Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations/head coach Stan Van Gundy is planning to add two assistants to his staff. From Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press:

On Monday, Van Gundy said that was the inspiration for him to explore hiring a sports performance specialist for the Detroit Pistons. (van Gundy) emphasized that the potential hire won't be a sports psychologist -- it's more getting someone to help players overcome mental hurdles and develop better concentration habits.

'Somebody that helps you develop routines and programs and practices to help you, in terms of concentration in games, things like that,' Van Gundy said. 'That person may or may not be a full-time person with the team. It could be a consultant. We haven't really worked through that role, but we have talked to one person there and will talk to others.'

... Van Gundy also confirmed that the team will hire a shooting coach. He has interviewed two candidates and plans to interview two more."