The Detroit news -

Saunders prefers aggressive offense
Unlike his predecessor, coach doesn't mind if his players break off set plays and attack the basket.

http://www.detnews.com/2005/pistons/...D03-347021.htm

Saunders searches for the right team mix
His challenge is to find meaningful minutes to develop young players Milicic, Delfino, Arroyo.

http://www.detnews.com/2005/pistons/...D01-347386.htm

The Detroit Free Press -

Evans feeling wanted, ready to help with Pistons
The Pistons had just finished a two-hour practice on Wednesday afternoon when swingman Maurice Evans jogged to the ball rack, grabbed the first basketball he saw, found an empty basket on the side of the court and started practicing his jump shot.

http://www.freep.com/sports/pistons/...e_20051013.htm

The Oakland press -

Veteran Day seeking spot
Former star at Arkansas has been impressive in practices

http://theoaklandpress.com/stories/1...05101310.shtml

A. Sherrod Blakely -

Day in camp to give other teams a chance to see what he has left
Imagine an old-school rocker trying to jump-start his career by joining Green Day, the Black Eyed Peas or some other established, highly successful pop group. Or how about a retired cop trying to enlist with the Secret Service or the FBI.
All are possible, but unlikely to happen. The same can be said for Todd Day's chances of making the Detroit Pistons roster, which was reduced by one on Wednesday when the Pistons requested waivers on shooting guard Alejandro Sanchez.

http://www.mlive.com/pistons/stories...450.xml&coll=1

That's a great article.

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I don't know where the "Sanchez" last name came from.LOL. I really wasn't expecting him to make the team, since the needs of this team are another backup PG and not a SG or a SF. He knew coming in that his chances were slim to none but he said he valued the experience. I read on the PR newspaper that he's talking to his agent to go to another pro league in Europe, South America or somewhere else. I think he doesn't have a chance this year in the NBA(it's too late) but if he develops a consistent outside shot he'll make it in the near future. I'm sure he'll be on the piston's radar for a while.

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The Detroit news -

Wallace a mismatch for top pick Bogut
Ben's physical style overwhelms the Bucks rookie, who misses four shots in exhibition loss.

http://www.detnews.com/2005/pistons/...D06-348611.htm

Traffic violations surprise Milicic
Piston didn't know his license was suspended and tinted windows on the front glass is illegal.

http://www.detnews.com/2005/pistons/...D01-348279.htm

Detroit Free Press -

PISTONS 95, BUCKS 88: Darko arrested; Pistons top Bucks
One step forward, one step back. Then another step forward.
On Tuesday, Detroit Pistons center Darko Milicic played well enough in the exhibition season opener to give hope he might not be a bust.
On Wednesday, he was a 20-year-old -- just one who forgot to pay some traffic tickets and was arrested for driving with a suspended license.
Then, Thursday, all was well again, as he faced the media and then stepped under the lights and performed in an exhibition season game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

http://www.freep.com/sports/pistons/...e_20051014.htm

A. Sherrod Blakely -

Bell plans on making most of another shot at NBA
Reputations, good or bad, are hard to shake from the minds of NBA general managers. Charlie Bell knows this all too well.
An exceptional athlete who could score, the 6-foot-3 Bell was considered too short by most NBA GMs to be an NBA shooting guard and not a good enough ball-handler to play the point.

http://www.mlive.com/pistons/stories...060.xml&coll=1

Milicic will learn from mistakes after suspension of license
Darko Milicic said he didn't realize until he was pulled over by a police officer Wednesday afternoon that his driver's license was suspended.
"They said I didn't pay some tickets," said Milicic, who had 10 points and nine rebounds in the Detroit Pistons' 95-88 preseason victory against Milwaukee on Thursday. "I was supposed to take care of them, and I thought I did. Obviously, I didn't. I will take care of them as soon as I can."

http://www.mlive.com/pistons/stories...060.xml&coll=1

"I saw they were trying to go at Ben a couple of times and I was like, 'Wow, good luck,'"said Chauncey Billups, who led the Pistons with 16 points.

Man, it's great to have Ben on our side.

ESPN-

"Darko Days
Brown out, Flip in. Which means the changes in Detroit, Marc Stein reports, include more running, more zone ... and more Darko Milicic."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/traini...arc&id=2190851

The Free Press -

Daddy Delfino's son back on track
by Krista Latham

Every day, when Pistons practice ends, a man who looks suspiciously like Carlos Delfino -- same hair, same shape, slightly bigger build -- shags rebounds and doles out pointers for his look-alike.
And Delfino listens.
That's because Carlos Delfino V, the second-year Pistons swingman, knows Carlos Delfino IV, his father, knows best.

http://www.freep.com/sports/pistons/...e_20051015.htm


The Oakland press -

Saunders: Pistons' zone defense will show up eventualually
By DANA GAURUDER

It's going to take time for the Pistons to get in the zone. Anyone who has watched the Pistons' first two preseason games might wonder about Flip Saunders' infl uence on the team's defense. The zone that Saunders used in Minnesota has been virtually undetectable.

http://theoaklandpress.com/stories/1...05101512.shtml

Booth Newspapers -

Dupree improved, but still longshot to make Pistons roster
By A. Sherrod Blakely

AUBURN HILLS -- Ronald Dupree is a better shooter now, which he proved on Friday when he banked in a shot from half court that ended the Detroit Piston's practice early. His ball-handling, always suspect, has improved as well. He's a year older, a year wiser and with a new coach around, he's rediscovered his confidence as well.

http://www.mlive.com/pistons/stories...990.xml&coll=1

The Detroit news -

Pistons, Prince aren't near deal
Forward's agent leaves town as sides attempt to reach agreement before Oct. 31 deadline.
By Chris McCoskey

Negotiations on a contract extension for Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince aren't quite at an impasse, but it wasn't a good sign that agent Bill Duffy left for California Saturday morning without a deal in place.

http://www.detnews.com/2005/pistons/...C03-350279.htm

Booth Newspapers -

Pistons, Prince still apart on extension
By A. Sherrod Blakely

The Detroit Pistons know Tayshaun Prince is a valuable member of their team. Figuring out how much he's worth, that's another matter entirely.
Prince and the Pistons are apparently at an impasse in their talks concerning a contract extension.

http://www.mlive.com/pistons/stories...860.xml&coll=1

I was glad to see that McCoskey's article finally "unveiled" the mask mystery. Rip needs to put that thing back on and quit taking uneccessary risks.