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Pistons HC Monty Williams bemoans Detroit’s limp fight after 14th straight loss

Head coach Monty Williams of the Detroit Pistons reacts during the fourth quarter of an NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Cleveland Cavaliers...

Although their core group are young and learning – headlined by rising star guard Cade Cunningham – big things were expected of Detroit under new management this season and beyond, but they’ve got off to an unsettling start. That much was emphasised by their head coach’s comments after a 14th straight regular season defeat: against a struggling Washington Wizards team. Continue reading “Pistons HC Monty Williams bemoans Detroit’s limp fight after 14th straight loss”

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NBA Draft: Orlando take Paolo Banchero with No. 1 pick, Holmgren to OKC and Smith Houston-bound

Commissioner Adam Silver and Paolo Banchero pose for photos after Banchero was drafted with the 1st overall pick by the Orlando Magic during the 2022...

After countless reports suggested Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr would be this summer’s top draft pick, the Orlando Magic presented the first in a night of surprises and trade moves aplenty by selecting Duke’s Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick – adding another talented youngster to an ever-growing core of players hopeful they’ll be nowhere near the lottery in the near future. Continue reading “NBA Draft: Orlando take Paolo Banchero with No. 1 pick, Holmgren to OKC and Smith Houston-bound”