Pistons fire Monty Williams 1 year after inking coach to 6-year, $78.5 million deal
6 months ago

Pistons fire Monty Williams 1 year after inking coach to 6-year, $78.5 million deal

New York Times  

Monty Williams is out as head coach of the Detroit Pistons, the team announced Wednesday. Gores told reporters in December that change would be coming, and while the organization made several acquisitions leading up to the trade deadline, the recent hiring of Trajan Langdon as Detroit’s new president of basketball operations was the type of alteration many fans anticipated sooner. We don’t know exactly what they’ll be yet.” While Williams didn’t have the best roster to work with, he, along with everyone involved, played a part in Detroit’s epic losing skid. GO DEEPER Pistons mailbag, Part 1: On Monty Williams' future, 2024 NBA Draft, Malik Monk and more Furthermore, Williams’ trust in Hayes came at the detriment of Jaden Ivey, the No. “I wish I did it earlier.” Williams committed to playing all-bench lineups for much of the season, despite having a roster that probably shouldn’t have gone more than seven or eight deep.

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

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Detroit Pistons fired coach …

Detroit Pistons fires coach Monty Williams after worst season in NBA history
6 months ago

Detroit Pistons fires coach Monty Williams after worst season in NBA history

The Hindu  

The Detroit Pistons fired coach Monty Williams on Wednesday after just one season that ended with an NBA-worst 14-68 record. However, after reviewing our performance carefully and assessing our current position as an organization, we will chart a new course moving forward.” Last season was the first in what was a six-year, 78.5 million USD contract for Williams — one …

Detroit Pistons fire coach Monty Williams after one season that ended with NBA’s worst record
6 months ago

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

Associated Press  

The Detroit Pistons fired coach Monty Williams on Wednesday after just one season that ended with an NBA-worst 14-68 record. However, after reviewing our performance carefully and assessing our current position as an organization, we will chart a new course moving forward.” Last season was the first in what was a six-year, $78.5 million contract for Williams — one that, …

Detroit Pistons fire coach Monty Williams after one season
6 months ago

Detroit Pistons fire coach Monty Williams after one season

LA Times  

The Detroit Pistons have fired head coach Monty Williams after one season, a person with knowledge of the decision told the Associated Press on Wednesday. The Detroit Pistons have fired coach Monty Williams after just one season, a person with knowledge of the decision told the Associated Press on Wednesday. The Pistons were an NBA-worst 14-68 this past season, the …

Coach Monty Williams sees growth in Pistons while enduring one of the worst seasons in NBA history
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Coach Monty Williams sees growth in Pistons while enduring one of the worst seasons in NBA history

Associated Press  

DENVER — Monty Williams lamented not pulling out his phone and taking a quick video. “You can’t get emotionally attached to the outcome when you are building a program and doing what we’re trying to do,” explained Williams, whose team dropped its 18th straight road game Sunday against the reigning NBA-champion Denver Nuggets. “We have our guys focusing on winning …

Pistons’ Jaden Ivey Q&A: On his growth as a rookie, 17 wins and Detroit’s future
1 year, 5 months ago

Pistons’ Jaden Ivey Q&A: On his growth as a rookie, 17 wins and Detroit’s future

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Jaden Ivey doesn’t have to be here. The 21-year-old guard, like he always tends to do, will catch the second bus back to the team’s hotel. Nearly 45 minutes after the team’s practice ended and Ivey finished his individual workout, he sat down with The Athletic to talk about his rookie season, being thrown into the fire, …

Wife’s cancer almost prevented Monty Williams from taking Pistons job
1 year, 6 months ago

Wife’s cancer almost prevented Monty Williams from taking Pistons job

Associated Press  

DETROIT — For much of the spring, finding an NBA coaching job was the last thing Monty Williams cared about. Williams was introduced Tuesday as the new coach of the Detroit Pistons, and he discussed his wife’s health in an attempt to help others. “It can save others.” Williams had been in contact with Pistons general manager Troy Weaver, but …

NBA: Detroit Pistons set to offer Monty Williams $10M per year - Reports
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA: Detroit Pistons set to offer Monty Williams $10M per year - Reports

The Hindu  

Detroit Pistons is targeting Monty Williams to be its new head coach and is prepared to offer the former Phoenix Suns front man $10 million per season, The Athletic reported Wednesday. The report comes three weeks after the Pistons had identified three finalists for their vacancy – Kevin Ollie, Jarron Collins and Charles Lee. The Pistons are replacing Dwane Casey, …

Pistons to hire Monty Williams as coach, per sources: Why Detroit made an offer he couldn’t refuse
1 year, 6 months ago

Pistons to hire Monty Williams as coach, per sources: Why Detroit made an offer he couldn’t refuse

New York Times  

Monty Williams and the Detroit Pistons have agreed in principle on a six-year, $78.5 million deal for Williams to become the franchise’s head coach, league sources told The Athletic on Wednesday. Williams, though, had informed the Pistons, Bucks and other NBA teams interested in hiring him that he was not ready to commit to coaching next season and was leaning …

Phoenix Suns sack coach Monty Williams after loss in NBA conference semifinals
1 year, 7 months ago

Phoenix Suns sack coach Monty Williams after loss in NBA conference semifinals

Hindustan Times  

Phoenix Suns removed coach Monty Williams on Saturday night, after the team's elimination from NBA playoffs. Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams argues for a call during the second half of Game 5 of the team's NBA Western Conference basketball semifinal playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Denver. Meanwhile, Suns president of basketball operations James …

NBA: Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after 4 years
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA: Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after 4 years

The Hindu  

The Phoenix Suns fired Monty Williams on Saturday, two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he was the overwhelming choice as the coach of the year, two people with knowledge of the decision said. But three consecutive years of playoff frustration was likely too much for the Suns to overlook — especially after two straight years …

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