May 2009 Detroit Pistons Wiretap

Ben Wallace Remains In Detroit's Crosshairs

Jul 31, 2009 7:16 AM

The Pistons are intent on adding another big man before training camp, and Ben Wallace is still an option for his old team.

However, team president Joe Dumars said that the team is keeping its options open before making a final decision.

"Ben Wallace is someone we're discussing, but no decision has been made," Dumars told The Detroit News via text message.

Wallace, who was with the Pistons from 2000-2006, was released by the Phoenix Suns after being part of the trade which landed Shaquille O'Neal in Cleveland and is an unrestricted free agent.

Detroit had interest in Boston restricted free agent Glen Davis, but they appear to have soured on him.

Detroit News

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Brian Hill Going To Detroit As Assistant

Jul 25, 2009 10:10 AM

Nets assistant coach Brian Hill is leaving the team for a position with the Pistons, according to reports.

The Star-Ledger in New Jersey reported on Friday that Hill informed the Nets of his decision.

"The toughest part is leaving Lawrence and Rod, who have been so good to me over the years, and I love the guys - we have a great group of kids to work with," Hill told the Star-Ledger.

"So it's a tough decision, but for my own future -- and to help John (Kuester), who I know and respect - I've accepted the position. John's putting together a good staff, and hopefully we have a good enough group to be a playoff team."

Detroit Free Press

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Rumors Of Big Ben's Return To Detroit Grow

Jul 24, 2009 3:25 PM

There is growing speculation that Ben Wallace will return to the Pistons this summer.

Detroit is looking to add a big man and Wallace could likely be had for the veteran's minimum of $1.3 million.

A number of sources and media outlets believe that Wallace's return to the Pistons is a foregone conclusion.

Detroit Free Press

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Pistons Make Deal Official With Wilcox

Jul 23, 2009 7:11 AM

The Pistons have officially signed free-agent forward Chris Wilcox to a multiyear contract.

The agreement was first reported by ESPN last week, and is believed to be worth $6 million over two years.

Wilcox has averaged 9.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 21.7 minutes per game in his career.

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Sources: Nets Express Interest In Big Baby

Jul 21, 2009 9:16 AM

The Nets are among the teams that have expressed interest in Celtics restricted free-agent forward Glen Davis, according to league sources.

New Jersey has their $5.8 million mid-level exception to spend as they search for a power forward on the free-agent market.

They are also interested in Lamar Odom and Drew Gooden, as well as acquiring Carlos Boozer in a trade with the Jazz.

Davis has also received interest from the Pistons, Hornets and Trail Blazers. The Celtics have said that they would match a reasonable offer for the young forward.

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Pistons Will Add Big Ben Or Nesterovic

Jul 20, 2009 4:34 PM

The Pistons are expected to add another big man this offseason, with Ben Wallace and Rasho Nesterovic as the top options.

Detroit is looking for a third point guard as well, and will likely give out one-year, veteran's minimum deals to whoever they sign.

Detroit News

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Villanueva Plans To Tweet During Halftime

Jul 19, 2009 8:36 AM

Charlie Villanueva plans to tweet during halftime of his games with the Pistons this season.

"I haven't talked to coach (John Kuester) about that. But (Pistons president) Joe Dumars is all for it. He gave me his blessing," Villanueva told the Detroit Free Press.

Villanueva famously drew criticism from Bucks coach Scott Skiles for tweeting during halftime of a game last season.

His Twitter account, @CV31, is one of the most popular athlete accounts on the site.

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Source: Wilcox Agrees To Terms With Pistons

Jul 18, 2009 8:31 PM

The Pistons have agreed to terms with free-agent forward Chris Wilcox, according to a source.

The deal is reportedly worth $6 million over two years.

Detroit is signing Wilcox as a replacement for Antonio McDyess, who signed a deal with San Antonio.

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Herrmann Signs With Tau Ceramica

Jul 17, 2009 5:57 PM

Argentinian Walter Herrmann, who played in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Bobcats, has signed a two year contract with Euroleague powerhouse Tau Ceramica, according to a report by euroleague.net.

Herrmann has signed a two year contract.

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Pistons Favor Wilcox, Rasho Over Gooden

Jul 17, 2009 4:58 PM

It is believed that the Pistons favor Chris Wilcox and Rasho Nesterovic over Drew Gooden as their next free-agent targets.

Detroit is turning to Wilcox and Nesterovic because they don't feel as though they'll be able to put together an offer sheet lucrative enough to land restricted free-agent forward Glen Davis.

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Pistons Aren't Actively Pursuing Boozer

MLive.com

Blazers Still Working On Getting Prince In Three-Way

Yahoo!

Pistons Aren't Interested In Stackhouse

Detroit News

Big Baby Drawing Interest From Jazz, Pistons, Celtics

Deseret News

Source: Pistons Aren't Looking At Big Ben

Detroit Free Press

Could Big Ben Return To Detroit?

MLive.com

Detroit Creates Cap Room By Trading Afflao, Sharpe To Denver

Yahoo!

Pistons Turned Down Prince-For-Boozer

Boston Globe

Report: Pistons, Nuggets Discussing Afflalo Deal

Detroit Free Press

Dumars Says Pistons Have More Moves To Make

Detroit News

Pistons Likely To Trade Afflalo, Sharpe?

Detroit News

Kuester Introduced In Detroit, Dumars Promises Patience

FoxSports

Bass Narrows List To Magic, Blazers, Pistons

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Pistons Will Hire John Kuester

ESPN

Report: Pistons Pass On Johnson

CBS Sports

Villanueva Tweets Confirmation Of Detroit Deal

ESPN

Source: Pistons Near Coaching Decision

ESPN

Boozer-Hamilton Deal Still Being Discussed

News Herald

Iverson Still Wants To Be A Starter

Detroit Free Press

Johnson Still Leading Candidate In Detroit

Detroit Free Press