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Cade Cunningham deserves a true teammate on the Detroit Pistons, not just a sidekick

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.

NBA News / EasySportz / January 24

Kevin Durant Is Still Aging Like Fine Wine

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.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Active 20-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

The 'NBA's No. 1 picks turned RoY' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 24

Why the Detroit Pistons Might Not Need Big Trade Deadline

The Detroit Pistons are still in first place in the Eastern Conference despite their latest loss against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. The Pistons are the team to beat in the East, but the trade deadline coming up on Feb.

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 24

How the Detroit Pistons Fell to the Houston Rockets on Friday

The Detroit Pistons fell in a frustrating 111-104 loss during a Friday-night battle with the Houston Rockets. Ausar Thompson finished the night with 12 points and eight rebounds as he dueled with his brother's squad for the second time this season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Amen Thompson, Ausar Thompson share special moment after Rockets win over Pistons

The NBA has seen its fair share of brothers sharing the hardwood, but there is something different about the energy Amen Thompson and Ausar Thompson bring to the league.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham connects with Jalen Duren for inbounds slam dunk

The Detroit Pistons are continuing to find flashes of brilliance in what has been a grueling season, and the connection between their two foundational pillars was on full display Friday night.

Ausar Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Thompson family loving duel between Amen, Ausar Thompson in Rockets-Pistons clash

The brotherly duo of Amen and Ausar Thompson are enjoying another matchup against one another as they squared off in the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 23

Pistons look to capture fifth consecutive victory vs. Rockets: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Predictions, Injuries

For just the fourth time in their three-year NBA careers, Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson will face off against his slightly older twin brother Amen Thompson.

Jaden Ivey News / Detroit Pistons on SI / January 23

Realistic Detroit Pistons Trade Scenarios for Jaden Ivey

As the Detroit Pistons move forward, it looks like Jaden Ivey is lagging behind. After missing the last 49 games last season due to a left fibula injury, Ivey returned and played one preseason game before he injured his knee.

Cade Cunningham News / Field Level Media / January 23

Pistons could be without All-Star Cade Cunningham against Rockets

The Detroit Pistons won a road matchup without their best player on Wednesday. Now, they return home to face a much tougher opponent on Friday, the Houston Rockets.

Jaden Ivey News / Fadeaway World / January 22

Detroit Pistons Are The Favorites For Herb Jones: Potential Trade Could Involve Jaden Ivey

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.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Pistons’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that cements East favorite status

It’s time for the Detroit Pistons to think like champions. There’s a difference between leading the standings and owning the moment. The Pistons have already done the former.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Pistons Veterans Silence Naysayers With Grit And Leadership

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.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 22

Pistons Extend Winning Streak, Stifle Pelicans in Wire-to-Wire Victory 112-104

It is becoming a familiar script for the Detroit Pistons this season: show up, strike first, and suffocate the opposition before they even have a chance to breathe.

Jalen Duren News / Field Level Media / January 21

Jalen Duren helps Pistons extend hot streak at Pelicans' expense

Jalen Duren collected 20 points and 15 rebounds and Daniss Jenkins added 17 points while starting in place of All-Star Cade Cunningham, lifting the visiting Detroit Pistons to a 112-104 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Pistons winning old-fashioned way, and it starts with defense

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).

Jalen Duren News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

Jalen Duren Gives Surprise Shoutout to a Rookie Turning Heads

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 20

Thriving Pistons turn attention to floundering Pelicans

The Detroit Pistons have won three in a row and six of their last seven games to bolster their lead atop the Eastern Conference. The high-octane Pistons will look to continue their good fortune on Wednesday when they visit the Western Conference-worst New Orleans Pelicans.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / January 21

Grading the Pistons at midseason

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.

Why the Detroit Pistons’ Emergence Can No Longer Be Ignored

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Detroit Pistons Escape Boston Celtics To Win Third Straight In MLK Day Thriller

In one of the more intriguing games on MLK Day in the NBA, the Detroit Pistons pulled out a narrow 104-103 victory over the surging Boston Celtics to clinch their 31st win of the season and their third straight victory.