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Free Agency Prediction Has Pistons Losing Out on Possible Target

Armed with a decent amount of cap space this offseason, the Detroit Pistons have some financial flexibility to be a threat in the open market. When it comes to restricted free agents, Santi Aldama of the Memphis Grizzlies is someone they should be keeping a close eye on.

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One breakout performance could lead Pacers to NBA title

No one on the Indiana Pacers has gone full superhero mode in the NBA Finals, and they've still pushed the series to a Game 7. The Pacers are toe-to-toe with one of the most electric young teams in the league: the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

The 'NBA's active 20-point, 10-assist games leaders' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 21

NBA Insider Opens Up on Detroit Pistons Targeting Grizzlies Forward

When Trajan Langdon took over in the Detroit Pistons' front office, it was quickly made clear the plan he had in place with the roster. He wanted to add as much outside shooting as possible around the team's young core.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 21

NBA Prediction Suggests Pistons Will Fail To Land Strong Target

With NBA free agency around the corner, the Detroit Pistons have a few players they might be keeping a major focus on. By now, the top-three targets for Detroit seem to be the Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama, and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid.

Pascal Siakam News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active players with an NBA Finals double-double' quiz

How many of the 31 active NBA players to record a double-double in the NBA Finals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA field goal percentage leaders' quiz

The 'NBA's active 20-point, 10-assist games leaders' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Athlon Sports / June 20

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.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 20

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 / 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 19

Detroit Pistons Labeled Among Best Fits for Former NBA Champion

After drastically altering their perception around the league this season, the Detroit Pistons could be an enticing landing spot for free agents this summer.

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.