Pistons reach agreement to hire Williams, sources say

DETROIT >> The Detroit Pistons made a bold move in their latest attempt to become relevant in the NBA again. Detroit reached an agreement to hire former Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams, according to two people familiar with the situation. One of the people, speaking on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced, told The Associated Press tonight that Williams agreed to a six-year contract. Phoenix fired Williams two-plus weeks ago, two years after reaching the NBA Finals and a year after he won the league’s coach...