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  1. Brandon Knight talks with Pistons coach Lawrence Frank JULIAN H. GONZALEZ / DFP

    Transcript of chat with Pistons writer Vince Ellis

    Vince answered questions about the draft, free agency and more this morning.

    • 11:45 AM
  2. John Henson of North Carolina Charlie Riedel/AP

    Potential frontcourt draft picks abound for Pistons after workouts

    The Pistons worked out six frontcourt prospects Monday in preparation for Thursday's NBA draft. John Henson, North Carolina: The skinny big man has been projected by many to be the pick at No. 9 for the Pistons. He'll help defensively, but he'll have to bulk up to bang in the NBA.

    • 1:22 AM
  3. Indiana Pacers president of basketball operations Larry Bird talks about the team's future May 30, 2012. AP

    Report: Larry Bird stepping down with Pacers

    Bird, who is dealing with some health issues (back and shoulder), likely will take a year off before deciding if he wants to return to any sort of front-office position.

    • 10:20 AM

  4. Photo gallery: Detroit's list of biggest jerks in sports

    A recent story about Lions players making the list of the NFL's biggest jerks got us thinking: What players would make the Detroit sports fan's list of biggest jerks in sports?

    • Jun. 25, 2012
  5. Miami's Juwan Howard gestures to the crowd at a celebration of the Heat's NBA championship in Miami on Monday, June 25, 2012. AP

    Juwan Howard pays homage to Fab Five by doing Cabbage Patch at Heat rally (with videos)

    Howard also said, "We won this ring for the Michigan Fab Five."

    • Jun. 25, 2012
  6. Detroit Pistons assistant GM Scott Perry KIRTHMON F. DOZIER / DFP

    Magic lures away Pistons VP Perry

    It's likely George David, the Pistons' director of player personnel, will be promoted into Perry's old position with the franchise.

    • Jun. 25, 2012
  7. Forward Jared Sullinger

    Workouts only small part of NBA draft process

    Several high-profile draft prospects will work out today at the Pistons' practice facility in Auburn Hills. The Pistons, who have the No. 9 pick in Thursday's NBA draft, will take a look at Ohio State's Jared Sullinger, Illinois' Meyers Leonard, North Carolina's John Henson and Tyler Zeller, Baylor's Perry Jones and Kentucky's Terrence Jones.

    • Jun. 25, 2012

  8. Freep Sports Happy Hour: Chat transcript

    We discussed the serious matter of Detroit sports this afternoon.

    • Jun. 25, 2012

  9. Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • Jun. 25, 2012
  10. LeBron James of the Miami Heat celebrates on the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals on Thursday. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

    Mitch Albom: Hate LeBron or not, King James reigns supreme

    He won. That's all that matters. The debate over LeBron James may go on. But sports is a did-or-didn't business, and when Miami captured the NBA title Thursday, LeBron stepped over. This explains why the same fans, critics and sports media who just TWO WEEKS AGO were saying LeBron lacked heart or big shot desire are now bowing to his sunrise.

    • Jun. 24, 2012

  11. The 'Stevies': Juwan Howard, Roger Clemens, the Red Wings and more

    Each week, Steve Schrader hands out "Stevies" to the best, the worst and the weirdest from the week that was in sports. This week's Stevies:

    • Jun. 24, 2012

  12. News quiz: Test your knowledge of the past week's sports events

    Test your knowledge of current sports events for the last week: (For the most part, there are no right or wrong answers, so everybody scores a 5.)

    • Jun. 24, 2012
  13. The Pistons could grab John Henson with the No. 9 pick. Charlie Riedel/Associated Press

    With the ninth pick in the NBA draft, the Pistons will go big, or go ...

    Free Press sports writer Vince Ellis takes a look at whom the Pistons could draft at No. 9 in Thursday's 2012 NBA draft:

    • Jun. 24, 2012

  14. Vince Ellis: 2012 NBA mock draft

    Here's how Vince Ellis thinks the first round of the NBA draft will shake out Thursday:

    • Jun. 24, 2012

  15. What to do this week ... Watch Tigers, vote for Tigers and tune into NBA draft

    This is Day 6 of the Tigers' string of 20 games in 20 days, leading up to the All-Star break, and Justin Verlander's last chance for a while to get his first career hit as the Tigers play at Pittsburgh. It's also a chance for him to get even for the Pirates' breaking up his no-hitter in the ninth inning back in May. 1:30 p.m., FSD.

    • Jun. 24, 2012

  16. Charlie Villanueva's brother says Pistons' forward never worked out for Dominican Republic team

    Charlie Villanueva spent last weekend in Toronto for his son's birthday but was dealing with reports that he was cut from the Dominican Republic national team. The fact that he was cut wasn't the issue -- the problem was the way it was reported.

    • Jun. 24, 2012
  17. The Pistons' Brandon Knight, left, and volunteers work on a new playground in Detroit. Special to the Free Press

    Pistons' Brandon Knight joins volunteers building playground in Detroit

    Community service Pistons guard Brandon Knight took time away from his summer conditioning program Saturday morning to help volunteers build a playground at the Commonwealth Community Development Academy in Detroit.

    • Jun. 24, 2012

  18. Souvenirs of the week: Miami Heat championship gear

    After all this time, you can finally celebrate LeBron James' first NBA title with the Miami Heat, eh? There are all sorts of souvenirs at NBA.com, including the LeBron bobblehead -- which also took its talents to South Beach -- holding a championship trophy for $24.99.

    • Jun. 24, 2012

  19. LeBron James returns to Twitter, with more than 5 million followers

    LeBron James is back on Twitter, and the Miami Heat star has more followers than ever. The newly crowned NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP ended a nearly two-month break from social media early Friday, posting a 50-second video to thank fans for both their support and their patience.

    • Jun. 24, 2012

  20. Former Pistons coach Ron Rothstein gets another title with Miami Heat

    Ron Rothstein is a trivia question in Pistons history. Who was the coach who took over in Detroit after the legendary Chuck Daly resigned as the most successful coach in Pistons history? It was Rothstein, who could be seen celebrating on the bench Thursday night after the Miami Heat eliminated Oklahoma City, 4-1, to win the NBA title.

    • Jun. 23, 2012
  21. The Heat's Juwan Howard, a member of U-M's Fab Five in 1992-93, celebrates the NBA crown Thursday. MIKE EHRMANN/Getty Images

    Heat title a win for U-M's Howard, Fab Five 'family'

    Even after 21 years, the bond appears as tight as ever. As 39-year-old Juwan Howard was hugging teammates and coaches in the Miami Heat locker room Thursday night, he saved a special embrace for former Fab Five teammate Jalen Rose. Two decades after the Fab Five assembled as a transcendent freshman college basketball class at Michigan, they finally had a major championship to celebrate.

    • Jun. 23, 2012

  22. Pistons tabbed as 200-1 odds to win 2012-13 NBA title

    Oddsmakers at Bovada have Detroit listed at 200-1, tying the Charlotte Bobcats -- a team that finished with the worst winning percentage in league history -- for the worst odds.

    • Jun. 23, 2012

  23. 5 notable NBA champions with Michigan ties

    Five notable players with Michigan prep, college or pro ties have won NCAA and NBA titles. They are: Magic Johnson Led Michigan State to the 1979 NCAA title and won five NBA rings (1980, '82, '85, '87 and '88) with the L.A. Lakers. Isiah Thomas

    • Jun. 23, 2012
  24. LeBron James scores on a lay-up Thursday night. Robert Mayer/U.S. PRESSWIRE

    Despite bumps in road, Miami Heat savors journey to NBA title

    A year ago, with an easier path, the Miami Heat fell short of its championship goal. This time, things seemed much tougher to the Heat -- which made the reward that much sweeter.

    • Jun. 23, 2012

  25. Metro + state: Michigan Sports Hall of Fame ceremony set for Aug. 16

    HONORS The Michigan Sports Hall of Fame formally will enshrine the latest class of athletes and sports figures at the 56th Induction Event on Aug. 16 at the Gem Theatre in Detroit.

    • Jun. 23, 2012
  26. Juwan Howard of the Miami Heat celebrates after they won 121-106 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the 2012 NBA Finals on June 21, 2012. Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

    Juwan Howard wins first NBA title for Fab Five (with video)

    The Fab Five finally have a major basketball title to celebrate. Juwan Howard, a forward in U-M’s heralded freshman class of 1991, won his first crown on Thursday night when the Miami Heat captured the NBA title.

    • Jun. 23, 2012
  27. Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 21, 2012. Larry W. Smith / AP

    Pistons beat Heat in television ratings: NBA finals earn highest 5-game average since 2004

    Score a victory for the Pistons -- albeit a small one. This year's NBA Finals, which ended Thursday with the Heat's 121-106 victory over the Thunder, drew the highest five-game ratings average since 2004, when the Pistons beat the Lakers in five.

    • Jun. 22, 2012

  28. OSU forward Sullinger's back throws wrench into NBA draft

    With less than a week before the NBA draft, the biggest question remains Ohio State power forward Jared Sullinger.

    • Jun. 22, 2012

  29. North Carolina's Harrison Barnes auditions for Charlotte Bobcats with NBA draft a week away

    North Carolina's Harrison Barnes worked out for the Charlotte Bobcats on Thursday morning, and new coach Mike Dunlap said he was impressed with the prospect.

    • Jun. 22, 2012
  30. LeBron James of the Miami Heat celebrates on the bench late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Five of the 2012 NBA Finalson Thursday. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

    LeBron's triple-double lifts Heat to NBA title over Thunder

    LeBron James is a world champion, and the Miami Heat have climbed to the top of NBA.

    • Jun. 21, 2012
  31. Heat forward LeBron James listens to a question during the news conference Wednesday in Miami. AP

    Drew Sharp: It's time for LeBron to seize NBA title

    The adolescent petulance toward LeBron James won't cease. It'll simply seek another outlet should he secure that first NBA championship in the coming days.

    • Jun. 21, 2012

  32. Ticker: LeBron James' cramps don't impress NHL players

    Can't play because of cramps? Don't tell that to hockey players.

    • Jun. 21, 2012

  33. Will it be Meyers Leonard or John Henson for Pistons? Mock drafts seem split

    We're a week away from the NBA draft, so it's a good time to take a sweep through the Internet for mock drafts.

    • Jun. 21, 2012
  34. Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko JARRAD HENDERSON/DFP

    Jonas Jerebko puts his stamp on hoops camp

    "Nice take," Jonas Jerebko yelled Wednesday morning at Rochester Adams High as he jogged with a referee's whistle dangling from his neck. He officiated a pickup game at his first basketball camp, which concludes today.

    • Jun. 21, 2012
  35. Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches a touchdown during the playoff loss to the Saints in New Orleans. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

    ESPN ranks the top 25 playoff performances -- in every sport

    With all the rich history among the Tigers, Red Wings, Lions and Pistons, there's not as much Detroit love throughout the 100 listed.

    • Jun. 21, 2012

  36. Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • Jun. 21, 2012
  37. The Thunder's James Harden drives against Miami's Shane Battier on Tuesday night. Harden suffered a bruised left hand in OKC's loss. David Santiago/McClatchy-Tribune

    Thunder star Kevin Durant: 'We're not going to give up'

    Down 3-1 in the NBA Finals, history says the Oklahoma City Thunder aren't coming back. Nobody has rallied from that deficit in the Finals. T

    • Jun. 21, 2012
  38. Pistons center Ben Wallace celebrates with the Larry O'Brien trophy in 2004. DFP file photo

    Last five 3-1 series leads in NBA Finals

    Can the Thunder come back from 3-1? No NBA Finals team has done it. Here's a look at the past five 3-1 Finals leads:

    • Jun. 21, 2012

  39. Watch to watch today: Heat vs. Thunder

    LeBron James is one victory away from that elusive championship after nine seasons and two failed Finals trips.

    • Jun. 21, 2012
  40. Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (left) and small forward LeBron James (right) laugh during practice on June 20, 2012. Derick E. Hingle / US Presswire

    LeBron James (cramps) returns to practice, expects to play in Game 5

    LeBron James practiced with the Miami Heat on Wednesday, one day after leaving Game 4 of the NBA Finals in the fourth quarter because of leg cramps.

    • Jun. 20, 2012
  41. Oklahoma City Thunder fans sit in the outfield of David Allen Memorial Ballpark to watch a broadcast of Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Enid, Okla. AP

    Heat beating Thunder -- but not the Pistons (on TV)

    Through four games, the NBA Finals are averaging an 11.6 overnight rating, the highest since the 2004 series between the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Lakers.

    • Jun. 20, 2012
  42. Jared Sullinger AP

    Ability, not health, could lead Pistons away from OSU's Sullinger

    News of Jared Sullinger's balky back interrupted the steady stream of rumors that will not abate until the NBA draft June 28.

    • Jun. 20, 2012
  43. Tiger Woods: Not quite back yet. File photo

    Five sports figures still waiting to win it all

    Since Dale Earnhardt Jr. ended his little Sprint Cup dry spell Sunday at MIS, some other current sports droughts:

    • Jun. 20, 2012

  44. Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • Jun. 20, 2012
  45. Would you pick Calvin Johnson as the Detroit athlete you would build your franchise around? Ronald Martinez / Getty Images

    Jamie Samuelsen: Which Detroit athlete to build a franchise around?

    COUNTDOWN: Samuelsen counts down the top five Detroit athletes he would pick in a franchise draft. Does he have Lions receiver Calvin Johnson at No. 1? Or does he pick one of the Tigers' marquee players? Read on, vote in our poll and discuss!

    • Jun. 19, 2012
  46. Heat guard Dwyane Wade soars to the basket during the Game 4 win over the Thunder tonight in Miami. DON EMMERT/Getty Images

    NBA Finals: Heat takes commanding series lead with Game 4 victory

    LeBron James and the Miami Heat are one win away from an NBA championship.

    • Jun. 20, 2012
  47. Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars and Kyle Singler. AP

    Kyle Singler, Real Madrid come up short; Pistons retain NBA rights

    Kyle Singler, a 2011 second-round draft pick of the Pistons, scored 12 points Saturday night, but his Real Madrid team lost a decisive Game 5 of the ACB League title series against Barcelona Regal, 73-69.

    • Jun. 19, 2012
  48. Miami Heat president Pat Riley speaks to reporters at a news conference Dec. 16, 2011. Associated Press

    Pat Riley selected for Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award

    The National Basketball Coaches Association selected Heat Pat Riley as this year’s recipient of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, which commemorates the former Detroit coach’s life in basketball and his “standard of integrity, competitive excellence and tireless promotion” of the game.

    • Jun. 19, 2012

  49. Two-minute drill: Midday update on Tigers, Lions, Wings, Pistons, U-M and MSU

    Welcome to our two-minute drill, which will give you a snapshot of what's going on with the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, Spartans and Wolverines each day.

    • Jun. 19, 2012

  50. Heat's series lead sparks comparisons to 2011 NBA Finals

    This is not the same place the Miami Heat was a year ago. Well, there is the obvious similarity.

    • Jun. 19, 2012

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    3. Washington Wizards
    4. Cleveland Cavaliers
    5. Sacramento Kings
    6. Portland Trail Blazers (from Brooklyn)
    7. Golden State Warriors
    8. Toronto Raptors
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    11. Portland Trail Blazers
    12. Milwaukee Bucks
    13. Phoenix Suns
    14. Houston Rockets
    15. Philadelphia 76ers
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    18. Minnesota Timberwolves (from Utah)
    19. Orlando Magic
    20. Denver Nuggets
    21. Boston Celtics
    22. Boston Celtics (from L.A. Clippers)
    23. Atlanta Hawks
    24. Cleveland Cavaliers (from L.A. Lakers)
    25. Memphis Grizzlies
    26. Indiana Pacers
    27. Miami Heat
    28. Oklahoma City Thunder
    29. Chicago Bulls
    30. Golden State Warriors (from San Antonio)

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