2011-12 season

Starters for second preseason game vs. Cavs; BG, CV out

Pistons coach Lawrence Frank announced his starters for tonight’s preseason game against the Cavs: Brandon Knight, Austin Daye, Tayshaun Prince, Jonas Jerebko and Greg Monroe. He also said Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon (personal reasons) won’t be available, although there’s a chance Villanueva could make it in time for the game. No, neither one of … Continue Reading →

Pistons let go of Terrico White

In a move that shouldn’t surprise anyone, the Pistons aren’t bringing back Terrico White, notifying him late last night. White broke the news via his twitter account, tweeting: Just got the news from @detroitpistons that they letting me go. Really didn’t get a chance because of injury. Putting it in God hands now. White, after … Continue Reading →

Commissioner making the rounds and leaving threats behind

NBA commissioner David Stern appeared on ESPN and NBA TV, in interviews with Stephen A. Smith and David Aldridge, respectively, about the state of where negotiations stand. Stern presented a bleak picture, particularly if things do not improve by next week’s meeting with George Cohen, a federal mediator who has done work with MLB and … Continue Reading →

Bad news ... or is there?

Today was a huge day with the lockout, and after hearing both sides speak about the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the 2011-12 season is in jeopardy. The league has canceled the remaining exhibition games and unless a 23rd hour deal is reached over the weekend, the first two weeks of the season will be canceled on … Continue Reading →