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For the Detroit Pistons to take another step forward, they need to acquire a true co-star for Cade Cunningham. While the Pistons had a phenomenal 60-win regular season, their flaws were shown in the playoffs.

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3 Early Predictions For Detroit Pistons 2026-27 NBA Season

The Detroit Pistons' 2026-27 NBA season is almost here, and after one of their best seasons in recent memory, the franchise is looking to take the next step to an NBA championship in a loaded Eastern Conference. The Pistons are scheduled to open the 2026-27 season on Oct.

Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / September 17

The Reason Why The Pistons Turned Down Domantas Sabonis Sign-And-Trade Involving Jalen Duren

With just a few weeks to go before the start of training camp, the Detroit Pistons are facing a crisis in their ongoing negotiations with Jalen Duren. As a restricted free agent this summer, Duren is seeking at least $200 million over five years for his role in helping them land the first seed in the East.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 18

Eastern Conference Teams Who Pose Biggest Threat to Pistons NBA Finals Aspirations

The final weeks of the NBA offseason have arrived as the Detroit Pistons are a little over a month away from tipping off the 2026-27 season at Little Caesars Arena against the Boston Celtics on Oct.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / September 17

'Does the Rest Of The League Even See You As A $190M Player?': Iman Shumpert Questions Jalen Duren’s Contract Gamble

Iman Shumpert understands why Jalen Duren is holding strong in his contract negotiations with the Detroit Pistons, but the former NBA champion thinks Duren could be taking a massive financial risk by rejecting nearly $200 million.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

Jalen Duren badly wants Pistons to know he’d leave them for a Kings max next summer

The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have still not come to an agreement on a new extension, as both sides seem to be only $10 million apart. While the Pistons are willing to offer him $190 million, Duren has been standing on business and sticking with his $200 million desire.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Kawhi Leonard’s reason for turning down Pistons, Timberwolves deals revealed

Kawhi Leonard had his legacy in mind when he chose to return to the Toronto Raptors over other intriguing destinations. The trade sending Leonard back up North was officially finalized earlier this week, ending a months-long saga that left the All-Star swingman in limbo.

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Warriors must avoid repeating Jordan Poole mistake with Brandin Podziemski

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Knicks sign former NBA champion to Exhibit 9 deal

Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

Report: Jalen Duren believes he has a max contract coming from one team

Jalen Duren is apparently ready to take a leap of faith. The restricted free agent center Duren is feeling “emboldened” to take the one-year qualifying offer for next season, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Tuesday.

Arizona State Sun Devils News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Pistons sign, waive Dawson Garcia, Basheer Jahid

The Pistons have signed and waived forwards Dawson Garcia and Basheer Jihad, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith tweets. The moves are designed to have Garcia and Jihad join their NBA G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise.

NBA News / HITC / September 15

Jalen Duren reveals true feelings on Kings amid $190 million Pistons contract standoff

Jalen Duren has reportedly made his feelings towards the Sacramento Kings clear as his contract standoff with the Detroit Pistons continues to drag on.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / September 14

Jalen Duren qualifying offer could force Pistons to consider trade

The Pistons should trade Jalen Duren. Or at least begin seriously considering it if he signs his $9.6 million qualifying offer. That is the argument made by Blake Silverman of NBA on SI, who notes that Detroit could otherwise watch its 22-year-old All-Star center become an unrestricted free agent and leave for nothing next summer.

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Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Jalen Duren is eyeing 1 team amid feeling ‘disrespected’ by Pistons

Jalen Duren is apparently ready to get the hell out of Dodge. The restricted free agent center Duren is feeling “disrespected” by the Detroit Pistons and no longer sees his negotiation with the team as being about money, Marc J.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Bobby Marks lays out Jalen Duren’s 2 options for 2026-27

On the latest edition of ESPN’s NBA Today, Bobby Marks laid out Jalen Duren’s two options headed into the new season. Per a report by The Athletic, Duren was offered a 5-year, $190 million contract this offseason, but the negotiations still appear to be at a stalemate as Media Day and training camp arrive.

Cade Cunningham News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 14

Making Cade Cunningham’s Pre-Season Case For MVP

The Detroit Pistons former number 1 overall pick, Cade Cunningham, had a tremendous season last year. Cade finished 5th in MVP voting only behind Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić, and back to back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Habit / September 14

Pistons' Jalen Duren is playing with fire if recent NBA rumors are true

The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren have been locked in bitter contract negotiations for months, and the latest news may spell trouble for both sides. Per NBA insider Marc Stein, Duren is considering taking the qualifying offer if the Pistons won't give him the contract he wants.

Detroit Pistons News / TWSN / September 13