--The biggest training camp mystery could be whether Antonio McDyess returns to the sixth-man role he filled for his three seasons as a Piston. Head coach Michael Curry will give Amir Johnson, Jason Maxiell and Kwame Brown opportunities to play with the first unit during the preseason.
"He's going to look at all these guys and give each one of them a chance to play with the starters," Dumars said. --G Rodney Stuckey practiced against the U.S. Olympic team in Las Vegas this summer prior to the team's successful journey to China. He wants to be on the other side for the 2012 Olympics.
"That's the goal," he said. "That what I'm working for. I tried to hold my own against them and it was a good experience."
QUOTE TO NOTE: "I'm comfortable. Nothing bothers me. I'll be ready to play." -- G Rodney Stuckey, on whether he's disappointed to be a reserve after his dynamic playoff performances.
