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May 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) warms up before game one of the second round against the Cleveland Cavaliers of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Ausar Thompson dominating gym video season, but it has to carry over

Aaron Kellerstrass

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8:39 AM EDT

Isaiah Joe's signature skill is about to make Cade Cunningham's life much easier

Aaron Kellerstrass

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8:11 AM EDT

Every offseason swap was an upgrade for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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7:30 AM EDT

Peyton Watson trade should fill Pistons with immediate dread

Swoosh Shrestha

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7:00 AM EDT

Mar 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) after making a basket during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Pistons could have their own Peyton Watson situation brewing

Aaron Kellerstrass

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6:36 AM EDT

Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson (1) reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Nov 1, 2025.

Amen Thompson's upcoming extension will set expensive market for Ausar

Swoosh Shrestha

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Aug 20, 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

Duren one of two men left standing in the war of restricted free agency

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 20, 2026

Mar 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) reacts after making a basket during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Nuggets' screw-up is a warning the Pistons can't ignore with Jalen Duren

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 20, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) smiles before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Pistons should be secretly happy about the Peyton Watson trade

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 20, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; LA Clippers forward John Collins (20) follows through after shooting a three-point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

John Collins could become one of the Pistons' most important fourth-quarter weapons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 20, 2026

Dec 16, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts in the first half against the Miami Heat at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Jalen Duren situation has a small silver lining for Pistons to enjoy

Jack Simone

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Aug 19, 2026

Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (00) shoots the ball over Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) in the second half at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Ron Holland can transform the Pistons without becoming a star

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 19, 2026

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) and forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) begin to celebrate after Hardaway was fouled late in the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic to help the Pistons to a victory at Little Caesars Arena on Jan 1, 2025.

Pistons still have huge key advantage over most Eastern rivals

Swoosh Shrestha

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Aug 19, 2026

May 22, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11): Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Pistons' new shooters will add to an old strength

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 19, 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

The Pistons' best lineup might not include a center

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 19, 2026

Mar 17, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) looks on during first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Kevin Huerter will end up on an extreme end of the value spectrum

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 19, 2026

Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren

Pistons could still have a Jalen Duren problem even if he re-signs

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 18, 2026

Nov 18, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) does an interview after a victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Pistons have clear path for one group to help another improve ceiling

Jack Simone

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Aug 18, 2026

Mar 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) reacts after scoring against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Pistons are about to become the NBA's European sales pitch

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 18, 2026

May 23, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (2) reacts in the third quarter against the New York Knicks during game three of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Pistons have their own Max Strus, and he could help knock off the Cavaliers

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 18, 2026

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) reacts after a 3-point basket in the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Teams whose struggles could open the door for a Pistons trade

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 18, 2026

May 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts before game seven of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Imagess

Pistons with the most to prove next season

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 18, 2026

Mar 15, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J. B. Bickerstaff (left) laughs with referee Derek Richardson (right) in the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Pistons made internal bet instead of hitting trade market this summer

Jack Simone

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Aug 17, 2026

Detroit Pistons, Cade Cunningham

Pistons are wisely taking a page from the Knicks' book

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 17, 2026

Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James

Pistons can make LeBron James wish he actually considered Detroit

Jordanna Clark

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Aug 17, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue (left) and forward John Collins (20) talk during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Pistons can finally dictate the matchup with big lineup advantage

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 17, 2026

May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers 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

Pistons in danger of losing what made them so good, but it's also an opportunity

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 17, 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

Paul Reed tops Isaiah Stewart in unlikely area but there is a catch

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Aug 17, 2026

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