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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 28

Winning Pistons make free throws, Nuggets don't at dramatic finish

Cade Cunningham had 22 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris also scored 22 points, including two free throws with 2 seconds remaining, and the visiting Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 109-107 on Tuesday night.

Tobias Harris News / Detroit Bad Boys / January 27

Tobias Harris delivers in clutch to get the W

Ball don’t lie. The Detroit Pistons escaped with a 109-107 win after Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray biffed free throws on consecutive trips where Detroit was whistled for fouling Murray on a 3-point shot.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 27

Detroit Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff Expresses Gratitude After Major Honor

Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff will be busy during All-Star Weekend coaching one of the All-Star teams in the big game. Bickerstaff has been called into action after helping lead the Pistons to the best record in the Eastern Conference.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / January 27

Detroit won’t get a softer matchup than this all season. A loss to Denver would be inexcusable

The Detroit Pistons face the Denver Nuggets tonight with a significant advantage: Denver is missing Nikola Jokić, Aaron Gordon, and several other rotation players.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 27

Detroit Pistons vs. Denver Nuggets: How and When to Watch, Betting Odds, Injuries, Predictions

The Pistons rebounded well against the Sacramento Kings following a loss to Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets. Detroit still sits atop the entire Eastern conference and hold the second-best record in the NBA.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 27

Detroit Pistons Offense Leads the League in Interesting Statistic

The Detroit Pistons appear to have rediscovered the form that powered their 13-game unbeaten run earlier in the season, and the statistics suggest this resurgence is no fluke.

Jalen Duren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Jalen Duren’s All-Star case is clear-cut with breakout Pistons season

The Detroit Pistons’ 2025-26 breakthrough is widely credited to the development of their young core. This group has been put together since 2020-21. One of the most important pieces of that core is 22-year-old center Jalen Duren, who should be a 2026 NBA All-Star after his breakout campaign.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 26

Pistons launch tough road trip with test vs. Nuggets

The slog of an 82-game schedule becomes tough in January, when winter has settled in and injuries add up. The Detroit Pistons are feeling it as they embark on a three-game road trip Tuesday night at the Denver Nuggets.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / January 26

Winter storm allows Charles Bediako to keep playing for Alabama

Mother Nature handed a gift to Bediako and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

No. 17 Alabama's Charles Bediako possible center of attention vs. Missouri

Charles Bediako returns, scores 13 for No. 17 Alabama in loss to Tennessee

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Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

Detroit Pistons Enter Proving Ground On Critical West Coast Trip

After a 3–1 week, the Detroit Pistons enter an upcoming West Coast trip with momentum. For the first time this season, they’ve climbed to the top spot in the latest NBA power rankings — a sign that their turnaround is no longer flying under the radar.

Duncan Robinson News / Detroit Bad Boys / January 26

The Pistons, Duncan Robinson and the need for more

Duncan Robinson is playing arguably the best ball of his career, but is it enough? Duncan Robinson is a nice player. He was a cheap addition this offseason for a Detroit Pistons team that saw its 3-point shooting evaporate in free agency when Tim Hardaway Jr.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 26

NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Pacers

Pistons star Cade Cunningham is dealing with a wrist issue on his shooting hand and trying to walk the line between treatment, rest, and staying on the floor.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

JB Bickerstaff Takes a Savage Shot at Official Ed Malloy Over Missed Call

The Detroit Pistons are sitting comfortably at the top of the Eastern Conference for most of this season so far. They have been playing extremely well on both ends of the court.

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Cade Cunningham News / Field Level Media / January 25

Cade Cunningham drops 29 points as Pistons rout sputtering Kings

Cade Cunningham scored 19 of his game-high 29 points in the first half to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 139-116 home win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

NBA News / The Lead / January 26

Shouldn’t the Pistons Trade Ivey to the Hornets for Sexton?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The fourth one has the Pistons using

J.B. Bickerstaff News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

J.B. Bickerstaff named All-Star coach as Pistons complete stunning turnaround atop Eastern Conference

J.B. Bickerstaff’s selection as head coach for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game represents more than individual recognition—it reflects the Detroit Pistons’ remarkable transformation into an Eastern Conference powerhouse.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Pistons’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that hurts title chances

Success has an interesting way of tempting overreaction. The most dangerous moment for a rising contender isn’t when things go wrong but when everything goes right.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Hoops Rumors / January 24

J.B. Bickerstaff To Coach In All-Star Game

The Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff has wrapped up one of three head coaching slots in next month’s All-Star Game, the NBA announced (via Twitter). The Celtics’ loss Saturday night in Chicago ensured that Detroit will hold the best record in the East by the February 1 cutoff.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Yardbarker / January 24

Charles Bediako returns, scores 13 for No. 17 Alabama in loss to Tennessee

College basketball's new most controversial player had a solid individual performance on Saturday, but Charles Bediako and No. 17 Alabama fell to Tennessee 79-73 inside Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa.

Keaton Wagler delivers historic performance in No. 11 Illinois road win at No. 4 Purdue

No. 2 UConn survives upset bid from Villanova in overtime

No. 7 Nebraska's historic start continues after latest comeback win over Minnesota

No. 12 Texas Tech spoils record-setting performance from Kingston Flemings in thrilling win over No. 6 Houston

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Cade Cunningham News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24