Matt Watson
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Matt Watson spent his childhood in the late '80s cutting out newspaper articles of the Detroit Pistons, which, now that he thinks about it, he's still doing on his blog. A professional editor and writer for the last decade, he created Detroit Bad Boys in 2005. Follow Matt on Twitter (@mattwatson and @detroitbadboys) and tell him to go to sleep, the internet will be there when he wakes up.
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- mlb Detroit Tigers
- nba Detroit Pistons
- ncaaf Michigan Wolverines
- ncaab Michigan Wolverines
- boxing Glass Joe
- nhl Detroit Red Wings
- nascar Cole Trickle
- golf Chubbs Peterson
- nfl Detroit Lions
NBA rumors: Pistons considering Zeljko Obradovic to replace Lawrence Frank
The Pistons are reportedly looking at legendary Euroleague coach Zeljko Obradovic to fill their vacant head coaching position.
NBA rumors: Would Stan Van Gundy be a good fit with the Pistons?
In our quest to better understand potential candidates to replace Lawrence Frank, DBB talks to Evan Dunlap of Orlando Pinstriped Post about Stan Van Gundy.
NBA draft order 2013: Pistons win tiebreaker, enter lottery with No. 7 pick
101The Pistons sacrificed their chances at the No. 5 pick with their (annual) April winning streak, but all isn't lost. After finishing with an identical 29-53 record as the Washington Wizards, the Pistons won a coin flip today to secure the No. 7 pick.
Pistons coaching search: Who replaces Lawrence Frank?
Pistons beat reporters have suggested some intriguing names -- including grizzled veteran Jerry Sloan, experienced-but-not-quite-grizzled Nate McMillan ... and even local heroes Tom Izzo and John Beilein.
Lawrence Frank fired: Pistons coach saw it coming, concerned for assistants
Speaking to reporters Wednesday for the last time as head coach of the Detroit Pistons, Lawrence Frank sounded like a man who knew his fate -- and lamented how it might impact those of his assistants.
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Rasheed Wallace announced his retirement on Wednesday, because nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky, and all we are is dust in the wind, and even the realest stars among us must fade away eventually. 'Sheed is headed to basketball heaven now, and if that doesn't necessarily include a trip to Springfield, Massachusetts, it will definitely involve a life of surprise cameos at the Raleigh Pro-Am and a lot of chilling in sweatsuits and talking shit.
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NBA Draft: Marcus Smart returns to Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State's Marcus Smart, a potential top-5 pick in the NBA draft, has opted to postpone NBA riches and stay for his sophomore season. How will this change the Pistons' plans on draft day?
Rutgers coaching search: Lawrence Frank denies contact, 'very happy' coaching Pistons
Despite Rutgers' alleged interest, Frank being contacted for the school's vacant head coaching position. He also says he's "very happy" to be coaching the Pistons.
Rutgers coaching search: Lawrence Frank rumored to be candidate
21After firing Mike Rice earlier Wednesday, Rutgers University may be interested in hiring Lawrence Frank.
Jose Calderon on his return to Toronto
Jose Calderon reflects on the reception he received from Toronto's fans.
Sweet 16 roundtable: Get ready for the B1G Four
Cinderella stories are fun, but a March Madness plot twist is on the horizon. Are you ready for the B1G Four? Indiana, Ohio State, Michigan State and Michigan could make history this weekend.
Pistons trainer Mike Abdenour takes medical leave
The Pistons' longtime athletic trainer has taken medical leave for undisclosed reasons.
The Daily Win: Let the Tournament begin
Matt Ufford tells you why you should forget about your job, family life, and overall well being, to focus on the 2013 NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Andre Drummond injury update: 'No pain at all' for AD1, but also no timetable to return
Andre Drummond, who's missed 16 games with a stress fracture in his back, admits it's been "mentally draining" watching from the sidelines. But despite feeling "no pain at all," he won't rush his return.
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Dennis Rodman at the Vatican?
4Dennis Rodman -- fresh from his basketball summit in North Korea -- is now setting his sights on fixing those pesky problems plaguing the Catholic Church ... because he's jetting to Rome today in hopes of meeting the new Pope. [...] As for what Dennis wants to accomplish ... he tells TMZ, "I want to be anywhere in the world that I'm needed ... I want to spread a message of peace and love throughout the world."
TMZ, of course.
Pistons at Jazz: Detroit's decade of futility in Salt Lake
36Monday's game in Utah was depressing ... so let's ignore it and talk about the last time the Pistons won in Utah in 2002.
Brandon Knight on DeAndre Jordan's dunk: 'I'd jump again'
6Brandon Knight has no regrets for attempting -- and falling spectacularly short -- to block DeAndre Jordan's alley-oop block on Sunday.
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Andre Drummond injury update: Pistons rookie to resume basketball activities
Still no timeline on Drummond's return, but he's apparently making progress.
