Joe Dumars News

By Henry Abbott The defending Eastern Conference champion Orlando Magic lost last night for the first time since the beginning of preseason, and it's not all that shocking.

"Immigration is the sincerest form of flattery." Jack Paar was telling a joke when he spoke those words, but in many ways it rings true to migration trends of foreign players, lusting for a chance to play in the greatest professional basketball league in the world.

My instincts tell me Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince is on the trading block. I have no inside information or anything like that, but the Pistons should look into trading him.

Is Ben Gordon a better player than Vinnie Johnson? People love comparisons, and it's especially true with the Bad Boy Era Detroit Pistons.

First, Deron Washington's release raised a few eyebrows . A very logical explanation for cutting a player who you have room for and have to pay regardless: you want the extra roster spot for a 2-for-1 or 3-for-2 trade.

Washington's large amount of guaranteed money meant that the Pistons could have kept him on until the league-wide contract guarantee date of January 10th, without having to pay him a single extra penny outside of meal stipends.

The Detroit Pistons' Connecticut connection, from left, forward Charlie Villanueva, guard Richard Hamilton and guard Ben Gordon.

Jamie Samuelsen, the sports director for the 'Deminski & Doyle' morning show on WCSX-FM , blogs for freep.com. His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the Detroit Free Press nor its writers.

Auburn Hills His signature block has been captured on posters all over the city.

Whether or not he gets to partake in an on-court reunion Wednesday night with Allen Iverson , Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton says he still shares plenty of common ground with his former teammate.

It's Allen Iverson's new team vs. his old one Wednesday night as the Detroit Pistons travel south to take on the Memphis Grizzlies in the season opener for both clubs at FedEx Forum.

When you look at the NBA's top teams today, it wasn't that long ago they were akin to those cupcake schools that the Dukes, North Carolinas and UCLAs of the college basketball world would beat to a pulp.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. a ' Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the club has requested waivers on guard/forward Deron Washington.

The secret to a happy, stress-free existence is not inner peace. It's not being content with the little things in life.

Pistons fans probably sit around pining for the good ol' days of 2004. For a working-class city that makes heroes out of rebounding phenoms such as Dennis Rodman and Ben Wallace, that beloved Pistons edition rolled to an NBA title featuring a withering defense.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. a ' Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the club has requested waivers on forward Maceo Baston.

The Detroit Pistons have waived reserve forward Maceo Baston, a move that was expected to happen at some point before the start of the regular season next week.

Auburn Hills -- So many times in his professional career, Chris Wilcox had no chance for the playoffs when the regular season tipped off.

A new era begins this season in Detroit for the Pistons.A In the wake of the passing of owner Bill Davidson, the Pistons are in an uncharted territory.A Even though "Mr. D" will be on the back of the Pistons jerseys, the team is a departure from the last championship team Davidson had put together.

With the start of the NBA season less than two weeks away, it's time to take a look at how the Detroit Pistons may fare this year after the dismal showing they put on last year.