The Paul Reed signing and unceremonious dumping carries on a couple of rich traditions for the Pistons.

The Detroit Pistons have signed free agent guard Javante McCoy to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract, according to HoopsHype's

Paul Reed, aka BBall Paul, was released by the Detroit Pistons, giving them further flexibility entering NBA trade season.

Detroit Pistons waive Paul Reed to create roster and salary cap flexibility amid a challenging start to the season.

The Pistons are waiving center Paul Reed in a move that gives Detroit roster and salary flexibility, sources told ESPN.

The Detroit Pistons are waiving center Paul Reed, sources tell ESPN. In 12 games, Reed has averaged 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10 minutes. The move was made to give Detroit

Paul Reed’s stint with the Detroit Pistons has come to an end. The veteran center will go through the waiver wire with hopes of getting the remaining two seasons left on his contract picked up by another team.

With Joel Embiid absent for about half of last season, the Philadelphia 76ers often called on Paul Reed to take his place with the starters. All in all, the 25-year-old started 24 games last season and remained in the rotation in their first round series loss to the New York Knicks.

The B-ball Paul era was a brief one for the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are opting to waive third-string center Paul Reed, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Reed had a unique Philly Special contract — his $7.