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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.
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 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.
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 / 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.
Jalen Duren News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 5
The Pindown: The Jalen Duren Saga Ends!
The guys discuss Jalen Duren’s new contract, quotes from his press conference, and JB Bickerstaff’s thoughts on the roster from Media Day. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode!
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 5
3 Detroit Pistons Players to Watch In Preseason Opener vs. Phoenix Suns
Preseason play will officially tip off for the Detroit Pistons as they’ll host the Phoenix Suns on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena. Monday night’s game against the Suns will be the first of four preseason games for the Pistons before they open the 2026-27 NBA season at home against the Boston Celtics on Oct.
Jalen Duren News / Hoops Wire / October 4
Pistons’ Jalen Duren on new deal: ‘I want to be a Detroit Piston for life’
Jalen Duren heard the talk. He wanted Pistons fans to hear from him, too. After signing a five-year, $200 million contract Friday, the center addressed a summer of speculation about his future in Detroit.
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.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 4
'That Type of Stuff Destroys a Team': Draymond Green Blasts Non-Playing Staff for Damaging Jalen Duren’s Name Amid Contract Talks
Jalen Duren’s long contract saga with the Detroit Pistons is finally over. The young center has secured a huge payday, but Draymond Green believes the bigger challenge could start now.
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 / TWSN / October 3
The Detroit Pistons’ Decline Is Being Greatly Exaggerated
Looking at national sports media, the Detroit Pistons don’t exactly have glowing reviews. “The Pistons are now a Play-In team.” “The Pistons overpaid for Jalen Duren.” “The Pistons are a worse team than they were a year ago.” Every outlet has some version of Detroit falling behind in the Eastern Conference.
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.
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