Stan Van Gundy

Denver’s Jokić learning how to stand up, not get tossed out

By PAT GRAHAMNovember 16, 2021 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokić is steadily learning what all great big men have had to figure out when it comes to physical play: how to show enough is enough without hurting the team.

Pelicans add D’Antoni, Collins to coaching staff

August 4, 2021 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Veteran former NBA coach Mike D'Antoni is joining the New Orleans Pelicans as a coaching adviser and Jarron Collins has been hired as an assistant coach, the club announced Wednesday.

Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy out after 1 season at helm

By BRETT MARTELJune 16, 2021 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans basketball operations chief David Griffin paused several seconds to compose himself while explaining why Stan Van Gundy is out as coach less than nine months after he was hired to develop a young roster featuring budding superstar Zion Williamson.

Williamson, Griffin, offer different views of Pelicans’ play

By BRETT MARTELMay 17, 2021 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson takes little comfort in how close the New Orleans Pelicans came to qualifying for the postseason.

If anything, the 20-year-old All-Star put the club on notice about the urgency with which he'd like New Orleans to approach this offseason.

Ingram, Williamson help Pelicans hold off Kings 117-110

By BRETT MARTELApril 13, 2021 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 34 points, Zion Williamson added 30 and the New Orleans Pelicans held off a furious Sacramento Kings comeback bid for a 117-110 victory on Monday night...

Pelicans say some players, staff received COVID-19 vaccine

By TIM REYNOLDSMarch 14, 2021 GMT

Some players and other members of the New Orleans Pelicans organization have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccinations, following changes in the eligibility standards for Louisiana residents...

As one man with two jobs, Wolves’ Tom Thibodeau used to getting the last word

By Jerry ZgodaJune 21, 2018 GMT

When the Timberwolves hired Tom Thibodeau for two titles, the NBA trended toward coaches powerful enough to handle general-manager decisions as well.

Pistons’ Reggie Jackson: ‘I wish I could have done more’

Rod Beard, The Detroit NewsMay 9, 2018 GMT

For the past two seasons, many Pistons fans were going through alternate scenarios in their heads, wondering, "What if?"

Pistons GM Bower: Secrecy, trust is key in trade talks

Rod Beard, The Detroit NewsFebruary 16, 2018 GMT

In a digital age, many complex things can be done easily through a mobile app with the swipe of a finger. One could only imagine an NBA trade-deadline Tinder app where deals could get done quickly.

Wojo: Pistons land needed star, but at steep cost

Bob Wojnowski, The Detroit NewsJanuary 30, 2018 GMT

Seemingly out of nowhere, perhaps out of desperation, the Pistons pulled a fast one and a big one. Stan Van Gundy gambled again, and this is his boldest yet.

Hey, at least the Pistons officially, emphatically revealed their plan, landing star Blake Griffin from the L.A.

‘We’re looking around’: Pistons willing to make a deal

Rod Beard, The Detroit NewsJanuary 9, 2018 GMT

New Orleans — The Detroit Pistons are hovering above .500, but that doesn't mean they'll stand pat ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.

Marc Stein of The New York Times, citing league sources, reported Tuesday that the Pistons have expressed interest to the Chicago Bulls in acquiring big man Nikola Mirotic.

Pistons not sweating mini-skid in tough schedule

Rod Beard, The Detroit NewsDecember 5, 2017 GMT

San Antonio — The sky isn't falling on the Pistons. Not at this point, not after a two-game losing streak.

It might seem that way because two is the longest losing streak through the first 22 games of the season.

Beard: Injuries test Pistons’ depth, resilience

StaffNovember 20, 2017 GMT

Minneapolis — It took a couple weeks, but the Pistons have their first real challenge of the season. Squandering the 22-point lead against the Indiana Pacers was a blow, but the next issue is injuries.

Big-headed Pistons? Van Gundy preaching against that pitfall

Rod Beard, The Detroit NewsNovember 10, 2017 GMT

Auburn Hills — After their 8-3 start, the Pistons are in an unusual spot. Over the past couple years, they've had to deal with adversity in many forms, but success hasn't been plentiful.

As one of the biggest surprises in the early part of the NBA season, they're getting some attention on a national level and getting questions about whether they're legitimately good and if their hot start is sustainable.

Pistons use late third-quarter surge to dispatch Kings

Chris McCosky, The Detroit NewsNovember 5, 2017 GMT

Detroit — The Pistons were coming off a spirited win over the Bucks Friday night and were looking to finish their third set of back-to-backs in two weeks against a young Sacramento Kings team that had lost five straight and were 1-7 on the season.

Pistons’ Bradley credits Drummond for open looks

Chris McCosky, The Detroit NewsNovember 5, 2017 GMT

Detroit — It's not like Avery Bradley hasn't scored before. He was the Celtics second-leading scorer last season (16.3 points per game) and took more shots than anybody not named Isaiah Thomas (14 per game).

Pistons’ Van Gundy: We’re not trading Jackson for Bledsoe

Rod Beard, The Detroit NewsNovember 3, 2017 GMT

Auburn Hills — It's not quite February, but Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy had to revert to his trade-deadline mode a little earlier than usual on Friday.

With rumors emerging that the Pistons were in trade discussions involving Reggie Jackson going to the Phoenix Suns for Eric Bledsoe and others involving a third team, Van Gundy was compelled to talk to his point guard about the situation.

Bulpett: Pistons’ Stan Van Gundy says ‘strong case’ for Isaiah Thomas as MVP

Steve BulpettFebruary 26, 2017 GMT

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Stan Van Gundy was highly amused that Danny Ainge and the Celtics are getting hit hard for making no moves at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.

Bulpett: Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy likes direction of Celtics and MVP-caliber play of Isaiah Thomas

Steve BulpettFebruary 26, 2017 GMT

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Stan Van Gundy was highly amused that Danny Ainge and the Celtics are getting hit hard for making no moves at Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.