Detroit Pistons Wiretap

Flu Keeps Pistons' Webber, Hamilton Out Vs. Bulls

Pistons stars Richard Hamilton and Chris Webber sat out Detroit's game against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night because of the flu.

Hamilton, averaging 20.3 points, didn't make the trip and missed his third straight game. Webber returned home and missed his second game in a row.

Via ESPN


'Big Ben' Sneaker To Hit Fall Market

Stephon Marbury started it. Now, Ben Wallace is joining the cause.

Wallace is lending his name to the Starbury Movement, endorsing an affordable line of sneakers and apparel started by the Knicks' star. Wallace will begin wearing the Starbury II basketball shoe Thursday when the Bulls play his former team, the Pistons. And his own sneaker -- Big Ben -- is expected to hit the market in late August or the fall.

Via AP


Webber, Hamilton Sit Out Vs. Nuggets With Illness

Chris Webber and Richard Hamilton missed the game against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night with flu-like symptoms.

With Will Blalock and Amir Johnson assigned to the NBDL, Webber was listed on Detroit's active roster even though he hadn't even come to the arena. Hamilton, who missed Sunday's win in Milwaukee, also stayed home.

Backup guard Flip Murray was suffering from a similar illness, but the training staff was trying to get his fever down so that he could play.

Via ESPN


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