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Oct 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

7 teams to put on early trade watch for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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9:00 AM EDT

Ebuka Okorie's case is getting a boost from Daniss Jenkins

Swoosh Shrestha

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8:30 AM EDT

Pistons delivered their most encouraging sign with Cade Cunningham watching

Aaron Kellerstrass

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8:00 AM EDT

Duncan Robinson isn't just fodder for the trade machine

Aaron Kellerstrass

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7:30 AM EDT

Oct 16, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Marcus Sasser (8) looks on during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Marcus Sasser is making a statement the Pistons can afford to ignore

Aaron Kellerstrass

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6:55 AM EDT

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

JB Bickerstaff already has a failed John Collins experiment on his hands

Swoosh Shrestha

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Oct 21, 2026

Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren

Pistons beat Celtics at their own game by winning the battle on the boards

Jordanna Clark

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 20, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles defended by Boston Celtics forward-guard Jayson Tatum (0) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

John Collins and Isaiah Joe are already helping Cade Cunningham without even scoring

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 20, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons power forward John Collins (20) dribbles against Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

John Collins' Pistons debut exposed a matchup problem with no easy answer

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 20, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles in the first half against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Pistons are better equipped to survive the ugly stretches of half-court offense

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 21, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) reacts after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Cade Cunningham proves his clutch prowess once again

Swoosh Shrestha

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Oct 21, 2026

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a free throw during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Ausar Thompson shows early signs of progress in new Pistons role

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 21, 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

Jalen Duren's playoff ghosts returned but didn't survive opening night

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 21, 2026

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 21: Ausar Thompson #9 of the Detroit Pistons looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on February 21, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jayden Mack/Getty Images)

Ausar Thompson's midrange dagger needs to be the start of something greater

Swoosh Shrestha

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Oct 20, 2026

Oct 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Isaiah Joe (17) gives an interview after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Pistons’ three-point progress is real if opener is a sign of things to come

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 20, 2026

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Javonte Green #31 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a free throw during the game against the Boston Celtics on October 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Javonte Green may have just shortened the Ron Holland era in Detroit

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 20, 2026

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 20: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks on before the game against the Boston Celtics on October 20, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jalen Duren's excellent season opener proves Pistons are ready to turn the page

Maxwell Ogden

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Oct 20, 2026

Oct 16, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Jaden Bradley (8) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Duncan Robinson needs to prove an old dog can still learn new defense

Swoosh Shrestha

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Oct 20, 2026

Nov 13, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ron Holland II (00) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Ron Holland's latest option doesn't mean he'll be in Detroit

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 20, 2026

Oct 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Paul George (13) controls the ball wile Philadelphia 76ers guard Labaron Philon Jr. (00) defends during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Pistons have a chance to expose Boston's biggest offseason gamble

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 20, 2026

Jan 19, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles the ball in the second half against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Celtics may be one step ahead of Pistons in solving a familiar problem

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 20, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Dalton Knecht (4) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Dalton Knecht dismissal should be warning sign for Chaz Lanier

Swoosh Shrestha

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Oct 20, 2026

Apr 19, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) shoots in the second half against the Orlando Magic during the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Pistons could turn Celtics' favorite weapon against them in opener

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 20, 2026

Dec 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) reacts after a play during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Brandon Miller extension just makes the Pistons look even better for Duren deal

Swoosh Shrestha

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Oct 19, 2026

Oct 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Jalen Duren is about to face four very different tests to start the Pistons season

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 19, 2026

Oct 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Pistons take the East and other predictions that defy conventional wisdom

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 19, 2026

Oct 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum will challenge Pistons' biggest defensive weakness in opener

Swoosh Shrestha

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Oct 19, 2026

May 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) in the second half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Cason Wallace deal makes Ausar Thompson's look even better for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 19, 2026

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