The Pistons could hire a new head coach soon, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, who reports in his latest mailbag that the top candidates for the job are set to meet with owner Tom Gores next week in Los Angeles.
Bucks associate head coach Charles Lee, former Connecticut and Overtime Elite coach Kevin Ollie, and Pelicans assistant Jarron Collins are considered the leading candidates. However, Edwards believes that Ollie, a former NBA player, is the frontrunner for the position.
Here’s more on the Pistons:
- DeJanai Raska says she was sexually harassed and assaulted by former assistant GM Rob Murphy over a period of several months, she tells Tresa Baldas of The Detroit Free Press (subscriber link). There are too many details to list here, but Raska reported her allegations to the Pistons last fall. The team put Murphy on leave, but didn’t announce that he was fired until after Raska sued both the organization and Murphy. “I grew up in the city really looking up to the Pistons, the Bad Boys … and to be treated this way is heartbreaking,” Raska said.
- Who are the top five prospects Detroit should be considering with its first-round pick, which can land no lower than fifth overall? Edwards ranks those players in order for The Athletic. Obviously Victor Wembanyama is No. 1, but Brandon Miller edges out Scoot Henderson for No. 2. Rounding out Edwards’ top five are Henderson, Houston forward Jarace Walker and Arkansas guard Anthony Black.
- On a related topic, if the pick does land fifth in the lottery — and there’s a 47.9% chance that it will — who should the Pistons select? Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (subscriber link) makes the case for Villanova wing Cam Whitmore, arguing that his physical tools and flashes of shooting make him the best choice at that spot.
Not a prospect guru but Id target a wing that’s plenty capable of guarding the 2-4 and who could shoot a little
Such a high need in todays Nba and very little of it on Dets roster. Sneaky trade back spot draft night if they gotta guy pegged for the role outside the Top 10. Trade backs have been a tough sell post Luka but I think it make a lotta sense here if they aren’t wowed but what’s avail in the 3~7 range
I said this months ago. Either Miller or Whitemore
Miller
If the Celtics lose this round I would offer the 1st round pick to Boston for Jaylen Brown. In fact, if they can’t do that before the lottery and the Pistons get the first pick I would still offer it for Brown.
Brown is a lifetime Celtic now. They can pay more!
Brown may envision himself as a face of the franchise guy and not a number 2 option and be looking to move on. Maybe he would see an opportunity to be that on a talented young roster such as Detroit.
What the heck are French eyes? Lol
Getting the 2nd pick & taking Brandon Miller is betting for this team