Detroit Pistons fire coach Monty Williams after one season that ended with NBA’s worst record

Published June 19, 2024 1:26 PM

By TIM REYNOLDS
AP Basketball Writer

The Detroit Pistons have fired coach Monty Williams after just one season that ended with an NBA-worst 14-68 record. Last season was the first in what was a six-year, $78.5 million contract for Williams — one that, at the time, was the richest ever given to an NBA coach. At one point, the Pistons had a 28-game losing streak. It was the longest ever in a single season in NBA history and tied for the longest ever when factoring in multiple seasons.

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