The Detroit Pistons brought in a new coach and new players to try and build a more cohesive and successful team. So far it hasn’t exactly worked out. There appears to be a rift building between head coach Maurice Cheeks and the highest paid player on the team, Josh Smith. Cheeks benched Smith last month for missing a practice after Smith was in Atlanta to care for his sick father. Smith let that slide but when Cheeks benched him for the entire second half against the Washington Wizards, he decided it was time to speak out.
NBA: Josh Smith and the Detroit Pistons Not Working Out
Josh Smith did not start on Friday against Atlanta because he missed Thursday’s practice, reports The Detroit News. Smith was used by head coach Maurice Cheeks off the bench, however he did not score a point (0-for-7 from the floor) over 19 minutes of game action. Smith had started every game since Nov. 18, 2005. Smith will likely start the next game, but Cheeks would not confirm that.
NBA: Josh Smith Working on His Midrange & Post Game With Rasheed Wallace
The Detroit Pistons will be an interesting group to watch this upcoming season with the additions of Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings and the return of Rasheed Wallace but as an assistant coach. Though training camp will open in about two weeks, Smith and Wallace are wasting no time getting ready. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Josh Smith Says the Detroit Pistons Were His Only Option
Dwight Howard was the major talk of free agency but once he made his choice, teams turned their sights to who was left. Josh Smith was also one of the big names and while I assumed he would be courted by several teams and weigh his options, he says the Detroit Pistons were the only one. Read more after the jump.
NBA: Josh Smith Agrees to 4-Year Deal With the Detroit Pistons
Well so much for Josh Smith joining Dwight Howard and James Harden in Houston, the free agent has reportedly agreed to a four-year deal with the Detroit Pistons. Read more after the jump.
