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The Jalen Duren Debate: Should the Detroit Pistons Trade Him or Keep Their Core Together?

With NBA training camp coming up next week, the biggest question left in the NBA offseason is how the Jalen Duren situation will end. Duren and the Detroit

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Clippers floated as Jalen Duren trade destination, but Pistons hold the cards

The Clippers need young talent. Jalen Duren is young, talented and still unsigned. That is enough to make Los Angeles an interesting hypothetical landing spot for the Pistons center.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Wire / September 23

Jalen Duren’s contract strategy is working, whether Pistons like it or not

The Pistons have most of the leverage in their contract standoff with Jalen Duren. Duren’s camp is making good use of the leverage it does have. Detroit has offered the All-NBA center a fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million contract.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 23

5 Pistons Players Who Could Define Detroit's Next Chapter

The Detroit Pistons are entering a pivotal stage in their team's growth. After emerging as a 60-win team and securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference last season, expectations have shifted.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

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Jalen Duren News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 23

Pistons Are Running Out of Time to Solve Their Biggest Contract Question

The clock is ticking for both the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren. After several months without a signed contract, Duren is running out of time with training camp set to begin in less than a week.

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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 / Fadeaway World / September 23

Insider Explains Why Ausar Thompson Didn’t Push For More Money With Pistons Like His Brother

The 2026 offseason has proven largely challenging for the Detroit Pistons. In light of the obstacles the team has faced while engaging in contract discussions with Jalen Duren, one could even say this summer has been marked by disappointment.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 23

Can the Pistons Seriously Contend With Both Thompson and Duren?

The Detroit Pistons have taken major steps these last two seasons. After an extended playoff drought, the Pistons created an identity of being a gritty, physical and tough team every single night.

Cade Cunningham News / HITC / September 23

Cade Cunningham feels ‘weird’ at Detroit Pistons after their move disrupted his career plans

The Detroit Pistons are built around Cade Cunningham, but their latest move has just left their star player feeling weird and isolated. Cade Cunningham has started living up to his draft status after a slow start in the NBA, going from strength to strength each season and dragging the Detroit Pistons with him.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 23

Amen Thompson Discusses Thompson Twins’ $363 Million Extension And Not Deserving All-Defensive Honors

Amen Thompson recently addressed a press conference during the Rockets’ media day ahead of the 2026-27 season, where he spoke about several things, including

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes ‘weird’ admission on Isaiah Stewart departure

All-NBA point guard Cade Cunningham has embraced every new phase of his career with the Detroit Pistons. Going into his sixth season in the league, he is now the longest-tenured player on the roster.

Jalen Duren News / Stadium Rant / September 22

Jalen Duren Trade Rumors 2026: What It Would Cost and Will the Pistons Trade Him

The Jalen Duren Pistons trade rumors just got a lot more serious. Duren reportedly turned down a five-year, $200 million offer from Detroit this week, and with training camp days away, the two sides still don’t have a deal.

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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.