The Detroit Pistons qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2019 with a 50-32 regular season record, a remarkable turnaround for the franchise that was once a bottom-feeder in the Eastern Conference.
Heading into the 2026 season, there are a few more intriguing teams in the NBA than the Detroit Pistons. After pulling off a historic turnaround last year, the young squad faces expectations of continuing to grow into a contender in the Eastern Conference.
Last year, the Detroit Pistons shocked the basketball world by pulling off a historic turnaround in the regular season. Long removed from a hard-fought battle with the young squad, one All-Star took the time to give the team its flowers.
This offseason, the Detroit Pistons stood firm in terms of roster construction. Coming off a successful 2025 campaign, many implored Trajan Langdon to make a sizable upgrade in hopes of turning the team into a budding contender.
Coming off a historic turnaround that resulted in a playoff berth, the Detroit Pistons became an attractive destination with their core of promising young talent.
Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.
After years of picking in the lottery, the Detroit Pistons found themselves with a first-round pick in the 2025 draft. However, that did not stop them from adding another intriguing talent to the pipeline.
As the 2026 season gets ready to begin, things are much different for the Detroit Pistons than they were this time last year. Coming off an extremely successful 2025 campaign, the young group finds itself facing real expectations for the first time.
In the world of sports, “what ifs” are a constant source of debate and frustration. For the Detroit Pistons, one of the biggest what-ifs from their surprising 2024-2025 playoff run centers on a key player’s absence.
Since joining the Detroit Pistons back in 2023, Marcus Sasser has seen his role fluctuate and diminish constantly. Now that he has his footing in the NBA, the young guard is eager to take on more in 2026.
As the Detroit Pistons continue training camp, Ron Holland remains a player that many are keeping an eye on. In the midst of gearing up for his sophomore campaign, he dove more into one area he's been emphasizing in terms of his development.
Summary Points: Isaiah Stewart has regrets over last year's playoff exit Detroit's front line is talented but thin with Stewart back Frontcourt depth should
The Detroit Pistons have officially started training camp, and one player to look out for this upcoming season is 21-year-old Jalen Duren. This marks his fourth year in the NBA, and the 13th overall pick in the 2022 draft, put in some work this offseason.
The Detroit Pistons are currently gearing up for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, which is slated to begin in less than three weeks. The Pistons are coming off of a playoff loss against the New York Knicks last season in which they let multiple games slip through their grasp and ended up losing in six games.
One of the most vital pieces to the Detroit Pistons’ turnaround last season was the addition of forward Tobias Harris. The 33-year-old veteran has been visibly excited during training camp for the 2025-26 season.
In the midst of making upgrades to the Detroit Pistons' supporting cast, Trajan Langdon brought in a player with close ties to J.B. Bickerstaff. Now reunited, he is excited about what his presence can do for the young squad as they attempt to keep climbing up the Eastern Conference standings.
Since they didn't make a big splash like many clamored for them to do, the Detroit Pistons' offense didn't get much attention over the summer. While Trajan Langdon continued to make upgrades in the margins, one of the new additions seems to be a seamless fit.
Over his first three season with the Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren has made an impact as hyper-athletic big man who is a nightly double-double threat. Despite establishing himself as a force around the rim, the 21-year-old is doing his best to get with the times.
After losing him towards the end of his rookie season due to a blood clot, Ausar Thompson was able to return to the Detroit Pistons in the early stages of the 2025 campaign.
During his media day press conference, Trajan Langdon dove more into his offseason approach with the Detroit Pistons. While he's made his intentions clear, it didn't stop one analyst from giving his thoughts on the team going big-game hunting in the trade market.
The breakthrough success of the Detroit Pistons was one of the most notable stories in the NBA last season. The second half of that success, unfortunately, went on without shooting guard Jaden Ivey.
The 2025-26 NBA season is right around the corner, and the Detroit Pistons are looking to build on the momentum from last year. After winning 44 games and earning their first playoff victory since 2008, expectations for this team are higher than they’ve been in decades.
The Denver Nuggets have waived Javante McCoy and Justyn Hamilton, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Denver’s signing of McCoy to an Exhibit 10 deal was reported on September 21.
ESPN’s Top 100 NBA Players list is out, and three Detroit Pistons have earned spots — a promising sign for a franchise aiming to leap forward this season.