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Rodney Stuckey: Started at point guard. Finished with 28 points and eight assists. Was not in the locker room when it was open to the media immediately after the game. Before the game, he said, “No comment,” loudly as the media entered the locker room, then left. After the game, he took the blame for his absence. "I'll take full responsibility for it," he said. "It won't happen again." Booth Newspapers

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Austin Daye and Rodney Stuckey were late for shootaround, missing the team bus and catching a cab, the source said. They were fined for being late. CBSSports.com

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Chris Iott: Rodney Stuckey says "No comment!" as media enters locker room. Then leaves. Twitter

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In the second quarter, Kuester was ejected after vehemently arguing a non-call. Although it wasn't caught by the local broadcast, Tracy McGrady, Rodney Stuckey and Ben Wallace could all be seen laughing among themselves as the situation unfolded. After the back-and-forth between Kuester and Richard Hamilton, I guess it shouldn't surprise anyone that these grown men continue to act like middle schoolers, but it doesn't make the latest round of buffoonery any less disappointing. Booth Newspapers

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During the second quarter, Kuester argued with an official, was slapped with two technical fouls and was ejected. As the coach was being escorted off the court, cameras showed McGrady laughing on the bench. Later, the cameras showed McGrady, Stuckey and Wallace sharing a laugh right after Kuester went to the locker room. McGrady told the Free Press the players were laughing about something else. Detroit Free Press

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Stuckey had been on the bench for the whole fourth quarter, and he threw a little whining fit as he stood up. He obviously did not want to enter the game, and it showed on the court: Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge easily scored off a pick-and-roll. Afterward, Kuester said, "Guys that are on the bench have got to be ready to play. Whether I don't call their number the entire fourth quarter. ... Ben Wallace, he was ready to go. The thing that has to happen is the energy we need from that person, whoever comes into the game, we gotta get ready to go." Detroit Free Press

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“When you put Rodney at the two, then, all of a sudden, depending on matchup situations, somebody has to be out of that position,” Kuester said. “We’re searching to find groups that can get the minutes and get the job done.” Booth Newspapers

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I don't want anyone to read too much into it, but there was another small incident that could lead you to believe Stuckey and Kuester are still not fully on the same page. With the Pistons clinging to a two-point lead in overtime, Tayshaun Prince came down with an offensive rebound and kicked the ball out to Stuckey on the perimeter. Prince immediately posted up his defender and Stuckey sent the ball back down low to him in isolation. Stuckey, clearly liking the matchup turned around and waved at Kuester, begging his coach not to call a timeout. It's unclear whether the process was already underway, or whether Kuester even saw Stuckey's plea, but he called the timeout. Stuckey angrily stomped on the court and shouted, "Damn!" Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Tayshaun Prince, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester 

I heard that he spoke out at a team meeting. The game that Rodney Stuckey sat out, McGrady ran the point and he really seemed to take charge and direct the team. How have you seen him as a leader? I'm very happy with how he's kind of embraced the leadership role here. I've heard him speak up. I've heard him say the right stuff. I've seen him bring composure to the court when we've needed it. I've seen him play with a very high basketball IQ. So, those things have been all positives with Tracy. But I will say this again: At the end of the day, it's going to be about his health and how healthy his knee can get as to how much he is actually going to be able to do on the court for us. Booth Newspapers

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Stuckey rebounded with a solid 21-point, nine-assist, five-rebound evening Sunday in the team’s second victory of the year, against the Golden State Warriors. There wasn’t evidence of any tension, but Stuckey's interactions with Kuester were negligible. There's talk around the Pistons that there have been other clashes between the two -- specifically during the team’s workouts, which are closed to the media. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Coaching, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester 

The team held a meeting to address recent concerns surrounding the conflicts between the players and coach John Kuester, but it's not known how guard Rodney Stuckey will be handled. Stuckey was benched by Kuester in the second half of Wednesday's game against the Hawks, after apparently ignoring Kuester's attempts to get his attention. Kuester declined to say how that matter would be handled. It was not known if Stuckey would play Friday night against the Bobcats. "It's handled internally," Kuester said. "Guys did a real nice job of voicing their opinions. Right now, we just have to get a win." Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester 

Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press and Vincent Goodwill of the Detroit News are questioning via their Twitter accounts whether Stuckey will even play tonight against the Charlotte Bobcats. "It's likely you won't see much of Stuckey tonight, if at all," Goodwill tweeted following the morning shootaround. Ellis made a similar statement, though both said they were reading between the lines and offering their opinions with those comments. Kuester said the situation was being handled internally and would not say whether Stuckey would start or play, Ellis tweeted. Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester 

Since it was an away game, there were very few firsthand accounts of the play by members of the Detroit media. Websites that picked up the story the next day apparently misinterpreted initial reports and - believing that Stuckey was on the bench when Kuester yelled his name - reported that Stuckey had refused to re-enter the game. Do a Google search for “Stuckey refuses to enter game” and you will see how widespread that rumor is. But it is not true. He was on the court when Kuester shouted his name. Then he was benched. And he was never asked to return. Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester 

The Pistons fell to 0-5 -- their worst start since the 1980-81 season -- with a 94-85 loss to the perfect Atlanta Hawks. The Pistons got surprisingly good performances from Greg Monroe and Tracy McGrady, but were overpowered by the Hawks' frontline down the stretch Wednesday. But Rodney Stuckey -- one night after Pistons coach John Kuester questioned the team's lack of leadership in a blowout home loss to the Celtics ----didn't play the last 20:56 of the game after he went to the bench. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester 

Early in the third quarter, Kuester called for Stuckey twice during a stoppage in play and Stuckey didn't acknowledge him. Kuester immediately summoned DaJuan Summers from the bench and replaced Stuckey at the 9:04 mark of the quarter. Stuckey was done for the night after playing only 13 minutes. He finished with five points and three assists on 2-for-6 shooting. The media didn't get a chance to ask Kuester about his decision as he cut the interview time short. All Stuckey would say in the Philips Arena locker room afterward is: "It is what it is." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester 

Kuester did admit saying that everybody needed to stay unified. "There's no question that we need more from all of us," Kuester said Wednesday before the Pistons' 94-85 loss to the Hawks. "We're not (to) point fingers at anyone. We're all in this together. We all have to stick together and we all have to do a better job." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey, John Kuester 

The Detroit Pistons' Rodney Stuckey will be a restricted free agent next summer. That fact has been pretty obvious for some time, but it became official at midnight Monday, when the deadline passed for players drafted in 2007 to reach agreements on contract extensions. Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

Today is the deadline for Rodney Stuckey to receive a contract extension, but it won't happen. Of the 2007 draft class, only Chicago's Joakim Noah and Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant have gotten deals done. Stuckey's agent, Steve Banks, reiterated his client's statement in regards to not worrying about it. Banks disputed reports that Stuckey was unhappy about not receiving an extension. Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Rodney Stuckey 

"All Rodney's worried about is the 2010-11 season," Banks said. "He'll be a restricted free agent and we'll go from there." Banks said Stuckey understands the position the Pistons are in, with the potential ownership change, along with the collective bargaining agreement expiring after the season. Other notable players, like Atlanta's Al Horford, Oklahoma City's Jeff Green and Portland's Greg Oden, are in the same predicament. "All Rodney is concerned about proving his worth this season. He's not bitter," Banks said. "We'll discuss this when the time arises in the summer. He understands it's a business and he has an obligation to the Pistons." Detroit News

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Jeff Green and Rodney Stuckey, two members of the 2007 draft class seeking contract extensions by Monday’s deadline, will not be receiving them, people familiar with the circumstances told CBSSports.com. CBSSports.com

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