Monty Williams has been dismissed as the Detroit Pistons head coach after just one season in the Motor City.
A little more than a year after hiring Monty Williams to lead the rebuilding Detroit Pistons, the team is reportedly parting ways with him after winning just 14 games.According to ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons have dismissed Williams – three weeks after parting ways with general manager Troy Weaver.The Pistons announced the hiring of Williams on June 13, 2023, when the 2022 coach of the year signed a $78 million contract.
"The Pistons went 17-65 in 2023 under Dwane Casey, who moved into a front office role. A few weeks after Casey stepped down, Williams was hired from Phoenix where he won 64 games in the 2021-2022 season – earning the 2022 Coach of the Year award.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Detroit Pistons Fire Former Phoenix Suns Coach Monty WilliamsFormer Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has been relieved of his duties in Detroit.
Read more »
Detroit Pistons Fire Monty Williams, per ReportThe Pistons tied an NBA record for most consecutive losses en route to posting the worst record in the league.
Read more »
Detroit Pistons Make Shocking Move With Monty WilliamsThe Detroit Pistons are parting ways with Monty Williams.
Read more »
Pistons fire coach Monty Williams after one seasonAfter one season, the Pistons have dismissed coach Monty Williams, who leaves with five years and $65 million-plus left on his deal, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Read more »
Pistons fire coach Monty Williams one year after signing record-setting contract, per reportMonty Williams, who was hired last year on a historic six-year, $78.5 million contract, has reportedly been fired after a disastrous 14-68 season that included…
Read more »
Pistons stunningly fire Monty Williams with over $65 million left on record contractWilliams, the NBA Coach of the Year just two years ago, led the Pistons to an NBA-worst 14-68 record.
Read more »