Multiple media reports confirmed Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars will be in Houston on Sunday to talk to former Mavericks coach Avery Johnson about the vacant head coaching job.

But NBA.com had an interesting take Saturday.
There has been much speculation about what Johnson would demand to return to the bench to replace Michael Curry, who was fired Tuesday. But citing an unnamed source, the reports said Johnson wants a say in personnel matters and “is looking for a true partnership with management/ownership.”
The report went on to say Dumars would likely have to make a long commitment at about $5 million per season.
It appears that Johnson, 44, is definitely the top choice, but if the report is true, those terms could prove too steep for the Pistons.

NOTEBOOK: There are Internet reports that the Pistons have signed 2008 second-round pick Deron Washington to a two-year guaranteed deal. The reports are premature as contracts can’t be signed until Wednesday, when the league’s moratorium ends. Still, the organization is very interested in the 6-foot-6 wing player who had a solid season overseas. There are some within the organization who feel he should have been on the roster last season. He will be watched closely when summer league play begins Friday in Las Vegas.