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Celtics roll past Iverson, Pistons 98-80 (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 18 points and eight assists, outplaying new Pistons acquisition Allen Iverson and leading the Boston Celtics to a 98-80 victory over Detroit on Thursday night in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference finals. Iverson had 16 points and four assists for Detroit, which fell to 4-3 since he was acquired from Denver for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess.

Pistons end Cavaliers' 8-game win streak (AP)

The Allen Iverson-led Detroit Pistons have cooled off two of the NBA's best teams in less than a week. Iverson had 23 points and Rasheed Wallace added 21, leading a fourth-quarter surge that gave the Pistons a 96-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. LeBron James had led Cleveland to an eight-game winning streak -- the longest in the NBA -- but he made just eight of 21 shots...

KG suspended 1 game; Shaq fined $25K
Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett has been suspended for one game and Phoenix center Shaquille O'Neal has been fined $25,000 for separate incidents over the weekend. Garnett was penalized for hitting Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut in the face near the end of Saturday's game. Garnett will sit out Tuesday night when the Celtics host the New York Knicks. O'Neal was fined for verbally abusing an official and failing to leave the court quickly after being ejected Sunday night against Detroit.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/456550686" height="1" width="1"/

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.

Nuggets extend Timberwolves' slide to 8 (AP)

Chauncey Billups scored 26 points, J.R. Smith had eight of his 14 points in a decisive fourth-quarter stretch and the Denver Nuggets overcame poor shooting to hand Minnesota its eighth straight loss, 90-84 on Sunday night. Carmelo Anthony added 14 points and 12 rebounds to help Denver improve to 5-1 since the Nuggets acquired Billups in the trade that sent Allen Iverson to Detroit.

Shaq thrown out for flagrant foul
Shaquille O'Neal was ejected from Sunday night's game between the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons for a flagrant foul. The call came with 5:19 left in the second quarter when Rodney Stuckey went up for a layup and O'Neal sent the Pistons' player chest-first onto the court. The flagrant foul two, which is an automatic ejection, was upheld after a review by the officials. O'Neal stayed on the court to argue vehemently before finally leaving.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/455533689" height="1" width="1"/

Suns C O'Neal ejected vs. Pistons (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal was ejected from Sunday night's game between the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons for a flagrant foul. The call came with 5:19 left in the second quarter when Rodney Stuckey went up for a layup and O'Neal sent the Pistons' player chest-first onto the court. The flagrant foul two, which is an automatic ejection, was upheld after a review by the officials.

Pistons hand Lakers first loss, 106-95 (AP)

Rasheed Wallace had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Allen Iverson added 25 points and the Detroit Pistons handed the Los Angeles Lakers their first loss of the season, 106-95 Friday night. Kobe Bryant scored 29 points for the Lakers, but went 12-of-30 from the floor. The Lakers, who won their first seven and were outscoring opponents by an average of 18 points, had been the only team in the NBA without...

Wallace's consecutive 3s lift Pistons (AP)

Rasheed Wallace tipped a ball into the wrong basket at one end and missed two free throws at the other. Just when it seemed like his fourth-quarter mistakes might doom Detroit, Wallace hit back-to-back 3-pointers that gave the Pistons the lead for good and sent them to a 107-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

Injury-plagued Bulls sign Lindsey Hunter (AP)
The injury-depleted Chicago Bulls signed veteran point guard Lindsey Hunter, who is expected to join the team for the game Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. With a Bulls' backcourt thinned by injuries, the 37-year-old Hunter brings 15 years of experience to the team. He played 24 games for Detroit last season.

Kings coach Theus fined $25,000 for ref comments
The NBA has fined Kings coach Reggie Theus $25,000 for comments he made about the officiating following a loss to Detroit.

NBA fines Theus $25K for 'ridiculous' comment
The NBA has fined Sacramento Kings coach Reggie Theus $25,000 for comments he made about the officiating following a loss to Detroit. The league also penalized the Kings $25,000 Thursday for Theus' actions. Theus said it was "ridiculous" that the Pistons took 36 fouls shots to just 17 for the Kings in Detroit's 100-92 victory in Sacramento on Tuesday.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/452181681" height="1" width="1"/

Theus fined $25,000 for comments on refs (AP)
The NBA has fined Sacramento Kings coach Reggie Theus $25,000 for comments he made about the officiating following a loss to Detroit. The league also penalized the Kings $25,000 Thursday for Theus' actions. Theus said it was "ridiculous" that the Pistons took 36 fouls shots to just 17 for the Kings in Detroit's 100-92 victory in Sacramento on Tuesday.

Bulls ink veteran guard Hunter
The injury-depleted Chicago Bulls signed veteran point guard Lindsey Hunter, who is expected to join the team for the game Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. With a Bulls' backcourt thinned by injuries, the 37-year-old Hunter brings 15 years of experience to the team. He played 24 games for Detroit last season. Guard Kirk Hinrich could be out for three months after thumb surgery, and Larry Hughes hasn't played this season because of a preseason shoulder injury.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/452114398" height="1" width="1"/

Iverson has 30 in first win with Pistons (AP)

For a veteran like Allen Iverson, a win in November against a lottery team rarely registers as important. After losing his first two games with his new team, that wasn't the case with this victory. Iverson had 30 points, nine assists and provided a spark for Detroit after a slow start, winning his first game since joining the Pistons, 100-92 over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

NBA Power Rankings
John Galinsky's Power Rankings are no laughing matter in Detroit, not with the Pistons sliding since adding Allen Iverson.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/449845717" height="1" width="1"/

Nuggets waive McDyess week after Billups trade
The Nuggets have waived Antonio McDyess, one week after they obtained him from Detroit along with Chauncey Billups and Cheikh Samb in a swap for Allen Iverson. McDyess hasn't played any games for the Nuggets since the trade.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/448782988" height="1" width="1"/

Nets PG Harris, Heat F Marion sit out (AP)
New Jersey guard Devin Harris and Miami forward Shawn Marion both were held out of Monday's Nets-Heat game with injuries. Harris has battled a sprained left ankle for several days. Marion aggravated his right groin Saturday in Miami's loss to New Orleans. Harris hasn't played since scoring a career-best 38 points against the Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Pistons' Stuckey examined after feeling lightheaded
The Pistons will begin their West Coast road trip without guard Rodney Stuckey, who experienced symptoms of lightheadedness and dizziness in Sunday night's loss to Boston. The Pistons say Stuckey remained in Detroit for testing and is listed as day to day. Stuckey squatted with discomfort in the second quarter, then stood with his hands on his knees. He later patted his chest rapidly while talking to the team's strength coach Arnie Kander, who said afterward that Stuckey was fine.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/448900730" height="1" width="1"/

Nuggets waive McDyess 1 week after trade (AP)
The Nuggets have waived Antonio McDyess, one week after they obtained him from Detroit along with Chauncey Billups and Cheikh Samb in a swap for Allen Iverson. McDyess hasn't played any games for the Nuggets since the trade.

Harris to miss 2nd straight game for Nets
New Jersey guard Devin Harris has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Miami Heat because of continued problems with a sprained left ankle. Harris hasn't played since scoring a career-best 38 points against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. He sat out the Nets' 98-80 loss at Indiana on Saturday, and coach Lawrence Frank said there's "a pretty good chance" Harris will miss a home game with the Pacers on Wednesday as well. "If he's able to get back Wednesday, then he'll go," Frank said.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/448729731" height="1" width="1"/

Nets' Harris out again with ankle sprain (AP)
New Jersey guard Devin Harris has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Miami Heat because of continued problems with a sprained left ankle. Harris hasn't played since scoring a career-best 38 points against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. He sat out the Nets' 98-80 loss at Indiana on Saturday, and coach Lawrence Frank said there's "a pretty good chance" Harris will miss a home game with the...

Celtics roll, spoil Iverson's home debut (AP)

Allen Iverson was welcomed to the Motor City with a standing ovation so loud that the public-address announcer couldn't be heard. Then, the Boston Celtics quieted the crowd and spoiled Iverson's first game at home with the Detroit Pistons. Tony Allen scored 12 of his 23 points in the pivotal second quarter, lifting Boston to an 88-76 win on Sunday night.

Pistons' Stuckey leaves game dizzy, lightheaded
Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey felt dizzy and lightheaded late in the first half and did not return to play Sunday night against the Boston Celtics.

Pistons G Stuckey leaves game vs. Celts (AP)
Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey felt dizzy and lightheaded late in the first half and did not return to play Sunday night against the Boston Celtics. Stuckey squatted with discomfort in the final seconds of the second quarter, then stood up with his hands on his knees. Later, Stuckey patted his chest rapidly while talking to strength coach Arnie Kander.

Nets G Harris out with sprained ankle (AP)
New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris was held out of Saturday night's game against the Indiana Pacers with a sprained left ankle. Harris scored a career-high 38 points in New Jersey's win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. He ranks second on the team with 18.8 points per game. Indiana was missing guard/forward Mike Dunleavy (sore right knee) and center Rasho Nesterovic (sprained right ankle).

Nets spoil Iverson's debut with Pistons (AP)

Devin Harris scored a career-high 38 points Friday night to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 103-96 victory over Detroit, spoiling Allen Iverson's debut with the Pistons. New Jersey, which trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half, played some of its best basketball of the season in the final two periods to hand the Pistons their first loss after four wins to open the season.

Iverson in lineup for Pistons debut (AP)
Allen Iverson was in the starting lineup for Detroit on Friday night, making his delayed debut for the Pistons against the New Jersey Nets. Detroit (4-0) played twice since the trade Monday with Denver that sent Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb to the Nuggets for the nine-time All-Star.

No place like home for Denver native Billups
Chauncey Billups' vertical has diminished and his speed in the open court slowed. That's fine with the Denver Nuggets - they just like him for his winning touch. The Mile High City native led the Detroit Pistons to six straight Eastern Conference finals with his impeccable decision-making abilities and clutch shooting. That's why the Nuggets acquired Billups, along with Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb, from Detroit this week for Allen Iverson.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/444977121" height="1" width="1"/

No-nonsense Billups returns to Nuggets (AP)
Chauncey Billups' vertical has diminished and his speed in the open court slowed. That's fine with the Denver Nuggets -- they just like him for his winning touch. The Mile High City native led the Detroit Pistons to six straight Eastern Conference finals with his impeccable decision-making abilities and clutch shooting.

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,...

Iverson out for Detroit against Toronto
Detroit guard Allen Iverson was not available for Wednesday's game against Toronto because Chauncey Billups, one of three players traded to Denver in exchange for Iverson, has not completed his physical with the Nuggets. Rodney Stuckey started for the Pistons, who also sent top reserve Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb to Denver in Monday's trade. McDyess and Samb were not required to report to Denver.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/443808138" height="1" width="1"/

Iverson's status for Wednesday game still uncertain
Allen Iverson is questioning his status as an NBA superstar. After being traded for the second time in his career, Iverson is awaiting the results of Chauncey Billups' physical before being allowed to play for Detroit. "I'm starting to feel like a journeyman," Iverson said jokingly at the Pistons' shootaround before the game against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Some journeyman.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/443610299" height="1" width="1"/

Billups likely to miss next Nuggets game (AP)
Chauncey Billups isn't likely to make his Denver Nuggets debut on Wednesday night at Golden State. The Nuggets said Tuesday Billups didn't have enough time to get to the Bay Area. He was in Charlotte with the Pistons when the deal took place. Denver acquired Billups, a point guard and Denver native, along with Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb from Detroit on Monday in exchange for Allen Iverson.

Iverson ready to lead Pistons to title (AP)
The Detroit Pistons almost acquired Allen Iverson from Philadelphia entering the 2000-01 season. Then, they watched Iverson lead the 76ers to the NBA finals and become the league MVP. Eight years later, Detroit is hoping The Answer was worth the wait. Iverson does, too. "I want to be the piece that gets us over the hump," he said Tuesday at a packed news conference, where the Pistons unveiled...

Pistons acquire Iverson from Nuggets (AP)
A basketball official says the Denver Nuggets have traded former MVP Allen Iverson to the Detroit Pistons for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess. The official spoke Monday to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced. Detroit was determined to shake up its core last summer following a third straight exit from the Eastern Conference finals, but...

Sources: Nuggets agree to send Iverson to Pistons
The Denver Nuggets are expected to trade Allen Iverson to the Detroit Pistons for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess, Pistons team sources told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.

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...

Pistons get Iverson for Billups, McDyess
The Detroit Pistons shook the NBA in a big way Monday #151; landing former MVP Allen Iverson from the Denver Nuggets.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/441395353" height="1" width="1"/

Fantasy Extra: Breaking down the A.I. trade
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Maxiell signs four-year extension with Pistons
The Detroit Pistons signed forward Jason Maxiell to a contract extension Friday.

Pistons sign Maxiell to contract extension
A basketball official says the Detroit Pistons and Jason Maxiell have agreed on a $20 million, four-year contract extension. The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday because the deal has not been signed. The 25-year-old Maxiell is in the final year of his contract and decided to stick with the team that drafted him 26th overall in 2005.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/438528683" height="1" width="1"/

Report: Pistons reach $20M deal with Maxiell
A basketball official says the Detroit Pistons and Jason Maxiell have agreed on a $20 million, four-year contract extension. The official spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity Thursday because the deal has not been signed. The 25-year-old Maxiell is in the final year of his contract and decided to stick with the team that drafted him 26th overall in 2005.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/437273602" height="1" width="1"/

Official: Maxiell agrees to $20M deal with Pistons
A basketball official says the Detroit Pistons and Jason Maxiell have agreed on a $20 million, four-year contract extension.

Pistons' Maxiell agrees to 4 years, $20M (AP)
The Detroit Pistons took another step toward ensuring they will have players to replace their aging frontcourt. The Pistons and Jason Maxiell agreed on a $20 million, four-year contract extension, a basketball official told The Associated Press on Thursday on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been signed.

Pistons' Curry wins coaching debut (AP)
Michael Curry wants the Detroit Pistons to project a new image, consistently attacking on offense and playing hard on defense. After Game One, it's a work in progress. The Detroit Pistons played well enough to build big leads only to allow the Indiana Pacers to rally before beating them 100-94 Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.

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.

Brand's addition has 76ers thinking big (AP)

There were days in Philly when Maurice Cheeks and the 76ers were the talk of the town. Those years with Julius Erving, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone in the early 1980s saw the Sixers routinely expected to contend -- and even win -- the NBA Finals. When the Sixers finally broke through and claimed the title in 1983, Cheeks punctuated the clincher with a dunk in the final seconds.

LeBron gets day off, Pistons beat Cavs (AP)

Rodney Stuckey scored 20 points, Tayshaun Prince added 17 points and the Detroit Pistons capitalized on LeBron James' absence to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 97-79 in a preseason game Wednesday night. James went through pregame warm ups before taking a planned day off. The Cavaliers play their final exhibition Friday against the Wizards.

Spurs drop Cavs to 0-4 in preseason (AP)

Tim Duncan had 16 points and 13 rebounds in 26 minutes and the San Antonio Spurs beat Cleveland 91-70 on Thursday night, dropping the Cavaliers to 0-4 in exhibition play. Matt Bonner added 15 points, going 3-for-3 from 3-point range and 6-for-7 overall from the field, for the Spurs (2-2). Tony Parker had 14 points and five assists after missing the Spurs' game Tuesday night against Detroit because...

Spurs drop Cavs to 0-4 in preseason (AP)

Tim Duncan had 16 points and 13 rebounds in 26 minutes and the San Antonio Spurs beat Cleveland 91-70 on Thursday night, dropping the Cavaliers to 0-4 in exhibition play. Matt Bonner added 15 points, going 3-for-3 from 3-point range and 6-for-7 overall from the field, for the Spurs (2-2). Tony Parker had 14 points and five assists after missing the Spurs' game Tuesday night against Detroit because...

Beasley scores 16 in Heat preseason loss (AP)

Michael Beasley only wanted to see a movie. So on Saturday night, he left his new house in the Coconut Grove section of Miami, headed to a nearby theater and tried to get tickets for "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist." Small problem: Word of the Heat first-rounder's presence leaked, and the 19-year-old was quickly mobbed by dozens of people.

Heat aim to build momentum in preseason (AP)
The notion that preseason games are irrelevant doesn't apply these days with the Miami Heat. A winless exhibition record in 2007 was the first sign of trouble in what quickly became a miserable season for the Heat, who open this year's preseason slate Sunday at home against the Detroit Pistons. With a revamped roster and newly installed offensive sets, the Heat may place a bit more emphasis on the...

Dixon returns to Wizards with free-agent deal
The Washington Wizards signed free-agent guard Juan Dixon on Tuesday. Dixon's deal returns him to the team that drafted him after he led Maryland to the 2002 NCAA championship. Dixon played his first three pro seasons with the Wizards. He has also been with Portland, Toronto and Detroit, averaging 8.9 points, 1.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds over six seasons.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/401164609" height="1" width="1"/

G Dixon returns to Wizards (AP)
Guard Juan Dixon signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, returning to the team that drafted him after he led Maryland to an NCAA title. Dixon played his first three NBA seasons with the Wizards, from 2002-03 to 2004-05. He has also been with Portland, Toronto and Detroit, averaging 8.9 points, 1.7 assists and 1.9 rebounds over six seasons.

Pistons president Dumars takes stars off market
The Detroit Pistons expect to start the season next month with the same nucleus they've had in recent years.

Pistons' Dumars says he's standing pat (AP)
The Detroit Pistons expect to start the season next month with the same nucleus they've had in recent years. That wasn't Plan A. Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars told The Associated Press on Thursday he's keeping the team together because no one offered him a good deal after he publicly put his players on the trading block in June.

Ewing, Olajuwon linked again, this time in Hall
Hakeem Olajuwon, Patrick Ewing and Pat Riley were enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday night, but it was inductee Dick Vitale who, as expected, stole the show. Others in the class, which also included Adrian Dantley, Detroit Pistons and Shock owner Bill Davidson and former Immaculata University coach Cathy Rush, gave speeches. But the ESPN commentator held court, preaching with passion for almost 30 minutes about everything from basketball to broadcasting to family.

Former Sixer Ratliff returns to Philly
Theo Ratliff returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, seven years after he was traded from the team during its run to the NBA Finals. The 35-year-old Ratliff played 26 games for Minnesota and Detroit and appeared in 12 of the Pistons' 17 playoff games. Terms of Ratliff's deal with the Sixers weren't disclosed. "We're very fortunate to sign a player of Theo's caliber," general manager Ed Stefanski said.

Ratliff returns to Sixers 7 years later (AP)
Theo Ratliff returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, seven years after he was traded from the team during its run to the NBA Finals. The 35-year-old Ratliff played 26 games for Minnesota and Detroit and appeared in 12 of the Pistons' 17 playoff games. Terms of Ratliff's deal with the Sixers weren't disclosed.

Iguodala re-signs with Sixers for six years
The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed Andre Iguodala on Sunday, giving the forward a six-year contract worth a reported $80 million. Iguodala, who was a restricted free agent, helped the 76ers reach the playoffs for the first time in three years. An official announcement is expected Monday. Iguodala averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.1 steals in 82 games last season. He struggled in the playoffs against Detroit, averaging 13.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.0 assists.

Free-agent Murray nabs deal with Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks signed free-agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on Wednesday. Murray, a six-year veteran, can play both guard spots. He joins Maurice Evans as free-agent additions to the backcourt after the Hawks lost sixth man Josh Childress, who stunned the team last month by signing with Greek powerhouse Olympiakos. The 6-foot-3 Murray was released by Detroit last season before signing with Indiana. He started the final 15 games of the season at point guard for the Pacers. He averaged 11.

Pistons high on Herrmann, re-sign forward to deal
The Detroit Pistons re-signed forward Walter Herrmann on Monday.

Pistons bringing back F Herrmann (AP)
The Detroit Pistons re-signed forward Walter Herrmann on Monday. "He is a player with tremendous work ethic and showed last year that he is a player that can contribute," Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said in a statement. The 6-foot-9, 229-pound Herrmann was acquired by the Pistons in 2007 along with Primoz Brezec in a trade that sent Nazr Mohammed to the Charlotte Bobcats.

Brown officially signs two-year deal with Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have signed free agent center Kwame Brown, the overall No. 1 pick in the 2001 draft.

Bing considering Detroit mayoral run (AP)
Businessman and former NBA great Dave Bing says he's seriously considering running for mayor of Detroit because of scandals surrounding the incumbent and other problems in the city where he played for most of his Hall-of-Fame career. Bing said Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's legal and image troubles, a federal probe into a sludge recycling contract and Detroit's underachieving public schools, are...

Pistons agree to deal with former No. 1 pick Brown
Kwame Brown and the Detroit Pistons agreed to terms on a deal potentially worth $8 million over two seasons, team president of basketball operations Joe Dumars told The Associated Press on Monday night. Brown, the No. 1 pick overall in 2001, will make $4 million next season. If Brown exercises an option for the 2009-10 season, he will play in Detroit for another $4 million. If Brown doesn't take the option, he become a free agent again next summer and the Pistons won't owe him anything.

Pistons give Kwame Brown 2-year deal (AP)
Kwame Brown and the Detroit Pistons agreed to terms on a deal potentially worth $8 million over two seasons, team president of basketball operations Joe Dumars told The Associated Press on Monday night. Brown, the No. 1 pick overall in 2001, will make $4 million next season. If Brown exercises an option for the 2009-10 season, he will play in Detroit for another $4 million.

Brown hires brother Herb to round out Bobcats' staff
Charlotte Bobcats coach Larry Brown hired his brother to round out his coaching staff. Herb Brown will join Jeff Capel, Phil Ford and Dave Hanners as assistants. The move Monday came a day before the Bobcats open a rookie and free agent minicamp in Las Vegas. It'll be the third time the 72-year-old Brown will work for his younger brother, who is beginning his record ninth NBA head coaching job. The Browns were also paired in Detroit and Philadelphia.

Howard's injury could be worrisome for Team USA
Dwight Howard was forced to sit out practice Saturday due to a stress fracture of his sternum, an injury he sustained during the Orlando Magic's second round playoff loss to the Detroit Pistons.



Ex-Raptors coach Walker joins Pistons' assistants
New Detroit Pistons coach Michael Curry has selected Darrell Walker, Pat Sullivan and Harold Ellis as assistants.

Pistons hire 3 assistant coaches
New Detroit Pistons coach Michael Curry has selected Darrell Walker, Pat Sullivan and Harold Ellis as assistants. Walker is a former coach of the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. He has been an assistant coach with the New Orleans Hornets since the 2004-2005 season. Sullivan has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets. Ellis has been minor league coordinator with the Atlanta Hawks for the past six seasons.

Pistons coach Curry hires 3 assistants (AP)
New Detroit Pistons coach Michael Curry has selected Darrell Walker, Pat Sullivan and Harold Ellis as assistants. Walker is a former coach of the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. He has been an assistant coach with the New Orleans Hornets since the 2004-2005 season. Sullivan has spent the last three seasons as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets.

Report: Billups will pass on Olympics in Beijing
Chauncey Billups pulled himself out of consideration for a spot on the USA Basketball team in the Beijing Games, a person in the NBA told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because he did not want to speak for Billups. Billups, an All-Star point guard for the Detroit Pistons, might've had a hard time making the team anyway with guards such as Jason Kidd, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Deron Williams available for the roster.

Curry introduced as new Pistons coach
The Detroit Pistons chose not to look far for their next leader. Former Pistons role player and assistant Michael Curry was introduced Tuesday as the team's new coach. The 39-year-old first-time head coach takes over for Flip Saunders, who was fired last week after leading Detroit to losses in the Eastern Conference finals the past three seasons.

Suns introduce new coach Porter
The Phoenix Suns have introduced Terry Porter as their new coach. The 45-year-old Porter comes to the Suns from the Detroit Pistons, where he served as an assistant coach. His hiring ends a monthlong search for a successor to Mike D'Antoni, who left last month to coach the New York Knicks. Suns general manager Steve Kerr, who was a teammate of Porter on the San Antonio Spurs, said the former point guard is a strong leader and communicator.

Sunny days ahead for Porter
Terry Porter talks with FSN about his new job as head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Porter served as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons last season.

Pistons set to hire Curry as new head coach
Michael Curry will be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons after having played for the team and worked as an assistant. Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars tells The Associated Press that Curry will be introduced at a news conference on Tuesday. Curry agreed to a three-year deal worth $2.5 million a year, with the team holding the option for a fourth season. He replaces Flip Saunders, who was fired last week. Curry served as an assistant on Saunders' staff.

Pistons, Curry agree to three-year coaching deal
Michael Curry will be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons after having played for the team and worked as an assistant.

Suns introduce new coach Terry Porter
The Phoenix Suns have introduced Terry Porter as their new coach. The 45-year-old Porter comes to the Suns from the Detroit Pistons, where he served as an assistant coach. His hiring ends a monthlong search for a successor to Mike D'Antoni, who left last month to coach the New York Knicks. Suns general manager Steve Kerr, who was a teammate of Porter on the San Antonio Spurs, said the former point guard is a strong leader and communicator.

Pistons to name Curry head coach (AP)
Michael Curry will be the next coach of the Detroit Pistons after having played for the team and worked as an assistant. Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars tells The Associated Press that Curry will be introduced at a news conference on Tuesday. Curry agreed to a three-year deal worth $2.5 million a year, with the team holding the option for a fourth season.

Suns tab Porter to be next coach
Terry Porter will be the Phoenix Suns' next coach, ending the club's monthlong search for a successor to Mike D'Antoni. Phoenix general manager Steve Kerr said Saturday he had agreed to terms with Porter, who was an assistant with the Detroit Pistons. The 45-year-old Porter played in the NBA for 17 seasons and teamed with Kerr in San Antonio. "He's got a great combination of leadership skills," Kerr said in a telephone interview. "He's a great communicator.

Budenholzer, Porter, Turner, Corbin pegged by Suns
The search for a replacement for Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni apparently is down to four candidates. While Suns general manager Steve Kerr didn't call them finalists, he praised the four individually and said all remained under consideration. The last of the group, San Antonio Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer, was interviewed Tuesday, one day after Detroit Pistons assistant Terry Porter had his second interview for the job.

Pistons fire Saunders with year left on contract
Flip Saunders was fired as Detroit Pistons coach Tuesday, four days after his team was eliminated by the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals.

Saunders out as Pistons coach
Three straight East finals has earned Flip Saunders ... a ticket out of town. Detroit said Tuesday their coach will not be back next year.

Pistons say coach Saunders won't return (AP)

Flip Saunders was fired as Detroit Pistons coach Tuesday, four days after his team was eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals. President of basketball operations Joe Dumars said it's "time for a new voice to lead our team." Saunders had a year left on a four-year deal he signed in 2005.

Saunders won't be back as Pistons coach
Flip Saunders was fired as the Pistons' coach Tuesday, four days after Detroit was eliminated from the playoffs by the Boston Celtics. And more changes could be on the way for a team bounced from three straight conference finals.

Pierce leads Celtics vs. hometown Lakers (AP)
Paul Pierce grew up in Los Angeles watching the Lakers play the Celtics for NBA titles. Now he's the captain of the Boston team that is back in the finals for the first time since losing to the Lakers in 1987. "As a kid, I hated the Celtics," Pierce said Friday night after Boston eliminated Detroit to advance to the NBA finals and a matchup with the Lakers.

Future uncertain for Pistons (AP)
Rasheed Wallace seems to symbolize the Detroit Pistons. He is a unique talent, the only player in league history with 100 3-pointers and 100 blocks in multiple seasons, and the team defies NBA convention by having success without a superstar or two. Wallace also appears to check out mentally at inopportune times, as do some of his Pistons teammates.

Suns to interview Pistons assistant Porter again
Terry Porter is expected to be interviewed for a second time by the Phoenix Suns later this week. Porter joined Detroit Pistons coaches and players at their practice facility on Saturday, the day after the Boston Celtics eliminated them in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Suns have been searching for a head coach since Mike D'Antoni resigned to lead the New York Knicks.

Porter, Suns expected to meet again (AP)
Terry Porter is expected to be interviewed for a second time by the Phoenix Suns later this week. Porter joined Detroit Pistons coaches and players at their practice facility on Saturday, the day after the Boston Celtics eliminated them in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Suns have been searching for a head coach since Mike D'Antoni resigned to lead the New York Knicks.

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.

Celtics back in NBA finals, oust Pistons (AP)

Boston got past an old nemesis to set up a matchup with another rival. Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Ray Allen had 17 and Kevin Garnett added 16 to lift the Celtics to an 89-81 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. Boston, which locked up with Detroit many times in the 1980s, will now rekindle another classic series in the NBA finals against...

Celtics finish off Pistons in Game 6
The Celtics are returning to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1987 thanks to a fourth-quarter comeback in Game 6 in Detroit.

LIVE: Celtics, Pistons playing Game 6
The Pistons would love another trip to Boston for a Game 7. To earn it, they need to triumph tonight in Detroit. Follow Game 6 LIVE.

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.

Rivers, Celtics want to close it out in Game 6
Flip Saunders doesn't sound like a coach worried about his future. The Boston Celtics won Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, pushing the Detroit Pistons to the brink of elimination and a possible shake up. Saunders has already outlasted his predecessors, Larry Brown and Rick Carlisle, both of whom lasted just two years. But if Detroit loses in the conference finals for a third straight season, there's a chance Saunders won't be back for a fourth year.

Despite reports, Collins says nothing done yet
Doug Collins, who guided the Bulls and a young Michael Jordan from 1986-89 but couldn't get them past Detroit in the playoffs, has talked with the team about returning as coach, and multiple media reports say the choice has already been made.

Celtics' Rivers looks to avoid a Game 7 (AP)
Flip Saunders doesn't sound like a coach worried about his future. The Boston Celtics won Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, pushing the Detroit Pistons to the brink of elimination and a possible shake up. Saunders has already outlasted his predecessors, Larry Brown and Rick Carlisle, both of whom lasted just two years.

Collins considering Bulls' coaching job (AP)
CHICAGO (AP)-- Doug Collins talked with the Chicago Bulls about returning to the team as coach, but said Thursday there is no agreement. Known for his emotional style, Collins also coached the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards. The Bulls had been interested in Mike D'Antoni before he took the New York Knicks job.

Erratic Pistons need to feed off a driven McDyess
Detroit can't guarantee a win in Game 5, but it can count on another inspired effort from Antonio McDyess, Mike Kahn says.

Allen lifts Celts to 3-2 lead on Pistons (AP)

Ray Allen found his shooting touch just in time to put the Boston Celtics within one win of the NBA finals for the first time since the original Big Three. Allen scored 29, hitting a long 2-pointer after Detroit came within one point with a minute left, then he and Kevin Garnett each made a pair of free throws down the stretch as the Celtics beat the Detroit Pistons 106-102 on Wednesday night to...

Hawks hire Sund as GM
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Seattle executive Rick Sund as the team's new general manager. Sund, hired on Wednesday, has worked in NBA front offices for more than 30 years, including stints with Milwaukee, Dallas, Detroit and most recently the SuperSonics. He spent last year as a consultant for the Sonics after serving as the team's general manager since 2001. The 56-year-old Sund will replace Billy Knight, who announced on May 7 he is resigning after six years with the Hawks.

Hawks hire Sund as general manager (AP)
The Atlanta Hawks have hired former Seattle executive Rick Sund as the team's new general manager. Sund, hired on Wednesday, has worked in NBA front offices for more than 30 years, including stints with Milwaukee, Dallas, Detroit and most recently the SuperSonics. He spent last year as a consultant for the Sonics after serving as the team's general manager since 2001.

McDyess helps Pistons win, even series (AP)

Antonio McDyess refused to let the Detroit Pistons get pushed to the brink of elimination. McDyess had his best game of the playoffs, scoring 21 points and grabbing 16 rebounds to lift Detroit to a 94-75 series-evening win Monday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. "He did everything," Pistons coach Flip Saunders said.

LIVE: Can KG, Celtics take 3-1 lead in Detroit?


Celtics' intensity leads to first road playoff win
Boston's road playoff skid is over after a win in Detroit for a 2-1 series lead. Charley Rosen says the Celtics' intensity was better.

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.

Celtics win on road for 2-1 series lead (AP)

Kevin Garnett led the Boston Celtics to their first win on the road in the playoffs. He had plenty of help. Garnett scored 22 points and was one of six players to make the Celtics' first six baskets, helping them build the first of many big leads en route to a 94-80 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night and a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Celtics beat Pistons for 1st road playoff win
The Celtics finally pulled it off. With a stellar effort from its bench, Boston picked up a road playoff win in Detroit for a 2-1 series lead.

Pistons take show to Detroit in Game 3
The Pistons stole one in Boston and the Celtics haven't won on the road in the playoffs. Detroit looks for the series lead in Game 3.

Celtics must get more aggressive
Now that Detroit has home-court advantage, the East finals have a new complexion. Charley Rosen has the keys for both teams.

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.

Billups must get better for Pistons to prevail
Kevin Garnett looked strong in Boston's Game 1 victory. Chauncey Billups didn't. That's bad news for Detroit, Jeff Goodman says.

Celtics' Allen says he'll keep shooting
The Boston Celtics expect Ray Allen to rediscover his shooting touch before the Big Three becomes the Big Two and championship No. 17 becomes a pipe dream. The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals and took a 1-0 lead over the Detroit Pistons without much scoring from Allen, an eight-time All-Star closing in on 20,000 career points. In Boston's 88-79 victory on Tuesday night, Allen had just nine points - none of them on outside shots.

Celtics' Allen says he'll keep shootin
The Boston Celtics expect Ray Allen to rediscover his shooting touch before the Big Three becomes the Big Two and championship No. 17 becomes a pipe dream. The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals and took a 1-0 lead over the Detroit Pistons without much scoring from Allen, an eight-time All-Star closing in on 20,000 career points. In Boston's 88-79 victory on Tuesday night, Allen had just nine points - none of them on outside shots.

Celtics' slumping Allen to keep shooting (AP)
The Boston Celtics expect Ray Allen to rediscover his shooting touch before the Big Three becomes the Big Two and championship No. 17 becomes a pipe dream. The Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals and took a 1-0 lead over the Detroit Pistons without much scoring from Allen, an eight-time All-Star closing in on 20,000 career points.

Allen needs to rediscover his touch
The Celtics are alive, despite Ray Allen's slump. But Boston won't survive Detroit if he doesn't return to form, Mike Kahn says.

Celtics beat Pistons 88-79 in Game 1 (AP)
Not even a week of rest could prepare the Detroit Pistons for the hottest home team in the NBA. Kevin Garnett had 26 points and nine rebounds and Paul Pierce scored 22 points Tuesday night to lead Boston to an 88-79 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, the Celtics' 15th straight home win.

Pierce, Celtics have to buckle down vs. Pistons
Boston survived Game 7. But it won't get any easier vs. Detroit. Charley Rosen points out what the Celtics should've learned.

Pistons, Celtics set to renew rivalry (AP)
The Detroit Pistons are not worried about rest making them rusty heading into the Eastern Conference finals. "We still got that fire under our butt," Rasheed Wallace said Sunday night. The Pistons resumed practicing after taking two days off, starting a workout just as the Boston Celtics were finishing off the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Prince helping Pistons at both ends (AP)
In some ways, Tayshaun Prince seems like the same player he was when he suddenly went from the bench to playing for the Detroit Pistons during the 2003 playoffs. Prince slows down opponents with his lanky 6-foot-9, 215-pound frame and basketball IQ. He scores on an array of runners and spin moves around the lane, and from the outside with an awkward stroke.

Suns to interview Rockets' assistant Turner
The Phoenix Suns will interview Houston Rockets assistant Elston Turner as a replacement for former head coach Mike D'Antoni. The interview will be next week, the team said Friday. The 48-year-old Turner has been an assistant to coach Rick Adelman for 11 years with Portland, Sacramento and Houston. Turner joins Terry Porter and Mark Jackson as candidates. Porter, a Detroit Pistons' assistant and former head coach at Milwaukee, was interviewed by Suns general manager Steve Kerr on Tuesday.

Billups ready for Game 1 of East finals
All-Star point guard Chauncey Billups has practiced with the Detroit Pistons and is expected to be ready to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Detroit coach Flip Saunders says Billups looked good enough in practice Thursday that he could have played if there was a game. Billups missed the last two games against the Orlando Magic in the second round with a strained right hamstring.

Billups expected to play in Game 1 of East finals
All-Star point guard Chauncey Billups practiced with the Detroit Pistons and is expected to be ready to play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Pistons assistant Porter interviews for Suns' job
The Phoenix Suns have begun their coaching search in earnest by interviewing Detroit Pistons assistant coach Terry Porter.





Pistons reach sixth straight East final (AP)
The Detroit Pistons have defied NBA convention, achieving remarkable consistency with six straight trips to the conference finals without a player widely regarded as a future Hall of Famer. Detroit coach Flip Saunders credited Joe Dumars, the team's president of basketball operations, for assembling the unique model of success.

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' Billups to miss Game 5 (AP)
Chauncey Billups doesn't do interviews before he plays, so when he spoke to reporters, that provided the update of the night. The All-Star point guard said his right hamstring was not healthy enough to help the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their second-round series with the Orlando Magic. "My improvement from yesterday to today was amazing, but I still haven't been able to sprint full court and...

Billups not expected to play in Game 5
Chauncey Billups is not expected to play for the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 against the Orlando Magic because of a strained right hamstring. Billups was hurt early in Game 3 and did not play the following game, which the Pistons won to take a 3-1 lead in the second-round series. The All-Star point guard went through a strenuous workout confined to a 15-foot area on Monday, the day before Game 5. Billups was replaced by rookie Rodney Stuckey and veteran Lindsey Hunter on Saturday.

Magic's Nelson guarantees Game 5 win (AP)
Jameer Nelson is sticking to his guarantee. The Detroit Pistons don't blame him. Shortly after going down 3-1 in the second round, Orlando's point guard said the Magic would go on the road and beat Detroit to extend the series. "What am I supposed to do? Guarantee a loss?" Nelson asked Monday. "We've got to win the game.

Uh-oh: Nelson guarantees Magic will win Game 5
His team backed into a 3-1 corner in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson guaranteed a Magic victory when the series returns to Detroit on Tuesday.

Billups' Game 4 status uncertain despite treatment
The Detroit Pistons are aggressively treating Chauncey Billups' strained hamstring with the hope he can return for Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

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 stun Magic to take 3-1 series lead
The Magic looked to even the series with the Pistons in Game 4, but a big shot by Tayshaun Prince gave Detroit a 3-1 series lead.

Pistons' Billups not in lineup in Game 4 vs. Magic
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups won't play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Pistons coach Flip Saunders says Billups wouldn't be effective because of a sore hamstring. The All-Star strained it on Thursday after getting tied up under the basket with an Orlando player. With Billups out, the Pistons are activating guards Lindsey Hunter and Juan Dixon.

Pistons' Billups won't play in Game 4 against Magic
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups won't play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Pistons coach Flip Saunders says Billups wouldn't be effective because of a sore hamstring. The All-Star strained it on Thursday after getting tied up under the basket with an Orlando player. With Billups out, the Pistons are activating guards Lindsey Hunter and Juan Dixon.

Billups out for Game 4; Stuckey expected to start
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups won't play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

Pistons G Billups unsure about Game 4 (AP)

Chauncey Billups spent almost all Wednesday night in the trainer's room. He was there Thursday, when the rest of the Detroit Pistons took the court to practice. And he'll be there most of Friday, too. "He's going to have stuff he's never seen before," said Arnie Kander, Detroit's strength and conditioning coach.

Weaver named new asst. GM of SuperSonics (AP)
Former Utah Jazz player personnel director Troy Weaver is the new assistant general manager of the Seattle SuperSonics. Sonics general manager Sam Presti made the announcement Thursday. Weaver will replace Scott Perry, who spent one season with Seattle before recently returning to the Detroit Pistons as their vice president of basketball operations.

Magic turn things around in Game 3
'Sheed couldn't guard Rashard Lewis. That's one of many reasons why Orlando dominated Detroit in Game 3, Charley Rosen says.

Lewis' 33 help Magic pull within 2-1 (AP)

The Orlando Magic won't be swept by the Detroit Pistons again. Rashard Lewis made sure of it Wednesday night. Lewis scored a career playoff-high 33 points and the Magic broke down the Pistons' stout defense in a 111-86 victory. Detroit leads the Eastern Conference semifinals 2-1, but it may have to play without All-Star point guard Chauncey Billups.

Billups leaves Pistons-Magic game early with injury
Detroit guard Chauncey Billups left the court with a strained right hamstring early in the first quarter of Game 3 of the second-round series against Orlando on Wednesday night. The Pistons said Billups' return was questionable. He got tied up with Orlando's Jameer Nelson on a drive to the basket. Nelson's leg caught Billups', and the Pistons' All-Star fell to the court. Billups is averaging 17.5 points in the postseason, second-best on the team.

Pistons' Billups strains hamstring, leaves Game 3
Detroit guard Chauncey Billups left the court with an apparent injury early in the first quarter of Game 3 of the second-round series against Orlando on Wednesday night.

Billups leaves with hamstring strain (AP)
Detroit guard Chauncey Billups left the court with a strained right hamstring early in the first quarter of Game 3 of the second-round series against Orlando on Wednesday night. The Pistons said Billups' return was questionable. He got tied up with Orlando's Jameer Nelson on a drive to the basket. Nelson's leg caught Billups', and the Pistons' All-Star fell to the court.

Magic's plane diverted due to mechanical problems
The Orlando Magic's flight from Detroit to Orlando was diverted because of a mechanical problem.

Mechanical issue diverts Magic's flight (AP)
The Orlando Magic's flight from Detroit to Orlando was diverted because of a mechanical problem. Team spokesman Joel Glass says the plane landed in Cincinnati as a precaution late Monday. The Magic were trying to return home after a 100-93 loss to the Detroit Pistons that set them back 2-0 in the second-round playoff series.

NBA admits Billups' 3 should not have counted
The NBA admitted Chauncey Billups' 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter of Monday's Detroit-Orlando playoff game should not have counted, but said referees weren't allowed to review instant replay to determine that.

NBA: Billups' shot should not have counted
The NBA admitted Chauncey Billups' 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter of Monday's Detroit-Orlando playoff game should not have counted, but said referees weren't allowed to review instant replay to determine that. League president Joel Litvin also said the disputed shot, which gave Detroit a 78-76 lead in its 100-93 victory, could not have been replayed after the clock malfunction was discovered.

The NBA playoffs: Where clock screwups happen
Junior high refs know what do if the clock freezes. The Bleacher Report wonders how the NBA guys got it so wrong in Detroit.

Magic need perfection vs. Pistons (AP)
The Orlando Magic know what it takes to beat the Detroit Pistons. Take care of the ball. Don't force shots. Find the open man. And don't get frustrated. They have done that for stretches of their second-round, best-of-seven series -- none more impressive than a 36-point third quarter in a 100-93 loss on Monday.

Pistons' Billups wins sportsmanship award
Chauncey Billups was presented with the NBA's Walter J. Kennedy sportsmanship award Monday night before Detroit's playoff game against the Orlando Magic. The award, which is voted on by the Professional Basketball Writers Association, is given to a player or coach who shows "outstanding service and dedication to the community." Billups has hosted a charity golf tournament in Detroit in each of the last three summers, and also is involved in work in Minneapolis and his hometown of Denver.

Billups wins sportsmanship award (AP)
Chauncey Billups was presented with the NBA's Walter J. Kennedy sportsmanship award Monday night before Detroit's playoff game against the Orlando Magic. The award, which is voted on by the Professional Basketball Writers Association, is given to a player or coach who shows "outstanding service and dedication to the community." Billups has hosted a charity golf tournament in Detroit in each of the...

Disputed shot helps Pistons to 2-0 lead (AP)

The Detroit Pistons took advantage of what seemed to be a little help from the scorer's table and went on beat the Orlando Magic. Chauncey Billups scored 28 points, three on a disputed shot at the end of the third quarter, and Detroit got past Orlando for a 100-93 win Monday night and a 2-0 lead in the second-round series.

Magic, Pistons trade barbs before Game 2 (AP)
The Detroit-Orlando series is not as intriguing as the other three matchups in the NBA playoffs. The Pistons and Magic are trying to change that. A day after Detroit beat Orlando 91-72 in Game 1 of their second-round series, players on both teams took verbal swipes at each other. Magic forward Rashard Lewis took down Theo Ratliff with a physical foul midway through the fourth quarter, and Jason...

Lewis, Ratliff getting chippy after Game 1
The Detroit-Orlando series is not as intriguing as the other three matchups in the NBA playoffs. The Pistons and Magic are trying to change that. A day after Detroit beat Orlando 91-72 in Game 1 of their second-round series, players on both teams took verbal swipes at each other. Magic forward Rashard Lewis took down Theo Ratliff with a physical foul midway through the fourth quarter, and Jason Maxiell quickly got in Lewis' face with a menacing look and choice words.

Pistons rip Magic 91-72 in series opener (AP)
The Detroit-Orlando series is not as intriguing as the other three matchups in the NBA playoffs. The Pistons and Magic are trying to change that. A day after Detroit beat Orlando 91-72 in Game 1 of their second-round series, players on both teams took verbal swipes at each other. Magic forward Rashard Lewis took down Theo Ratliff with a physical foul midway through the fourth quarter, and Jason...

Talks between Mavs, Carlisle heat up (AP)
Rick Carlisle is the front-runner to replace Avery Johnson as coach of the Dallas Mavericks. Carlisle -- a former NBA coach of the year who had successful stints in Detroit and Indianapolis -- is the only serious candidate the team has interviewed since firing Johnson on Wednesday. Talks were continuing Saturday.

Pistons rip Magic 91-72 in series opener (AP)

Hedo Turkoglu's uncontested dunk early in the second half gave the Orlando Magic their first lead. Less than a minute later, the Detroit Pistons took over. Chauncey Billups had 19 points, seven assists and played a key role in the decisive run of the game, leading Detroit to a 91-72 win over Orlando on Saturday night in Game 1 of the second-round series.

Magic's Howard compared to Wilt, Shaq (AP)
The Detroit Pistons will host the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference semifinal less than 48 hours after tipping off in Philadelphia. The way they closed out the 76ers, the second-seeded Pistons are glad to get right back at it Saturday night against the Dwight Howard-led Magic. After a lackluster start, Detroit dominated the Sixers for the final 2 1/2 games of the series.

Pistons firing on all cylinders entering second round
The Pistons started the playoffs in cruise control. Not anymore. Detroit revved its motor to dispatch the Sixers, Charley Rosen says.

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,...

76ers look to force Game 7 in Detroit (AP)
Maurice Cheeks expects to hear the heckles one last time. Cheeks wants to be the one who gets the last laugh with a Game 7 victory and silence those Pistons fans who needled him the last three games in Detroit. The 76ers coach told the hecklers, "I'll be back" as the final seconds ticked off the clock in a Game 5 loss, putting Detroit up 3-2 in the first-round playoff series.

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...

Hoops pioneer Will Robinson dies at 96 (AP)
Will Robinson, the first black basketball coach at a Division I school and a Detroit Pistons scout who discovered Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman, died Monday. He was 96. Robinson died in a nursing home in Harper Woods, Pistons spokesman Matt Dobek said. Robinson had been sick for 15 months and in a nursing home for more than a year, Dobek added.

Basketball pioneer Robinson dies at 96
Basketball pioneer Will Robinson has died at 96. The Detroit Pistons say he died Monday in a nursing home in Harper Woods. Pistons spokesman Matt Dobek Dobek says Robinson had been sick for 15 months and in a nursing home for more than a year. Robinson was the first black coach of a Division I program, leading Illinois State in the 1970s. He joined the Pistons as a scout in 1976. Robinson discovered Joe Dumars and Dennis Rodman, key players on Detroit's 1989 and 1990 NBA championship teams.

Pistons seeking first series lead (AP)
The Detroit Pistons see it and feel it. When the Pistons are down in the playoffs or hearing from their doubters, they're at their best. When a series is even or they're ahead and outsiders rave about them, they're at their worst. Can't the Pistons just trick themselves into creating a sense of urgency?

Pistons beat 76ers 93-84 to even series (AP)

The Pistons squashed all that chatter about heading home with a series deficit. Tayshaun Prince scored 23 points and made all but one shot from the field, and Detroit played with a purpose and dominated the second half to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 93-84 on Sunday night, tying the best-of-seven Eastern Conference playoff series at 2-2.

McDyess returns from surgery to join Pistons
Pistons forward Antonio McDyess was active for Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, but not in the starting lineup a day after he had surgery to repair a broken nose. McDyess wore a mask to protect the nose broken in the third quarter of Game 3. He returned to Detroit on Saturday for surgery to fix the nose and returned later that night. "I didn't go through all this yesterday not to play," McDyess said before Game 4.

76ers not surprised by lead on Pistons (AP)
Andre Miller has one more playoff win in three games with Philadelphia than he ever did in any of his other three previous postseason series. With the 76ers holding a 2-1 lead over Detroit in their first-round series, Miller is only two victories away from advancing to the second round for the first time in his nine-year career.

Pistons' McDyess breaks nose, may miss Game 4
The Philadelphia 76ers got physical with the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 and Antonio McDyess has the nose to prove it.

McDyess has surgery on broken nose
Pistons forward Antonio McDyess returned to Detroit on Saturday and had surgery to repair the broken nose he suffered in Game 3 of their playoff series with Philadelphia. Pistons coach Flip Saunders said McDyess' availability for Sunday's Game 4 would depend on how he felt after surgery. McDyess was injured Friday in the third quarter of Detroit's 95-75 loss to the 76ers.

Pistons F McDyess has nose surgery (AP)
Pistons forward Antonio McDyess returned to Detroit on Saturday and had surgery to repair the broken nose he suffered in Game 3 of their playoff series with Philadelphia. Pistons coach Flip Saunders said McDyess' availability for Sunday's Game 4 would depend on how he felt after surgery. McDyess was injured Friday in the third quarter of Detroit's 95-75 loss to the 76ers.

Dalembert powers Sixers to Game 3 win (AP)

The 76ers fans tossed confetti in the air and celebrated a series lead they could have never believed the home team would hold. The Sixers added one more surprise victory in a season stuffed with them. The win wasn't the shocker -- it was the way Philadelphia completely thrashed the playoff-tested Detroit Pistons in Game 3 that was the stunner.

LIVE: Follow tonight's NBA playoff action
The Sixers seized home-court advantage by splitting a pair in Detroit. Will it matter in Philly? Follow tonight's playoff action LIVE.

NBA fines Cheeks for Game 2 actions
Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for his actions after Game 2 of the 76ers' playoff series against Detroit. Cheeks was cited for verbal abuse of the officials and for not leaving the court and going directly to the locker room at the end of Philadelphia's 105-88 loss. "It's just an error in judgment by me," Cheeks said before Game 3. "They have the upper hand. I just need to abide by the rules.

76ers Cheeks fined $25,000 for abusing referees
Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for his actions after Game 2 of the 76ers' playoff series against Detroit.

76ers' Cheeks fined $25K for ref abuse (AP)
Philadelphia coach Maurice Cheeks was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for his actions after Game 2 of the 76ers' playoff series against Detroit. Cheeks was cited for verbal abuse of the officials and for not leaving the court and going directly to the locker room at the end of Philadelphia's 105-88 loss.

Larry Brown resigns as 76ers VP
Larry Brown has left the Philadelphia 76ers again. Brown resigned Thursday as Philadelphia's executive vice president after barely two years on the job. Brown rejoined the Sixers in January 2007 more than three years after he left his coaching job to take the same position in Detroit. He led the Sixers to the 2001 NBA finals.

Pistons beat 76ers 105-88 to tie series (AP)

The Detroit Pistons looked a lot like the team that reached the last five Eastern Conference finals. Rasheed Wallace scored 11 of his 16 points in the first quarter and had plenty of help at both ends of the court in a 105-88 series-evening victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 on Wednesday night.

LIVE: Can 76ers steal another game in Detroit?


Pistons in good mood despite Game 1 loss (AP)

The Detroit Pistons are down and being doubted, which is a plus and a problem for an enigmatic team as they idle for two days after blowing a 15-point lead in Game 1 to the Philadelphia 76ers. "I thought the mood was good today," Detroit coach Flip Saunders said after Monday's practice. "Things haven't changed -- we still need to win four games." That was exactly what Philadelphia coach Maurice...

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