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Pistons hire Michael Curry
WDFN broke the story that Joe Dumars has indeed hired Michael Curry as the next head coach of the Pistons. The press conference will be Tuesday
Pistons hire Michael Curry
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  • The Zoner The Zoner
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    wait--most teams don't wait a few months and then hire someone completely out of the blue? That's crazy talk!
    Posted 6/9/2008 respond (flag)
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Samb not being sent down to the D-League
Full-Court Press — ... that Cheikh Samb has shown he belongs on the Pistons' roster, Matt Dery from WDFN first-reported on WDFN's post game last night that Samb is indeed sticking in the NBA for the time being. November 19, WDFN.com: Sources telling Matt Dery tonight that Cheikh Samb will NOT be sent to Ft Wayne of the NBDL, but rather he will remain with the Pistons and will continue to see minutes. Samb has been impressive in his last 2 outings. | ...

WDFN - Stoney and Wojo Talk to Flip Saunders
Need4Sheed.com — If you hadn't noticed yet Need4Sheed is all about WDFN 1130 AM The Home of your Detroit Pistons. Not only am I a fan of The Fan, but come to find out they are a fan of Need4Sheed. So much so that they added the site to their Pistons page. So instead of just repping the station on game night for you, I have added a link in the sidebar for easy access to the site. I'll be making sure I post all relevant Pistons goodies from WDFN on Need4Sheed. Today Stoney and Wojo interviewed Flip Saunders today and touched on something I took notice of at the game Wednesday night and that was the little ...

MICHAEL CURRY TO COACH PISTONS
The World of Isaac — Sad news indeed..... According to WDFN 1130 the Fan of Detroit, Curry will be announced at a noon press conference tomorrow WDFN broke the story that Joe Dumars has indeed hired Michael Curry as the next head coach of the Pistons. The press conference will be Tuesday and we'll carry it live.

... And Now the Pistons Have a Coach, Too
FanHouse — Filed under: Pistons, Hawks, DetroitAn avalanche of hires! Following news Chicago has picked Vinny Del Negro to lead its corps(e), Detroit radio station WDFN reports the Pistons have hired Michael Curry to take over for the deposed Flip Saunders (via BallHype). Like Del Negro, Curry has limited bench background. However, M.C. does have an illustrious resume with the league, having worked as the president of the Players Association for much of his career and spending time with the league as its veep of player ...

It’s official: Michael Curry is the new coach
Detroit Bad Boys — Here’s the AP’s entire 12-word announcement: AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Michael Curry will coach the Detroit Pistons says team exec Joe Dumars. WDFN confirms it: WDFN broke the story that Joe Dumars has indeed hired Michael Curry as the next head coach of the Pistons. The press conference will be Tuesday at Noon and you’ll hear it live on Sportsradio 1130 - WDFN. Updates will follow, I’m sure. ...

BULLETS
Docksquad Sports — Here are some good reads from around the Web, enjoy... Chad Ford's Mock Draft, Version 4.0 - Still has the Bulls taking Rose. Agent 0 opts out of his contract. Griff gets to 600. Props to Griff, definitely a great hitter and a classy guy. Emmanuelle Chriqui throws out the first pitch at the Dodgers game Rodman Vs Screech Wrestling??? Pistons hired Curry as their Head Coach. Giants Strahan retires. Who will the Bears add at RB now? Kevin Jones? ...

Around The Way
Need4Sheed.com — Tayshaun Prince makes the Olympic Team. "Sources in New Orleans tell Matt Dery at WDFN that former Piston Darrell Walker will be likely heading to Detroit soon to sign a contract to be Michael Curry's top assistant." What do the Pistons need to do to reach the Finals season? Tayshaun is on the Trade Market. The Pistons are in the Draft Trade Mix. My favorite video The Pistons play during games at the Palace.

Sources: Darrell Walker to be Michael Curry's top assistant
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Sephora, Order Some More Eyeliner…just in case – Evening Hardwood – June 20
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Pistons close to deal with Walter Sharpe
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Pistons Sign Walter Sharpe and Will Bynum
Need4Sheed.com — "A League source tells WDFN's Matt Dery that the Pistons are close to signing second round pick Walter Sharpe to a two year contract. Sharpe was the team's first of three second round picks out of UAB. Also, WDFN has learned that the Pistons have offered Will Bynum a one year deal to be their third point guard. Bynum played very well for the Pistons summer league team in Las Vegas." Via Matt Dery of WDFN Three point guards on the roster not counting Lindsey Hunter, makes you think.

Detroit Pistons to pump fans with free gas
Full-Court Press — Piston players will be pumping gas in Aubrun Hills for free, WDFN and Pistons.com have announced. October 27, Pistons.com: On Monday, October 27, from 5:00-6:30 p.m., players from the Detroit Pistons will be pumping gas for fans, courtesy of Meijer and the Detroit Pistons, at the Meijer Store located at 800 Brown Road in Auburn Hills. All fans entering the Meijer Store gas station during that time frame will receive $20 of free gas per car. Pistons players, including Richard Hamilton, Rasheed Wallace, Antonio McDyess and Jason Maxiell, Hooper, the Automotion dance team and staff from the front office will be ...

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