Joe Smith Returns To His Roots Seeing that Joe Smith received just two offers, he decided to return to his roots in Minnesota agreeing to the six-year 34 million dollar contract he rejected earlier this week. It appeared very evident that Smith was not re-signing with the Pistons after the press conference which was held this past Tuesday. Smiths inconsistency will not be missed and will allow coach Carlisle to develop rookie Rodney White while giving …showed first 75 words of 327 total…

…showed last 75 words of 327 total…snagged sharp-shooter Mitch Richmond for the million dollar exception. Some names that are left are Jimmy Jackson who can spell relief for Jerry Stackhouse and come in and play significant minutes for them. Rookie Watch Pistons rookie Rodney White is practicing again. He was out for most of the Pistons summer camp earlier this month with a bruised left shoulder. He is expected to make a full recovery and report to training camp on time.