MACEO BASTON RUMORS & GOSSIP

Former Michigan star Robert “Tractor” Traylor dead at 34

According to a report by Vaqueros Bayamon, the professional basketball team in Puerto Rico for whom he was playing, former Michigan Wolverines star Robert “Tractor” Traylor has died at age 34 due to an apparent heart attack. Traylor was found dead in his apartment in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico earlier this morning. His battles with weight throughout life were well-documented...
Via FanAttic Network  |  May 11, 2011

Lettermen In The News: Israeli Team Drops Michigan’s Baston

Michigan’s Maceo Baston returned to Israel to boost the lineup of Bnei Hasharon but his stay lasted just seven games before he was released by the club. Baston averaged just 3.1 points and 3 rebounds during that short time, so the team isn’t missing much. Baston has had more success in Israel. He used to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv, a powerhouse in the country. Time appears...
Via Lost Lettermen  |  January 28, 2011

It’s David Blatt for Maccabi Tel Aviv

Forget about American players making good in Europe: David Blatt is simply one of the top head coaches on The Continent, and the Team Russia miracle worker has just added another gold star to his resume in “coming home” to Maccabi Tel Aviv on a three-year contract. Blatt has some huge shoes to fill in Israel in the wake of the departed Pini Gershon (hey, let’s see Blatt nearly...
Via Ball in Europe  |  June 12, 2010

The Detroit Pistons release Maceo Baston

The Pistons have released veteran Maceo Baston. This comes to no surprise as the Pistons are pretty loaded at both forward slots for this season. Baston should be able to hook on with another team but the Pistons won’t miss him one bit.
Via Pistons Locker  |  October 24, 2009

Pistons Waive Forward Maceo Baston

Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced today that the club has requested waivers on forward Maceo Baston. He averaged 0.5 points, 0.5 rebounds and 3.5 minutes in five preseason games.
Via NBA.com  |  October 21, 2009

Detroit Pistons waive F Maceo Baston

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.(AP) — The Detroit Pistons have waived Maceo Baston, reducing their roster to 15 players. The 33-year-old forward averaged 0.5 points, 0.5 rebounds and 3.5 minutes in five preseason games...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 21, 2009

Pistons Announce Training Camp Roster

Club Signs Guard Chucky Atkins and Forward Maceo Baston To Contracts
Via NBA.com  |  September 28, 2009

Maceo Baston to attend training camp with the Detroit Pistons

33-year old forward Maceo Baston will try to make the Pistons’ roster in training camp. He played in 27 games (0 starts) with the Pacers last season and he averaged 8.0 minutes, 2.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. Baston has now played in 105 games (4 starts) in his NBA [...]
Via Pistons Locker  |  September 23, 2009

Breaking news: Maceo Baston is in the NBA

Strangely, this is exactly how ESPN displayed the graphic on TV, so at the very least it was comforting to know we weren't alone. However, if Jimmy King or Ray Jackson are mentioned as thrown-ins for other trades, we're done....
Via Sports Hernia  |  June 27, 2008

April 5th is Unsung Player Day

Yup, I'm declaring April 5th 'Unsung Player Day'… we should recognize the guys who toil and work hard every day, for no recognition. Well, today's your day. In reality, these guys are just as responsible for making the NBA what it is today - every team needs role-players, guys to come on and give that valuable 2-5 minutes. Without them, there is no NBA. I would...
Via With Malice  |  March 22, 2008
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