The Pistons were an NBA-worst 14-68 this past season, the first in what was a six-year, $78.5-million contract for Williams — one that, at the time, was the richest ever given to an NBA coach.

The Detroit Pistons have fired head coach Monty Williams just a year after inking a then-record $78.5 million deal with the franchise, according to a team statement.

ESPN Sources: After one season, the Detroit Pistons have dismissed coach Monty Williams — who leaves with five years and $65M-plus left on his deal. New President Trajan Langdon will move to ...

The vibes have been positive for Detroit Pistons rookie wing Chaz Lanier since he was drafted in the second round of the 2025 ...

Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.

He was fired by the Toronto Raptors in 2018, days after winning the NBA Coach of the Year award, and led the Pistons to a .500 record and a playoff appearance the next season. Casey averaged just ...

Coach of the Year or not, Bickerstaff quickly brought the Pistons onto the right path. Last year, they won just 14 games. Bickerstaff's squad hit that number before the calendar turned to 2025.

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-107 after a controversial game filled with foul calls. ... adding fuel to the fire for the Pistons and their coach.

As for JB, the Pistons are now his NBA fourth head coaching stop himself after Houston, Memphis, and Cleveland. They will also likely represent his biggest challenge yet, especially after Detroit ...

The Detroit Pistons have fired coach Monty Williams after just one season, the organization announced Wednesday. ESPN first reported the firing. "Decisions like these are difficult to make, and I ...

The Detroit Pistons fired coach Monty Williams on Wednesday after just one season that ended with an NBA-worst 14-68 record. “Decisions like these are difficult to make, and I want to thank ...