Pistons Sign Tony Delk, Send Amir Johnson To Fayetville(NBDL

[KDawg295]

Pistons Sign Free Agent Guard Tony Delk

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the Detroit Pistons have signed free-agent guard Tony Delk to a contract. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

“We think Tony will be a nice addition to our team as we move toward the end of the season,” said Dumars. “He brings veteran experience and will give us quality depth at both guard positions.”

Delk, 32, was waived by the Atlanta Hawks on 2/24 after playing in one game this season. He played in 56 games for Atlanta last season averaging 11.9 points and 1.9 assists in 23.9 minutes.

Now in his 10th NBA season, Delk was drafted 16th overall in the 1996 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. He has also spent time with Golden State, Sacramento, Phoenix, Boston and Dallas. He holds career averages of 9.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 522 career games (103 starts). He had his best season as a pro in 2000-01 when he averaged 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 82 games for the Suns. Delk has also averaged 9.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 37 playoff games.

A native of Covington, Tenn., Delk led the University of Kentucky to the 1996 NCAA Championship as a senior. He was named MVP of the Final Four after scoring 24 points in the championship game against Syracuse when the tied an NCAA record with seven three pointers. As a senior, he also earned All-American and Southeastern Conference Player of the Year honors.


Pistons Assign Johnson to Fayetteville


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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the Detroit Pistons have assigned rookie Amir Johnson to the Fayetteville Patriots of the NBA Development League (D-League).

Johnson, 6-9, 210, was drafted 56th in the 2005 NBA Draft by the Pistons out of Westchester High School (Los Angeles, CA). He played in one game this season scoring two points and recording one block at Minnesota on Jan. 24.

[Matt]

Delk is a better fit than Arroyo.

[Fresh8]

Finally they sign that backup PG they were looking for. Good Stuff by the Pistons

Time to roll to the playoffs for them.

[Matt]

this signing isn't replacing the Arroyo "void", it's merely fulfilling the position Arroyo couldnt fill.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Can Delk play? Better yet, can he walk?

[KDawg295]

Yea i think he'll be good with us here in Detroit, but i think its stupid that they sent Amir Johnson down to NBDL, i really think it should have been Alex Acker who should be sent down. O Well.

[Pera]

Can Delk play? Better yet, can he walk?

Nope,old bonnes

[Matt]

well yeah he can.....and acker went down to nbdl too

[KDawg295]

Acker got sent down too?... didnt know that... so does that mean Kato was activated? or just to make room for Delk?

[Led Zeppelin]

sweet.