AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Joe Dumars tried to push the Detroit Pistons back toward the playoffs with a couple of big moves last offseason. That didn't work, and now the Pistons will be hiring someone ...

Joe Dumars was a quiet but effective player in his time, someone who could do it all on the court. One of the most overlooked aspects of his game was his defense, which demanded careful preparation.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Joe Dumars is stepping down as the Detroit Pistons' president of basketball operations. The team made the move official Monday, a day after the Pistons lost their home finale ...