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Doug Collins Will Not Coach the Pistons
motownstringmusic.com - 7/2/2009
Doug Collins Will Not Coach the Pistons
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I was shocked when I even heard Doug Collins' name in the first place.  I know he's one of the few big names available, but my first thought was, "been there, done that."  I know under Joe Dumars it could be different, but I didn't really see how years as a TNT analyst after his last ...
Pistons now a top 6 team in the East oh boy!
lifeondumars.com - 7/2/2009
Pistons now a top 6 team in the East oh boy!
— lifeondumars.com — Pistons have spent tons of money on players that are essentially mediocre and will not help the... Pistons in any large manner. Expect the Pistons to wallow in mediocrity for the next 3-5 years, much like the Grant Hill led teams of the nineties. I'm telling you, the money on Ben and Charlie is risky! (more) Pistons now a top 6 team in the East oh boy!

Comments vote down Life on Dumars Life on Dumars posted 7/2/2009posted this
Pistons Agree to Terms With Gordon and Villanueva. Gordon for Hossa and Kopecky? Every Day of the Week, Chicago
detroit4lyfe.com - 7/2/2009
Pistons Agree to Terms With Gordon and Villanueva. Gordon for Hossa and Kopecky? Every Day of ...
— detroit4lyfe.com — Joe Dumars has done it again. He positioned the Detroit Pistons to be big-time players in the... free-agent market this off-season, as they are one of only 5 teams in the NBA and the only playoff team to have ... (more) Pistons Agree to Terms With Gordon and Villanueva.  ...

Comments vote down Detroit4lyfe Detroit4lyfe posted 7/2/2009posted this
What's Up Gabbers?
yougabsports.com - 7/1/2009
What's Up Gabbers?
— yougabsports.com —  Hellooooooooo Gabbers... welcome once again to the funhouse. Tonight I'm in a bi-polar sort of mood, I'll... go from happy (the wife is gone at work for the night, so no talking/nagging in my ear all friggin night) to pissed off (Pistons, Michael Jackson, etc.), and the best news is, you get ... (more) What's Up Gabbers?

Comments vote down yougabsports yougabsports posted 7/1/2009posted this
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