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"I've replayed that situation over and over in my mind and I wouldn't have done anything differently." Those were the words of Pistons guard Will Bynum, referring to the tragedy and subsequent controversy surrounding the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin last month. Bynum, who grew up in one of the roughest parts of Chicago, put himself in Martin's place, and can't fathom all that was going through his mind as Martin, unarmed, was being followed through a suburban neighborhood by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch leader. "If (Zimmerman) has a gun, everything stops, he has the upper hand," Bynum said. "It's difficult for me to think this is self-defense." Detroit News

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Charlie Villanueva, Austin Daye and Will Bynum aren't in the playing rotation and all are quite open about their displeasure with the situation. Daye and Bynum have admitted they wouldn't be opposed to a change of scenery. Villanueva is the team's third-highest paid player this season at $7.5 million and is on the books for roughly $16 million over the next two seasons. Daye is the 2009 first-round pick who is still trying to establish himself. Bynum hasn't seen this little playing time since his first season with the Pistons in 2008-09. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Trade, Charlie Villanueva, Will Bynum, Austin Daye 

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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The Pistons haven't been actively shopping either, but Daye's youth and Bynum's ability to be a sparkplug off the bench can be attractive to many teams. What's more, they're cheap. Bynum makes $3.5 million while Daye makes slightly less than $2 million. Neither has asked out but it doesn't appear they'd be shocked to get that call. "I don't really care, it doesn't matter where (I play)," Bynum said. "Could be Africa, L.A., Orlando, I don't care for the business. "Am I worried? Nah, all I do is control how I work, and I'm waiting for my opportunity." Bynum has bounced around the NBA, while the Pistons are the only NBA team Daye knows. "Not really 'worry,'" said Daye, the Pistons' first-round pick in 2009. "If they want to put me in a different situation, I can't worry about it. The only way you can control it is it you're playing really well, but if you're not …" Detroit News

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Vincent Goodwill: #Pistons source confirm they're calling up Walker D. Russell Jr from Ft Wayne...probably a sign Will Bynum isn't very healthy Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum, D-League, Walker Russell Jr 

After four losses by an average of 21.5 points per game -- and a home showdown with the world champion Dallas Mavericks looming tonight -- theory is easier than practice. "We’re all competitors and we all love the game," Bynum said. "Losing, it hurts, man. It’s not a good feeling. Especially for me. I mean, I hate losing. My whole life, I’ve been a winner. To be going through this, it’s a tough time for me. "Now, I’m a little bit older, so I’m not really carrying it home with me. When I was younger, I used to take it home with me. Now, I know the difference between that. But it’s tough. You can’t really have excuses right now. It is what it is and we’ve just got to perform better." Booth Newspapers

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Aggrey Sam: Just heard Chicago native Will Bynum is currently working as a volunteer assistant coach at Oakland University. Makes sense... Twitter

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The NBA world has been abuzz that this week could bring an exodus of players who will play for teams overseas as pessimism grows that the labor woes will not be solved for the season to start on schedule. It might not be the case for Pistons point guard Will Bynum, who once played for Israeli powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv. Mark Bartelstein, Bynum's agent, previously said his client would consider an overseas return under the right circumstances, but Bartelstein said Monday that his client did not have a foreign assignment lined up and had no timetable for any decision. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum, Lockout, Maccabi Tel Aviv 

Duby Pick: Walla! sports reports maccabi is two weeks into negotiations with Will Bynum. Both team and agent strictly deny rumors. Twitter

Will Bynum, Lockout, Israel, Maccabi Tel Aviv 

Guard Will Bynum is scheduled to visit the Tamarack Camps today in Ortonville and speak to Jewish children ages 7-14. Bynum, who previously played with Maccabi Tel Aviv, is holding camps next month in Israel. Detroit Free Press

Will Bynum, Israel, Maccabi Tel Aviv 

Bynum, the Pistons' backup point guard, said before the end of the season that if there were a prolonged lockout, he might consider going back to play overseas. High-profile NBA players like Amare Stoudemire and Kobe Bryant haven't ruled out the move, and Bynum already has experienced success overseas. "Nothing has been decided yet and we haven't done anything to this point because he's in the middle of his contract with the Pistons," agent Mark Bartelstein said. "Will has had great success over there with Maccabi and it's something we will consider." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum, Lockout 

As far as when Bynum would be in a Pistons uniform again, Bartelstein wasn't optimistic. "I think they (the league) had been planning this for a long time," he said of the lockout. "I think a lot of the players were smart and saved their money and now some guys are looking at alternatives. You can't get a new deal in place if only one side is willing to negotiate. It takes two sides to work out a deal." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum, Lockout 

Jorge Sierra: Agent Brad Ames on Will Bynum-to-Maccabi rumors: "He would love to be back if the situation was right." Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum, Lockout, Maccabi Tel Aviv 

Jorge Sierra: Ames: "But we haven't had very detailed conversations with Maccabi about that possibility". Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum, Lockout, Maccabi Tel Aviv 

Pistons guard Will Bynum had a long journey to reach the NBA. Now, with the uncertainty of a lockout, Bynum could be headed back to one of his old haunts — Israel. Bynum's agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed to The Detroit News on Monday a report that his client is interested in re-joining the Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv, whom Bynum played for from 2006-08. "I would say you have to look at everything," Bartelstein said. "Will loves to play; it's how he makes his living." Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum, Mark Bartelstein, Lockout, Maccabi Tel Aviv 

After going undrafted in 2005, Bynum found his way to Israel and enjoyed the opportunity to showcase his skills, Bartelstein said. "Will loved his time with Maccabi, and we're taking it one step at a time," Bartelstein said. "Nothing's off the board, they treated him great. He's always talked about wanting to go back to Maccabi at some point in his career." Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum, Mark Bartelstein, Lockout, Maccabi Tel Aviv 

In the music industry it's called a 'remix', in the basketball business the same concept apparently applies, especially if you're a talented NBA point guard from Chicago whose name is Will Bynum. A source exclusively informed 'Eurobasket' that Bynum, who played for Maccabi between the 2006-2008 seasons, expressed strong interest in and is eager to return to Israel for a so-called 'remix', where he would pair up with childhood friend, Jeremy Pargo, creating one of the most talented, fastest and most athletic back court line in Europe, as they will work to win a Euroleague title. 'Bynum would love to go back to Maccabi if it made sense,' said a source with knowledge of Bynum's situation, adding, 'But I know it would be tough for Maccabi to lose him if/when the lockout ends.' Eurobasket.com

Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum, Israel, Maccabi Tel Aviv 

Will Bynum's knee bruise will keep him out of the Pistons' final two games, including tonight's home finale against Cleveland. Bynum has been a lot of things for the Pistons this year: aggressive, angry and feisty are among the first things that come to mind.But he's also been professional, one of the few players Pistons coach John Kuester hasn't had to discipline for some kind of insubordination. That doesn't mean Bynum hasn't felt he's had reason to be extremely upset with the way things have gone, both with the team and his own personal situation. Detroit News

Detroit Pistons, Will Bynum, Injuries 

Then add to that list assistant coach Darrell Walker, who had a rather public feud with Kuester after the head coach removed a red-hot Will Bynum late in a game against the Trail Blazers in February. And those are just the battles that actually became public. Those are the battles we know about. There have to have been a few more. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Coaching, Will Bynum, John Kuester, Darrell Walker 

Bynum, who led the team with 29 points, played all 48 minutes. Instead of complaining about the situation, the point guard tried to stay positive. "I'm a professional basketball player," Bynum said. "I'm always ready to do whatever I have to do, play however many minutes I have to play." At one point, Bynum took a blow to the head when driving to the basket. In a normal game, Kuester might have subbed him out. But on this night, Bynum stayed in and was happy to do so. "I didn't play for two months," Bynum said. "I sat and got DNPs for a month and a half. You think I was turning down 48 minutes? I ain't crazy." Booth Newspapers

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