"When your team is 32-50, nobody's untouchable". That was the matter-of-fact statement that Joe Dumars gave Jerry Stackhouse. Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News says that even with the potential of $16 million of cap room, no stone should go unturned in the quest to revive the Pistons franchise, meaning the Pistons should explore the possibility of moving Stackhouse.

The Pistons traded Otis Thorpe to Vancouver prior to the 1997-98 season in exchange for a future 1st round pick. Four years later, that trade could come to fruition for Detroit. Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports that the Grizzlies face a Friday deadline to hand over a 1st round pick to Detroit (18th overall or better) or face parting with a more attractive 1st rounder next season.

Had Pistons owner Bill Davidson lost his zeal to win another championship?

Was he satisfied with his two championships from the Isiah Thomas-Joe Dumars era?

In Sam Smith's latest column he talks about the future of 'The Admiral', the grip Vince Carter has on the Toronto Raptors, Rick Carlisle's new job, and the fact that Antonio McDyess has fired his agent and that he wants to finish his career with the Nuggets.  Well worth the read...

Miami Herald writer Barry Jackson has another Sunday column filled with news from around the NBA, including why Jamal Mashburn must decide on his role and notes on upcoming free agents, Jordan's possible return, and some Draft news.

The Knicks' draft pick is going to the Suns.  It can then go to the Magic.  And the Magic owe a pick to the Rockets.  The Rockets owe the Grizzlies.  But the Pistons don't want that pick to reach Vancouver (oops, Memphis), because the Grizzlies owe the Pistons a pick.  This season it can be any team's top-18 pick, but next season it must be the Grizz' pick (top 5 protected).  So the Pistons are lobbying the Magic, and might even return Chucky Atkins to the Magic if they'll just keep from moving that pick to Houston.  BTW - RealGM understands the Grizz must get the pick to Detroit by June 1.

The Detroit Free Press reports that the Pistons have scheduled a news conference for this morning at the Palace to announce Rick Carlisle as their new coach. Carlisle, 41, was a television and radio broadcaster with the Seattle SuperSonics this season after three years as an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers.

Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports that while Rick Carlisle's hiring is imminent, the contract is not. The holdup appears to be the amount of guaranteed years.

Mark monteith od the Star reports that former Pacers assistant coach Rick Carlisle is ready to take the head coaching job in Detroit. He is expecting an announcement by the Pistons early this week.

Also, It is expected to be announced today that the Golden State Warriors will Excercize its option to take the Pacers first round pick. The 14th pick in this years draft will likely go to the Warriors to complete a deal made 2 years ago for Jeff Foster.

According to ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher, Detroit has started negotiations with former Pacers assistant Rick Carlisle to become their next Head Coach.