Detroit Pistons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

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.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

WNBA News

WNBA playoff takeaways: Valkyries outlast Wings to advance to semifinals

Angel Reese wins highest individual honor of her WNBA career

A'ja Wilson's clutch game leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever

WNBA playoff takeaways: A'ja Wilson's clutch performance leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever in Game 3 win

WNBA playoffs: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season, Dream win big

WNBA playoff takeaways: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season with record performance, Atlanta livin' the Dream

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

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.

Jalen Duren News / Field Level Media / October 3

Pistons announce contract extension for C Jalen Duren

The Detroit Pistons officially announced the contract extension involving All-NBA center Jalen Duren on Saturday. The team did not divulge terms of the deal, however ESPN and The Athletic previously reported it was a five-year, $200 million contract.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Wire / October 3

Jalen Duren, Pistons begin mending relationship after $200 million standoff

Jalen Duren and the Pistons have a $200 million agreement. Now comes the part where everyone gets back to basketball. ESPN’s Shams Charania said there was “clearly a dent” in the relationship during Duren’s prolonged restricted free agency, but the process of repairing it has already begun.

Jalen Duren News / EssentiallySports / October 3

'They’re Going to Fall Off': NBA Legend Bears Bad News for Pistons After Jalen Duren Extension

Fresh off an explosive 60-win regular season and a top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons spent their offseason navigating a tense standoff with star center Jalen Duren.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2

Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff reacts to Jalen Duren landing $200 million contract extension

The Detroit Pistons can now breathe and focus completely on basketball. Center Jalen Duren finally reached an agreement to return to the team after signing his five-year, $200 million extension.

Jalen Duren News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 2

Can Detroit Move On From Jalen Duren Drama?

With Detroit re-signing their All-Star center to a new five year deal, all seems to be well in the Motor City. But after this long dispute that lasted over three months, should there be a concern?

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.

Jalen Duren comes to his senses and signs massive extension with Pistons

Pistons aren't set after Jalen Duren extension

Nuggets already making smart business decision with DeMar DeRozan

Bub Carrington's statement about Wizards controversial in more ways than one

The '2025 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / October 2

Pistons aren't set after Jalen Duren extension

Now that they have three young players locked up long-term, it's time for the Pistons front office to bring the right supporting players to let their young core thrive.

Reports: Jalen Duren returning to Pistons on 5-year, $200m deal

Jalen Duren comes to his senses and signs massive extension with Pistons

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / September 22

Ausar Thompson could turn a reasonable Pistons deal into a bad contract

The Detroit Pistons have to come to terms with Ausar Thompson on a five-year rookie-scale contract extension worth around $155 million. As things currently stand, it's a reasonable deal. But things could look different by the end of the deal.

Jalen Duren gets roasted after Pistons give big contract to Thompson

Jazz should trade Lauri Markkanen after Keyonte George extension

Nuggets take calculated gamble on former first-round pick

Stephen Curry finally admits he tried to recruit LeBron James to Warriors

Draymond Green calls out Danilo Gallinari for Kawhi Leonard comments

Leonard's future with Raptors gets $126 million update