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The Detroit Pistons have fired head coach Monty Williams after just one season, ending a disappointing tenure that saw the team post an NBA-worst 14-68 record. The decision comes amidst a front office rebuild for the Pistons, with a new president of basketball operations and a vacant general manager position. This marks the second time in three years that Williams has been fired after a successful stint with a team, having led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals in 2021. The Pistons will now embark on a search for a new head coach to lead their young core and guide the team towards a future of success.

The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery will take place on Sunday, May 12th, and will determine the order of the first 14 picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. All 14 teams that missed the 2024 NBA playoffs will participate in the lottery, with the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards having the best odds of winning the No. 1 pick. There are no generational players like Victor Wembanyama in this year’s draft, but securing the No. 1 selection is still a priority for every team in the lottery. The lottery will be broadcast live on ABC at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT and can also be streamed on ABC.com, ESPN.com, the ABC app, and the ESPN app. Fans can also watch the lottery live on Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling TV, and Hulu with Live TV. Those watching from abroad can use a VPN to bypass regional broadcast restrictions.

Brandon Ingram is reportedly on his way out of New Orleans this summer, and there will be no shortage of teams looking to add his all-around talent. The Pistons, Hawks, Spurs, Cavaliers, and Kings are all potential suitors for Ingram, and each team has its own unique set of assets to offer in a trade.

A recent survey by The Athletic revealed that 16.2% of NBA players voted Little Caesars Arena as their least favorite arena to play in due to its lack of ambiance and atmosphere. Despite having the league’s worst home record last season, the Pistons ranked 15th in attendance, with an average of 18,159 fans per game.

In addition to the arena criticism, Pistons coach Monty Williams was named as the third-least desirable coach to play for among NBA players. While he initially enjoyed some support in his first season, his intense style reportedly wears thin over time.

The Detroit Pistons, after finishing with the worst record in the NBA for two consecutive seasons, are set to undergo a significant shift in their organization. A new head of basketball operations will take the reins and determine the future of general manager Troy Weaver and the coaching staff.