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Hamilton Unlikely To Return Against Nets

Detroit guard Richard Hamilton isn't expected to return on Wednesday night when the team faces off against New Jersey.

Hamilton has already missed two games with a groin injury.

Via Detroit Free Press


Hornets' Chandler Ignores Trade Rumors

New Orleans' center Tyson Chandler ignores all trade rumors, having learned throughout his career that you can't focus on that kind of attention.

"Honestly, at this point in my career, I don't pay attention to it," Chandler said. "I've only been involved in trade rumors once during my final year in Chicago. Once you start focusing on that stuff, you lose track on what you are trying to do. I don't even read newspapers or watch the sports channels."

Sports Illustrated listed Chandler for the Pistons' Rasheed Wallace as a possible trade.

Via Times-Picayune


A.I. Or Hamilton To Be Pistons' 6th Man?

When Richard Hamilton returns from his groin injury, Pistons' coach Michael Curry could opt to bring either Hamilton or Allen Iverson off the bench.

Detroit has enjoyed two straight stellar defensive efforts with a bigger lineup.

"We looked at our lineup at different times, and we thought about different possible guys coming off the bench, but we hadn't made a decision on that," Curry said Monday night after the team's fourth straight victory. "That's kind of a tough decision."

Via Detroit Free Press


Pistons Dec 2008 Archive

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Monday, Dec. 29th

    The Pistons ended the Magic's 7-game win streak with an impressive victory at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Monday night.

  • Groin Injury Catches Up To Rip Hamilton

    Detroit guard Richard Hamilton knew he was in trouble when he felt a pull in his troublesome left groin during Friday night's win over Oklahoma City.

  • Iverson's Runner With 0.2 Remaining Lifts Pistons

    Allen Iverson gave the Detroit Pistons a 90-88 win by hitting a floater with 0.2 seconds left on Friday night.

  • Hunter Wanted To Stay With Pistons

    Lindsay Hunter wanted to remain in Detroit, but the Pistons instead signed Will Bynum.

  • Billups Wants To Run NBA Team

    Chauncey Billups wants to be like Joe Dumars and run an NBA team once his career is over.

  • Iverson Hurt, Stuckey Picks Up Slack

    Rodney Stuckey has been Detroit's best player since moving into the starting lineup 7 games ago.

  • Prince: Techs Are Hurting Pistons

    Pistons' forward Tayshaun Prince addressed the recent hot topic of the team's propensity to get called for technical fouls this season.

  • Pistons' Hamilton: 'We Have To Leave Refs Alone'

    Pistons' coach Michael Curry addressed the issue of having better self-control and paying less attention to the referees during Monday's practice.

  • Detroit Has Losing Record With Iverson

    The Pistons lost to the Hawks on Sunday afternoon, dropping their record to 10-11 with Allen Iverson in the lineup.

  • Pistons Aren't Done Adapting To Iverson

    The Pistons aren't done adapting to guard Allen Iverson, who is starting to score more as of late, but still doesn't appear to mesh seamlessly with his new teammates.

  • Iverson Regaining Form In Detroit

    Pistons' coach Michael Curry has been playing Allen Iverson alongside Rodney Stuckey more lately, which has resulted in better production from A.I.

  • Could Pistons Go After Boozer?

    The Pistons will have a lot of extra cash this coming summer with the contracts of Rasheed Wallace and Allen Iverson expiring, which means they could make a play for Carlos Boozer.

  • Iverson Fined For Comments Made To Spectator

    The NBA fined Pistons' guard Allen Iverson $25,000 on Tuesday for making inappropriate comments toward a fan in a win at Charlotte.

  • Pistons To Take Calls On Rasheed?

    Many believe that the Pistons will field trade offers for forward Rasheed Wallace if the team continues to struggle.

  • McDyess Regains Rhythm 'Surprisingly' Quick

    Antonio McDyess, who was forced to sit out a month after being traded from Detroit to Denver, has returned to the Pistons without missing a beat.

  • Pistons Selling Out, But Getting A Lot Of No Shows

    The Detroit Pistons have sold out the Palace for every game dating back to 2004 and though the streak has continued, there have been many empty seats in the arena.

  • Curry: Don't Blame Iverson

    Pistons coach Michael Curry doesn't believe the blame for the team's recent struggles belongs on the shoulders of Allen Iverson.

  • McDyess Returns To Detroit

    Antonio McDyess has returned to the Pistons, the team that traded him a month ago.

  • Stuckey Likely Headed To Starting Lineup

    Pistons' guard Rodney Stuckey could be headed to the starting lineup as coach Michael Curry looks to combat the team's recent struggles.

  • Curry: Starting McDyess Wouldn't Make Sense

    It's unclear when Antonio McDyess will play for the Pistons again, but coach Michael Curry has already said that the veteran will come off the bench.

  • Iverson Adjusting To Fewer Minutes

    Allen Iverson is dealing with a different lifestyle in Detroit, one that includes fewer minutes.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Tuesday, Dec. 2nd

    Tuesday's NBA action was highlighted by Troy Murphy's last-second tip that gave the Pacers a stunning win over the Lakers at Conseco Fieldhouse.

  • Curry Explains Why A.I. Is Playing Fewer Minutes

    Pistons' coach Michael Curry explained on Monday why Allen Iverson is playing fewer minutes than he is accustomed to this season.

  • Iverson Blames Struggles On Less Playing Time

    Allen Iverson has struggled offensively since he arrived in Detroit in mid-November and is blaming the troubles on a lack of playing time.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Sunday, Nov. 30th

    Five NBA games were played on Sunday, with the Pistons hosting Greg Oden and the Blazers and the Lakers hosting Chris Bosh and the Raptors.