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Pistons’ First Round Pick Could Help as Soon as Next Season

After years of selecting in the top-five, the Pistons were finally able to cash in on their talent, earning the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season.

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Pistons reportedly offering Jalen Duren about $190 million

The Pistons may be closer to Jalen Duren’s asking price than previously believed. Whether they’re close enough is another matter. Sam Amick and Hunter Patterson of The Athletic report that Detroit has offered Duren a five-year deal worth roughly $190 million.

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Jalen Duren considering bold move amid contract dispute with Pistons

Jalen Duren’s contract standoff with the Detroit Pistons has him considering the boldest and riskiest possible move he could make.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

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2 Tactical Changes Detroit Pistons Should Make Next Season

The Detroit Pistons enter the 2026-27 NBA season in pursuit of their first NBA championship since 2004. After one of their best seasons in recent memory, the Pistons finished at 60-22 overall and secured the No.

Jalen Duren News / EssentiallySports / September 11

Jalen Duren’s Potential $26M Gamble Emerges as Pistons’ Hefty Offer Is Not Enough for All-NBA Big Man

Jalen Duren could soon face a decision that would put millions of dollars on the line. The Detroit Pistons have reportedly made a massive long-term offer to their young center, yet the two sides remain apart as September moves toward its end.

NBA News / The Lead / September 11

Trust Is Earned — The Story of ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill

Whether he believes it or not, Vincent Goodwill has established himself as one of the most trusted voices in the NBA media landscape. With appearances on national television on First Take and Get Up, Goodwill has become a respected presence across NBA media.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Wire / September 10

Pistons’ Jalen Duren reportedly more open to playing on qualifying offer

The Pistons still have most of the leverage in their contract standoff with Jalen Duren, but Duren may be getting closer to using the one piece he has.

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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.

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Cade Cunningham News / Detroit Pistons on SI / September 9

When Cade Cunningham and Detroit Pistons Will Face His All-NBA First Team Peers

Cade Cunningham has established himself as one of the NBA’s elite after leading the Detroit Pistons to a 60-win regular season. The Detroit guard will

Jalen Duren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 8

Kings insider teases another Jalen Duren free agency pursuit, but there’s a catch

Jalen Duren is far and away the best player remaining in NBA free agency. In fact, he was arguably the best player on the open market at the start of the offseason, long before the bulk of free agency passed.

Jalen Duren News / Lindy's Sports / September 8

Jalen Duren and Pistons Are Still Miles Apart, and the Clock Is Running Out

The math isn’t complicated, even if the standoff feels that way. Detroit has reportedly put a five-year offer on the table worth roughly $35 million a year.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 8

Central Notes: Jalen Duren, Victor Oladipo, Myles Turner, Pistons, Michael Porter Jr., And More

With training camp fast approaching, several Central Division teams still have a few questions to answer. Jalen Duren’s contract situation is still unresolved in Detroit; Victor Oladipo has been seen as an option for the Chicago Bulls, and the Pistons are even connected to Michael Porter Jr.

Jalen Duren News / Hoops Habit / September 8