FLIP SAUNDERS FIRED!

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Both Booth Newspapers and now the Detroit Free Press are reporting that Flip Saunders has been fired.

Michael Curry to be named Head Coach later in the week.

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Here is the official Pistons release

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that Flip Saunders will not return next season as the team’s head coach.

“Decisions like this are difficult to make, especially with the success we have had throughout the last three regular-seasons,” Dumars said. “However, at this time, I feel it is necessary to make a change. I thank Flip for his hard work and dedication, but it is time for a new voice to lead our team.”

Saunders, who was named head coach on July 21, 2005, tallied a regular-season record of 176-70 in three seasons with the Pistons. In three trips to the NBA Playoffs under Saunders the Pistons were 30-21, losing in the Eastern Conference Finals each year.

H/T: WOI reader Maddog for the heads up

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