“Yesterday was the homecoming dance in Clarkston and they were all getting their hair done.
“I couldn’t get it because of all the girls in Clarkston,” Van Gundy said. He tried to get it Saturday, but there was one problem. Pistons banter: Jackson noted Van Gundy’s hairstyle after practice, but the coach said his head needed a fresh cut. Johnson, a 2015 first-rounder, will make $3.9 million in his fourth season, although he does become eligible for a contract extension.Įllenson, a 2016 first-rounder, will make $1.8 million in his third season. Housekeeping move: The Pistons announced the team picked up the options on Johnson and power forward Henry Ellenson for the 2018-19 season.īoth players are still on rookie deals. “You want to have as much flexibility as you can going in, but it was still hard for me because I love him and so does everybody out here.” “It’s a financial thing,” Van Gundy said. More: Guard Langston Galloway has 'green light'Īt 35 years old, Udrih still wants to play, though a career in coaching awaits. Udrih was signed with point guards Reggie Jackson (left knee) and Langston Galloway (right knee) limited with injuries at the start of camp. I gained a lot of respect for him over the course of the past year and I hope, for his sake, that he latches on somewhere.” “It’s always hard when it’s a guy like that. “Guys understand the business of it, but he was a guy that they really liked,” Van Gundy said. Teammates were sad to hear the news, sending Van Gundy sad face emojis after the coach texted his team about the move. It was still a tough phone call for Van Gundy on Saturday night when he informed Udrih, who was signed before camp, that he was being waived. I’m not saying there won’t be, but that’s not really the plan, but as you get going on and you assess needs or get an injury, that 15th spot can give you some flexibility.”īye Beno: Veteran point guard Beno Udrih, who played well for the Pistons last season, was never in the team’s plans this season. “Is there going to be anyone out there right now?” Van Gundy said. It can help with an unforeseen injury or trade. View Gallery: Photos: 2017-18 Detroit Pistons media day Rush and Green are good three-point shooters, but both players are older than 30. Stanley Johnson is the only natural small forward on the roster so swingmen Jefferson, Rush and Green could be fits.īut reported Saturday night Jefferson could be headed to the Milwaukee Bucks. We were certainly talking about some of them today, but I certainly wouldn’t say it was likely.”
“There are a few guys who are pretty good. There’s a few guys, Brandon Rush, Gerald Green. “I know there’s Richard Jefferson and (former Detroit Pershing and Oakland star) Kay Felder. “It’s possible, but I don’t really see it,” Van Gundy said. 'The perfect defender': Pistons guard Avery Bradley gets respectīut Pistons coach and team president Stan Van Gundy said after Sunday’s practice the team likely would retain the open roster spot for flexibility during the season. Season predictions: Expect Avery Bradley to lead Pistons postseason run The NBA allows 15 players, and with some notable names on the waiver wire, there could be a player that attracts the Pistons before Wednesday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets at Little Caesars Arena. The Detroit Pistons roster stands at 14 players three days before the season opener. Watch Video: SVG: Cutting Beno Udrih 'was hard for me'
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