March 2003 Detroit Pistons Wiretap

Pistons activate Ham, put Fowlkes on injured list

Dec 30, 2003 2:33 AM

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Detroit Pistons forward Darvin Ham was activated from the injured list Monday after missing nine games with a sprained wrist.

Ham, also on the injured list earlier in the season, has appeared in just five games.

Meanwhile, forward Tremaine Fowlkes was placed on the injured list because of back spasms.

Associated Press

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Teams eye Eddie

Dec 28, 2003 8:07 AM

Several teams are interested in signing recently0released and troubled forward Eddie Griffin.

It is said that the Knicks, Nets, Raptors, Pistons, and Heat are interested.

In fact, Nets president Rod Thorn has offered Griffin a contract likely for one year at the league minimum.

"We've talked to everybody we need to," Thorn said of a background check on Griffin. "We've done our due diligence regarding him. He's an introverted kid, obviously. He doesn't do a whole bunch of talking, but we feel he has a chance to be a very good player. You don't find guys with that size and that kind of talent."

New Knicks president Isiah Thomas is also interested but won't say whether or not he would be contacting Griffin's agent, Arn Tellum.

Thorn excepts Griffin to make a decision early this week.

New York Daily News

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Several teams eyeing Griff

Dec 27, 2003 9:06 AM

"The Nets and Knicks are among the teams lining up hoping to sign (Eddie) Griffin, the 6-10 problem player recently released by the Rockets."

It is said that at least seven teams are willing to take a chance on Griffin.

If he is signed, Griffin would likely get a one-year deal for the league minimum.

New York Post

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Rodman signs with ABA team

Dec 22, 2003 9:36 AM

Dennis Rodman is back playing professional basketball.

"Rodman, who played on five NBA championship teams with Detroit and Chicago, signed a contract with the Jam Friday, the president of the American Basketball Association's first-year franchise confirmed Sunday afternoon."

He is expected to start practicing with the team after Christmas with January 16th as the target for his first game with the team.

Rodman turns 43 in May and has a desire to return to the NBA.

Frank Burlison of the Long Beach Press-Telegram

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Mercer for Sura trade is explored

Dec 20, 2003 10:23 AM

"The Pistons are exploring a trade with San Antonio that would send Bobby Sura to the Spurs for Ron Mercer."

Perry A. Farrell of the Detroit Free Press

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Brown changes lineup

Dec 18, 2003 8:17 AM

Pistons head coach Larry Brown made some lineup and rotation changes before Wednesday's 77-73 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

"He inserted Mehmet Okur into the starting lineup, replacing Elden Campbell, who ended up not playing at all. He effectively took Bob Sura and Tremaine Fowlkes out of the rotation, though they played briefly, and said Corliss Williamson would be used exclusively as a small forward.

Chris McCosky of the Detroit News

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Despite slide, Brown plans no lineup changes

Dec 15, 2003 10:12 AM

Despite losing four straight games, Detroit Pistons head coach Larry Brown doesn't seem like he is planning any changes to the playing rotation.

"The offense will be simplified more, and players will be asked to play better defense, especially on the perimeter. However, if a player is beaten, a teammate will be expected to help."

Perry A. Farrell of the Detroit Free Press

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Iverson misses trip to Detroit with knee injury

Dec 8, 2003 8:00 PM

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Allen Iverson will miss the Philadelphia 76ers' game against former coach Larry Brown's Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night because of a right knee injury.

Iverson, the NBA's leading scorer at 29.4 points per game, didn't travel to Detroit with the 76ers. He banged his knee during a 93-90 victory over Miami on Friday.

``He just needs rest and to stay at home,'' 76ers coach Randy Ayers said. ``The MRI looks good, but hopefully with an extra day of rest, he'll be OK. He just needs to get better.''

Aaron McKie will start in Iverson's place against Detroit.

Iverson could have a full week between starts, because Philadelphia's next game isn't until Friday against Denver.

Philadelphia leads the Atlantic Division despite an 11-10 record. Detroit (14-7) is second in the Central Division.

Associated Press

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Rebraca, Atkins remain inactive

Dec 7, 2003 9:45 AM

Zeljko Rebraca and Chucky Atkins will have to wait at least one more game.

The decision was made after shoot-around Saturday to keep Rebraca and Atkins on the injured list. Barring any setbacks, the two most likely will be activated Tuesday and play against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Detroit News

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Wednesday's NBA Capsules

Dec 4, 2003 2:00 AM

TORONTO (AP) Donyell Marshall and Vince Carter each scored 21 points and the new-look Toronto Raptors set a franchise record with 17 3-pointers in a 105-95 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

Alvin Williams added 18 points and Chris Bosh had 16 for the Raptors, who reached a season-high in points.

The Raptors went 17-for-24 from behind the arc, breaking their record of 15 3-pointers on Nov. 10, 2001 at Utah.

Toronto, averaging a league-low 79 points per game, improved to 2-0 since acquiring Marshall, Jalen Rose and Lonny Baxter from Chicago for Antonio Davis, Jerome Williams and Chris Jefferies. Paul Pierce had 23 points for the Celtics, who have lost three straight and seven of nine.

Pistons 87, Heat 73

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Mehmet Okur had 17 points and 12 rebounds and Ben Wallace added 10 points and a season-high 21 rebounds.

Okur started in place of Elden Campbell, who was excused to attend a family funeral. Detroit won its fourth straight and sent the Heat to their fifth straight road loss.

Richard Hamilton had 18 points for Detroit, which had all five starters in double figures. Miami's Lamar Odom led all scorers with 22, but made just 11 of a career-high 31 field-goal attempts.

Wallace had 20 rebounds in a game for the first time this season after doing it 16 times last year. Wallace (six) and Okur (five) also combined to block 11 shots.

Grizzlies 96, Nets 93

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) James Posey and Pau Gasol scored 19 points apiece and the surprising Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of three mistakes by Jason Kidd down the stretch.

Lorenzen Wright added 14 points as Grizzlies won their third straight on the road and handed the Nets their fourth straight loss overall and their sixth in eight home games.

With a record of 9-8, this is the latest in a season the Grizzlies have been over .500.

The Grizzlies played their second straight game without point guard Jason Williams, who is sidelined with back spasms. They also were without Bonzi Wells, who was acquired in a trade from Portland earlier in the day.

Associated Press

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Decision due about Atkins

Michael Katz of the Detroit News

Wallace not satisfied at 12-6, despite schedule

Chris McCosky of the Detroit News