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Nov 4, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard-forward Ausar Thompson (9) is defended by Philadelphia 76ers forward-center Dean Wade (45) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Ausar Thompson’s early mistakes are actually a great sign

Swoosh Shrestha

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1:32 PM EST

John Collins unlocks explosive new lineup and a troubling dilemma for Pistons

Maxwell Ogden

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12:46 PM EST

Naz Reid trade proposal is early but it's on the money for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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9:29 AM EST

Ebuka Okorie made the most of his limited minutes to send a message

Swoosh Shrestha

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8:30 AM EST

Nov 9, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) celebrates a three point basket in the second half against the Washington Wizards at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Daniss Jenkins is forcing Pistons to rethink their starting lineup

Aaron Kellerstrass

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7:55 AM EST

Oct 20, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach JB Bickerstaff reacts during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Pistons' torrid 3-point pace is a sign of JB Bickerstaff's evolution

Aaron Kellerstrass

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7:09 AM EST

Mar 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Pistons saw why John Collins at center is both a weapon and a weakness

Aaron Kellerstrass

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6:00 AM EST

Oct 10, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis (23) and Detroit Pistons forward John Collins (20) walk down the court after a play during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

John Collins center experiment gave Pistons a ray of light moving forward

Jack Simone

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Nov 9, 2026

Feb 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) reacts at the buzzer defeating the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Austin Reaves showed why the Pistons wanted him so badly

Swoosh Shrestha

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Nov 9, 2026

Feb 27, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Pistons building a new Palace out of free-throw bricks

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 9, 2026

Nov 18, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Magic's early struggles could give Pistons a shot at Franz Wagner

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 9, 2026

Feb 23, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after he is fouled in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Good news on Jalen Duren won't solve Pistons' immediate problem

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 9, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins (20) reacts after he was charged with a foul on Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

John Collins' struggles start with Jalen Duren

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 9, 2026

Oct 30, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) reacts during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Ausar Thompson's rebounding can unlock the Pistons' small ball lineups

Swoosh Shrestha

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Nov 8, 2026

Oct 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) gives an interview after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Jalen Duren and Isaiah Joe injuries should worry the rest of the NBA

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 8, 2026

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 31: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks on and smiles against the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena on March 31, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Jalen Duren is quietly justifying Pistons contract without even playing

Maxwell Ogden

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Nov 7, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Ausar Thompson should follow Amen's blueprint to simplify offensive evolution

Maxwell Ogden

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Nov 6, 2026

Oct 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Suns' Miles Bridges disaster shows why the Pistons never traded for him

Swoosh Shrestha

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Nov 6, 2026

Nov 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (7) reacts during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Gassed up Eastern Conference hasn't lived up to the hype

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 6, 2026

Oct 30, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) controls the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Pistons' defense and shooting in line with recent champions

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 6, 2026

Feb 23, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after he is fouled in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Pistons are one rolled ankle away from a serious rebounding problem

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 6, 2026

Oct 30, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) and forward Duncan Robinson (55) react during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid's low blow to Cade Cunningham kicks off new rivalry for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 6, 2026

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 4: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Detroit Pistons celebrates during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 4, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pistons clearly made right choice by ignoring calls to waive Duncan Robinson

Maxwell Ogden

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Nov 5, 2026

Oct 27, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) celebrates his three point shot against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Pistons could make a Mikal Bridges trade of their own

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 5, 2026

Oct 20, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Pistons just got a reminder of why they need Jalen Duren with tougher tests ahead

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 5, 2026

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 4: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 4, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ausar Thompson's clear mentality shift is even making losses tolerable

Maxwell Ogden

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Nov 5, 2026

Nov 4, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward-center John Collins (20) passes in the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

John Collins is shooting fewer threes when the Pistons need more

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Nov 5, 2026

Jan 5, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers forward John Collins (20) reacts against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

John Collins is still finding ways to contribute despite rough stretch

Swoosh Shrestha

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Nov 4, 2026

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