AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced this evening that Michael Curry will not return next season as the team’s head coach.
“This was a difficult decision to make,” Dumars said. “I want to thank Michael for his hard work and dedication to the organization. However, at this time, I have decided to make a change.”
Curry, who was named head coach on June 10, 2008, tallied a regular-season record of 39-43 in his first season as an NBA head coach with the Pistons and led the club to the first round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs. Detroit was swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games. He served one season in Detroit as an assistant coach under Flip Saunders (2007-08) and had two separate stints with the organization as a player (1995-97 and 1999-2003).
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Brown Stays With Pistons
Center Kwame Brown has decided to stay with the Pistons and play out the final year of his contract. He is currently penciled in as the team's starting center, though Detroit is expected to at least attempt to trade for another center. He had a player option in his contract that would have allowed him to opt out and become a free agent had he elected to do so.
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Pistons Prepare For Summer League
The Pistons have announced that the following players will join them for Summer League play: Will Bynum, Walter Sharpe, Trent Plaisted, Deron Washington, Austin Daye, DaJuan Summers, Jonas Jerebko, Matt Freije, Dwayne Jones, Ibrahim Jabber and Clay Tucker.
Daye, Summers and Jerebko were selections in last week's NBA Draft, while Sharpe, Plaisted and Washington were '08 Pistons second-rounders. Apparently Freije may be looking at other options since he plays the same position as all three rookie forwards. Jabber played for the Pistons' Summer League team two years ago, backing up Rodney Stuckey at the point.
Michael Curry, Pistons Head Coach, will run the team's practices, but he'll have assistants Darrell Walker and Pat Sullivan coaching the games. An official Summer League schedule and roster will likely be announced later this month.
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Daye, Summers and Jerebko were selections in last week's NBA Draft, while Sharpe, Plaisted and Washington were '08 Pistons second-rounders. Apparently Freije may be looking at other options since he plays the same position as all three rookie forwards. Jabber played for the Pistons' Summer League team two years ago, backing up Rodney Stuckey at the point.
Michael Curry, Pistons Head Coach, will run the team's practices, but he'll have assistants Darrell Walker and Pat Sullivan coaching the games. An official Summer League schedule and roster will likely be announced later this month.
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Pistons Draft Three Forwards
The Pistons opted for three versatile, combo-forwards during last night's 2009 NBA Draft. They took Austin Daye of Gonzaga at #15, DaJuan Summers of Georgetown at #35 and Jonas Jerebko of Sweden at #39.
They also selected swingman Chase Budinger of Arizona with the 44th overall pick but quickly traded him to the Houston Rockets for a future second-rounder and cash, which should be useful during the upcoming offseason, when the Pistons will surely look to add a power forward and center via free agency and/or the trade market.
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They also selected swingman Chase Budinger of Arizona with the 44th overall pick but quickly traded him to the Houston Rockets for a future second-rounder and cash, which should be useful during the upcoming offseason, when the Pistons will surely look to add a power forward and center via free agency and/or the trade market.
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Herrmann Becomes Unrestricted FA
Pistons forward Walter Herrmann is now an unrestricted free agent as the Pistons will not make a qualifying offer. He is expected to sign a contract to play in Spain next season.
Cowens Reportedly Leaving Pistons
According to reports, Dave Cowens, Pistons Assistant Coach, is leaving Detroit. Apparently, the team is prepared to move forward without hiring any replacements, though that hasn't stopped rumors that the Pistons could be leaning towards hiring former Shock Head Coach and Pistons legend Bill Laimbeer to the Detroit coaching staff.
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Shock's Pierson Out For Season
The Shock's Plenette Pierson decided to have surgery to repair her right shoulder and is expected to miss the entire season.
The 2007 Sixth Woman of the Year, Pierson was injured in the Shock's season opener in L.A. against the Sparks. The Shock will greatly miss the highly-versatile reserve forward.
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The 2007 Sixth Woman of the Year, Pierson was injured in the Shock's season opener in L.A. against the Sparks. The Shock will greatly miss the highly-versatile reserve forward.
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