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The Detroit Pistons have released a promo video from their State of the Pistons event with season-ticket holders last week. An hour of the event will air on Fox Sports Detroit at 7 p.m. Thursday. In the teaser video, team owner Tom Gores says the Pistons are "lucky" to have Joe Dumars in the front office. "We might be able to figure out how to win and win big for one year, but that's not the point," Gores said. "The point is how do we deliver something that is genuine, that is real? "I think we're fortunate to have (Dumars) as a GM, because he wants to deliver that every single day." Detroit Free Press

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But (Ben) Gordon – who starred with Deng at the Chicago Bulls before switching to Detroit three years ago – insists he remains committed to the cause and that it was just a matter of time before he suited up for a competitive game as a Brit. Thrilled “It was frustrating,” said Gordon, 29. “I have been involved for a few years but I have had to wait to be able to make the trip over. This summer was all about working to make sure I could be there. “It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Olympics is the biggest stage and it is great to be involved. “We’ve got a very good team and I’m looking forward to meeting up with the guys. “Obviously, there will be a lot of good teams at the Olympics but with the players we’ve got I don’t see why we can’t go far. Manchester Evening News

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Could former Bad Boy John Salley be returning to Detroit as a resident? If the four-time NBA champion has his way, that is what will happen. Salley told a WWJ-AM (950) reporter last week a move back to the city is 99% certain. Salley, who was drafted by the Pistons in 1986 out of Georgia Tech, played six seasons with the Pistons. "You can report it: John Salley is moving back to Detroit, Michigan," Salley told the radio station. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, John Salley 

Since retiring, Salley has made a name for himself in show business, appearing in "Bad Boys," "Bad Boys 2" and "Eddie." He also was one of the hosts of a sports talk show on the Fox Sports Network. Salley told WWJ-AM he still holds Detroit in high regard. "I miss everything about this wonderful city," he said. "This city is going through its situations, but it's definitely a wonderful place." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, John Salley 

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

Detroit Pistons, Ben Wallace 

Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey told Pistons.com he plans to be around the team's practice facility quite a bit this summer. Aside from a July trip to Sweden with Jonas Jerebko as his tour guide and a Memorial Day visit home to Seattle, Stuckey plans to be in Auburn Hills working on his game. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

"Later in the summer, I'm going to try to get the guys back out to work out here for at least a month," Stuckey told Pistons.com. "We'll have our draft picks here as well, hopefully. Just try to change the atmosphere around in here. The chemistry is there, but just getting in work together will be good for us." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

Given some past performances by NBA players in the Olympics, it's not always the case that players are truly focused on the same goal. Sometimes players' own agendas can be an issue. Pistons coach Lawrence Frank was asked this week in a radio interview with Jim Rome whether that could be a concern with this summer's U.S. team in London. "It depends on the fabric of your team," Frank said. "It starts with your best player. Many times if your best player is your hardest worker, he's your most unselfish player and his heart is for the team, the rest of the guys are going to fall in line. If your best player is opposite of that, it's, as we say in the coaching business, rent don't buy." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, USA Basketball, Lawrence Frank 

This summer's team will be coached by Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, who led the 2008 team to Olympic gold and was an assistant to Chuck Daly on the 1992 Dream Team that also won. Rome asked Frank why NBA players respect Krzyzewski so much. "He's a transcendent figure in basketball," Frank said. "His success, his class, his professionalism -- everything he stands for is obviously Hall of Fame worthy." Detroit Free Press

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Detroit Pistons, Greg Monroe 

Kareem Abdul Jabbar will be the recipient of the Ford Freedom Award Scholar Thursday evening at the Charles H.Wright Museum of African American History. The scholar is a living individual who is recognized for demonstrating excellence on a national or international level in the field of the award recipient. Jabbar is the NBA all-time leading scorer but to Piston fans, he is best remembered for being the recipient of a phantom foul by Bill Laimbeer in game 6 of the 1988 NBA Finals. Jabbar hit two free throws which enabled the Lakers to win the game, evening the series at 3-3 and keeping the Pistons from the championship. Jabbar sees it a little differently. “Check the tape; he made contact with my body. It was a good call.” CBS New York

Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Laimbeer 

I was thinking Ben Gordon is rotting away in Detroit, he could help them do some damage in the Western Conference, can they get this done with a pick and the rights to Troy Murphy and his expiring deal? Craig Chandler. Sam: Ben’s in. I’ve been hearing that the Pistons believe they’ll have something going for Ben this offseason. Do you wonder how often he thinks about what life would be like with $10 million less over five years that he hasn’t dipped into yet, obviously, and having been able to stand across the floor from Rose being double and triple teamed. He’d have been Ben Jordan. Same with Joe Johnson. Don’t let you children grow up to be cowboys or listen to their agents who tell them to take the most money. These are the best years or your life and if you have moments of great regret they probably are your fault after you’ve been a free agent. NBA.com

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Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars would like to have power forward Jason Maxiell return next season. But as he put it at his season-ending media availability last month, the decision is up to Maxiell, who has until June 30 to let the team know whether he will pick up his option of $5 million. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Jason Maxiell, Joe Dumars 

"It's a player option so that's totally in his hands," Dumars said. "Obviously we'd love to have Max back. "I think clearly this was his best year. He was in the best shape of his life. He looked great." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Jason Maxiell, Joe Dumars 

Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars has been in Spain watching 2011 second-round pick Kyle Singler. Singler, a forward from Duke selected by the Pistons with the 33rd overall pick, scored just three points in 10 minutes for Real Madrid in an 86-83 loss to Regal Barcelona on Thursday. He rebounded Sunday by scoring eight points on 3-for-6 shooting with two free throws in 21 minutes in a 95- 82 victory over FIATC Joventut. Singler has averaged 8.1 points and 4.3 rebounds in eight games for Real Madrid in the Euroleague and 7.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 24 games for Real Madrid in the Spanish League. Real Madrid next plays May 17 against Cajasol in the Spanish League quarterfinals. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Real Madrid, Joe Dumars, Spain, Kyle Singler 

Meanwhile, several other potential candidates who are held in high regard and could be interested in the position didn't turn up any other requests for permission by the Blazers. As of Saturday, Portland had not requested to speak with Rockets assistant general manager Sam Hinkie, Pistons assistant GM Scott Perry (or GM Joe Dumars, who was atop the Blazers' list a year ago but has not shown interest), Warriors assistant GM Travis Schlenk (or former GM Larry Riley, who was named director of scouting because of Bob Myers' promotion to general manager), or Nuggets front-office advisor Pete D'Alessandro. SI.com

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Dot (Oakland Twp., Mich.): What’s the deal with Kyle Singler? Is he still a part of the team and, if so, will he come back next season? Langlois: The Pistons still own Singler’s NBA draft rights. The expectation is that he will be a part of the team’s summer league entry in Orlando this July. After that, it’s a matter of negotiating a contract for him. It appears Singler is very much open to playi NBA.com

Detroit Pistons, Real Madrid, Spain, Kyle Singler 

Chris Tomasson: Colangelo said Greg Monroe in mix for Select Team but nothing is assured with him of yet. Colengelo said has 18 names will cut to 15. Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Greg Monroe, USA Basketball