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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.

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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

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.

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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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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.

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.

Detroit Pistons News / The Lead / July 23

Ebuka Okorie, Chaz Lanier Shine in Detroit Pistons’ Summer League

Many NBA fans know that Las Vegas in early July is the place to be to watch some young, up-and-coming talent. The Detroit Pistons, along with the rest of the league, send a roster filled with draft picks, G League players, and even overseas veterans, who are all trying to showcase their talent.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 23

A Way Too Early Look at Detroit Pistons' 2027 Playoff Chances

The Detroit Pistons shocked the NBA last season when they breezed through the regular season to earn the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 60-22 overall record.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

How Lakers’ $130 million Walker Kessler deal could influence Pistons’ Jalen Duren dilemma

After the Los Angeles Lakers inked Walker Kessler to a $130 million deal, it could influence the Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren extension. Duren and the Pistons are at a standstill amid contract negotiations.

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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 23

3 Moves the Detroit Pistons Need to Make Before Training Camp

Ahead of the Detroit Pistons’ training camp, there are still lingering questions about the shape of their roster and what they need to do before they gather to prepare for the new season.

Jalen Duren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Pistons rumors: Jalen Duren contract talks at ‘standstill’ with no end in sight

The Detroit Pistons are one of the few teams in the league that haven’t made many moves this offseason, but in their case, they’re still in negotiations with Jalen Duren.

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Jalen Duren News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20

Noteworthy update emerges about Jalen Duren’s free agency

Jalen Duren may be inching ever so closer to … staying put. Duren and the Detroit Pistons have made “modest” progress on a new deal that would keep the restricted free agent center with the franchise, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported this week.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19

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

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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.

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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

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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?

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Tobias Harris News / Yardbarker / July 1

Why Tobias Harris is a perfect signing for the Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs were the second-youngest Finals team in NBA history last season. Now they're adding a 15-year veteran to beef up the power forward position.

Pistons make free-agent splash amid Jalen Duren uncertainty

Lakers have a massive offer for Jalen Duren

Jazz agree to deal with Lakers player after Walker Kessler trade

Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to Eastern Conference rival

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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

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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

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