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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 5
Pistons vs. Suns: Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons kick off preseason 
We can finally put contract drama behind us and focus on some honest-to-goodness, doesn’t quite count, but it’s still great because it’s basketball basketball.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5
4 questions Pistons must answer during NBA preseason
After an active offseason, the Detroit Pistons are getting ready to return to the court for NBA preseason action. Their first matchup kicks off Monday night against the Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Pistons News / Fadeaway World / October 5
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.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Jalen Duren News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 5
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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