Pistons coaching search ends with Mo Cheeks

Pistons hire Mo Cheeks

After nearly eight weeks and too many interviews to count, the Pistons finally made a decision: Maurice Cheeks will be the team's next head coach.

Sources: Maurice Cheeks is the choice for coach

After three interviews, Maurice Cheeks has emerged as the frontrunner to land the Detroit Pistons' head-coaching job, according to sources. A deal could get done Thursday night.

The case against retreads

Is hiring a veteran head coach truly safer than rolling the dice on a rookie? Only if a GM is worried about losing his job.

Mo Cheeks gets third interview

Cheeks appears to be pulling away from the pack -- including reported finalist Nate McMillan -- but will the team make a decision before interviewing Pacers assistant (and Phil Jackson protege) Brian Shaw?

Larry Drew lands with Bucks, not Pistons

So much for the Pistons and Drew having mutual interest -- the former Hawks head coach accepted a three-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Larry Drew 'impressed' Pistons, may interview

The former Hawks head coach has caught the Pistons' attention and may get a chance to interview -- assuming he isn't hired by the Bucks in the meantime.

Adrian Griffin receives courtesy interview

Current Bulls assistant and former NBA journeyman Adrian Griffin interviewed with the Pistons this week but doesn't appear to be a serious candidate for the job.

Hawks hire Budenholzer

Dumars, Jackson at odds over next coach

A report indicates that Pistons president Joe Dumars and special adviser Phil Jackson disagree on who the next head coach should be. Jackson prefers Brian Shaw and Dumars is leaning toward either Nate McMillan or Maurice Cheeks.

Cheeks gets 2nd interview, reports Ellis

Current OKC Thunder assistant and former Blazers/Sixers head coach Mo Cheeks is expected to interview Wednesday with the Detroit Pistons for the second time, reports Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press.

Report: Pistons interview Maurice Cheeks

Former Trail Blazers and Sixers coach has served as assistant with Oklahoma City Thunder since 2009.

Pistons contact Brian Shaw about head coaching job

Brian Shaw will likely interview for the Pistons' head coaching vacancy following the Pacers' playoff run.

Phil Jackson arrives

That guy in the picture? His son is a candidate

Rockets assistant J.B. Bickerstaff, the 34-year-old son of longtime NBA head coach Bernie Bickerstaff, will reportedly interview for the Pistons' head coaching job.

Report: Darrell Walker a candidate

The Knicks assistant has a long history with the Pistons, dating back to his playing days in the early 90s.

Budenholzer interviews with Pistons

Gregg Popovich's longtime assistant reportedly met with Joe Dumars this week.

Zen Master remains a step ahead

Phil Jackson: 'This is a favor to Tom Gores'

Phil Jackson has been brought on to advise the Pistons during their search for the team's next head coach. Will it be more than that, though?

Phil Jackson brought on to advise Pistons

Tom Gores is friends with Phil Jackson and he has asked his friend to advise the franchise on some "very important decisions," including the team's next head coach.

Looking back at Nate McMillan's time in Portland

In our quest to better understand potential candidates to replace Lawrence Frank, DBB talks to Dave Deckard of the indomitable Blazer's Edge about Nate McMillan, Portland's former coach and reported front-runner for Detroit's vacant job.

Lindsey Hunter interviewed Monday

Nate McMillan is scheduled to interview with the Pistons on Tuesday, but he reportedly won't be the first candidate to sit down with the team.

McMillan, Hunter interviewing; Sampson in play?

The Pistons reportedly have a busy week planned, with one interview scheduled Tuesday and another later in the week. Meanwhile, one candidate thought to be out of the picture may still be in play.

Pistons scouting Adetocunbo (and Obradovic?)

The Pistons are reportedly traveling to Greece to scout 18-year-old Giannis Adetocunbo -- and perhaps gain some more facetime with potential head coach Zeljko Obradovic.

Lindsey Hunter's rookie season as a coach

DBB talks to Dave King, a credentialed blogger from Bright Side of the Sun who witnessed Hunter's ascension and struggles up close, for his take on Hunter's potential as a head coach.

Hunter to interview for Pistons coaching job

Is it a courtesy interview or Michael Curry all over again?