Derrick Coleman was released by the Pistons on Thursday after playing in just five games for the reigning NBA champions.

The former #1 overall pick averaged just 1.8ppg, 3rpg in 10mpg this season, and he missed 17 games with a leg injury.

Chosen by the Nets in the 1990 draft, Coleman has career NBA averages of 16.5ppg and 9.3rpg but was slowed by injuries the past two-plus seasons.

Detroit acquired Coleman from Philadelphia during the offseason for Corliss Williamson to clear salary-cap space that could be used in the future to re-sign Ben Wallace and Tayshaun Prince.

In another move, Detroit signed guard Anthony Goldwire to a 10-day contract, a day after releasing point guard William "Smush" Parker.

In 231 NBA games, the 33-year-old Goldwire has averaged 6.5 points, 2.9 assists and 1.3 rebounds.