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Deng leads Bulls over Mavericks 93-83 (Yahoo! Sports)

CHICAGO (AP) Derrick Rose could feel some pain in the area of his right ankle and foot, the site of his most recent injury during a season in which he has missed 26 games.

Rose makes return as Bulls bounce Mavericks
Luol Deng scored 22 points, Richard Hamilton added 19 and the Chicago Bulls held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Dallas Mavericks 93-83 on Saturday night.

Bulls rout Bobcats 100-68 without Rose, Deng (Yahoo! Sports)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Richard Hamilton scored 22 points in just 24 minutes as the Chicago Bulls took a step closer to wrapping up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 100-68 rout of the dreadful Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

Bulls cruise, move closer to No. 1 seed in East
Richard Hamilton scored 22 points in just 24 minutes as the Chicago Bulls took a step closer to wrapping up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 100-68 rout of the dreadful Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

Seraphin, Wall get Wizards past short-handed Bulls (Yahoo! Sports)

CHICAGO (AP) Kevin Seraphin had 21 points and 13 rebounds, John Wall scored 16 points, and the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Chicago Bulls 87-84 on Monday night.

Heat G Wade out against Bobcats with ankle sprain (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) Heat guard Dwyane Wade will sit out Miami's game Friday night against the Charlotte Bobcats because of a sprained right ankle.

Hamilton leads Bulls over Knicks, 98-86 (Yahoo! Sports)

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls thought they were finally getting their whole team back together for the final stretch.

Bulls defeat Anthony, Knicks as Rose sits again
Richard Hamilton scored 20 points, Luol Deng added 19 and the Chicago Bulls, playing without Derrick Rose again, beat the New York Knicks 98-86 Tuesday night.

Rip leads Rose-less Bulls past Knicks
Richard Hamilton scored 20 points, Luol Deng added 19 and the Chicago Bulls, playing without Derrick Rose again, beat the New York Knicks 98-86 Tuesday night.

Bulls' Hamilton back; Rose misses 11th straight
Bulls star Derrick Rose remained sidelined while veteran guard Richard Hamilton was a late addition to Chicago's lineup Monday night against the Houston Rockets.

Rose remains sidelined for Bulls (Yahoo! Sports)
Bulls star Derrick Rose remained sidelined by a right groin injury and was not available for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The league's reigning MVP has missed nine straight games. The Bulls' Richard Hamilton was in uniform but not in the starting lineup against his former team after missing the previous 12 games because of a sprained right shoulder.

Bulls' Deng sidelined because of wrist injury (Yahoo! Sports)
All-Star Luol Deng is out for the Chicago Bulls' game against the Utah Jazz because of a torn ligament in his left wrist. Deng was one of several key players missing on Saturday night. An illness kept the Bulls' Joakim Noah out of the lineup, while guards Richard Hamilton (right shoulder injury) and C.J.

Bulls' Hamilton (shoulder), Watson (ankle) out
Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said guards Richard Hamilton and C.J. Watson will not play Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Sore shoulder sidelines Bulls' Hamilton vs. Bucks (Yahoo! Sports)
MILWAUKEE (AP) Chicago Bulls guards Richard Hamilton and C.J. Watson are out Wednesday night against Milwaukee.

Bulls' Hamilton day to day with shoulder injury (Yahoo! Sports)
CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls say veteran guard Richard Hamilton is day to day because of a bruised and mildly-sprained right shoulder.

Bulls' Hamilton day to day with shoulder injury
Chicago Bulls guard Richard Hamilton has a contusion and mild sprain of his right shoulder and is day to day, the team announced on Tuesday.

76ers hit the skids as losses mount (Yahoo! Sports)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Each home game, the Philadelphia 76ers take the court to an arena that is almost stuffed to capacity. Of all the changes that have hit the Sixers, having 17,000 or 18,000 fans in an arena by tip-off has cranked the volume and injected some life in what had been a dreary atmosphere.

Bulls G Hamilton leaves with injured shoulder
Chicago guard Richard Hamilton left the Bulls' game against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night with a right shoulder injury. The team said his return was questionable.

Bulls trample Cavaliers 112-91 (Yahoo! Sports)

CLEVELAND (AP) Once Derrick Rose decided it was time, it was time.

Bulls' Hamilton, Deng won't play vs. Wizards
The Chicago Bulls will be without Luol Deng (wrist) and Richard Hamilton (groin, thigh) and C.J. Watson will be a game-time decision against the Washington Wizards on Monday.

Bulls' Hamilton ailing after loss, iffy for Monday
Bulls guard Richard Hamilton said he re-aggravated his groin and thigh bruise injuries during Sunday afternoon's 97-93 loss to the Heat.

Banged-up Bulls cruise past Nets 110-95 (AP)

Derrick Rose and Richard Hamilton each scored 22 points to lead the banged-up Chicago Bulls to an easy 110-95 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday. Hamilton set season highs in points and assists (10). Rose added eight assists and hung with Deron Williams after missing four games with a sprained left big toe.

Rose, banged-up Bulls easily get past Nets
Derrick Rose and Richard Hamilton each scored 22 points to lead the banged-up Chicago Bulls to an easy 110-95 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday.

Bulls' Hamilton, Watson doubtful against Pistons
Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said guards Richard Hamilton and C.J. Watson are doubtful for Monday night's game against the Detroit Pistons.

Bulls roll as Hamilton cheered in Detroit return
Richard Hamilton scored 14 points in his return to The Palace, and the Chicago Bulls shut down the Detroit Pistons in a 99-83 victory Wednesday night.

Hamilton lifts Bulls in Detroit return (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 14 points in his return to The Palace, and the Chicago Bulls shut down the Detroit Pistons in a 99-83 victory Wednesday night. Hamilton started after missing the previous two games with a sore left groin. He received a warm welcome from Detroit fans, many of whom stood and applauded the veteran guard who spent nine years with the Pistons before being waived prior to this...

Rose, Hamilton lead Bulls past Pistons
Richard Hamilton scored 14 points in his return to The Palace, and the Chicago Bulls shut down the Detroit Pistons in a 99-83 victory Wednesday night.

Bulls rip Grizzlies in home opener (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls easily won their home opener, pounding the Memphis Grizzlies 104-64 on Sunday night. Derrick Rose finished with 16 points after a slow start. Ronnie Brewer scored 17 with Richard Hamilton a late scratch because of a groin injury.

Rose's 29 points, 16 assists power Bulls (AP)

Derrick Rose had 29 points and 16 assists, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-101 Friday night. Luol Deng and Joakim Noah added 19 points apiece and Richard Hamilton had 16 for the Bulls against their former coach, Vinny Del Negro. Blake Griffin had 34 points and 13 rebounds for the Clippers, who kept it close most of the way coming off a...

Hamilton has 13 points in Bulls debut (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 24 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 93-85 win over the Indiana Pacers in a preseason game Tuesday night. Earlier in the day, NBA MVP Derrick Rose agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Bulls worth approximately $94 million. Rose had 12 points and nine assists. Richard Hamilton added 13 points and six assists in his Bulls debut.

Bulls' Hamilton game-time decision vs. Pacers
Newly signed guard Richard Hamilton will be a game-time decision for the Chicago Bulls' preseason opener against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Hamilton won't play in Bulls' preseason opener
Newly signed guard Richard Hamilton won't play in the Chicago Bulls' preseason opener against the Indiana Pacers on Friday.

Bulls, Hamilton close to 3-year deal
A person familiar with the situation says veteran guard Richard Hamilton is closing in on a three-year, $15 million deal with the Chicago Bulls.

Bulls, Hamilton close on 3-year deal (AP)
A person familiar with the situation says veteran guard Richard Hamilton is closing in on a three-year, $15 million deal with the Chicago Bulls. The person spoke Wednesday afternoon on the condition of anonymity because the contract had not been finalized. The three-time All-Star cleared waivers as expected after being bought out by Detroit this week, ending a nine-year run in which the Pistons won...

Bulls' Boozer: Hamilton would be great addition
Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau and power forward Carlos Boozer joined the chorus of those praising veteran sharpshooter Richard Hamilton, who is expected to sign with the Bulls on Wednesday after he clears waivers.

Pistons release Hamilton with buyout agreed to
The Detroit Pistons have waived Richard Hamilton.

Bulls GM Forman mum on Howard, Hamilton (AP)
Chicago Bulls general manager Gar Forman had little to say about Richard Hamilton and Dwight Howard. He was more interested in talking about the players on the roster. Hamilton is widely expected to land in Chicago once his buyout with Detroit is finalized and he clears waivers, joining MVP Derrick Rose in the backcourt.

Bulls appear to be waiting on Hamilton (AP)
The Chicago Bears continue to insist they're fine as is, not that they'd mind a little help. To that end, Richard Hamilton could be the man. The veteran guard is widely expected to sign with Chicago once his buyout with Detroit is finalized and join MVP Derrick Rose in the backcourt. He would have to clear waivers and pass a physical, but the Bulls appear to be a fit.

Pistons parting ways with Hamilton
The Detroit Pistons have decided to part ways with Richard Hamilton.

Pistons set to part ways with veteran Hamilton
The Detroit Pistons are set to part ways with Richard Hamilton.

Report: Pistons, veteran Hamilton to part ways
The Detroit Pistons have decided to part ways with Richard Hamilton.

Pistons parting ways with G Hamilton (AP)
The Detroit Pistons have decided to part ways with Richard Hamilton. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Friday that terms of a buyout were still being negotiated. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not made an announcement. The 33-year-old Hamilton spent the last nine seasons with the Pistons, leading them to the 2004 NBA title.

Pistons hold on as Pacers' playoff lead shrinks
Richard Hamilton scored 23 points, and the Detroit Pistons held off the Indiana Pacers 100-88 on Saturday night.

Pistons use 21-3 run to defeat Pacers (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 23 points, and the Detroit Pistons held off the Indiana Pacers 100-88 on Saturday night. The Pistons went on a 21-3 run during the third quarter to take an 18-point lead. The Pacers, who are fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, cut the lead to six in the fourth quarter, but Hamilton drove for an easy layup, then made a nice pass to Rodney Stuckey for a...

Richard Hamilton out vs. Knicks due to death in family
Detroit's Richard Hamilton is missing the Pistons' game Friday night against the New York Knicks because of the death of his grandfather.

Waiver Wire: In need of a veteran presence?
Some interesting free agents to consider in advance of Fantasy Week 22, like veterans Richard Hamilton and Nenad Krstic to youngster Jeff Teague. Sergio Gonzalez explains in Playing the Waiver Wire.




Waiver Wire: Plenty of options, young and old
Some interesting free agents to consider in advance of Fantasy Week 22, like veterans Richard Hamilton and Nenad Krstic to youngster Jeff Teague. Sergio Gonzalez explains in Playing the Waiver Wire.




Hamilton, Monroe help Pistons end slide (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 24 points, Greg Monroe added 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons ended a three-game losing streak with a 107-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Toronto scored the game's first basket, but never led again. Tayshaun Prince added 22 points for the Pistons and Rodney Stuckey, Detroit's leading scorer, had a career-high 14 assists while...

Hamilton plays in Pistons' loss to Bucks (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 21 points, making the clinching free throws with 5.9 seconds left and leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 92-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Detroit's Richard Hamilton emerged from coach John Kuester's doghouse to score 10 points in 26 minutes off the bench, but missed his first four shots and his final eight attempts.

Richard Hamilton of Detroit Pistons to return after missing 10 games
Richard Hamilton, who has been in a dispute with the Detroit Pistons, will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Pistons' Hamilton to play Tuesday
Richard Hamilton, who has been in a dispute with the Detroit Pistons, will play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.

Rip met with coach to repair relationship
Detroit's Richard Hamilton says he met with coach John Kuester recently in an effort to repair their relationship.

Sources: Richard Hamilton declined Detroit Pistons' offer to trade him
If the Detroit Pistons are beyond frustrated with Richard Hamilton after his part in the recent player boycott of practice, it's because he had a chance to no longer be coached by John Kuester -- the impetus for the boycott -- and didn't take it.

Report: Pistons skip practice in protest
If the Detroit Pistons' season hadn't been tumultuous enough, things may have gotten worse. According to reports by The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press, five Pistons -- Tracy McGrady, Tayshaun Prince, Richard Hamilton and Chris Wilcox -- missed Friday morning's shootaround in protest of head coach John Kuester.

Several Pistons miss pregame shootaround (AP)
Several Detroit Pistons missed at least part of the team's shootaround before Friday night's game at Philadelphia, the latest gaffe in what has been a difficult season for the proud franchise. Team spokesman Cletus Lewis says Richard Hamilton, Chris Wilcox, Rodney Stuckey and Austin Daye missed the bus, with Stuckey and Daye able to arrive late.

Richard Hamilton of Detroit Pistons out injured one game after benching ends
One game after his benching ended, Detroit's Richard Hamilton is sitting out Tuesday night's matchup with San Antonio because of a sore right groin.

Injured Pistons G Hamilton out vs. Spurs (AP)
One game after his benching ended, Detroit's Richard Hamilton is sitting out Tuesday night's matchup with San Antonio because of a sore right groin. Hamilton scored 15 points in 20 minutes Saturday at Milwaukee, his first action since Jan. 10 after he was benched and even deactivated for Friday night's home game against New Jersey.

Rip scores 15 in return as Pistons down Bucks
Reserve Richard Hamilton scored 15 points in his first action since Jan. 10 and Tracy McGrady added 20, leading the Detroit Pistons over the Milwaukee Bucks 89-78 on Saturday night.

Hamilton returns, has 15 in Pistons' win (AP)

Reserve Richard Hamilton scored 15 points in his first action since Jan. 10 and Tracy McGrady added 20, leading the Detroit Pistons over the Milwaukee Bucks 89-78 on Saturday night. Less than 24 hours after he said he thought he'd played his last game for Detroit because he was inactive in a win on Friday night, Hamilton looked much more like the sharpshooter who helped the Pistons win a title...

Detroit Pistons G Richard Hamilton miffed at benchings, doesn't know what's next
Pistons guard Richard Hamilton said Saturday he has no idea why he was inactive for Detroit's 92-82 win over New Jersey the night before and doesn't know what to expect next.

Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton has flu, won't play vs. Denver Nuggets
Pistons guard Richard Hamilton will miss Detroit's game against Denver with the flu.

Richard Hamilton of Detroit Pistons miffed by coach John Kuester's 'overtures'
John Kuester's attempt at talking to Pistons guard Richard Hamilton went unheeded this weekend. But Hamilton says there was good reason -- the coach used the team's head of security as middleman.

Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton mum about trade speculation, wants to play
If Richard Hamilton does want to be traded, the Detroit Pistons swingman isn't making it public.

Richard Hamilton remains confined to Detroit Pistons bench amid trade talk
If Detroit fans want to catch a glimpse of Richard Hamilton these days, chances are they'll have to look over to the sideline. The 32-year-old swingman has been benched for the last four games amid talk his days with Detroit could be numbered.

Pistons bench Hamilton amid trade talk (AP)
If Detroit fans want to catch a glimpse of Richard Hamilton these days, chances are they'll have to find him over on the sideline. The 32-year-old swingman, who helped lead the Pistons to the NBA title in 2004, has been benched for the last four games amid talk his days with Detroit could be numbered.

Pistons send Mavs to sixth straight loss (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 20 points, and the Detroit Pistons sent the Dallas Mavericks to their sixth consecutive loss, 103-89 on Monday. Tayshaun Prince added 19 points and rookie Greg Monroe had 16 points and nine rebounds for Detroit, which has won three straight for the first time all season. The Pistons shot 65 percent in the second half, including a stretch of 11 straight shots without a miss in...

Detroit Pistons bench Richard Hamilton amid trade maneuvers
The Detroit Pistons are in a holding pattern as they await the finishing pieces of a blockbuster trade to fall into place, leaving veteran players to question the moves of their second-year coach.

McGrady scores 22, Pistons beat Raptors (AP)

Tracy McGrady scored 22 points, Rodney Stuckey had 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 101-95 Friday night. Charlie Villanueva had 16 points and eight rebounds while rookie Greg Monroe scored 12 for the Pistons, who had lost five of their last six games. Chris Wilcox had 12 rebounds and four points.

Randolph, Gay power Grizzlies by Pistons (AP)

Zach Randolph had 34 points and 17 rebounds, Rudy Gay scored 26 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 107-99 on Wednesday night. The Pistons debuted a new starting lineup -- and benched Richard Hamilton. Ben Wallace (ankle) missed the game and was replaced by rookie Greg Monroe, while Tracy McGrady and Chris Wilcox came in for Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva.

Nets 'advancing' on deal for Anthony (AP)
The Nets are closing in on a deal to bring Carmelo Anthony to New Jersey. Talks on a three-team trade with the Denver Nuggets and Detroit Pistons are "advancing," a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Sunday. The trade would reunite Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton in New Jersey along with Anthony, the person said on condition of anonymity because he...

Hamilton's season-high 35 points carry Pistons
Richard Hamilton scored a season-high 35 points, Rodney Stuckey had 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat Toronto 115-93 on Wednesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Raptors.

Hamilton scores 35, Pistons rout Raptors (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored a season-high 35 points, Rodney Stuckey had 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat Toronto 115-93 on Wednesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Raptors. The Pistons fell one point shy of matching a season high and ended an eight-game road skid, winning away from home for the first time since Nov.

Detroit Pistons guards Richard Hamilton, Rodney Stuckey both out vs. New Orleans Hornets
The Detroit Pistons are without guards Richard Hamilton and Rodney Stuckey for Sunday night's game against New Orleans Hornets.

Pistons snap four-game skid by pounding Hawks
Richard Hamilton scored 24 points and the Detroit Pistons ended a four-game losing streak with a 103-80 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.

Hamilton, Pistons hand Cavs another rough loss
Richard Hamilton scored 27 points and Rodney Stuckey added 24 points and 11 assists to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-92 on Sunday night.

Reeling Cavaliers lose again at Pistons (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 27 points and Rodney Stuckey added 24 points and 11 assists to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-92 on Sunday night. Both teams came into the game off embarrassing performances. Cleveland lost its last two games by a combined 62 points, including the highly anticipated return of LeBron James.

Cleveland ready to rudely welcome James (AP)

Just when you thought there couldn't be any more hype surrounding the return of LeBron James to Cleveland on Thursday, President Obama added to the drama with a short, simple, and not-so-sweet description: "It's going to be brutal." Indeed, basketball fans nationwide have had Thursday circled on their calendars for weeks, as James and the Miami Heat prepared to meet the...

James, Heat cruise in Cleveland warm-up (AP)

The white message board in the Miami Heat locker room warned players about what awaits in Cleveland. "Snow. 20's," it said. The weather will be cold, the reception will be colder -- and LeBron James says he's up to the challenge. James scored 18 points, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade each scored 16 and the Heat rolled past the Detroit Pistons 97-72 on Wednesday night, dominating the...

Magic bench keys 90-79 win over Pistons (AP)

Mickael Pietrus scored 13 points, J.J. Redick had 10 points and the two reserves combined to help the Orlando Magic pull away for a 90-79 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Rashard Lewis had 20 points, and Vince Carter added 13 in a win against a Detroit franchise that has caused Orlando headaches for years.

Balanced attack helps Pistons knock off Bucks
Rodney Stuckey had 18 points and seven assists, Richard Hamilton contributed 15 points and nine assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 103-89 on Friday night.

Hamilton lifts Pistons over Wizards in overtime
After 11 NBA seasons, Richard Hamilton knows his days as an elite scorer are probably over.

Wall sits again as Wizards fall in OT (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 12 of his 27 points in overtime in the Detroit Pistons' 115-110 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Wizards rookie star John Wall missed his fourth straight game because of a sprained left foot. He was on the Wizards' active list, and coach Flip Saunders said before the game that he hoped to get a few minutes out of him, but Wall ended up watching in...

Lakers coast past Pistons behind Kobe
Kobe Bryant scored 33 points without playing in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of Richard Hamilton's early ejection in a 103-90 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

Bryant has 33 in 3 quarters, Lakers win (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 33 points without playing in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of Richard Hamilton's early ejection in a 103-90 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Bryant scored 24 in the first half, helping the Lakers open a 14-point halftime lead, and the struggling Pistons allowed the first seven points of the third quarter to fall behind 66-45.

Pistons' Hamilton ejected after 2 techs (AP)
Detroit's Richard Hamilton has been ejected less than five minutes into the Pistons' game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Hamilton was called for his second foul with 7:01 left in the first quarter Wednesday night when Kobe Bryant tried a turnaround jumper from the baseline after trying to back Hamilton down.

Pistons hold off second-half surge, top Warriors
Richard Hamilton scored 27 points and Rodney Stuckey added 21 points and nine assists to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 on Sunday night.

Hamilton, Stuckey pace balanced Pistons (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 27 points and Rodney Stuckey added 21 points and nine assists to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 on Sunday night. The Pistons have now won two straight after losing their first five games of the season. Golden State, which hasn't lost in four home games, is now 0-2 on the road.

Celtics' O'Neal, Pistons' Hamilton out (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal and Richard Hamilton are both out of the lineup for Boston's game at Detroit. O'Neal didn't make the trip for the Celtics. He had missed two straight practices since bruising his right knee against New York on Friday. Hamilton had a sore right foot, and Ben Gordon took his place in the starting lineup Tuesday night.

Pistons' Richard Hamilton, Tracy McGrady out against Bucks
Richard Hamilton and Tracy McGrady will both miss the Detroit Pistons' preseason game Friday against Milwaukee.

Pistons without Hamilton, Stuckey (AP)
Guards Rodney Stuckey and Richard Hamilton were sidelined for the Detroit Pistons on Friday night against the Miami Heat. Stuckey injured his ribs in a win over Atlanta on Wednesday, while Hamilton has been bothered by ankle problems. They were joined by Chris Wilcox, who has a sore hamstring. Detroit did have Tayshaun Prince available Friday, after he sat out the previous game for personal reasons.

Prince leads Pistons past Rockets in OT (AP)

Tayshaun Prince scored a season-high 29 points to help the Detroit Pistons snap a six-game losing streak with a 110-107 overtime win over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Richard Hamilton added 22 points for Detroit, while Kevin Martin had 27 points for Houston and Aaron Brooks scored 25. Martin and Brooks, though, both missed key 3-point attempts in the last 10 seconds of overtime.

James' 40 help Cavs rally past Pistons (AP)

LeBron James had 40 points, 13 rebounds and six assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit 99-92 on Friday night in a game delayed when Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey collapsed late in the third quarter. The Pistons said Stuckey's vital signs were stable, and he was conscious and breathing on his own at the Cleveland Clinic.

Knicks deal Pistons fifth straight loss (AP)

Bill Walker was one of four Knicks with 20-plus points, scoring a career-high 22 in his first career start, and New York handed the Detroit Pistons their fifth straight loss with a 128-104 victory Wednesday night. Al Harrington scored 26 for the Knicks, who won for just the second time in 12 games and clinched the season series for the first time since the 2000-01 season.

Hamilton's 30 power Pistons past Kings (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 30 points and the Detroit Pistons pulled away in the third quarter to defeat the struggling Sacramento Kings 101-89 on Tuesday night. After taking a 12-point lead in halftime, Hamilton keyed a third-quarter effort that hiked the Pistons' advantage to 30 at one point. Hamilton scored the first eight points of the quarter and finished the period with 14 as the Pistons took...

Spurs sit Parker as backcourt lifts Pistons in OT
Richard Hamilton scored 27 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 109-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in overtime on Sunday.

Parker-less Spurs lose to Pistons in OT (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 27 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 109-101 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in overtime on Sunday. Manu Ginobili's layup tied the game at 93 with 27.5 seconds left, and the Pistons missed two game-winning shots at the end of regulation.

Prince's late dunk helps Pistons by Nets (AP)

Tayshaun Prince slammed down a tiebreaking dunk on an inbounds play with 45.6 seconds left and the Detroit Pistons snapped a five-game losing streak with a 97-93 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Tuesday night. Richard Hamilton had 11 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, including three free throws in the final 21.3 seconds, as the Pistons won for only the fifth time in 24 games.

Pistons beat Celtics in Wallace's return (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 27 points and grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 92-86 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Rasheed Wallace had 16 points in his first game as an ex-Piston at The Palace, where the once-adored player received a mixed welcome and was booed late in the closely contested game.

Hamilton torches Hornets to power Pistons' win
Richard Hamilton scored a season-high 32 points and Rodney Stuckey scored eight of his 13 points in overtime and the Detroit Pistons beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-104 Friday night.

Pistons beat Wizards to end 13-game skid (AP)

The Detroit Pistons finally found a team in worse shape than they are and ended a 13-game losing streak by beating the Washington Wizards 99-90 behind Charlie Villanueva's 23 points and nine rebounds Tuesday night. Richard Hamilton and Rodney Stuckey each scored 19 for the Pistons, who hadn't enjoyed a victory in a month: They beat Golden State on Dec.

Sixers hand Pistons 12th straight loss (AP)

Elton Brand matched a season high with 25 points and was one of six double-digit scorers for the Philadelphia 76ers in a 104-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Detroit has lost 12 straight in its worst slump since April 1994. Pistons reserves Ben Gordon had 20 points and Charlie Villanueva scored 19, while fellow former Connecticut star Richard Hamilton missed his first 10 shots...

Knicks hand Pistons eighth straight loss (AP)

David Lee had a season-high 30 points and 12 rebounds, and the New York Knicks handed the Detroit Pistons their eighth straight loss, 104-87 Tuesday night. Wilson Chandler added 23 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks. Richard Hamilton had 16 points and Rodney Stuckey scored 15 for Detroit despite combining to shoot just 11 of 34.

Tayshaun Prince, Richard Hamilton set to start for reeling Detroit Pistons
Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince both are making just their fourth starts of the season as the Detroit Pistons try to end a six-game losing streak.

Pistons get healthy but skid reaches 7 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 25 points and 16 rebounds, Jarrett Jack scored 17 points and the Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to a season-high four games, beating the Detroit Pistons 102-95 on Sunday. Even with Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and Ben Gordon all back in the lineup, the Pistons couldn't stop their losing streak from reaching seven games.

Raptors rout short-handed Pistons 94-64 (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 21 points, Hedo Turkoglu added 11 points and a season-best 11 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the shorthanded Detroit Pistons 94-64 on Wednesday night, matching the lowest point total in franchise history. Detroit, which has lost six straight, played without Ben Gordon (ankle), Richard Hamilton (hamstring) and Tayshaun Prince (back).

Rip returns, Pistons win fifth straight (AP)

For once, the Detroit Pistons were the healthier team. Even with the surprise return of Richard Hamilton after a six-week absence, the Pistons were missing three key players. Golden State was playing without five, though, and Detroit's depth turned out to be crucial, as the Pistons dominated the second half to win their fifth straight game, 104-95 over the Warriors on Saturday night.

Richard Hamilton returns to the Detroit Pistons after 21-game layoff
Richard Hamilton returned to the Detroit Pistons' lineup Saturday after missing 21 games with a right ankle sprain.

Nuggets F Martin misses another game (AP)
Kenyon Martin will miss the Denver Nuggets' game at Detroit with a hand injury. Martin also missed Tuesday's loss at Charlotte after dislocating his left pinkie in Philadelphia on Monday. Coach George Karl said he expects the forward will return either Saturday or Monday. The Pistons were missing four players: Richard Hamilton (right ankle), Ben Gordon (left ankle), Will Bynum (ankles) and...

Ankle sidelines Pistons G Gordon again (AP)
Detroit guard Ben Gordon sat out the Pistons' game Wednesday night against Philadelphia because of a sprained left ankle. Gordon injured the ankle in late November and missed two games before returning to play. Gordon is averaging 18.7 points. He played 12 minutes Sunday against Washington. The Pistons have already been playing without Richard Hamilton (ankle) and Tayshaun Prince (back).

Undermanned Pistons hold off Hawks (AP)

Ben Wallace had 18 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards, to help the undermanned Detroit Pistons end a seven-game losing streak with a 94-88 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Rodney Stuckey had 23 points and eight assists for Detroit, which was again without starters Richard Hamilton (ankle), Tayshaun Prince (back) and Ben Gordon (ankle).

Pistons plan to rest Hamilton for another game
Richard Hamilton will miss a third straight game with a sprained right ankle Tuesday when the Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic. Hamilton was injured in last week's season-opening win at Memphis and X-rays on the ankle were negative. He scored a team-high 25 points in the victory and the Coatesville, Pa., native has led Detroit in scoring for seven straight seasons. The Pistons struggled offensively without him in losses to Oklahoma City and Milwaukee.

Richard Hamilton out of Detroit Pistons-Orlando Magic game with sprain
Richard Hamilton will miss another Pistons game with a sprained ankle.

Pistons' Hamilton out 2 games with sprained ankle
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton will miss at least two games because of a sprained right ankle. Pistons coach John Kuester says Ben Gordon will start in Hamilton's spot Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chucky Atkins was activated to add depth. Hamilton also will not play Saturday night at Milwaukee. He was injured late in Wednesday night's season-opening win at Memphis. Postgame X-rays on the ankle were negative.

Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton out two games with ankle sprain
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton will miss at least two games because of a sprained right ankle.

Pistons G Hamilton out at least 2 games (AP)
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton will miss at least two games because of a sprained right ankle. Pistons coach John Kuester says Ben Gordon will start in Hamilton's spot Friday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chucky Atkins was activated to add depth. Hamilton also will not play Saturday night at Milwaukee.

Richard Hamilton of Detroit Pistons echoes Allen Iverson on problems with ex-coach Michael Curry
Whether or not he gets to partake in an on-court reunion Wednesday night with Allen Iverson, Pistons guard Richard Hamilton says he still shares plenty of common ground with his former teammate.

Hamilton's 25, Gordon's 22 lift Pistons (AP)

Richard Hamilton and Ben Gordon may have silenced any questions about whether they can coexist on the Detroit Pistons. Hamilton scored 25 points, Gordon added 22, and the Pistons ran away from the Memphis Grizzlies 96-74 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. The two guards, both out of UConn, were a combined 17 of 31 from the floor, and that was after Hamilton started the game...

Hamilton, Gordon help Pistons crush Grizzlies
Richard Hamilton and Ben Gordon helped the Pistons rout the Grizzlies on Wednesday.

New-look Pistons now 3-0 in preseason (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 22 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 as the new-look Detroit Pistons remained undefeated in the preseason with a 100-91 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. The Pistons are now 3-0 even though Charlie Villanueva (hamstring) has yet to play. Richard Hamilton and Will Bynum combined for 26 more points, helping Detroit overcome just eight points from its starting...

Stockwatch: Rip takes a major dip
Our Jeff Lippman addresses Richard Hamilton's demotion, J.R. Smith's fluctuating value and much more in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.




Hornets hand Pistons fifth straight loss (AP)

Chris Paul had 23 points and 14 assists to help the New Orleans Hornets hand the Detroit Pistons their fifth straight loss, 91-85 on Saturday night. David West added 20 points for the Hornets, who had six players in double figures. Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 20 points. Detroit, with Tayshaun Prince and Hamilton already playing at less than 100 percent, got a scare when Allen Iverson hurt...

Felton's jumper lifts Bobcats by Pistons (AP)

Raymond Felton's jumper with 0.7 seconds left gave the Charlotte Bobcats an 80-78 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. The Bobcats scored the game's final nine points, including seven from Felton, to win their second straight. Richard Hamilton returned after missing eight games with a groin strain, meaning the Pistons went back to a three-guard lineup despite going 6-2 without...

Pistons end Magic's 7-game win streak (AP)

Rodney Stuckey led a balanced attack with 19 points and the Detroit Pistons won their fourth straight with an 88-82 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night. The Magic had won seven straight and were playing a Detroit team that was missing Richard Hamilton (groin), but they trailed for nearly the entire game.

Prince, Iverson lift Pistons over Bucks (AP)

With Richard Hamilton sidelined, the Detroit Pistons abandoned their three-guard lineup and used a bigger starting unit that stifled the Milwaukee Bucks. Tayshaun Prince scored nine of his 19 points in the decisive third quarter and Allen Iverson added 18, lifting the Pistons to an 87-76 victory Saturday night.

Pistons' Hamilton out vs. Bucks with groin injury
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton missed the team's game with the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night because of a groin injury.

Pacers lose despite Granger's 42 points (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 28 points and Allen Iverson had 17 points and 12 assists as the slumping Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 114-110 Friday night. Indiana got a career-high 42 points from Danny Granger, but still lost its fifth straight. Rodney Stuckey added a season-high 21 points and eight assists for Detroit, which had lost four of five.

Marshall's late 3 lifts 76ers by Pistons (AP)

Donyell Marshall hadn't exactly been a key part of the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Before Friday night, he hadn't played in the 76ers' last nine games, and he only saw 2 minutes of action in the first three quarters against Detroit. The 14-year veteran changed things in the fourth, scoring eight points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds left to help the 76ers overcame a 15-point...

Pistons beat undermanned Knicks 110-96 (AP)

Richard Hamilton led a balanced attack with 17 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the undermanned New York Knicks 110-96 Wednesday night. The Pistons had eight players score between 10 and 17 points, and Michael Curry didn't have to play any of his starters more than 31 minutes. Amir Johnson had 13 rebounds off the bench, while fellow reserve Rodney Stuckey had 11 assists.

Suns top Pistons despite Shaq's ejection (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal made an early exit from Amare Stoudemire's 26th birthday party. Stoudemire and the rest of the already short-handed Phoenix Suns did just fine without him Sunday night. Stoudemire had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the Suns overcame O'Neal's second-quarter ejection to beat the Detroit Pistons 104-86.

Prince helps Pistons improve to 4-0 (AP)
Tayshaun Prince more than made up for Allen Iverson's absence, making sure the Detroit Pistons remained unbeaten. Prince scored 16 of his 27 points in the second quarter, and Richard Hamilton had 22 to help the Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 100-93 on Wednesday night. Iverson was unavailable for Detroit because Chauncey Billups, one of three players traded to Denver in exchange for Iverson,...

Hamilton agrees to 3-year extension with Pistons
The Detroit Pistons kept one All-Star guard under contract for years to come on the same day they sent one packing. Richard Hamilton and the Pistons have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth about $34 million, a basketball official told The Associated Press on Monday night. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced, said two years of the contract are guaranteed and the third is partially guaranteed.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/441663754" height="1" width="1"/

Pistons win, wait for Iverson to arrive (AP)
Richard Hamilton scored 19 points and the Detroit Pistons concluded a wild day by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 101-83 Monday night, ensuring Allen Iverson will join an unbeaten team. Playing short-handed hours after acquiring Iverson in a blockbuster deal with Denver, the balanced Pistons toyed with former coach Larry Brown's new team, improving to 3-0 and perhaps showing Iverson that he'll have...

Source: Pistons give Hamilton 3-year extension
In addition to acquiring Allen Iverson in a three-for-one trade with the Denver Nuggets, the Pistons agreed to a three-year extension with Richard Hamilton, a team source told ESPN.com's Chad Ford.

Pistons insist they'll be different (AP)
The Detroit Pistons are getting one more chance to return to the NBA finals for the first time since 2005 despite threats that the familiar cast was going to get broken up. Rasheed Wallace insisted he wasn't worried about the possibility of getting traded, but he's thankful to have another shot to make a run with Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince.

Pistons' Hamilton to play in Game 6 vs. Celtics
Richard Hamilton says he will play for the Detroit Pistons against the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. After shooting Friday morning with the team, Hamilton said he had discomfort in his right elbow, but would play through it because the Pistons need to win to avoid elimination. Detroit's leading scorer strained his right elbow in the final seconds of Boston's 106-102 win on Wednesday night. Hamilton is averaging 21.

Hamilton strains elbow at end of Game 5
Detroit All-Star Richard Hamilton strained his right elbow in the final seconds of Boston's 106-102 playoff victory over the Pistons on Wednesday night. X-rays were negative. "It's sore a little bit," Pistons coach Flip Saunders said after the Celtics took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference finals. "We're going to have to wait and see how it is (Thursday) and how it is in 48 hours." The Pistons must win at home Friday night to retain a chance to go to the NBA finals.

Hamilton questionable with injured elbow
The Detroit Pistons don't know if Richard Hamilton will be healthy enough to play against the Boston Celtics on Friday. Detroit's leading scorer strained his right elbow in the final seconds of Boston's 106-102 win on Wednesday night. X-rays were negative, and Hamilton's arm was in a sling as he left the arena. Coach Flip Saunders says Hamilton is scheduled for an evaluation Thursday, but his status won't be determined until Friday when the Pistons host the Celtics in Game 6.

Ray-Rip rivalry extends to East finals (AP)
Richard Hamilton's postseason is going like his past five in a lot of ways, scoring 20 points on most nights and helping the Detroit Pistons reach the Eastern Conference finals. In one major way, it's unlike any other. Deuce has done it. Hamilton became a father last Halloween and Richard Hamilton II, or Deuce as he's known, has treated the All-Star shooting guard to a new way of life.

Pistons end Celtics' home dominance (AP)

The Detroit Pistons proved that a visiting team can win in Boston. Now they can reach the NBA finals without having to do it again. Richard Hamilton bounced back from a poor series opener with 25 points, and the Pistons beat the Celtics 103-97 Thursday night, tying the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece and seizing the home-court advantage that has meant everything to the Celtics.

Pistons eliminate Magic in 5 games (AP)

The Detroit Pistons made just enough shots and stops to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a sixth straight year. Richard Hamilton scored 19 of his 31 points in the first half, made victory-sealing free throws late in the game and Tayshaun Prince had a key block, helping Detroit hold off the Orlando Magic for a 91-86 win Tuesday night in Game 5 of the second-round series.

Pistons advance to Eastern finals
Led by Richard Hamilton, the Pistons eliminated the Magic in Game 5 and became the first team to reach the conference finals.

Prince gives Pistons 3-1 lead over Magic (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 32 points and Hedo Turkoglu missed a layup with time running out as the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 90-89 on Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Tayshaun Prince scored 17 for Detroit, including an 11-foot runner for the go-ahead basket with 8.9 seconds left.

Pistons oust 76ers with easy Game 6 win (AP)

Close for four games, no contest the last two. Richard Hamilton hit his first five shots during Detroit's overpowering start, and the Pistons rolled into the second round of the playoffs by crushing the Philadelphia 76ers 100-77 on Thursday night to win the series 4-2. The Pistons convincingly won the last two games of a series that wasn't expected to last this long and will host the Orlando Magic,...

Pistons beat 76ers 98-81 for 3-2 lead (AP)

The Detroit Pistons might have won Game 5 more than an hour before it started. Music wasn't rattling the locker room. Eyes were locked on the big-screen TV showing the previous matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Chauncey Billups scored 21 points, Richard Hamilton had 20 and Rasheed Wallace added 19 to lift Detroit to a 98-81 victory over Philadelphia on Tuesday night and a 3-2 lead in the...

76ers rally from 15 down to top Pistons (AP)

Andre Miller scored 20 points and Willie Green had a career playoff-high 17, helping the Philadelphia 76ers stun the Detroit Pistons 90-86 Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round series. The Eastern Conference's second-seeded team was expected to beat the seventh-seeded Sixers by double digits and did lead by 15 midway through the third quarter.

Maxiell, Stuckey lead Pistons by Raptors (AP)

Jason Maxiell and Rodney Stuckey combined for 18 fourth-quarter points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 91-84 on Sunday. The loss drops Toronto (40-40) into a tie with Philadelphia for the Eastern Conference's sixth seed with two games left, although the Raptors have the tiebreaker. The sixth seed will play Orlando in the first round, while the seventh seed faces Detroit.

Pistons win, close on No. 2 spot in East (AP)

In recent years, the Detroit Pistons have gone into April worrying about their depth. This season, it doesn't seem to be a problem. A game after winning while resting three starters, the Pistons didn't need much from the top five in an easy 106-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Friday night. Richard Hamilton sat out with a sore hip and had plenty of company on the Detroit bench.

Pistons G Hamilton, Nets F Carter out (AP)
Richard Hamilton and Vince Carter both missed the game Friday night between the Detroit Pistons and New Jersey Nets. Hamilton has missed five of Detroit's last six games with a sore hip, while Carter has been bothered by an ankle injury. Chauncey Billups and Rasheed Wallace both returned to the Pistons' lineup after being rested for Tuesday's victory in Minnesota.

Pistons deactivate 3 starters vs. Wolves (AP)
This was no April Fool's joke -- the Detroit Pistons deactivated their three biggest stars Tuesday night for a game at Minnesota. With the second seed in the East essentially sewn up, and top-seeded Boston all but out of reach, Pistons general manager Joe Dumars and coach Flip Saunders decided to give Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace the night off against the Timberwolves.

Hamilton returns, leads Pistons by Cavs (AP)

Richard Hamilton returned to the lineup and scored 14 points, leading the Detroit Pistons to an 85-71 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. The Cavs did, however, clinch a spot in the playoffs because the New Jersey Nets lost to the Phoenix Suns. LeBron James had a lackluster night with 13 points on 4-of-17 shooting with five assists and five turnovers.

Pistons clinch Central Division title (AP)

Rookie Arron Afflalo had career highs of 15 points and seven rebounds as the Detroit Pistons clinched the Central Division title with a 85-69 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday night. Detroit came in having lost three of four, and struggled against the hapless Heat. The Pistons were missing All-Star guard Richard Hamilton (hip) for the third straight game.

Pistons' OT win ends Suns' streak at 7 (AP)

The Detroit Pistons have been searching for reliable backups for All-Star guards Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton for years. They might have finally found them. With Hamilton sidelined with a sore hip, rookies Rodney Stuckey and Arron Afflalo stepped up to help the Pistons end Phoenix's seven-game winning streak with a 110-105 overtime victory Monday night.

Injuries keep Hamilton, Dixon out against Suns
Detroit Pistons guards Richard Hamilton and Juan Dixon were sidelined for Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Pistons' Hamilton out with sore hip (AP)
Detroit Pistons guards Richard Hamilton and Juan Dixon were sidelined for Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. Hamilton, Detroit's leading scorer at 17.7 points per game, is sidelined with a sore left hip, while Dixon has a strained left calf. Arron Afflalo replaced Hamilton in the starting lineup, while Lindsey Hunter was expected to play for the first time since Jan.

James, Cavs stifle Pistons 89-73 (AP)

A newcomer to one of the NBA's fiercest rivalries, Wally Szczerbiak didn't need long to understand Cleveland's hatred. "All my buddies, all the fans, everybody, all they want to do is beat Detroit," he said. LeBron James scored 30 points, moving closer to becoming Cleveland's top career scorer, and the Cavaliers reminded Detroit that they're still the team to beat in the Eastern Conference with an...

Balanced Pistons beat Nuggets 136-120 (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 24 points, Rasheed Wallace added 21, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 136-120 on Tuesday night. The Nuggets were coming off a record-setting 168-116 victory over Seattle, but it was Detroit's offense that took over Tuesday night. The Pistons hadn't scored 130 points in regulation since beating Denver 130-116 on March 8, 2000.

Hamilton's key play late lifts Pistons (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 25 and made an important three-point play with 20.6 seconds left, lifting the Detroit Pistons to an 84-80 victory over the short-handed San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. After Tim Duncan missed a shot while being closely guarded by Rasheed Wallace, Hamilton connected on an off-balance shot from the free throw line after he was fouled and made a free throw to give Detroit a...

Pistons snap 5-game skid versus Bulls (AP)

Chauncey Billups matched a season high with 34 points, Richard Hamilton scored 23, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 116-109 Sunday night to clinching their seventh straight playoff berth. Tayshaun Prince added 21 points for the Pistons, who ended a five-game losing streak against Chicago and prevented the Bulls from sweeping the season series for the first time since 1995-96.

Pistons' Hamilton ejected after getting 2 technicals
Richard Hamilton was ejected late in the first half Friday night after picking up two technical fouls, leaving the Detroit Pistons without their leading scorer for the second half of their game against the Knicks. Hamilton was called for a technical with 43 seconds remaining in the second quarter after arguing with referee David Guthrie.

Pistons G Hamilton ejected in 1st half (AP)
Richard Hamilton was ejected late in the first half Friday night after picking up two technical fouls, leaving the Detroit Pistons without their leading scorer for the second half of their game against the Knicks. Hamilton was called for a technical with 43 seconds remaining in the second quarter after arguing with referee David Guthrie.

Pistons' balanced scoring beats Nuggets (AP)

Chauncey Billups, Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton had 20 points each to lead the Detroit Pistons over the Denver Nuggets 98-93 on Monday night. The Nuggets had a chance to tie it when Billups fouled J.R. Smith on a 3-point attempt with 6.5 seconds left and Detroit leading 95-92. Smith made the first free throw, missed the second and intentionally missed the third, but the Nuggets couldn't get...

Pistons pound O'Neal, Suns 116-86 (AP)

Rasheed Wallace scored 22 points in 26 minutes to lead six Detroit players in double figures, and the Pistons embarrassed Shaquille O'Neal and the Phoenix Suns 116-86 Sunday. Richard Hamilton had 18 points and Chauncey Billups 14 points and 11 assists, and Antonio McDyess 12 points and 13 rebounds. Jarvis Hayes added a season-high 18 as Detroit easily ended the Suns' 11-game winning streak against...

James, Howard help East to halftime lead (AP)
LeBron James and Dwight Howard each scored 12 points, and the Eastern Conference led the West 74-65 at halftime of the All-Star game Sunday night. Richard Hamilton had nine points for the East, which was trying to bounce back from an embarrassing 153-132 loss last year in Las Vegas. At least it didn't have to worry about the best player from that game.

Pistons beat Pacers to win 10th straight (AP)
Chauncey Billups, Tayshaun Prince and Richard Hamilton led a balanced attack with 14 points each as the Detroit Pistons won their 10th straight with a 96-80 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Jason Maxiell added 11 points and 11 rebounds for the Pistons, who haven't lost since Jan. 21, and are 31-8 since an 8-5 start.

Kobe, Nash to play in 3-point contest (AP)
Kobe Bryant will take part in the 3-point shooting contest at All-Star weekend against a field that includes defending champion Jason Kapono and the last repeat winner, Peja Stojakovic. Steve Nash, Detroit All-Star Richard Hamilton and Cleveland's Daniel Gibson also were chosen Wednesday to take part in the event, which will be held Feb.

Rip, 'Sheed help Pistons coast by Magic (AP)

Rasheed Wallace stole a pass on the opening possession against the Orlando Magic. In the first 2 1/2 minutes, the Detroit Pistons' forward scored seven points, blocked a shot and grabbed a rebound. When Wallace's pace slowed, Richard Hamilton picked up the slack. Hamilton scored 32 points and Wallace had 13 of his 15 in the first quarter, helping the Pistons build a big lead that allowed them to...

Pistons end 3-game skid by beating 76ers (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 21 points and Chauncey Billups had 19 to help the Detroit Pistons snap a rare three-game losing streak and beat the Philadelphia 76ers 86-78 on Wednesday night. The Pistons still have the second-best record in the East, trailing only Boston, but entered trying to avoid their first four-game skid since 2004-05.

Bulls go to 3-0 vs. Pistons this season (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 33 points and the Chicago Bulls stayed perfect this season against Detroit, using a strong fourth-quarter defensive effort to beat the Pistons 97-81 Saturday night. The Bulls outscored the Pistons 26-14 in the final period, improving to 3-0 this season against the team that eliminated them in the Eastern Conference semifinals last spring.

Hamilton's 39 power Pistons past Raptors (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored a season-high 39 points as the Detroit Pistons rebounded from an embarrassing loss for a 103-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors Tuesday night. Hamilton hit 16 of 22 shots in Detroit's first game since losing 89-65 to the last-place New York Knicks on Sunday. Chauncey Billups added 20 points for Detroit and Antonio McDyess had nine points, 12 rebounds and a career-high seven...

Pistons escape OT scare from Bobcats (AP)

Richard Hamilton hit the go-ahead jumper and two clinching free throws in the final 17 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons overcame a valiant effort from undermanned Charlotte to beat the Bobcats 103-100 in overtime on Saturday night. Hamilton, who scored 26 points, hit a baseline jumper with 16.2 seconds left to put Detroit ahead 101-100.

Pistons win 11th straight, top Raptors (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 22 points, Rasheed Wallace added 20 and the Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 101-85 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Chauncey Billups had 18 points for Detroit, which has not lost since an 80-77 defeat in Houston on Dec. 12 and owns the longest current run in the NBA.

Pistons extend winning streak to 10 (AP)

With Richard Hamilton leading the way, the Detroit Pistons are not only winning night in and night out, they're winning easily. Hamilton's 20 points made him the 10th-leading scorer in franchise history, and he added nine assists and seven rebounds to help Detroit earn its 10th consecutive victory by beating the Washington Wizards 106-93 Wednesday night.

Pistons win ninth straight, pound Bucks (AP)

The Detroit Pistons have put on several impressive performances during their recent run atop the Eastern Conference. They've never looked better than this. Richard Hamilton scored 22 points and Chauncey Billups added 13 points and 12 assists, helping the Pistons rout the Milwaukee Bucks 114-69 Monday for their ninth straight win and 17th in 19 games.

Pistons win eighth straight, beat Pacers (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 24 points, Chauncey Billups had 17, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Indiana Pacers 98-92 Saturday night for their eighth straight victory. Reserve Jason Maxiell added 12 points and Rasheed Wallace finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds to help the Pistons (23-7) complete a home-and-home sweep.

Pistons rip Nets for sixth straight win (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 22 points and the Detroit Pistons shot 78 percent in the third quarter in beating the New Jersey Nets 101-83 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Hamilton hit all five of his shots and the Pistons connected on 14 of 18 from the field in turning a one-point halftime lead into a 14-point margin entering the final quarter.

Rockets' McGrady, Yao injured in loss (AP)

Richard Hamilton scored 17 points and Antonio McDyess and Rasheed Wallace added double-doubles, helping the Detroit Pistons beat the shorthanded Houston Rockets 94-82 Sunday night. The Rockets started the night near full strength, but their two stars both left with injuries. Tracy McGrady didn't come out for the second half after aggravating a sore knee, while Yao Ming missed most of the second...

Billups leads Pistons past Grizzlies (AP)
The Detroit Pistons wanted to make sure from the start the Memphis Grizzlies never got comfortable. And by shooting better than 60 percent through much of the first half and building the lead to 24 points, the Central Division leaders were in control most of the game. Chauncey Billups had 28 points and 14 assists, while Richard Hamilton scored 27 points as the Pistons beat the Grizzlies 113-103 on...

Billups, McDyess lift Pistons by Bobcats (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 20 points and Antonio McDyess added 19 points and nine rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 104-85 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Sunday night. The Pistons soundly bounced back after their five-game winning streak was snapped by Chicago on Friday. The Bobcats had ended a seven-game skid Saturday against the Cavaliers.

Pistons win fifth straight, beat Hornets (AP)

By the time the toughest test in their five-game winning streak was winding down, the Detroit Pistons were making it look easy. Richard Hamilton scored 21 points, and the Pistons overcame an early 15-point hole before pulling away in a 91-76 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. "When you play four games in five nights in four different cities, we were a little sluggish, but we...

Maxiell sparks Pistons past Nets 118-95 (AP)

Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups got into a groove on Sunday night -- at the New Jersey Nets' expense. Billups and Hamilton, both hampered by injuries in the first month of the season, combined for 37 points on 12-of-19 shooting in the Pistons' 118-95 victory. "It's fun to play like this," said Billups, who had 18 points and nine assists.

Wallace inactive against Utah Jazz
Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace will miss the game Sunday against Utah because of a knee injury. Wallace, who injured the knee in the win over New York on Wednesday, also missed the victory against Philadelphia on Friday. He is the fourth leading scorer for the Pistons with 15.2 points, and leads the team with 7.20 rebounds. All-Star guard Richard Hamilton was scheduled to start despite missing practice with flu-like symptoms.

Wallace sits, Pistons top 76ers 83-79 (AP)

Detroit coach Flip Saunders summed up the Pistons' victory over Philadelphia perfectly. "It was one of those games that was like going to the dentist," Saunders said. "It was like pulling teeth." Tayshaun Prince scored 15 points, and Pistons made a key late defensive play to hold on for their fourth home victory in four games, an 83-78 decision Friday night.

Pistons drop Sonics to 0-7, win 107-103 (AP)

This early in the season, Richard Hamilton understands it's tough not to have lulls in the course of a game. Hamilton and his Detroit teammates just happened to be very good at the right times on Sunday night -- the beginning and end. Hamilton scored 10 of his season-high 32 points during a torrid first quarter, then the Pistons showed their veteran moxie in the final minutes to hold off Seattle...

Hamilton, Pistons drop Sonics to 0-7
Richard Hamilton and the Detroit Pistons needed their quick start to send the young Seattle SuperSonics to their worst start ever. Hamilton scored 10 of his season-high 32 points during a torrid first quarter, and Detroit held off a late charge to beat Seattle 107-103 on Sunday night, dropping the Sonics to 0-7. Hamilton capped his night with a 17-foot leaner with 45.9 seconds left to give Detroit a 103-99 lead, after the Pistons squandered a 23-point first half advantage.

Perfection eludes Clippers in Detroit
Chauncey Billups scored 23 points and Antonio McDyess added 14 Friday night to help the Pistons hand the Los Angeles Clippers their first loss, 103-79. Billups made five 3-pointers in the second half in a victory that left Boston as the NBA's lone unbeaten team. Nazr Mohammed came off the bench to score 15 points and Richard Hamilton added 10 and 10 assists.

Billups leads Pistons past Magic
Chauncey Billups had 18 points and seven assists Friday night to lead the Detroit Pistons to a second straight victory without Richard Hamilton, 116-92 over the Orlando Magic. The Magic were looking to avenge eight losses against Detroit last season, the last four of which swept Orlando from its first playoff appearance in four years. Early on, the Magic looked like they could pull it off.

Pistons beat Magic in playoff rematch (AP)

Chauncey Billups had 18 points and seven assists Friday night to lead the Detroit Pistons to a second straight victory without Richard Hamilton, 116-92 over the Orlando Magic. The Magic were looking to avenge eight losses against Detroit last season, the last four of which swept Orlando from its first playoff appearance in four years.

Hamilton out of opener for family emergency
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton missed the team's season-opener at Miami on Thursday because of a family emergency and rookie Arron Afflalo was expected to start in his place. Hamilton could rejoin the Pistons in Orlando on Friday, coach Flip Saunders said. Hamilton averaged a team-high 19.8 points last season.

Hamilton out for Pistons' opener; Afflalo to start
Pistons guard Richard Hamilton missed the team's season-opener at Miami on Thursday because of a family emergency and rookie Arron Afflalo was expected to start in his place.

Pistons G Hamilton to miss season opener (AP)
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton missed the team's season-opener at Miami on Thursday because of a family emergency and rookie Arron Afflalo was expected to start in his place. Hamilton could rejoin the Pistons in Orlando on Friday, coach Flip Saunders said. Hamilton averaged a team-high 19.8 points last season.

Nuggets stars sit out loss to Pistons
Jarvis Hayes scored 24 points and Tayshaun Prince added 19 points to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 109-106 in a preseason game Sunday. The Nuggets were missing most of their top players, including Carmelo Anthony, Allen Iverson, Kenyon Martin and Nene. Detroit had its full lineup, but guard Richard Hamilton left the game midway through the third quarter after spraining his left ankle while going for a rebound.

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