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Detroit Pistons News / TWSN / October 9
The Detroit Pistons Pursued These Stars to Pair With Cade Cunningham
Contrary to popular belief, the Detroit Pistons tried to be aggressive this summer when acquiring talent. According to ESPN Senior Writer Vince Goodwill, the Pistons had pursued stars Kawhi Leonard, Austin Reaves, and Kevin Durant in the offseason, but were unable to land any of them.
Ausar Thompson News / TWSN / October 9
Ausar Thompson Is the Answer to the Detroit Pistons’ Most Overblown Concern
Amid the Jalen Duren story that dominated the summer, another major story was that the Detroit Pistons didn’t acquire another playmaker to pair with superstar guard Cade Cunningham.
Jalen Duren News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 8
Why the Jalen Duren Saga Has Soured His Perception Among Fans
Jalen Duren signed a 5-year, $200 million deal prior to the Oct 1st deadline to sign his $9.6 million qualifying offer. By signing this extension, Duren will earn about $40 million annually through the 2031 season.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 8
Jalen Duren Set for Court Time as J.B. Bickerstaff Evaluates
Since Jalen Duren signed his new long-term contract with the Detroit Pistons, one question has continued to linger. When will Duren step onto the court?
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 / Detroit Bad Boys / October 7
Ausar’s improved handle could elevate Pistons to contender status 
In the spirit of overreacting to one preseason game, everyone is overreacting to Detroit’s preseason opening win against the Phoenix Suns. I am just as guilty as everyone else, but I think people are misdiagnosing the thing worth getting most excited about.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 6
3 Pistons Who Could Make a Major Impact This Season After Impressive Preseason Opener
The Detroit Pistons were eliminated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games and have had plenty of time to think it over in the offseason. They played their first preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, standing out and securing a victory, winning 104-102.
Jalen Duren News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 6
Jalen Duren Wants to Be a Piston for Life. What That Could Mean for Detroit’s Future
It took much longer than both parties wanted, but Jalen Duren inked a long-term deal, and he went a little further than that. Duren said he plans to be a Detroit Pistons player for life at his first press conference since signing a new deal worth $200 million over five years.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 6
How Every Detroit Pistons Newcomer Performed In Preseason Opener
Trailing by double digits in the second half, the Detroit Pistons rallied to defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-107 in their preseason opener at Little Caesars Arena on Monday night. It was the first of four preseason games that the Pistons will play before they tip off the 2026-27 season at LCA against the Boston Celtics on Oct.
J.B. Bickerstaff News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 6
3 Takeaways From J.B Bickerstaff Press Conference After Suns Win
As you would expect from a first preseason game, the Detroit Pistons have a lot to work on moving forward. This comes despite a 109-107 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night to open their exhibition series, ahead of the regular-season tip-off on October 20 against the Boston Celtics.
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.
‘I’m glad I did’ – John Collins speaks out after heated Dillon Brooks scuffle in Pistons preseason opener
John Collins has reflected on his scuffle with Dillon Brooks during the Detroit Pistons’ preseason opener. The Pistons defeated the Phoenix Suns 109-107 at Little Caesars Arena, but the result was not the biggest talking point from the game.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 6
John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by throat in Suns-Pistons preseason dustup
It’s the preseason. Apparently, nobody told John Collins and Dillon Brooks. The Pistons and Suns forwards got into a heated exchange less than five minutes into Monday night’s exhibition in Detroit, with Collins eventually grabbing Brooks around the neck before teammates separated them, as detailed by ClickOnDetroit.
NBA News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 5
Detroit bench dominates second half to steal one from Suns
Welcome to the NBA, Ebuka Okorie. The rookie guard selected 17th overall had quite an eventful first preseason game in the NBA. After not playing at all through three quarters and seeing his team go down 18 points, Ebuka entered and promptly hit a three-pointer to give Detroit its first lead of the night.
Jalen Duren News / Stadium Rant / October 6
Jalen Duren Contract Extension: Why Detroit’s Risky $200M Gamble Could Transform Its Future
Jalen Duren Contract Extension talks are over, but the Detroit Pistons’ $200 million investment now enters its most important phase. The Pistons agreed to keep their All-NBA center on a fully guaranteed five-year deal.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 5
Pistons vs. Suns: Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons kick off preseason
We can finally put contract drama behind us and focus on some honest-to-goodness, doesn’t quite count, but it’s still great because it’s basketball basketball.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5
4 questions Pistons must answer during NBA preseason
After an active offseason, the Detroit Pistons are getting ready to return to the court for NBA preseason action. Their first matchup kicks off Monday night against the Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / October 5
Detroit Pistons Projected Starting Lineup And Rotation For 2026-27: Built For A Deeper Playoff Run?
For most of the summer, the biggest Pistons story revolved around one specific thing: Jalen Duren, because Detroit somehow went from having a 22-year-old All-Star and All-NBA center under control to watching his restricted free agency become one of the most dramatic contract situations of the offseason.
Detroit Pistons News / The Lead / October 4
Detroit Pistons 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Detroit Pistons have climbed from a perennial NBA Draft Lottery participant to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference over the past two seasons, but their next step hinges on whether their core, which should be ascending, can hold together through questions of fit and uncertainty.
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / October 2
NBA insider believes Jalen Duren, Pistons have relationship to repair despite contract extension
Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract Thursday night, ending a dispute that kept the All-Star center out of training camp.
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / September 22
Ausar Thompson could turn a reasonable Pistons deal into a bad contract
The Detroit Pistons have to come to terms with Ausar Thompson on a five-year rookie-scale contract extension worth around $155 million. As things currently stand, it's a reasonable deal. But things could look different by the end of the deal.
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