The Detroit Pistons are riding high with the best record in the Eastern Conference and it comes with a decent-sized cushion over the rest of the pack. The Pistons also find themselves in first place in NBA.com writer John Schuhmann's power rankings, overtaking the Oklahoma City Thunder for the top spot.
Jalen Duren is in the midst of a true breakout season, and the Detroit Pistons are reaping the rewards. Once viewed primarily as a player still finding his footing, Duren has taken a massive leap this year, establishing himself as one of the most impactful big men in the Eastern Conference.
Under the Hood – it’s time to see what’s really going on inside this Pistons team. Firing on All Cylinders Based on Detroit’s roster construction, they aren’t known as a three-point shooting team, but that doesn’t mean they can’t create good spacing on the court.
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.
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.
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.
The Detroit Pistons ended their most recent home stand on a high note with a 139-116 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. All-Star guard Cade Cunningham led the way for Detroit with a 29-point, 11-assist double-double.
After losing the Battle of the Thompson Twins on Friday night and ending their four-game winning streak, the Detroit Pistons showed up to their Sunday matinee against the Sacramento Kings with an opportunity to bounce back.
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.
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’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.
Ahead of the NBA All-Star Game on February 15, the Detroit Pistons will be well represented during All-Star Weekend in Inglewood. The league announces All-Star head coaches from teams leading their respective conferences as of February 1, with a third coach to be named by the NBA.
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.
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.
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.
The Detroit Pistons haven't displayed many flaws while rising to the top of the Eastern Conference. Their game against Houston on Friday showed areas that opponents can exploit.
The Detroit Pistons are 32-11 and have a 4½ game lead over Boston in the Eastern Conference. But Friday’s 111-104 loss to the Houston Rockets showed a problem that’s been building for weeks: Cade Cunningham doesn’t have enough help.
At an age when most scorers begin to fade, Kevin Durant continues to defy basketball’s natural timeline. In Houston’s 111–104 win over the Detroit Pistons, Durant once again reminded everyone why he remains one of the most unstoppable offensive forces the NBA has ever seen.
Changes aren’t necessary for the top seed in the East, but the Detroit Pistons have one deal in mind that could raise their ceiling even further this season.
When discussing the Detroit Pistons, the focus usually falls on the future. Cade Cunningham’s stardom, Jalen Duren’s rise, and the promise of young talents like Ron Holland and Ausar Thompson dominate the conversation.
You wouldn’t be crazy to keep waiting for the Pistons to come back to earth. But the longer this goes, the harder it gets to argue it’s a fluke. Detroit still owns the best record in the Eastern Conference (31-10).
Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren doesn’t hand out praise lightly, which is why his recent shoutout carried weight. Asked about young players who have caught his eye, Duren singled out rookie phenom Derik Queen, who’s been making a good name for himself lately.
At the midpoint of the 2025-26 season, the Detroit Pistons are 31-10, comfortably perched atop the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Here are insights and midterm grades for the Pistons as they prepare for the second half of the season.