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Reports: Detroit Pistons sign Tracy McGrady to one-year deal, he agrees to come off the bench

Aug 10th, 2010 | Source: Pistons Powered | Category: Latest Detroitpistons Blogs

UPDATE: David Aldridge Tweets that McGrady has agreed to come off the bench. Joe Dumars must’ve been very careful about not wanting a replay of the Iverson situation.
Sources tell PistonPowered that the Pistons and Tracy McGrady have agreed to a



Mike Ilitch could be good Pistons owner – if he handles complications well

Aug 10th, 2010 | Source: Pistons Powered | Category: Latest Detroitpistons Blogs

Maybe this all a giant exercise in honesty and simplicity.
Karen Davidson doesnt want to own the Detroit Pistons. Mike Ilitch does.
Both have stated so publicly, and theres little reason to believe theyre lying. On top of that, Davidson said she wants to



Mike Ilitch interested in buying Detroit Pistons to keep them in Michigan

Aug 9th, 2010 | Source: Pistons Powered | Category: Latest Detroitpistons Blogs

Mike Ilitchs statement (via the Detroit Free Press):
"Marian and I grew up here, we raised our family here and we built our businesses here. Detroit is our home. When I read in the paper there was the chance that this great sports town could lose one



David Aldridge: Detroit Pistons deal with Tracy McGrady not imminent, Tayshaun Prince trade even less imminent

Aug 9th, 2010 | Source: Pistons Powered | Category: Latest Detroitpistons Blogs

David Aldridge of NBA.com:
The Pistons "are not about to do anything" imminently with McGrady, the source said, disputing reports that the team had signed McGrady to a contract. Detroit is considering offering McGrady a one-year deal for the



Pistons have been active recently – depending your definition of recently

Aug 6th, 2010 | Source: Pistons Powered | Category: Latest Detroitpistons Blogs

Joe Dumars has taken a lot of criticism for being complacent with his roster. But is that fair?
Like many, if not all, of you, Id like to see a roster move, too.
The Pistons have added only one player since last season began Greg Monroe. Terrico White



Miami Heat trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to debut in preseason opener against Pistons; Pistons will also play preseason games in Grand Rapids, Toledo, Ohio, Syracuse, N.Y., and Columbia, S.C.

Aug 5th, 2010 | Source: Pistons Powered | Category: Latest Detroitpistons Blogs

From a team release:
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. The Detroit Pistons announced today that the club will open their eight-game 2010 preseason schedule at the Miami HEAT on Tuesday, October 5 (7:30 p.m.).
Three of the teams eight games will be played at The



Detroit Pistons go 1-for-2 in accuracy of leaking contract information

Aug 5th, 2010 | Source: Pistons Powered | Category: Latest Detroitpistons Blogs

When Ben Wallace agreed to terms, I wondered why he wasnt getting more money. I think it was obvious he felt a minimum contract wasnt respectful enough.
Turns out he will get the full Bi-Annual Exception.
ShamSports updated its Detroit Pistons contract



Did Detroit Pistons use mid-level exception to sign Ben Wallace?

Aug 4th, 2010 | Source: Pistons Powered | Category: Latest Detroitpistons Blogs

The Pistons announced they officially signed Ben Wallace. Given his signing was reported a few weeks ago, this isnt interesting.
What interests me and perhaps nobody else, given the comments for my post about the inconsistencies in reporting Will Bynums



Ben Gordon is on Twitter, and he’s changing his number to 8

Aug 3rd, 2010 | Source: Pistons Powered | Category: Latest Detroitpistons Blogs

Ben Gordon is on Twitter @BenGordon8 (hat tip: Need4Sheed).
Why 8? Gordon answered Sunday:
Yes! I am changing my # to 8!

Hopefully, the new number gives Gordon a fresh start in Detroit.

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Detroit MLE Dreams: Tracy McGrady

Jul 30th, 2010 | Source: Pistons Powered | Category: Latest Detroitpistons Blogs

Essentials
Position: SG/SF
Height: 6-foot-8
Weight: 223 pounds
Years pro: 13
Age: 31
What he brings
Pros

Darfur, man. Darfur.
Everyone (annoyingly) quotes the Iverson ‘practice’ video relentlessly, but the T-Mac ‘It’s my