Tag: Monty Williams
East Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Pistons, Wizards
Magic
Forward Franz Wagner scored 18 points and looked sharp in a preseason victory over the Cavaliers -- and not long after helping Germany win...
East Notes: Cavs, Max Strus, Pistons, Jalen Duren, Wizards
Cavaliers
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff was fairly pleased with how the Cavs looked in trying to become a team that picks up the pace this season.
“I...
East Notes: Hawks, Pistons, Bulls, Ayo Dosunmu
Hawks
The fact the Hawks are starting camp with everyone healthy is a plus for a team that's looking to build off last year's 41-41...
Cade Cunningham News Another Sign of Pistons’ Promise
The 2021 first overall draft pick, Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, had his promising sophomore season come to a halt last year due to injury....
Isaiah Stewart, Pistons Agree to Four-Year Contract Extension
The Pistons and center Isaiah Stewart have reached agreement on a four-year, $64 million rookie-scale contract extension, agent Drew Gross told Adrian Wojnarowski of...
GM Troy Weaver Suggests Pistons Open to Trading No. 5 Pick
Pistons GM Troy Weaver has one mission when it comes to the offseason: Improve the roster.
They already made a move with the coaching staff,...
Pistons Looking to Sign Nets’ Cam Johnson to Offer Sheet
The Pistons are targeting Nets small forward Cam Johnson ahead of free agency, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Granted, Johnson is a restricted...
Pistons to Seek Reunion With Jerami Grant in Free Agency?
The Pistons are expected to try to improve quickly and try to make a run at the playoffs under new coach Monty Williams, and...
Pistons Expected to Exercise Alec Burks Option
The Pistons appear likely to pick up the $10.5 million team option on guard/forward Alec Burks, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype and James...
West Rumors: Rockets, James Harden, Blazers, Pelicans
Rockets
Star guard James Harden appears to be serious about a potential return to the Rockets in free agency, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Harden...
West Notes: Suns, James Jones, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Clippers
Suns
Forward Kevin Durant and shooting guard Devin Booker were all in on hiring Frank Vogel as the Suns' new coach, GM James Jones told...
Frank Vogel Wants Suns to ‘Take the League by Storm’
The names are there: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Chris Paul. The guys around them are pretty good, too.
Now just imagine if the Suns could...
West Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Suns, Deandre Ayton, Mavs
Spurs
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he has no preference as to when French big man and future No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama makes...
Stephen Silas to Join Pistons’ Monty Williams as Lead Assistant
Former Rockets coach Stephen Silas is joining Monty Williams and the Pistons as a lead assistant, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Williams was hired by...
Suns to Make Player-Favorite Kevin Young Highest Paid Assistant
The Suns aren't hiring Kevin Young as head coach, but he did interview for the position. But he lost out to former Lakers coach...
Nets Hiring Kevin Ollie as Assistant Coach
Former UConn coach and Overtime Elite director of coaching Kevin Ollie is headed to the Nets as an assistant under Jacque Vaughn, per Adrian...
Suns Hiring Frank Vogel as Coach
The Suns and former Lakers coach Frank Vogel are finalizing a deal that will make him the new head coach in Phoenix, per Shams...
Pistons to Hire Monty Williams as Coach
The Pistons are hiring former Suns coach Monty Williams to fill their own vacancy, per Shams Charania and James Edwards III of The Athletic.
Per...
West Rumors: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Suns, Mavericks
Lakers
Guard Austin Reaves should receive plenty of offers this summer as a restricted free agent, per Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Reaves was often...
Doc Rivers, Nick Nurse Among Suns Coaching Finalists
The Suns are narrowing their coaching search to four or five names, including former 76ers coach Doc Rivers and ex-Raptors coach Nick Nurse, per...
