We’ve all been in this world long enough to know that not every viral moment comes from the star players. Sometimes, it’s the normal folks, the fans. During the April 2, 2026, clash between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, one courtside voice cut through the noise and took over the internet.
The Detroit Pistons’ breakthrough success has been one of the most refreshing stories in the NBA this season. However, it is marred by a black mark, where All-Star Cade Cunningham cannot reap the reward of his 2025-26 efforts.
Guard Daniss Jenkins has stepped up over the past several games and is coming through for the Pistons. In the absence of their top star, he has found another gear, proving that he belongs on this tough-as-nails roster.
Jalen Duren isn’t letting NBA eligibility rules dim the shine of his teammate’s historic campaign. Cade Cunningham’s heartbreaking collapsed lung (pneumothorax) has kept him off the hardwood since March 18, and he is likely to miss the remainder of the regular season.
This one had the feel of a game that could swing on a single possession, and it ultimately did. The Detroit Pistons edged out the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 in a tightly contested matchup where neither team could fully seize control for long stretches.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Daniss Jenkins had 26 points, eight assists and five rebounds and the host Detroit Pistons downed the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-108 on Thursday night.
Tobias Harris has been a key contributor for the Detroit Pistons this season. Heading into Thursday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 6-foot-8 forward averaged 13.3 points on 46.1% shooting, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 triples in 28.3 minutes per contest.
Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham will be re-evaluated in one week as he continues to work his way back from a collapsed left lung, the team announced Thursday.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
The Pistons say Cade Cunningham “continues to progress” as he recovers from a collapsed lung. He’ll be reevaluated in one week. That’s about all the detail we’ve got.
The Pistons provided a brief update on Cade Cunningham‘s recovery from a collapsed lung today, announcing (via Twitter) that the star guard “continues to progress in his return to play process” under the supervision of medical experts, including those on the team’s staff.
Success isn’t solely determined by talent, stats, or player availability. It’s the chemistry between teammates and the coaching staff that often makes or breaks a season.
Within a profile on Pistons center Jalen Duren that details the big man’s breakout season and growing bond with star point guard Cade Cunningham, Logan
The Detroit Pistons have been on a resurgence for the past two seasons after several years of being a laughingstock in the NBA. The Pistons are on pace to secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference and earn homecourt advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Detroit Pistons clinched the Central Division title for the first time since 2008 on Tuesday. Now they are aiming to sew up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
For the first time since the 2007-08 NBA season, the Detroit Pistons have won the Central Division crown following their 127-116 win over the Toronto Raptors
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows Jaden Ivey well, with Ivey on Detroit’s roster before being traded to the Bulls in February. Ivey, of course, was waived by the Bulls after some controversial remarks.
The Detroit Pistons clinched their first division title in 18 years last night. It's yet another milestone that helps define the dominance Detroit has had over the entire Eastern conference this season.
Sports journalist Bill Simmons recently continued the league-wide playoff disrespect the Pistons have received. He and Zach Lowe conducted a so-called “Scary Playoff Team Draft” on an episode of the Bill Simmons Podcast, ranking Detroit 11th.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander thought he had a game-winning three-pointer at the end of regulation before he was called an offensive foul. Then he won the game in overtime instead.
In the modern NBA, accolades are the currency of legacy. We debate the All-NBA First Team with the fervor of a high-stakes trial. We scrutinize the Defensive Player of the Year race until the tape runs thin.
Detroit is a contender with something to prove. For the first time in nearly two decades, the Pistons are no longer a rebuilding curiosity. As No. 1 seeds, they are a legitimate Eastern Conference powerhouse.
Saturday’s Elite Eight game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini was delayed for 11 minutes by an unusual situation. Teams had to pause playing with 7:43 to go in the first half because the horn at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex.