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Ex-NBA Star Reveals He Wanted Pistons to Draft Him For One Key Reason

The Detroit Pistons had a rough track record of drafting in the 2010s. There were a couple of moments that could be qualified as redemptive. Overall, though, it was nothing to write home about.

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Pistons Projected to Reunite With Veteran Guard in Free Agency

Heading into the offseason, the Detroit Pistons have an array of decisions to make regarding multiple key players on the roster. Still a few weeks out from free agency, recent projections expect them to bring back a familiar face this summer.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 20

Pistons Predicted to Land Bucks' $175 Million Star For Massive Trade Package

As the NBA enters the offseason, one team that could be extremely aggressive in free agency and the trade market is the Detroit Pistons Detroit is coming off a season in which they completely turned their franchise around as the made the playoffs for the first time in six seasons after finishing sixth in the Eastern Conference.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 20

Recent Reporting Spells Bad News for Possible Pistons Trade Target

Coming off a season where they tripled their win total and made the playoffs, the Detroit Pistons have been connected to a handful of high-level players that could improve the roster.

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Detroit Pistons News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Pistons Named Best Fit for Timberwolves' Free Agent Big Man

After seeing what Cade Cunningham did in the 2024-25 NBA season, the Detroit Pistons now understand the value of putting spacing around their rising superstar.

Cade Cunningham News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Cade Cunningham Urged to Recruit East Superstar to Pistons by NBA Champion

The Detroit Pistons enter the NBA offseason with some key decisions to make as they try to upgrade their roster and build off their incredible season. Detroit was able to turn their franchise this season after they finished sixth in the Eastern Conference and made the playoffs for the first time in six seasons.

Malik Beasley News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 19

NBA Writer Makes Promising Prediction on Pistons Sharpshooter

It would take a lot for a player to hit the podium and admit he doesn’t want to return to his team in free agency. Typically, players publicly display a desire to return to their current teams, while mentioning that the business side will have to be taken care of.

Detroit Pistons News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Pistons Predicted to Open Title Window With Blockbuster Trade For Bucks' Champion

The Detroit Pistons are coming off one of their most successful seasons in over a decade. They achieved a single-season turnaround of 30 wins, following a last-place finish in the Eastern Conference the previous season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Detroit Pistons Named Best Fit For Milwaukee Bucks Champion

The Detroit Pistons enter the NBA offseason coming off a historic season that saw them completely turn their franchise around. Of course, the Pistons finished with the worst record in the NBA the prior two seasons before they were able to finish sixth in the Eastern Conference and make the playoffs this season.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 19

Detroit Pistons Land LA Lakers Standout in Recent NBA Mock Trade

Heading into the offseason, the Detroit Pistons should be very active in the market looking for upgrades to the roster. A recent mock trade emerged where they walked away with a foundational piece of a Western Conference contender.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 18

NBA Draft Expert Predicts Pistons Will Bet on International Prospect

The days of the Detroit Pistons landing in the lottery might be out the door for the time being. Despite winning just 14 games two years ago, the Pistons climbed into Eastern Conference playoff contention in 2025.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Pistons Mock Trade Lands Giannis Antetokounmpo in Head-Turning Deal

The Detroit Pistons are coming off of one of their most successful seasons in recent memory. They improved by a massive 30 wins after finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 18

Former Champion Implores Pistons Star to Recruit 2-Time NBA MVP

Coming off a season where they shattered expectations, the Detroit Pistons should be searching for upgrades of any kind this summer. As the rumor mill starts to heat up, one former player urged Cade Cunningham to get out and do some recruiting.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Pistons’ 10 worst NBA Draft day mistakes in history

The Detroit Pistons in recent years have been fixtures in selecting in the first round of draft night. But this year, the franchise won’t be enjoying the same privilege, as they will be selecting in the second round with the 37th overall pick.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 18

Host Pressures Pistons To Make Big Move After Magic's Trade

An NBA trade went down over the weekend, and it didn’t involve Kevin Durant. Instead, one of the Detroit Pistons’ biggest threats in the Eastern Conference landed a valuable sharpshooter.

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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 18

NBA Insider Revealed Important Update on Pistons-Mavs Game

With the Detroit Pistons climbing into the NBA spotlight over the past season, the young risers in Michigan have earned themselves a major opportunity to represent the league on an international stage during the 2025-2026 NBA season.

Cade Cunningham News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 17

Pistons Learn Startling Cost Of Cade Cunningham Co-Star

What could it cost to add a supporting co-star in the NBA? The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic showed the Detroit Pistons and everybody else on Sunday, as they struck the first major trade of the 2025 NBA offseason.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 17

Pistons Listed Among Best Fit for one of NBA's Top Free Agents

With the ability to create a sizable amount of cap space this summer, the Detroit Pistons have a chance to be a player in free agency. A few weeks out from things officially getting underway, they've been connected to one of the more interesting names on the market.

Malik Beasley News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 17