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Joe Dumars - G - Pistons

The Pistons are not expected to bring in any more head coach candidates after interviewing Maurice Cheeks, a source tells the Detroit News.

Cheeks interviewed with the Pistons on Wednesday. Detroit reportedly met with at least Lindsey Hunter, Nate McMillian, J.B. Bickerstaff and Mike Budenholzer. However, according to the News they never interviewed Pacers assistant Brian Shaw or Heat assistant David Fizdale, whose teams are both still in the playoffs. There's no clear frontrunner at this point and Joe Dumars has said he has no timetable for picking the team's next head coach.
Source: Detroit News
May 25 - 9:45 AM
Andre Drummond - F/C - Pistons

Andre Drummond is expected to be invited to Team USA's mini-camp during the summer.

A well-deserved look for Drummond, who flashed glimpses of monster potential during his rookie season. He averaged 11.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks on 67.1 percent shooting over 10 games as the starting center, and although he shot a terrible 38.6 percent from the free throw line over that span, that's an area of Drummond's game fantasy owners will just have to accept. He's oozing with huge fantasy upside.
Source: Keith Langlois on Twitter
May 24 - 8:37 AM
Greg Monroe - F/C - Pistons

Greg Monroe is expected to be invited to Team USA's mini-camp, according to Pistons beat writer Keith Langlois.

Monroe and teammate Andre Drummond are both expected to get the nod, and as Langlois writes, the "hoops world has taken notice" of Detroit's twin towers. With a ton of cap space and both Drummond and Monroe in place, the Pistons could quickly turn into an interesting team assuming Joe Dumars doesn't repeat the summer of Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva all over again.
Related: Andre Drummond
Source: Keith Langlois on Twitter
May 24 - 8:35 AM
Joe Dumars - G - Pistons

Pistons president Joe Dumars said he's spoken to Phil Jackson "one or two" times since Jackson left Detroit after agreeing to serve as a short-term consultant.

Jackson agreed to help the Pistons on their search for a new coach as a favor to Pistons owner Tom Gores, who is a personal friend of Jackson's. The Pistons have reportedly interviewed Nate McMillan and Rockets assistant J.B. Bickerstaff for the opening. Detroit is also interested in Maurice Cheeks, Lindsey Hunter, Mike Budenholzer, Brian Shaw and Darrell Walker.
Source: Detroit Free Press
May 23 - 4:39 PM
Joe Dumars - G - Pistons

Maurice Cheeks will interview with the Pistons on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

Cheeks was reported to be on the Pistons radar and now he'll get an interview. At this point, there is no clear frontrunner to land the job.
Source: Marc Stein on Twitter
May 22 - 8:12 AM
Joe Dumars - G - Pistons

Maurice Cheeks is reportedly on the Pistons' radar in their search for a new head coach.

It's not clear if, how or when Cheeks' name popped up on Detroit's list, but he's another candidate we can throw into the ring. Other known candidates include Nate McMillan, Lindsey Hunter, Mike Budenholzer, J.B. Bickerstaff, Brian Shaw and Darrell Walker.
Source: Detroit Free Press
May 20 - 9:06 AM
Charlie Villanueva - F - Pistons

Charlie Villanueva has exercised his $8.6 million player option for the 2013-14 season.

It's a predictable decision which nevertheless stings the Pistons financially. CV settled into a reliable bench role as this season progressed, occasionally catching fire from downtown, but his days of fantasy usefulness have ended. The good news for Detroit is that their two highest-paid players from 2012-13, Jose Calderon and Corey Maggette, are both coming off the books as unrestricted free agents this summer.
Related: Corey Maggette, Jose Calderon
Source: Sham Sports
May 19 - 12:18 AM
Jonas Jerebko - F - Pistons

Jonas Jerebko will play for the Swedish National team at the Eurobasket tournament.

Jerebko turned some heads toward the end of the season and he should be in line for a much more consistent role next year considering the Pistons could use him as a valuable reserve off the bench.
Source: Sportando on Twitter
May 15 - 10:10 AM
Will Bynum - G - Pistons

CSN Washington suggests free agent Will Bynum as a possible fit for the Wizards.

Bynum is an interesting free agent because of his natural scoring ability. Despite getting just 18.8 minutes per game this season, he averaged 9.8 points and 3.6 assists. Incumbent Wizards backup point guard A.J. Price is a free agent, and so is combo guard Garrett Temple.
Related: Wizards
Source: CSN Washington
May 14 - 2:37 PM
Joe Dumars - G - Pistons

Contrary to a previous report, Nate McMillan is still believed to be the frontrunner for the Pistons head coaching vacancy.

There are conflicting reports, but McMillan has been mentioned as the frontrunner for some time and we doubt that's changed after a few interviews. It's entirely possible the Pistons don't hire McMillan, but it appears there is still strong interest in the former head coach.
Source: Detroit News
May 14 - 10:16 AM
Kim English - G - Pistons

Kim English needs to add more strength during the offseason.

English will also work on his ballhandling and perimeter shot as the Pistons really begin to turn the screws on their younger players to step up and become contributors. English could play a consistent role in the rotation next season if he improves enough considering the futures of Rodney Stuckey and Will Bynum are uncertain.
Related: Will Bynum, Rodney Stuckey
Source: NBA.com
May 14 - 10:07 AM
Khris Middleton - F - Pistons

Khris Middleton will focus on adding strength during the offseason.

Middleton is fully over his knee injury that he dealt with during his rookie season. Middleton emerged as someone capable of helping the Pistons on defense, and we'd expect the second-year player to make continued strides at that end of the floor.
Source: NBA.com
May 14 - 10:05 AM
Kyle Singler - G/F - Pistons

Kyle Singler has weight-training goals for the offseason.

Singler is expected to work on his game in all areas and there should be "improvements in all aspects," according to strength and conditioning coach Arnie Kander. Singler will also work on his stamina and conditioning before he enters his sophomore season.
Source: NBA.com
May 14 - 10:04 AM
Joe Dumars - G - Pistons

There is "no leading candidate" for the Pistons head coaching vacancy, sources told MLive.com

Mike Budenholzer, currently an assistant with the Spurs, is gaining some steam with his candidacy, but Nate McMillan was deemed the frontrunner earlier in the process. It's not clear where things stand now, but the Pistons don't appear close to making a decision.
Source: MLive.com
May 14 - 9:38 AM
Andre Drummond - F/C - Pistons

Andre Drummond is expected to work out with Hakeem Olajuwon during the offseason.

Previously, Drummond had "reached out" to the legendary big man, but now the two are expected to spend some time together. "I'm really excited for next season," Drummond said. He's already back in the practice facility, and time spent with "The Dream" will only allow Drummond to further grow his game. He's not going to be 20 until August.
Source: Detroit Free Press
May 13 - 10:53 AM

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