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Deron Washington waived; Atkins stays and Pistons' roster at 14
The move is a bit surprising considering the biggest knock on Washington's game -- shooting the ball -- was not a major issue in the preseason.
Are the Pistons on the verge of trading Richard Hamilton?
pistonpowered.com — 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. Now, as pointed about Steve Kays on Twitter (@NBAKays), Richard ... (more) Are the Pistons on the verge of trading Richard Hamilton?
Game Review: Ben Gordon doesn’t deserve Vinnie Johnson comparison
pistonpowered.com — It’s tempting to compare Ben Gordon, the Pistons’ latest sixth man, to Vinnie Johnson, Detroit’s quintessential reserve.... Nicknamed “The Microwave” (he heats up in a hurry), Johnson was adored by fans. He’s scored the sixth most points in franchise history. And his No. 15 hangs from the Palace ... (more) Game Review: Ben Gordon doesn’t deserve Vinnie Johnson ...
Mildly surprising: Deron Washington waived
blog.mlive.com — In the first mild surprise of the season, the Pistons release rookie Deron Washington.... (more) Mildly surprising: Deron Washington waived
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Deron Washington waived
PistonsNationBlog.com — ... Now that he has been waived, Chucky Atkins remains the lone player on the roster without a guaranteed contract. [Mlive] ...

Mildly surprising: Deron Washington waived
Full-Court Press — ... . ASB has a few details , but it's not really clear why the move was made. It was assumed the Pistons would only keep 13 or 14 players on the roster instead of the allowable 15 as a way to save money. Three guys -- Washington, Chucky Atkins and Maceo Baston -- came into camp without guaranteed deals, and it was assumed Atkins and Baston would both be waived at some point. Baston was released last week. No word on whether Atkins is officially going to make the team, but it seems like the Pistons ...

Pistons Waive Deron Washington
Motown String MusicPistons Waive Deron Washington Now that he has been waived, Chucky Atkins remains the lone player on the roster without a guaranteed contract.

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