of the Orlando Magic rebuild.
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