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ESPN put together a list of the 20 worst "dead money" deals in sports.
Canton resident Christopher Burlew set up a satirical GoFundMe campaign to "Help Provide For Josh Smith's Family."
The Clippers signed free-agent forward Josh Smith, who helped eliminate them in the playoffs when he was with the Houston Rockets.
But without role players like Josh Smith, Corey Brewer and even 38-year-old Pablo Prigioni, who spent most of his career overseas, the Rockets probably wouldn't be in the Western Conference finals for the first time since 1997.
Smith says he has no hard feelings toward the Pistons and was glad to see their hard work pay off when they won seven straight games immediately after waiving him.
I know your team was losing but how do you fall asleep during a sporting event?
From the downfall of Michigan football, to alleged murder plots, to crab legs and Zubaz -- here's the list of some of the strangest sports stories from 2014.
Smith was let go by the Pistons after signing a four-year, $54 million contract in July 2013. He has averaged 15.4 points and 7.8 rebounds during his 11-year career.
Pistons president and coach Stan Van Gundy, along with ownership, decided that waiving the
As bad as Josh Smith has been with the Pistons, this decision to part ways with him goes beyond simply wanting him out of town.
"In fairness to Josh, being a highly versatile 10-year veteran in this league, we feel it's best to give him his freedom to move forward."
Detroit Pistons president and coach Stan Van Gundy can either choose to let this season go down as a lost year, hope to get a good draft pick and make all of his moves in the summer, or try to improve his team now.
This week the Pistons played a two-game home stand at The Palace against a pair of teams that missed the playoffs last season.
If this continues it could be a rough season for the Pistons.
"I went to Somerset mall and I caught him in there and I asked him for a picture and he looked at me crazy."
Sacramento had made calls about Smith in June, but Detroit never heard an offer that remotely interested them and never seriously engaged in discussions, sources told Yahoo Sports.
By now every Pistons fan has come across the ESPN story from last week reporting that the Pistons have reopened trade talks with the Kings to send Josh Smith to Sacramento for next to nothing.
It's nice to see the Pistons are at least trying to get out from under this mess that was left by former GM Joe Dumars.
Mark Stein of ESPN tweeted Tuesday that the Pistons have had preliminary talks with the Sacramento Kings about moving Smith out to California.
The Detroit Pistons need this time to be different, and yet the start of this next chapter felt familiar.
Do you see a scenario where the two could be paired in Detroit?
Detroit's frontcourt has been crowded this season, and with the trade deadline passed and no movement by the Pistons, it looks like that will continue.
As Detroit tries to get back into the playoff picture, a miniseries with the Charlotte Bobcats will be one of their best opportunities.
The NBA All-Star Break will not be a vacation for Detroit Pistons interim coach John Loyer.
Josh Smith should maybe watch a few of these YouTube videos before he attempts another shot like he did last night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Hydrate Detroit says around 150,000 people throughout the Motor City are struggling to afford their water bills.
Grammy-nominated multi-platinum music producer Filthy Rockwell continues to bring holiday cheer to families in Detroit.
Sleet and freezing rain will arrive first before snow kicks in through Monday evening.
DTE Energy officials say some of their customers are overdue for their gas meter inspections, and could be at risk of having service shut off.
Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125.
Sleet and freezing rain will arrive first before snow kicks in through Monday evening.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.
A former Saline Middle school employee has been charged with stalking a minor following a student harassment investigation, court records show.
Hydrate Detroit says around 150,000 people throughout the Motor City are struggling to afford their water bills.
Christmas Eve is Tuesday, but it's already been a busy time at Detroit Metro Airport with families beginning their holiday travels.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.
Utah's Jordan Clarkson has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
Snow and cold temperatures and problems at airports over the weekend have created some problems for travelers getting to their holiday destination.
A nonprofit run by Grammy-nominated music producer Filthy Rockwell worked with volunteers to wrap thousands of gifts that will be given to children on Christmas Day.
Bob Williams is honoring his late wife, Diane, by donating $1 million to a memory care program in Novi she received care at.
Snow, sleet, and freezing rain all move through at different times on Monday.
Hydrate Detroit is raising money to help residents who are struggling to pay their water bill this holiday season.