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Jalen Duren News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Jalen Duren mulling dramatic move amid ongoing free agency

Jalen Duren is considering a dramatic move amid his ongoing free agency

Jalen Duren may be ready to escalate things amid his ongoing standoff with the Detroit Pistons.

Three NBA teams primed for a major drop-off in 2026-27

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Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / July 28

Could Cavs, Pistons meet on Christmas? One writer thinks so.

The NBA schedule won’t be released for a little while longer, but that hasn’t stopped the Christmas Day predictions. Matt Yoder of Awful Announcing recently took a crack at projecting the league’s five-game holiday slate, and he has the Cavaliers opening the festivities against the Pistons at noon ET.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Wire / July 28

Pistons, Jalen Duren expected to remain in contract talks into August

Jalen Duren‘s restricted free agency isn’t expected to end anytime soon. Appearing on ESPN, Shams Charania reported contract talks between the Pistons and the All-Star center are likely to continue “well into August,” with both sides remaining firm in their current positions.

Draymond Green News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 28

Three NBA teams primed for a major drop-off in 2026-27

Here are three teams that look like they're headed for a decline in fortunes ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Ranking the three NBA teams that will shock everyone in 2026-27

One team turned down the chance to sign LeBron James

Magic Johnson raises concerns for the 76ers after landing LeBron

Shaq makes bold prediction for 76ers

Jaylen Brown's stance on the 76ers' pursuit of LeBron has been revealed

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s

An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

Detroit Pistons News / Viral Sports News / July 28

Pistons Linked to Veteran Trade That Would Shake Up Roster

A potential sign-and-trade scenario involving free agent guard James Harden has surfaced as an alternative path for the Detroit Pistons, according to a recent analysis of remaining free-agent destinations.

Wendell Moore News / Hoops Rumors / July 28

Wendell Moore Jr. Signing With Virtus Bologna

After reportedly drawing interest from several European teams, including Partizan Belgrade, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and BC Roma SPQR, former NBA first-round pick Wendell Moore Jr.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 27

Biggest Winners and Losers From Detroit Pistons Free Agency Period

As the calendar flips to August and the free agency moves die down, many fans have mixed feelings about how Detroit Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon approached the offseason. After putting together one of their best seasons in recent memory, finishing with a 60-22 overall record and the No.

Jalen Duren News / Total Apex Sports / July 27

Detroit Pistons Jalen Duren Reportedly Considering Unexpected Free Agency Gambit

The Detroit Pistons entered the offseason expecting to lock up Jalen Duren as a cornerstone of their young core. Instead, negotiations have turned into one of the NBA’s most fascinating contract standoffs.

Wendell Moore News / Hoops Rumors / July 26

Wendell Moore Jr. Reportedly Drawing Overseas Interest

A few days ago, Dorde Petrinjac and Bojan Brezovac of Mozzart Sport reported that Serbia’s Partizan Belgrade was in advanced contract talks with free agent wing Wendell Moore Jr.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 25

One Current Pistons Player Whose Starting Spot is on Life Support After Free Agency

The Detroit Pistons will tip off the 2026-27 NBA season with some new faces on their roster. While a majority of Pistons fans are making their frustration

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.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 25

2 Young Detroit Pistons Players That Should Get Bigger Role Next Season

The Detroit Pistons' youth continues to mature, and as a result of their growth, the franchise is coming off one of the best seasons in recent memory, finishing with the No.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 24

Detroit Pistons Updated NBA Title Odds Following LeBron James Joining 76ers

LeBron James is off to the City of Brotherly Love. The Decision Part 4 sees James taking his talents back to Philadelphia, where he will look to lead a

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 24

NBA Notes: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Hornets

Just how much is Pistons big man Jalen Duren worth? Apparently, NBA executives aren’t entirely sure, either. Duren is the biggest name remaining on the restricted free-agent market after a breakout season in which he earned third-team All-NBA honors and emerged as arguably the Pistons’ second-best player.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Execs Weigh In On Jalen Duren’s Value

Pistons center Jalen Duren is the most prominent restricted free agent left on the market. The 22-year-old big man is coming off a third-team All-NBA berth and was the second-best player on the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Chaz Lanier News / A to Z Sports / July 20

ESPN slaps label on Chaz Lanier that the Detroit Pistons should pay attention to

The former Tennessee Vols standout has made a name for himself this summer. The NBA Summer League doesn’t last very long, but it does offer a glimpse to those who are paying attention to the action.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19

Four NBA teams that thrived after whiffing on top picks

Here are four teams that wasted high picks but succeeded anyway.

Thunder trading fan-favorite Luguentz Dort to Hawks in cost-cutting decision

Mavericks have little to lose with move for Zaccharie Risacher

Four second-year players to watch in 2026 NBA season

The 'NBA players drafted out of high school' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Stadium Rant / July 17

NBA Rumors: Detroit Pistons Potentially Interested In Pursuing 6x All-Star

NBA rumors have been picking up as the offseason goes on, with the latest speculation coming from the Detroit Pistons. Marc Stein has reported that the Pistons may entertain the idea of pursuing DeMar DeRozan in NBA free agency.

Detroit Pistons News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 17

Detroit Pistons Reportedly Interested In 3-Time All-NBA Veteran

The Detroit Pistons made a major leap last season, but one reported offseason target suggests the front office believes there’s still another level to reach.

Chaz Lanier News / Yardbarker / July 19

Pistons guard Chaz Lanier making case for rotation spot in Summer League

in this year's Summer League, Chaz Lanier showed off dead-eyed accuracy from deep that could earn him a rotation spot for the shooting-challenged Detroit Pistons.

Four second-year players to watch in 2026 NBA season

Jalen Brunson explains why he won't recruit LeBron James to the Knicks

Fever coach isn't thrilled with Caitlin Clark's antics: 'There have to be conversations'

The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Stadium Rant / July 16

2026 Detroit Pistons Summer League Grades: Who Shined In Las Vegas?

Looking at the Detroit Pistons Summer League stats during the opening schedule in Las Vegas shows how much of a gauntlet this tournament can be for young prospects.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / July 5

There might be a front-runner for a Kevin Durant trade

The Houston Rockets' postseason failure could lead to a major locker room shake-up.

Rockets' Kevin Durant might quietly be on the trade block again

Five best signings of NBA free agency

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / July 2

LeBron James is being linked to the Pistons — and it could work

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are no longer a unit, after eight years together. So where does he wind up?

LeBron James had one simple reason to leave the Lakers

Ranking potential LeBron landing spots

Warriors might make a desperate move to land LeBron

Bronny James bracing for inevitable fate after LeBron's Lakers exit

LeBron saga may be down to two teams

...but a new team has emerged as serious suitor for LeBron

John Collins News / Yardbarker / July 1

Pistons make free-agent splash amid Jalen Duren uncertainty

As the Detroit Pistons navigate center Jalen Duren's restricted free agency, the front office opened Wednesday by securing a significant frontcourt addition.

Bradley Beal takes big risk by declining player option with Clippers

Kawhi Leonard set to have significant impact in expected return to Raptors

Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indictments bring FBI's NBA probe back into spotlight

The '30-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29

Beasley, Davis indictments bring FBI's NBA probe back into spotlight

Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indictments bring FBI's NBA probe back into spotlight

The NBA was hoping the storyline would remain quiet. Now, it's generating headlines again, further highlighting that gambling scandals remain a growing problem in sports.

Malik Beasley accused of rigging NBA games as part of gambling scheme

Pistons finally have the perfect complement to Cade Cunningham

James Harden reportedly reaches decision on his Cavaliers future

Heat reach deal to keep key player

There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker / June 29

Pistons finally have the perfect complement to Cade Cunningham

The Detroit Pistons seemed primed to make a deep run in the NBA playoffs last season. But they didn't. Things didn't go as smoothly as Detroit had hoped, and the team fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Jalen Duren’s contract demands have been revealed

The 'Last 40-point NBA Playoff games' quiz