Pistons announce Monty Williams hire: ‘A huge win for us’

After a week of “whirlwind discussions,” the Detroit Pistons made a blockbuster hire that will give them an established coach to lead their promising young core of players. The Pistons officially announced the hiring of new coach Monty Williams on Friday, two days after news leaked that the two sides had come to an agreement. “I couldn’t be more proud to have Monty joining us at this important time to lead us into the next decade of our future,” Pistons owner Tom Gores said in a statement. “He embodies all...