Pistons: NBA roundup: Leading scorer Monta Ellis tells Bucks he will opt out of contract

ST. FRANCIS, WIS. — The Milwaukee Bucks have lost their leading scorer. Monta Ellis has informed the Bucks he won’t exercise his $11- million option for the upcoming season, making him an unrestricted free agent July 1. The move wasn’t a total surprise, coming after Ellis rejected a two-year … Continue reading

Pistons: Former Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson accused by ex-wife of abducting their five children

Pin It Allen Iverson is accused by his ex-wife of abducting their five children.AP File Photo Former Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson could be in hot water with the law if allegations made by his ex-wife prove to be true. TMZ.com is reporting that Iverson##Q##s ex, Tawanna, said the former … Continue reading

Pistons: NBA draft rumors: Pistons like Cody Zeller, but not Trey Burke

I##Q##ve long taken for granted that the Pistons would jump at the chance to draft Trey Burke (SBN scouting report) if he##Q##s available at the No. 8 pick. As a Michigan grad, I##Q##m extremely biased, but that##Q##s partially my point: in addition to Burke being rated the best point guard … Continue reading

Detroit Pistons 2013 NBA Draft prospects: Indiana big man Cody Zeller (video)

Cody Zeller School: Indiana Ht/Wt: 7-0, 230 Age: 20 Position: Center/power forward Last season: 16.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.2 blocks. Notable: Youngest of three brothers, Tyler was a rookie for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season and Luke was a rookie for the Phoenix Suns; shot 59.1 percent in 72 games … Continue reading

Pistons: Drew Sharp: Pistons’ Joe Dumars is at peace with ups, downs of tenure

However and whenever the Pistons chapter of Joe Dumars’ life meets its conclusion, he’s already happily at peace. “Why wouldn’t I be?” he responded incredulously. “Man, the only thing you can do is invest every ounce of your energy and focus into doing the very best that you can … Continue reading

Wolverines: Michigan’s Mitch McGary ranked the No. 1 center in America by The Sporting News

At this time last season, Mitch McGary was a highly-touted recruit who was admittedly not in shape. Fast forward a year, and the Michigan sophomore is the No. 1 center in all of college basketball — according to one publication, anyway. The 6-foot-10, 260-pound McGary was ranked as the country##Q##s … Continue reading