May 2008 Detroit Pistons Wiretap

Pistons Sign Will Bynum

Jul 30, 2008 1:40 PM

The Pistons on Wednesday signed Will Bynum, as reported by Yahoo.com.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The free-agent guard averaged 10.6 points and 3.0 assists per game last season for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli League.

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Kwame Joins Detroit

Jul 28, 2008 7:00 PM

Kwame Brown's agent Mark Bartlestein told ESPN.com on Monday night that the former No. 1 pick in the 2001 draft has reached a verbal agreement on a new contract with the Detroit Pistons.

The contract is believed to be a two-year deal worth $8 million, and Brown will have a player option.

ESPN

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Interested But No Offer On Table From Detroit For Smith

Jul 28, 2008 11:45 AM

According to a league official, a published report in Atlanta that made reference to an "Eastern Conference team" having a sign-and-trade offer on the table for Josh Smith, is not Detroit.

It has been more than three weeks since the two teams talked.

Still, multiple league sources confirmed Sunday night that despite no sign-and-trade offer on the table between the two teams, Detroit remains very interested in the restricted free agent.

MLive.com

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Artest-To-Detroit Buzz Growing

Jul 23, 2008 11:08 AM

The Pistons are considering a move to acquire Ron Artest.

A source close to the Pistons confirmed that the team is pondering a trade for Artest.  But a source close to the Kings says the Pistons have not yet called Sacramento.

The Pistons wouldn't be able to reach the Kings' chief decision-maker in the coming days.  Geoff Petrie is going on vacation.

Sacramento Bee

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Agent: Pistons Agree To Terms With Bynum

Jul 23, 2008 12:23 AM

The Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement on a 2 year contract with guard Will Bynum, Eric Lacy of the Detroit News is reporting.

Bynum's agent Mark Bartelstein said he expects his client to sign the contract today, a deal which Bartelstein claims gives the player about $700,000 guaranteed the first year, before a second-year team option.

"He has great quickness, can really put the ball on the floor and is a big-time athlete," Bartelstein said.

Bynum turned down several lucrative offers from overseas clubs, where he has been playing for the last few seasons.

"He could have made at least twice as much overseas," Bartelstein said.

Detroit News

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Prince: Pistons Should Stand Pat

Jul 18, 2008 7:11 AM

Pistons' forward Tayshaun Prince believes that the team should stand pat this offseason rather than make any major moves, according to The Detroit Free Press.

Team President Joe Dumars has said repeatedly that he's looking at all options this summer, and that no one is safe on the roster.

"I know he's looking at several opportunities to see what's out there. But ... this is a team where I've been there six years, and I've been to the Eastern Conference finals or better every year of my career," Prince said. "A lot of people don't get the opportunity to say that."

The Detroit Free Press

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Dumars: 50-50 Chance Of Trade

Jul 17, 2008 4:57 PM

Pistons' President Joe Dumars believes that there is a 50-50 chance that the team will make a major move before training camp, according to The Detroit News.

"Here is what I can tell you," Dumars said recently. "I am continuing to do everything I can to improve this team."

He also reconfirmed that no one on the roster is untouchable, but he's not holding a fire sale either.

The Detroit News

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Report: McGrady Interested In Pistons

Jul 16, 2008 3:53 PM

The Pistons claim that they aren't interested in dealing for Tracy McGrady, but the All-Star forward wouldn't mind joining the team, according to The Detroit Free Press.

"Is Tracy McGrady interested? Yes, he is. I spoke to Tracy McGrady earlier. His basic thing is he's very happy in Houston, but he wants to win. So whatever is a winning situation for him is something he is more than willing to entertain," ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said on Tuesday.

A team source told The Free Press earlier this week that the Pistons are not "remotely" close to a deal with the Rockets for McGrady.

The Detroit Free Press

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Pistons Downplay McGrady Rumors

Jul 14, 2008 9:33 PM

A team source indicated on Monday that the Pistons are not ?remotely? close to a deal for Houston Rockets' superstar Tracy McGrady.

Metronews.ca, which is based in Toronto, said in a report which cited no sources that the Pistons are "making a big push for McGrady."

Detroit Free-Press

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Pistons' Dumars On Trades: 'Nothing Imminent'

Jul 9, 2008 5:11 PM

Pistons' President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars still wants to make significant change to the team's roster but claims that nothing is imminent, according to MLive.com.

There is still plenty of time for Dumars to make moves, and he refuses to act hastily.

"I can tell you that there is nothing imminent, and there have only been conversations," Dumars said. "But nothing imminent in terms of a deal or close to a deal."

Chauncey Billups and Rasheed Wallace are rumored to be possible trade pieces, but nothing has been confirmed.

There have also been reports that Dumars wants to add someone like either Carmelo Anthony or Tracy McGrady.

"I like to act decisively whenever I'm trying to get something done," Dumars said. "But I'm well aware that there has to be another team that's willing, and there has to be a good deal for both teams. Those two things will slow you down in doing a deal."

MLive.com

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Pistons Talking With Delfino About Return

The Detroit Free Press

Maggette Likes Midlevel Offer From Spurs

ESPN

Pistons Take A Look At Maggette

Booth Newspapers

James Jones The Best Option For Detroit?

The Detroit News

Pistons Target Posey, Pietrus

The Macomb Daily