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Dec 23, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) reacts after getting called for a technical foul during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Cade Cunningham desperately needs Ausar Thompson to be the answer

Jack Simone

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3:33 PM EDT

Pistons turned the Jaden Ivey crisis into a long-term opportunity

Aaron Kellerstrass

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8:00 AM EDT

Jalen Duren drama threatens to erase the Pistons' 2022 Draft

Aaron Kellerstrass

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7:30 AM EDT

Isaiah Stewart reveals exactly why Jalen Duren negotiations are so difficult

Swoosh Shrestha

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7:00 AM EDT

Mar 18, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reacts while playing against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Pistons' most tradable contracts could add up to the star they need

Aaron Kellerstrass

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6:31 AM EDT

May 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Dean Wade (32) in the second half during game seven of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Cade Cunningham's sales pitch could eventually help land the Pistons a star

Aaron Kellerstrass

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5:44 AM EDT

Mar 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins (20) is checked by trainer Jason Powell (second from left) during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Cade Cunningham needs John Collins to thrive in very specific areas

Jack Simone

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Jul 30, 2026

Mar 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) reacts after drawing a foul while scoring a three point basket during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Pistons may have found answers to their clutch-time problem

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 30, 2026

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) reacts after a basket against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden on Feb 19, 2026.

Losing Tobias Harris was a calculated risk that fits in the Pistons' plans

Swoosh Shrestha

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Jul 30, 2026

Oct 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) reacts after being fouled during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Pistons already have their Peyton Watson at home

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 30, 2026

Jan 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts to his score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Pistons have a realistic path to Peyton Watson if they want him

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin (9) reacts to no call while playing against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Pistons have rightfully distanced themselves from pointless free agent rumors

Swoosh Shrestha

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Jul 29, 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

Pistons have to balance tricky offseason priorities

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 29, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) with the ball in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Pistons have more NBA players than minutes

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 29, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) runs down the court during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Pistons need big production below the $10 million mark

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 29, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) reacts after making a three point basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The Pistons don't need this blockbuster mistake

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 29, 2026

May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (3) during the second half in game six of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The most exciting Pistons' addition was already on the roster

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 28, 2026

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) takes the floor during player introductions before their game against the Golden State Warriors at Little Caesars Arena on Mar 20, 2026.

Bold Jalen Duren trade proposal only makes sense with one huge caveat

Swoosh Shrestha

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Jul 28, 2026

Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (00) dribbles up court in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

There is precedent for the breakout Ron Holland needs for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 28, 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

There's a way for both the Pistons and Jalen Duren to win

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 28, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

All of Jalen Duren's posturing will land him in the same place

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 28, 2026

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) guards Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the second half of game four in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 11, 2026.

Pistons might only have one team to help with their Jalen Duren problem

Swoosh Shrestha

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Jul 27, 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

Pistons breakouts would make the quiet offseason a distant memory

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 27, 2026

Mar 10, 2020; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Mario Hezonja (44) reacts after making a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports

Long lost name from Pistons past shines spotlight on painful draft failures

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 27, 2026

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts to getting knocked to the floor during the first quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center on Mar 21, 2025.

Pistons' Jalen Duren stance is vindicated by Nuggets financial crisis

Swoosh Shrestha

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Jul 27, 2026

Nov 3, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Pistons won't get any freebies in the Eastern Conference next season

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 27, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons during warmups against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Jalen Duren considering nuclear option that would leave the Pistons only one choice

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 27, 2026

Nov 3, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) reacts after being called for a turnover in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The Pistons committed the worst team-building crime in today's NBA

Jack Simone

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Jul 26, 2026

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