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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.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 2
One thing Detroit Pistons need to become a true title contender
The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference going into the new calendar year, but that doesn't mean they are a perfect squad by any means.
Jalen Duren News / EssentiallySports / January 2
Jalen Duren Injury Update: Latest on Pistons Star’s Status and Expected Return Timeline
The Miami Heat handed the Detroit Pistons their third loss in the last four games on Thursday. Little Caesars Arena relished Cade Cunningham for 40 minutes, chipping in 31 points in their 112-118 defeat.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Isaiah Stewart News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 2
Isaiah Stewart calls out Detroit Pistons lack of defense
The Detroit Pistons suffered their ninth loss of the regular season to kickoff the new year Thursday night against the Miami Heat. Detroit still stands atop the Eastern conference with a win-loss record of 25-9.
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.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 1
How the Detroit Pistons lost to the Miami Heat on New Year's Day
So close, yet so far away. The Detroit Pistons started off the new year with a 118-112 loss to the Miami Heat. Guard Cade Cunningham, who broke one million votes in the NBA's first All-Star fan vote returns, ended the night with 31 points as he shot a hefty amount of free throws.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / January 1
Detroit can’t overcome 22-point deficit 
In their first game back after their five-game west coast road trip, the Pistons couldn’t defend their home court as Norman Powell and the Miami Heat brought their physical brand of basketball to Detroit.
Michael Porter Jr. News / Hoops Rumors / January 1
Several playoff contenders eyeing Nets' Michael Porter Jr. amid bounce-back season
As we relayed in a Front Office article earlier on Thursday, Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is an intriguing trade candidate ahead of the Feb.
Jalen Duren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1
Pistons’ Jalen Duren ruled out for rest of Heat game with ankle injury
The Detroit Pistons (25-8) have launched themselves into the championship contender category after occupying first place in the Eastern Conference for almost two months straight, and a healthy star duo is a major reason why.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / January 1
3-man Fastbreak: West coast swing
The Pistons wrapped up their West Coast trip with a 3–2 record, dropping a pair of games to Western Conference bottom-dwellers in Utah and Los Angeles.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 1
Three New Years resolutions for the Detroit Pistons headed into 2026
A year ago today, the Pistons began a five-game win streak. The Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 105 to 96 behind Jaden Ivey's 22 points. The win was also their fourth one in five games.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 1
Detroit Pistons return home for the first time in 10 days to face streaking Miami Heat
It's a brand new year and the rest of the league is still adjusting to the surprise story of 2025, the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons came out of their five-game road trip with three wins and two losses.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 1
Detroit Pistons slide down in latest major power rankings after four losses in December
There was once a time in Detroit Pistons history where fans would feel lucky to be in the top half of any power rankings. Now, a 9-4 win-loss record in the month of December slides Detroit multiple spots down.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 31
Pistons' conquest of Lakers showcases team's strengths
With a 128-106 dismantling of the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night, the Detroit Pistons showed why they are top dogs in the NBA’s Eastern Conference.
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.
Tobias Harris News / Athlon Sports / December 30
Pistons Announce Tobias Harris News After Leaving Lakers Game
The Detroit Pistons have continued to be a formidable force in the Eastern Conference, entering Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 24–8 record and the top spot in the standings.
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.
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / December 29
Pistons looking to halt two-game skid on Western road swing
After starting their 10-day, five-game Western road swing with victories over the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings, the Detroit Pistons find themselves mired in a two-game skid after dropping back-to-back games to the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.
Daniss Jenkins News / Hoops Rumors / December 27
Pistons Expected To Promote Daniss Jenkins To Standard Deal
The Pistons are considered likely to give Daniss Jenkins a promotion at some point in the coming weeks, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who reports that there is a “growing expectation” that Jenkins’ two-way contract will be converted to a standard deal.
J.B. Bickerstaff News / Hoops Wire / December 19
Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff: Ref wanted to make game about refs
The Pistons didn’t lose Thursday night’s game in Dallas only because of the officiating. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff made sure to say that part out loud. But he also made it very clear he had a serious problem with how the game was called.
Ausar Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 18
Ausar Thompson gets ejected after confronting referee John Goble
Ausar Thompson was not exactly in the holiday spirit during Thursday’s game. The Detroit Pistons forward Thompson was ejected on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks.
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