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Keith Langlois: Phil Jackson just said Pistons won in '04 in part because Larry Brown taught flopping. Points to Ben Wallace guarding Shaq as example. Twitter

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He is the only undrafted player to lead a franchise in career rebounds and is fourth in rebounding among all undrafted players, behind Moses Malone, Ben Wallace and Brad Miller. "There's no hiding it. Everybody knows he's my favorite player and his story is one of the most special stories," Spoelstra said. "It's somebody who came from our own backyard in the toughest of communities in Miami. To not only make it out but then to be an absolute example for young kids to aspire to and to be the core value face of our franchise, it's pretty amazing." USA Today

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He remains optimistic and views Leandro Barbosa‘s late signing with the Boston Celtics and Eddy Curry signing with Dallas just days before the start of the season as hope that he’ll, too, soon find a new home. “Ultimately, I have to stay ready, which I am, as far as in the gym, and stay positive,” Howard said. “I don’t think my career’s over.” Other notable players still looking for a team: Guards: Derek Fisher, Gilbert Arenas (in talks with Chinese team), Baron Davis, Earl Boykins, Mickael Pietrus, Michael Redd, Maurice Evans, Jason Kapono. Forwards/Centers: Kenyon Martin, Shawne Williams, Quentin Richardson, Bobby Simmons, Bill Walker, Jamario Moon, Renaldo Balkman, Ryan Gomes, Troy Murphy, Josh Powell, Derrick Caracter, Ben Wallace, Greg Oden, Sean Williams, Tony Battie, Mehmet Okur. NBA.com

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There are some indications that (Ben) Wallace would like to return, but barring a move, the Pistons' roster appears set. "We have 15 guaranteed contracts, but he will always be a part of Pistons lore," coach Lawrence Frank said. Detroit Free Press

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Vincent Goodwill: As for Ben Wallace, he won't be in camp. #Pistons don't want to put him in a position where if a move isn't made, they'd have to cut him Twitter @vgoodwill

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Veteran center Ben Wallace has indicated that he would like to return to the NBA but it likely won’t be with the Pistons, who have begun a youth movement and plan to go with AndreDrummond, Austin Daye, and Jonas Jerebko as their primary big men. Wallace said he was retiring after last season but changed his mind in July and is looking for a deal. Boston Globe

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As reported by Gazzetta.gr, Panathinaikos is interested in Ben Wallace. The American big man is still free agent after he announced his intention to retire when last season ended. Sportando

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While fans await news on whether Ben Wallace will return for his 17th season, he shed some light on the situation this week in Virginia. Speaking with Richmond, Va., TV station WTVR, he said he is "50-50" about returning to the Pistons. According to the report, Wallace was preparing to participate in a summer league he sponsors, and he indicated his performance would help him decide. "I'll be out here," Wallace said. "How much of a player (he still is) remains to be seen." When the Pistons sign second-round draft pick Khris Middleton, they will have a full roster of 15 players under contract, so they would have to create a roster spot -- likely via a trade for a draft pick. Detroit Free Press

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While fans await news on whether Ben Wallace will return for his 17th season, he shed some light on the situation this week in Virginia. Speaking with Richmond, Va., TV station WTVR, he said he is "50-50" about returning to the Pistons. Detroit Free Press

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According to the report, Wallace was preparing to participate in a summer league he sponsors, and he indicated his performance would help him decide. "I'll be out here," Wallace said. "How much of a player (he still is) remains to be seen." Detroit Free Press

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When the Pistons sign second-round draft pick Khris Middleton, they will have a full roster of 15 players under contract, so they would have to create a roster spot -- likely via a trade for a draft pick. Detroit Free Press

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Ben Wallace wants to return for his 17th NBA season, but the roster is full. That means a roster spot would have to open up. Villanueva or Austin Daye could be traded to make room for Wallace. Detroit News

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A source close to the situation tells the Detroit News that "it's a pretty good chance" Ben Wallace will return to the Pistons for another season. Detroit News

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They will leave the door open for Ben Wallace to return for another season, in the hope he can serve as a mentor to Drummond, along with Greg Monroe and assistant coach Roy Rogers. Detroit News

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Vincent Goodwill: I asked Joe Dumars about Ben Wallace possibly coming back. "I talk to Ben every other day." then intimated he has until Oct. 1 #Pistons Twitter

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Evan Dunlap: Biggest news today, obviously, is that Ben Wallace drives this... thing. (Yes, this is really his car). http://twitpic.com/9notjw Twitter

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As promised, here's Ben Wallace's car, the T-Rex, which was in the same shop as mine today. Twitter

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Pistons veteran small forward Tayshaun Prince dropped by the NBATV studio in Atlanta this week to provide analysis for the NBA playoffs. But first he had to answer the No. 1 question for national analysts when it comes to the Pistons: Was this the final season for his longtime teammate Ben Wallace? Prince didn't break any news but provided some insight. "I think it is a situation where he is still thinking about it," Prince said. "One side is telling him it is time to spend time with the family and relax a little bit, and then the other side is saying I still have more left in the tank." Detroit Free Press

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At first, a few fans in one section began to chant "We Want Ben," but it quickly spread to one full side of the arena and then to the entire crowd of 15,372. With the teams returning to the floor at the end of a timeout, Wallace bowed to their wishes. "That was a crazy moment," he said, fighting back emotions. "Even in my heyday, it took me a minute or two to get ready to come in. But all the fans here have supported me for so long, and if they wanted me in the game, I was going into the game." FOX Sports Detroit

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Smart money still holds that Wallace retires after a 16-year career that wasn't supposed to happen at all. He generally talks like someone on the way out. As he tours NBA arenas, he said he doesn't think about final visits to play old rivals. “Not really, man,” he said. “I'm just trying to approach the games the same way, same attitude, go out there and have fun, and either give the fans something to cheer or something to boo about.” Booth Newspapers

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