I'm starting to like Krista Jahnke (Latham)... she works a little harder than the rest... actually gets interviews.
I wish someone would clarify the length of of Murray's contract... NBATV says it's for three years... if it's only two we've got an expiring deal next year.... player opt after this year?

Anoter Maxiell article:

http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/maxi...ue_060719.html

The BAE can only be a for a max of two years, so two it is.

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Ha’s time may be running short
By Kerry Eggers

"Terry Porter will take a job as assistant coach with Detroit unless something happens in his group’s bid for Blazer ownership over the next few weeks. The ex-Blazer guard can’t wait too long or the Piston position will go away."

DELFINO DRAMA: Forward Carlos Delfino made comments in a Spanish-language publication last week that carried unhappy undertones, although exact translations can be spotty.
But Dumars said Delfino indicated at the end of the season that he wants to be in Detroit.
"If he thinks he should be somewhere else," Dumars said, "I'll call you guys and say, 'We made a trade.' It's simple. There's no gray area for me."

Joe on Delfino

Davidson was rather coy when asked about the notion he would never give any player a maximum contract.
"It's absolutely a false perception," he said.

Mr. D Talks

Dumars also heard talk that the Pistons, by not re-signing Wallace, were lowering expectations for the 2006-07 season.
"Our goals are the same," he said. "I am not going to sit up here and say we're playing for second place. We brought these two guys in here to help us win a championship.
"I'll tell you what, when the other guys come back for training camp, make sure you ask them if they think our goals have changed. Those guys will have something to say about that because that's selling them short."

Joe & Flip talking about new team. Done dealing?

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With politicians the future lies ahead

One thing that bothers me is the fact that Flip said he's going to make this team use a lot more zone. His reasoning was that the team stopped miami more when they used zone in the ECF. I don't know why I just hate zone defense. I think it won't be as effective because Ben isn't here to get the rebound. When you play the zone you usually don't boxout because you're not gaurding 1 player.

Dumars: Pistons' defense won't rest:
Mohammed, Murray, new pieces to puzzle, will shore up the team on both ends of the court.

Link: http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll...0102/607190322