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The Pindown I Let’s Start the New Year Right 
Happy New Year! It’s 2026 and the Pistons still sit atop the Eastern Conference after a bit of a slip-up to end 2025, losing 3 of their last 4. Wes and Blake jump on before the Pistons play the Cavaliers to discuss the unfortunate injuries to Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren, and how the team might fill those roles during their absences.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 5
How the Detroit Pistons can survive without Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris
The Detroit Pistons top-ranked defense goes as Jalen Duren goes. MVP candidate Cade Cunningham relies on forward Tobias Harris to shoulder some of the offensive workload by scoring 13.4 points per game.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / January 5
Under the Hood: Ausar’s Polarizing Play
Under the Hood – it’s time to see what’s really going on inside this Pistons team. This is going to be a longer breakdown, but I promise it’s worth it.
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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / January 5
Pistons keep checking off milestones behind Cade Cunningham, JB Bickerstaff
Cade Cunningham is playing the best basketball of his career and steering the Pistons to the top of the Eastern Conference, and he’s quick to credit one steady presence behind the scenes.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 4
Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins’ big game gets ‘unbelievable’ JB Bickerstaff praise
Shorthanded victories have been an impressive staple of the Detroit Pistons’ 2025-26 regular season. Missing three key contributors, the Pistons managed to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-110 in a tough road showdown.
Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4
Pistons bench player goes off for 21 points in a single quarter
The St. John’s product came into the game averaging just 7.0 points per contest as a backup point guard.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 4
Pistons Showcase Grit and Depth in Nail-Biter Against Cleveland 114-110
Some wins look pretty in the box score, and then there are wins that forge the identity of a contender. Sunday afternoon at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse was decidedly the latter for the Detroit Pistons.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 4
Cavs let statement game slip away, fall short vs. Pistons
The Cavaliers failed a test they knew was coming. This was a game Cleveland needed, and one it let get away. Against a physical Pistons group sitting atop the East, the Cavs couldn’t hold the paint, couldn’t finish possessions, and ultimately couldn’t close in a 114-110 home loss that felt avoidable and aggravating.
Detroit Pistons News / Field Level Media / January 4
Cade Cunningham, Daniss Jenkins power Pistons past Cavaliers
Cade Cunningham had 27 points, six rebounds and seven assists, and Daniss Jenkins scored 21 of his 25 points in the second quarter, giving the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons a 114-110 win over the host Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 4
Detroit Pistons might not have the trade deadline fans hope for
The Detroit Pistons are doubling down on the roster they have because it has carried them to the top of the Eastern Conference as the team approaches the midway point in the season.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 4
Pistons roll into Cleveland shorthanded as injuries hamper them ahead of Cavs clash
The Detroit Pistons will be shorthanded heading into their road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight (Sunday). At a vital stage of their campaign, which until the last two weeks has been deserving of a sweet spot at the top of the Eastern Conference, things have started to go sour with three defeats out of the last four games.
Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
Pistons Hit With Several Injury Concerns As They Enter Key Stretch, How Will JB Bickerstaff Handle Rotation?
The Detroit Pistons have been one of the top teams in the NBA all season long. A big reason for the Pistons’ success has been their relative health and a deep bench.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 3
What the Pistons will gain from beating the Cavaliers ahead of six-game stint at home
The Detroit Pistons find themselves at a crucial moment in their season, searching for a spark after stumbling through a rough patch that has seen them lose three of their last four games.
Jalen Duren News / EssentiallySports / January 3
When Will Jalen Duren Return? Pistons Announce Injury Update on Star
Thursday was tough for the Detroit Pistons. They lost 112-118 to the Miami Heat in their home arena. But the team also lost its star center, Jalen Duren, to a right ankle sprain.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 3
NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Magic, Anthony Black, Kings
The Pistons provided updates on three rotation players Saturday, and the news is mixed. Forward Tobias Harris has been diagnosed with a left hip sprain and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / January 4
Pistons share injury updates on Harris, Duren, LeVert
The Pistons have issued updates on a trio of injured players, making the following announcements on Saturday (Twitter link): Forward Tobias Harris has been diagnosed with a left hip sprain and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 2
Knicks vs. Pistons looks like a heated rivalry in the making
On Monday night, Jan. 5, the top two teams in the NBA’s Eastern Conference will square off.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 31
Road-weary Pistons open favorable home stretch vs. Heat
The Detroit Pistons spent most of the past two weeks on the road. The Eastern Conference leaders now have an extended stretch where they can enjoy the comforts of their own homes as well as their home court.
Detroit Pistons News / EssentiallySports / December 31
Pistons’ Ausar Thompson Talks Defending Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham’s MVP Case, Reducing Fouling Tendencies and More (Exclusive)
Technically, the Detroit Pistons ended their game. But Ausar Thompson kept working. Over an hour following a recent loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Thompson sat by his locker stall and watched game footage on his phone.
Detroit Pistons News / Stadium Rant / December 31
The Detroit Pistons’ 3 Potential Trade Targets
The NBA season is near its actual halfway point, and the young Detroit Pistons are still at the top of the Eastern Conference. With Cade Cunningham playing at an MVP level and the emergence of Jalen Duren, the Pistons are suddenly in win-now mode.
Jaden Ivey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30
Why Jaden Ivey is still a work in progress for Pistons
The return of shooting guard Jaden Ivey has been an intriguing situation for the Detroit Pistons. The former first-round draft selection made his season debut in November after suffering a fibula injury back in January.
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