Two Former Detroit Athletes Make ESPN's List Of Worst 'Dead Money' Deals
ESPN put together a list of the 20 worst "dead money" deals in sports.
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.
De La Salle Collegiate High School senior Kandakai Sherman will be handing NFL prospects their hat for the team they've been selected by.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
As thousands enter downtown Detroit, you can expect long lines and not much space, especially parking.
Detroit is just hours away from hosting the 2024 NFL Draft. Celebrities and football stars are making their way into town, along with hundreds of thousands of visitors, and Detroit business wonders are ready for them.
Officials say the tours are to allow residents to see the upgrades that have been implemented over the last five years.
De La Salle Collegiate High School senior Kandakai Sherman will be handing NFL prospects their hat for the team they've been selected by.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
As thousands enter downtown Detroit, you can expect long lines and not much space, especially parking.
Here's everything to know about registration, security policies, road closures, concerts and more for the NFL Draft.
Here's a list of some things to do in the Motor City while you're in town for the NFL Draft.
Jeep maker Stellantis is planning to lay off an unspecified number of workers at its U.S. factories in the coming months to deal with a rapidly changing global auto market, the company said Tuesday.
Despite a small dip in U.S. vehicle sales, General Motors' first-quarter net income rose more than 25% on strong deliveries of pickup trucks and other higher-profit vehicles.
Workers at Mercedes-Benz factories near Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will vote next month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
After leading the United Auto Workers on its historic strike against the Detroit Three automakers, Shawn Fain has been named on Time's list of the most influential people of 2024.
General Motors and real estate firm Bedrock announced Monday the automaker's headquarters will move to the Hudson's Detroit development in downtown Detroit from the Renaissance Center.
Many of the events taking place at the Corner Ballpark during the three-day event will be for kids, but go down Michigan Avenue, and there will be plenty for adults to do.
From art and architecture to entertainment, the Motor City is at the centerpiece of the draft.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
"Ultimately we think this is a better approach that reflects the evolution of the business," Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters said on an earnings call.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
This 2024 "State of the Air" report warns efforts to reduce emissions are undermined by extreme heat, drought and wildfires caused by climate change.
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
"It's a good day for America, it's a good day for Europe and it's a good day for world peace," Mr. Biden said in remarks from the White House.
Expanded federal overtime rule could result in employers paying workers an additional $1.5 billion, according to one estimate.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
The Michigan Legislature is considering two bills that could make getting access to hormonal birth control a little easier.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
MDARD officials say the virus, which was first detected in Michigan in 2022, was found in Newaygo County, making it the seventh flock in the state in the last two years.
The 5,400-square-foot Lions fan experience at Hart Plaza is bringing Ford Field to the heart of the NFL footprint to get fans pumped for the draft as well as the upcoming football season.
Many of the events taking place at the Corner Ballpark during the three-day event will be for kids, but go down Michigan Avenue, and there will be plenty for adults to do.
Here's what you should do if your child gets lost while your at the NFL Draft this weekend.
Here's a list of some things to do in the Motor City while you're in town for the NFL Draft.
The deal calls for St. Brown to be guaranteed $77 million, making him the NFL's highest-paid wide receiver.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Businesses across Michigan are feeling optimistic about the future after weathering the historic 100-year health pandemic that impacted every company in one way or another.
Three leaders talked about how the region is doing to help people deal with mental health issues.
The issue of abortion and IVF was also discussed during the roundtable, along with thoughts on how they might sway voters this fall.
De La Salle Collegiate High School senior Kandakai Sherman will be handing NFL prospects their hat for the team they've been selected by.
The 2024 NFL Draft preparations reach the 11th hour. Now the city braces for one of the largest sporting events. As thousands enter downtown Detroit, you can expect long lines and not much space, especially parking.
Detroit is just hours away from hosting the 2024 NFL Draft. Celebrities and football stars are making their way into town, along with hundreds of thousands of visitors, and Detroit business wonders are ready for them.
As the excitement ramps up, we're taking a look at the business of the NFL Draft in Detroit. We sat down with Michigan. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Mark Lee and sportscaster Jeff Lesson to talk about one of the biggest events in the NFL.
Employees of the company tasked each year with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each first-round NFL draft pick as they are announced don't need to travel very far for this year's player selections in Detroit.