Detroit Pistons 'FIRE head coach Monty Williams' - despite still having $65MILLION left to pay him

The Detroit Pistons are reportedly parting ways with head coach Monty Williams, who still has a whopping five years and $65 million left on his contract. 

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the news Wednesday, writing that general manager Trajan Langdon has begun the search for a new head coach. The firing, Wojnarowski wrote on Twitter, was made at the 'ownership level.' Tom Gores currently owns the team. 

The NBA's Coach of the Year with the Suns in 2022, Williams was dismissed in Phoenix after the 2022-23 season before signing a massive contract with the struggling Pistons. 

The Pistons finished with the NBA's worst record in 2023-25, going 14-68 while struggling to get consistent production from its young core of Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren. 

Pistons spokespeople did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com's request for confirmation.  

Earlier this week, NBA insider reported that Williams was 'likely' to keep his job despite the team's struggles. 

Williams signed a six-year, $78million contract with Detroit before last season.

The Pistons would not be on the hook for his remaining $65 million in salary if Williams takes another head-coaching job.