The Sacramento Kings have hired Brendan Suhr and Jason Maxiell as assistant coaches under Doug Christie. Suhr was previously an assistant coach in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic and New York Knicks with several ties to Isiah Thomas. Maxiell was an assistant coach previously for the Stockton Kings of the G League.
The Sacramento Kings have hired Brendan Suhr and Jason Maxiell as assistant coaches under Doug Christie. Suhr was previously an assistant coach in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic and New York Knicks with several ties to Isiah Thomas. Maxiell was an assistant coach previously for the Stockton Kings of the G League.
The Sacramento Kings are adding Brendan Suhr and Jason Maxiell to Doug Christie’s coaching staff, league sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype on Monday. Suhr brings more than 25 years of experience as an NBA coach and executive, along with 15 seasons of college coaching experience. Maxiell joins the Kings after working as an assistant […] The post Kings adding Brendan Suhr and Jason Maxiell as assistants appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
In a press release on Monday, the Kings announced several changes to their coaching and basketball operations staffs for the 2026/27. Veteran NBA assistant Brendan Suhr is a new assistant coach on Doug Christie’s staff. The 75-year-old worked for Atlanta, Detroit, New Jersey (now Brooklyn), Toronto and New York from 1979-2008. He has also spent […]
The results are here, and your voices have been heard. Roughly 1,500 Detroit Pistons fans chimed in to share their thoughts on many topics in The Athletic’s latest fan survey. Detroit is fresh off its first 60-win season in 20 years. The Pistons were a win away from the Eastern Conference finals and enter the third year of the J.B. Bickerstaff and Trajan Langdon era. But Jalen Duren — a primary contributor for the Pistons last regular season yet a shell of himself during the playoffs — is sti...
The results are here, and your voices have been heard. Roughly 1,500 Detroit Pistons fans chimed in to share their thoughts on many topics in The Athletic’s latest fan survey. Detroit is fresh off its first 60-win season in 20 years. The Pistons were a win away from the Eastern Conference finals and enter the third year of the J.B. Bickerstaff and Trajan Langdon era. But Jalen Duren — a primary contributor for the Pistons last regular season yet a shell of himself during the playoffs — is sti...
A line of more than 100 Memphis Grizzlies fans formed in the walkway at AutoZone Park ahead of a Redbirds game on Sept. 12. Many fans wore Grizzlies jerseys as new center Isaiah Stewart made his way to a table with a seat waiting for him. When fans spotted Stewart, a loud ovation and cheers broke out. Stewart smiled and clapped back in appreciation. The Grizzlies acquired Stewart this summer after he spent five seasons with the Detroit Pistons. It didn’t take long for him and his new teammate...
A line of more than 100 Memphis Grizzlies fans formed in the walkway at AutoZone Park ahead of a Redbirds game on Sept. 12. Many fans wore Grizzlies jerseys as new center Isaiah Stewart made his way to a table with a seat waiting for him. When fans spotted Stewart, a loud ovation and cheers broke out. Stewart smiled and clapped back in appreciation. The Grizzlies acquired Stewart this summer after he spent five seasons with the Detroit Pistons. It didn’t take long for him and his new teammate...
Ben Wallace and the Detroit Pistons won their last title in 2004, despite drafting Darko Miličić over Carmelo Anthony. The Detroit big man believes that if they had drafted Anthony, it would have ruined team chemistry and they would not have won the championship. “If we would’ve drafted Carmelo, I honestly don’t think we would’ve […] The post Ben Wallace reflects on Pistons’ decision to pass on Carmelo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Ben Wallace and the Detroit Pistons won their last title in 2004, despite drafting Darko Miličić over Carmelo Anthony. The Detroit big man believes that if they had drafted Anthony, it would have ruined team chemistry and they would not have won the championship. “If we would’ve drafted Carmelo, I honestly don’t think we would’ve […] The post Ben Wallace reflects on Pistons’ decision to pass on Carmelo appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 7: Darco Milicic #31 of the Detroit Pistons poses for a portrait during the 2003 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at the Madison Square Garden training center on August 7, 2003 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by: Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty...
TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 7: Darco Milicic #31 of the Detroit Pistons poses for a portrait during the 2003 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at the Madison Square Garden training center on August 7, 2003 in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2003 NBAE (Photo by: Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty...
The Wizards are promoting Amber Nichols from her current role of director of amateur evaluation to be the team’s new vice president of basketball operations and personnel, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link), the Mavericks made an unsuccessful attempt to hire Nichols this summer […]
The Wizards are promoting Amber Nichols from her current role of director of amateur evaluation to be the team’s new vice president of basketball operations and personnel, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link), the Mavericks made an unsuccessful attempt to hire Nichols this summer […]
With NBA training camps set to open at the end of the month, the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have reportedly not made any progress on a new free agency contract. As the days go by, taking the one-year qualifying offer and becoming an unrestricted free agent seems increasingly likely. And should that happen, the […] The post Pistons rumors: The 1 team positioned to steal Jalen Duren amid contract stalemate appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With NBA training camps set to open at the end of the month, the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have reportedly not made any progress on a new free agency contract. As the days go by, taking the one-year qualifying offer and becoming an unrestricted free agent seems increasingly likely. And should that happen, the […] The post Pistons rumors: The 1 team positioned to steal Jalen Duren amid contract stalemate appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pistons may be closer to Jalen Duren’s asking price than previously believed. Whether they’re close enough is another matter. Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic report that Detroit has offered Duren a five-year deal worth roughly $190 million. Previous reports placed the offer near $175 million. The exact structure remains unclear. Options […] The post Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Pistons may be closer to Jalen Duren’s asking price than previously believed. Whether they’re close enough is another matter. Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic report that Detroit has offered Duren a five-year deal worth roughly $190 million. Previous reports placed the offer near $175 million. The exact structure remains unclear. Options […] The post Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Twenty-one days. That’s how long Jalen Duren has to decide whether to take the most extreme route available in his stalemate with the Detroit Pistons. Here's what The Athletic's Pistons beat writer Hunter Patterson is hearing. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]
Twenty-one days. That’s how long Jalen Duren has to decide whether to take the most extreme route available in his stalemate with the Detroit Pistons. Here's what The Athletic's Pistons beat writer Hunter Patterson is hearing. submitted by /u/TheAthletic [link] [comments]
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 31: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks on and smiles against the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena on March 31, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’ve reached the inevitable almost-conclusion of the standoff between Jalen ...
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 31: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks on and smiles against the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena on March 31, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’ve reached the inevitable almost-conclusion of the standoff between Jalen ...
Jalen Duren could be heading toward a major decision in his contract negotiations with the Detroit Pistons, with the two sides still unable to agree on a long-term deal. According to a source familiar with the situation, Duren is becoming more willing to accept Detroit’s $9.6 million qualifying offer and play out the upcoming season. […] The post Jalen Duren considers playing on qualifying offer appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Pistons still have most of the leverage in their contract standoff with Jalen Duren, but Duren may be getting closer to using the one piece he has. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Duren is increasingly prepared to play next season on his $9.6 million qualifying offer if he and Detroit cannot […] The post Pistons’ Jalen Duren reportedly more open to playing on qualifying offer appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The gap appears to be closing between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons in contract negotiations. However, the sides are still apart on total salary and options in the contract. Recent reporting was that Duren was seeking a deal worth more than $40 million per season, with the Pistons offering an average annual value of $35 million. Now, it seems that Detroit has upped their offer to $38 million per season on a five-year contract, but Duren's camp is still holding out for north of $40 milli...
Revisiting the rumors that linked the Bulls to Bennedict Mathurin and Jonathan Kuminga before they signed with New Orleans and Minnesota, respectively, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reiterates that Chicago’s interest in Mathurin was overstated, as he has previously reported. Mathurin’s playing style wasn’t “particularly additive” to the Bulls’ roster, Lorenzi explains, and it sounds […]
Revisiting the rumors that linked the Bulls to Bennedict Mathurin and Jonathan Kuminga before they signed with New Orleans and Minnesota, respectively, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reiterates that Chicago’s interest in Mathurin was overstated, as he has previously reported. Mathurin’s playing style wasn’t “particularly additive” to the Bulls’ roster, Lorenzi explains, and it sounds […]
DETROIT, MI - APRIL 8: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T...
DETROIT, MI - APRIL 8: Ryan Rollins #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on April 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images T...
All-Star center Jalen Duren is the only notable NBA restricted free agent who has yet to resolve his contract situation, as he reportedly still hasn't found common ground with the Detroit Pistons.
All-Star center Jalen Duren is the only notable NBA restricted free agent who has yet to resolve his contract situation, as he reportedly still hasn't found common ground with the Detroit Pistons.
Send in your questions hot takes and predictions for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your take in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live on Friday night as Wes and Robbie give their own hot takes, and they want to react to yours as well. What predictions would you like to add to the show? What hot tak...
Send in your questions hot takes and predictions for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your take in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live on Friday night as Wes and Robbie give their own hot takes, and they want to react to yours as well. What predictions would you like to add to the show? What hot tak...
Send in your questions hot takes and predictions for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your take in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live on Friday night as Wes and Robbie give their […]