Pistons sign G Hamilton to three-year extension (PA SportsTicker)

Pistons sign G Hamilton to three-year extension (PA SportsTicker)
Hours after trading for Allen Iverson, the Detroit Pistons signed guard Richard Hamilton to a three-year extension Monday, according to ESPN.

Pistons lose 2 veteran leaders — then win a game (AP)
The Detroit Pistons had more trouble with a morning trade than an evening game. The Pistons didn’t need Chauncey Billups or Antonio McDyess on the court, but they were missed in the locker room. Detroit overcame its disappointment over the loss of those two veteran leaders by beating the Charlotte Bobcats 101-83.

Nuggets deal Iverson to Pistons for Billups, McDyess (PA SportsTicker)
The only glaring omission on Allen Iverson’s impressive resume is an NBA championship.

Pistons beat Bobcats 101-83 ahead of Iverson (AP)
The Detroit Pistons overcame a wild, emotional day to crush their old coach’s new team. It didn’t mean they were easily coming to grips with the blockbuster deal that shook the foundation of their core. It was clear after their 101-83 rout of the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night that it’s going to take the Pistons time to warm to the idea that Allen Iverson is now their teammate — and Chauncey…

Nuggets, Pistons swap Iverson for Billups, McDyess (AP)
The Detroit Pistons almost acquired Allen Iverson from Philadelphia entering the 2000-01 season. Then, they watched Iverson lead the 76ers to the NBA finals and be named league MVP. Eight years later, Detroit is hoping The Answer was worth the wait. The Pistons acquired Iverson on Monday in a blockbuster trade for All-Star point guard and former finals MVP Chauncey Billups, top reserve Antonio…