The Detroit Pistons have employed J.B. Bickerstaff as their subsequent head coach. The choice comes on the eve of free company opening, the place the Pistons undertaking to have greater than $50 million in cap area.
New entrance workplace chief Trajan Langdon is making an attempt to remake the Pistons from the highest down. He is made a number of entrance workplace adjustments, and now’s bringing in Bickerstaff because the group’s new coach.
Bickerstaff was fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers following the Cavs second-round playoff ouster by the hands of the Boston Celtics. In 5 seasons with Cleveland, Bickerstaff went 170-159 with two playoff appearances. Bickerstaff has additionally coached the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies.