Latest Monty Williams News

New Pistons president Trajan Langdon doesn't give timeline on coaching search, team rebuild

Jun. 21, 2024 19:41 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — There is still plenty of uncertainty and mystery surrounding the Detroit Pistons. The organization is coming off the worst season in franchise history and is once again searching for a new coach. There's no clearcut path to success and their roster — beyond Cade...

Detroit Pistons fire coach Monty Williams after one season that ended with NBA's worst record

Jun. 19, 2024 15:26 PM EDT

The Detroit Pistons fired coach Monty Williams on Wednesday after just one season that ended with an NBA-worst 14-68 record. “Decisions like these are difficult to make, and I want to thank Monty for his hard work and dedication,” Pistons owner Tom Gores said in a statement....

Detroit Pistons fire coach Monty Williams after one season, AP source says

Jun. 19, 2024 10:34 AM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons fire coach Monty Williams after one season, AP source says.

Short-handed Spurs topple injury-depleted Pistons 123-95 to close disappointing seasons

Apr. 14, 2024 18:37 PM EDT

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Sandro Mamukelashvili had 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Detroit Pistons 123-95 on Sunday to close disappointing seasons that both franchises hope will lead to promising futures. Blake Wesley added 17 points for San Antonio. Zach Collins had 17...

Marcus Sasser leads Pistons past Mavericks 107-89, with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving sitting out

Apr. 13, 2024 00:19 AM EDT

DALLAS (AP) — Rookie Marcus Sasser scored 24 points in his hometown return, including 13 straight Detroit points during a stretch of the third quarter, and the Pistons beat the Dallas Mavericks — playing without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving — 107-89 on Friday night. The Pistons...

Chicago beats Detroit 127-105, sending Pistons to franchise-record 67th loss

Apr. 11, 2024 21:59 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 39 points and the Chicago Bulls sent the Detroit Pistons to their franchise-record 67th loss of the season, 127-105 on Thursday night. Detroit (13-67) broke the franchise mark set by the 1979-80 team. “You can learn a lot about...

Joel Embiid scores 37 as 76ers beat Pistons 120-102 for 6th straight victory

Apr. 09, 2024 22:38 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 37 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to six games with a 120-102 win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Buddy Hield scored 18 and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 17 as the 76ers (45-35) continued their...

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 40, Grizzlies hang on to beat Pistons 110-108

Apr. 01, 2024 22:26 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 of his 40 points in the second half and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 110-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins thinks Jackson has reached a new level since moving to center. ...