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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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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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Jordan's struggles in the front office aren't unique. He joins a long list of ex-NBA superstars who were somewhat less-stellar executives. The Wall Street Journal examined the careers of 10 NBA Hall of Famers who went on to careers in management, ranking them by their career win percentages. Only three have cumulative records above .500 in their management roles. Jerry West leads the pack with a .629 winning percentage. He won four championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Joe Dumars, a former Detroit Pistons player, led the team to a title from the front office in 2004. Wall Street Journal

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Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars said Friday at US Airways Center that no deals presented themselves. Plus, he didn't feel compelled to move anyone because no one is being disruptive. "For the guys who aren't playing, we don't have any headaches here, any guys who are causing issues here," Dumars said. "For other teams, I don't know if that was their issue but it's not for us." Detroit Free Press

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You gonna make me guess? Joe Dumars: There are two I wish I could take a mulligan on. Because we all make mistakes in this business. Q. OK, Darko (Milicic) is one. Joe Dumars (Dumars slaps table affirmatively). I'm gonna leave it there. Detroit News

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Q: What is the likelihood that you find something attractive? Joe Dumars: “We're open. We're talking to everybody, man. What are the chances? That's like asking me what the other 29 teams are going to do. I know what we'd like to do. But making a deal, it takes one or two more teams, and I can't tell you where they are. What are their imperatives? We have some things that are imperative for us to get done. But I don't know what other teams' imperatives are. That's why that question's always so hard to answer, because whatever percentage you give, you're speaking for some other organization. You know that you would like to continue to build your team, and you're open to doing that.” Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Trade, Joe Dumars 

Dumars shares a similarity with former rival Danny Ainge, who is trying to determine when to officially end the Big Three Era. Dumars perhaps hung on too long to Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace but eventually had to move his aging veterans and spend a couple of years in the draft lottery. “Probably around ’09 is when I started to see it,’’ Dumars said. “You started seeing us slow down, and we knew we’ve got to rebuild the foundation and start getting a younger base of guys because those teams had a tremendous run. “Once you see the run starting to fray and lose its legs, then you have to face the reality. We went to six straight conference finals, and there’s nothing wrong with acknowledging that, and I was fine with acknowledging that. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Danny Ainge, Joe Dumars 

“The people in the trenches probably know before anybody else knows. Just little things that start happening. Toward the end of our run [in the 1990s] we weren’t as good in back-to-backs. I saw that in ’08 and ’09 as well. “You start seeing little things like that but you know you are not as good. It’s the reality of facing that it’s coming to an end and, how do we want to deal with this? “And my thing is, you’ve got to rebuild the foundation. That’s what we’re doing now. And we’ll keep adding pieces until we get it back.’’ Boston Globe

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Team president Joe Dumars long enjoyed the support of the Davidson family, and he remains an icon of the franchise. But with new owner Tom Gores, whose influence was exerted early with the hiring of Frank over Dumars' preference, Mike Woodson, Joe D. is in a tough spot. CBSSports.com

Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars, Tom Gores 

Pistons president Joe Dumars said he brought back Tayshaun Prince and Rodney Stuckey because they are important parts of the Pistons' rebuilding process. "Those are assets. Rebuilding is not about letting assets walk," Dumars said Wednesday night on 971 The Ticket. "Stuckey is 24 or 25 (he's 25). He's a young guy and part of the rebuilding process. Tayshaun Prince, when you look at rebuilding, there is always going to be one veteran you have going forward with young guys." Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars, Tayshaun Prince, Rodney Stuckey 

Is Fadi al-Khatib NBA material? It's a question that has been continuously asked by basketball fans on the internet, considering his huge contribution to the success of the Lebanese national team over the past 10 years. The answer to the question has come from the Detroit Pistons, who have recently been exchanging emails with Fadi, as “The Tiger” confirmed to The Daily Star in a phone call. A contract may be signed as early as this summer. The Daily Star

Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars, Lebanon, Fadi al-Khatib 

“It’s true. I have been exchanging emails with Joe Dumars [Detroit Pistons’ President], who has asked me to come in summer,” revealed Khatib, who is 32 years old. He added: “I don’t know yet if I am going. Playing in the NBA is something professional players dream of, but I have a family and I am starting a new project here.” The Daily Star

Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars, Lebanon, Fadi al-Khatib 

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the team has re-signed guard Rodney Stuckey. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. “We are pleased to re-sign Rodney Stuckey,” said Joe Dumars, Pistons President of Basketball Operations. “Rodney led our team in scoring and assists last season and he’s part of the young core group of players that we are building around. We look forward to watching his continued growth within our organization.” NBA.com

Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars, Rodney Stuckey 

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the team has re-signed forward Jonas Jerebko. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. NBA.com

Detroit Pistons, Joe Dumars, Jonas Jerebko 

It’s beginning to look like there is at least one roster spot that Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars won’t have to be concerned with as the NBA nears its opener later this month. Ben Wallace, 37, told reporters this afternoon that he is leaning toward returning for his 16th season. “I'm leaning more toward playing than not playing,” Wallace said after a workout at the Pistons practice facility. “Mentally, I'm at 80% (coming back). Physically trying to catch up.” Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Free Agency, Ben Wallace, Joe Dumars 

OKC has managed to put a pretty good team around Kevin Durant without breaking any banks; to the contrary, the Thunder have structured contracts with Nick Collison and Kendrick Perkins that go down in the years to come, not up, freeing up funds that can be used to extend Durant and Russell Westbrook and Serge Ibaka. How did Sam Presti do this? Ouija board? Short-selling on the stock market? He did it the same way R.C. Buford did it in San Antonio, and the way Joe Dumars did it in Detroit when he built a champion in 2004 out of parts other teams didn't care for, and the way Donnie Walsh did it in Indiana for, oh, 20 years, and the way Kevin O'Connor does it in Utah this morning. Draft the right guys. Sign the right guys. Trade for the right guys. And pay the right guys the right amount of money. NBA.com

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He will oversee all business operations — including sales, marketing, finance and administration — while Joe Dumars will continue in his role as the head of Pistons basketball operations. “Dennis is very well qualified and will bring a fresh perspective to the organization,” Tom Gores, new owner of the Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment, said in a prepared statement. “He is an innovative guy and he shares our visions of creating the best possible experience for our fans. “He also shares our core values of hard work and commitment to the community. Dennis knows what it takes to succeed at a high level and we are excited to have him on board.” Booth Newspapers

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