Pistons fire Monty Williams with nearly $65M left on deal

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The Detroit Pistons dismissed head coach Monty Williams after one season on Wednesday, owing him the remainder of the $76.5 million, six-year deal he signed a year ago.

"Decisions like these are difficult to make, and I want to thank Monty for his hard work and dedication," team owner Tom Gores said in a team news release. "Coaching has many dynamic challenges that emerge duri