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The Detroit Pistons’ Decline Is Being Greatly Exaggerated

The Detroit Pistons’ Decline Is Being Greatly Exaggerated

Looking at national sports media, the Detroit Pistons don’t exactly have glowing reviews. “The Pistons are now a Play-In team.” “The Pistons overpaid for Jalen Duren.” “The Pistons are a worse team than they were a year ago.” Every outlet has some version of Detroit falling behind in the Eastern Conference.

Jalen Duren News / Field Level Media / October 3
Pistons announce contract extension for C Jalen Duren

Pistons announce contract extension for C Jalen Duren

The Detroit Pistons officially announced the contract extension involving All-NBA center Jalen Duren on Saturday. The team did not divulge terms of the deal, however ESPN and The Athletic previously reported it was a five-year, $200 million contract.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Wire / October 3
Jalen Duren, Pistons begin mending relationship after $200 million standoff

Jalen Duren, Pistons begin mending relationship after $200 million standoff

Jalen Duren and the Pistons have a $200 million agreement. Now comes the part where everyone gets back to basketball. ESPN’s Shams Charania said there was “clearly a dent” in the relationship during Duren’s prolonged restricted free agency, but the process of repairing it has already begun.

Jalen Duren News / EssentiallySports / October 3
'They’re Going to Fall Off': NBA Legend Bears Bad News for Pistons After Jalen Duren Extension

'They’re Going to Fall Off': NBA Legend Bears Bad News for Pistons After Jalen Duren Extension

Fresh off an explosive 60-win regular season and a top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons spent their offseason navigating a tense standoff with star center Jalen Duren.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2
Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff reacts to Jalen Duren landing $200 million contract extension

Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff reacts to Jalen Duren landing $200 million contract extension

The Detroit Pistons can now breathe and focus completely on basketball. Center Jalen Duren finally reached an agreement to return to the team after signing his five-year, $200 million extension.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Jalen Duren News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 2
Can Detroit Move On From Jalen Duren Drama?

Can Detroit Move On From Jalen Duren Drama?

With Detroit re-signing their All-Star center to a new five year deal, all seems to be well in the Motor City. But after this long dispute that lasted over three months, should there be a concern?

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / October 2
Insider believes Jalen Duren, Pistons have relationship to repair

NBA insider believes Jalen Duren, Pistons have relationship to repair despite contract extension

Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract Thursday night, ending a dispute that kept the All-Star center out of training camp. 

Jalen Duren comes to his senses and signs massive extension with Pistons
Pistons aren't set after Jalen Duren extension
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The '2025 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The '2025 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the 24 NBA players to record at least 20 double-doubles in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

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Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / October 2
Pistons aren't set after Jalen Duren extension

Pistons aren't set after Jalen Duren extension

Now that they have three young players locked up long-term, it's time for the Pistons front office to bring the right supporting players to let their young core thrive.

Reports: Jalen Duren returning to Pistons on 5-year, $200m deal
Jalen Duren comes to his senses and signs massive extension with Pistons
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
Jalen Duren News / Field Level Media / October 1
Reports: Jalen Duren returning to Pistons on 5-year, $200m deal

Reports: Jalen Duren returning to Pistons on 5-year, $200m deal

All-NBA center Jalen Duren is returning to the Detroit Pistons on a fully guaranteed, five-year, $200 million contract, ESPN and The Athletic reported on Thursday.

Jalen Duren News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2
Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with Pistons finally ends

Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with Pistons finally ends

The Jalen Duren offseason saga has reached its conclusion. The Detroit Pistons have reportedly agreed to sign Duren to a five-year, $200 million contract.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / October 1
Jalen Duren comes to his senses, signs massive extension

Jalen Duren comes to his senses and signs massive extension with Pistons

The Detroit Pistons were the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, and Jalen Duren was a huge part of the team's success.

Victor Wembanyama shares strong take on partnering with sports betting sites
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Karl-Anthony Towns addressed his noticeable change in appearance
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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2
Pistons GM takes an apparent shot at Zion Williamson

Pistons GM takes an apparent shot at Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson is catching strays even during the NBA offseason. Detroit Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon spoke with reporters this week at training camp.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 1
Pistons Offense Looking For New Life in 2026, J.B. Bickerstaff Breaks Down Changes

Pistons Offense Looking For New Life in 2026, J.B. Bickerstaff Breaks Down Changes

The Detroit Pistons’ offseason changes may not have unfolded exactly as expected, but head coach J.B. Bickerstaff believes the adjustments were necessary.

Detroit Pistons News / TWSN / September 30
The Detroit Pistons’ Quiet Summer Doesn’t Mean They’re Done Building

The Detroit Pistons’ Quiet Summer Doesn’t Mean They’re Done Building

One constant criticism for the Detroit Pistons in the 2026 free agency is that the team made no moves to acquire a star teammate for Cade Cunningham. In all fairness, they’re right.

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