Detroit Pistons dismissed Monty Williams

The Detroit Pistons have decided to fire coach Monty Williams after only one season, despite five years and $65 million remaining on his contract

The Detroit Pistons have decided to fire coach Monty Williams after only one season, despite five years and $65 million remaining on his contract.

This was the decision of new president Trajan Langdon. Williams, a two-time NBA coach of the year, had signed a six-year contract in Detroit after leaving the Suns.

With a new front office, Detroit will start a new search for the next coach.

Williams — a two-time NBA coach of the year — was lured to Detroit with a massive six-year deal after leaving the Suns. He had initially planned to sit out a season while dealing with his wife’s cancer diagnosis, but took on Pistons’ rebuild under Troy Weaver. Now, a new front… https://t.co/12XIHbqoFp

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 19, 2024