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Pistons' Biggest Roster Hole Ahead of 2026 Season Revealed

Despite shattering expectations last season, the Detroit Pistons had a handful of departures in the offseason. While Trajan Langdon was able to fill most of the voids, one writer noted one key component of the roster that could still use improvement.

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Malik Beasley’s Pistons future uncertain, but he’s made his feelings clear

Malik Beasley is in wait-and-see mode, but one thing is certain: he would love another run with the Pistons, as relayed by Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press.

Cade Cunningham News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 14

Cade Cunningham Raves About Detroit Pistons Forward

Before they underwent their historic turnaround in the regular season, the Detroit Pistons added another lottery pick to their core last summer. Although he had a small role in year one, he still won over a key member of the organization.

Malik Beasley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Malik Beasley’s attorney reveals status of league’s gambling investigation

With the NBA conducting its own investigation into Malik Beasley’s connection to gambling, the star’s attorney has given insight into the status of the situation at the moment.

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43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 14

Pistons Standout Links up With Recent Offseason Departure

Coming off a historic 2025 campaign, the Detroit Pistons saw a handful of players depart in the offseason. Just ahead of the start of training camp, two members of last season's roster were spotted together amid their summer training.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 13

Detroit Pistons' Starting Unit Earns Respectable Grade

Aside from some minor tweaks in the margins, the Detroit Pistons will be running it back after a successful 2025 campaign. Trajan Langdon remains committed to this young core, focusing on internal growth before making any major changes to the roster.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / September 13

The Pindown I Ron Holland’s Ceiling this Year

Blake and Wes continue to discuss ceilings and floors this week. Just how good might Ron Holland be this year? Could he push to start? They break down the steady veteran play we can expect out of LeVert and Robinson, and dive into which young player on the roster is most likely to have a breakout season.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 12

Detroit Pistons Going From Hope to Expectation

It’s been a long time since anyone could say the Detroit Pistons had momentum. Last season changed that. A 44–38 record, sixth place in the East, and a return to relevance put the league on notice.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 12

Pistons Star Cade Cunningham Spotted With Free Agent Guard

Last season, there was no bigger storyline for the Detroit Pistons than the emergence of Cade Cunningham. After another summer of diligent training, the former No.

Malik Beasley News / Hoops Wire / September 12

Should Cavaliers pursue Malik Beasley?

The Cavaliers need shooting. And Malik Beasley can flat-out shoot. Robert Watson III of SI.com floated the idea, and on paper, it makes sense. Beasley is coming off a career season with the Pistons in which he knocked down 319 threes.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 12

Where Did Pistons Big Man Land in Latest NBA Center Rankings?

During the summer of 2022, the Detroit Pistons nabbed a pair of young talents to add to their young core. A few weeks after drafting Jaden Ivey fifth overall, the front office traded for big man Jalen Duren.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 11

Pistons Forward Makes Cryptic Post Amid Free Agency Rumors

Just before free agency began, the Detroit Pistons found themselves having to pivot from one of last year's standouts. Now, just weeks before training camp gets underway, one player is teasing a potential reunion online.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 11

Cade Cunningham Predicted to Remain Atop Pistons Hierarchy

When the Detroit Pistons won the draft lottery in 2021, the objective was simple. Secure a prospect who could be the focal point of their rebuild and be a pillar for the franchise.

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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 10

2004 Detroit Pistons Slighted in Recent NBA All-Time Rankings

During the mid-to-late 2000s, the Detroit Pistons were a perennial title contender in the NBA. Though their path to a championship was unorthodox, they still managed to be the last team standing in 2004.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA Analysis Network / September 10

Detroit Pistons insider predicts season finish while opponents ‘won’t be surprised’ again

The Detroit Pistons are finally heading in the right direction after years of struggling in the Eastern Conference. With Cade Cunningham reaching stardom, the Detroit Pistons finally clinched a playoff spot during the 2024-25 NBA season.

Malik Beasley News / Larry Brown Sports / September 10

Malik Beasley under NBA investigation for gambling allegations

Beasley is no longer considered a target in an ongoing federal probe related to NBA gambling activity, but the free-agent sharpshooter is still being investigated by the league.

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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 10

Detroit Pistons Guard Dubbed 2026 Fantasy Basketball Sleeper

When J.B. Bickerstaff took over as head coach of the Detroit Pistons, among the players who saw a larger role was Jaden Ivey. After showing a lot of promise before getting injured, he is being tossed around as an under-the-radar player to keep an eye on in 2026.