The Detroit Pistons are parting ways with head coach Monty Williams after a 14-win season in his first year in charge, the team announced Wednesday.
Williams had five years and over $65 million remaining on the six-year deal he signed in June 2023.
"Decisions like these are hard to make and I want to thank Monty for his hard work and dedication," team owner Tom Gores said in a statement. "Coaching has many dynamic challenges that emerge during a season, and Monty always handled those with grace.