Pistons Set to Hire J.B. Bickerstaff as Coach

The Detroit Pistons are set to hire J.B. Bickerstaff as their new head coach, following the dismissal of Monty Williams after just one season. Bickerstaff, who previously coached the Cleveland Cavaliers, will take over a team that finished with the worst record in the NBA last season (14-68). The Pistons have undergone significant changes this offseason, including appointing Trajan Langdon as the new president of basketball operations. Bickerstaff's coaching tenure with the Cavaliers saw mixed results, including two playoff appearances and a notable series win, but ended after a second-round exit this past season. Detroit aims to leverage Bickerstaff's defensive-minded approach to rebuild a struggling team that has not seen playoff action since 2019.