Reports: 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, owing him the remainder of the $76.5 million, six-year deal he signed a year ago, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.

The Athletic reported team owner Tom Gores made the decision to fire Williams, and new president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon will have the responsibility of finding the next