Pistons keep Herrmann Auburn Hills, MI (Sports Network) - The Detroit Pistons re-signed forward
Walter Herrmann on Monday.
The 29-year-old came to the Pistons in December of 2007 with Primoz Brezec in
a trade that sent Nazr Mohammed to the Charlotte Bobcats.
"We are pleased to re-sign Walter Herrmann," said president of basketball
operations Joe Dumars. "Walter is a player with tremendous work ethic and
showed last year that he is a player that can contribute to this team."
Last season in 45 games with the Pistons and Bobcats, Herrmann averaged 3.4
points and 1.6 rebounds.More...
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