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Pistons To Consider Stashing Draft Pick Overseas

The Detroit Pistons are taking a hard look at international players in the NBA draft, particularly with their two second round picks.

The Pistons are considering stashing at least one of their draft picks overseas for next season.

Alex Len figures to be the first foreign player taken in the draft.

Via David Mayo/Michigan Live

Maurice Cheeks Agrees To Become Head Coach Of Pistons

Maurice Cheeks has accepted the Detroit Pistons' position of head coach.

Cheeks was most recently an assistant coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder and was previously the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers.

Cheeks replaces Lawrence Frank with the Pistons.

Via Marc Stein/ESPN

Sources: Cheeks Engaged In Negotiations With Pistons

Maurice Cheeks is engaged in contract negotiations with the Detroit Pistons and could be named head coach by Sunday, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the talks.

Cheeks interviewed with the Pistons three times, including one visit with Tom Gores in Los Angeles.

In nine seasons, Cheeks compiled a 284-286 record with the Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers.

Via Vincent Goodwill/Detroit News

Pistons Likely To Offer Head Coaching Job To Maurice Cheeks

The Detroit Pistons are preparing to offer their head coaching position to Maurice Cheeks.

Cheeks is a finalist for the position along with Nate McMillan.

Cheeks was previously head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers and has most recently been an assistant with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Pistons Eyeing Maurice Cheeks As Coach

The Detroit Pistons are giving strong consideration to Maurice Cheeks to become their next head coach and have set up a third interview with the Oklahoma City Thunder assistant, according to sources.

The consensus in coaching circles is that the Pistons' job will come down to Cheeks and Nate McMillan.

Cheeks likely has the support of Joe Dumars.

Cheeks has posted a career mark of 284-286 in stints coaching the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers

Via Marc Stein/ESPN
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