Detroit Pistons: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / October 25

The Pindown: Reacting to Week One!

Wes and Robbie cover Detroit’s first two wins against the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat. Looking for discounted Pistons tickets?? Central Michigan University’s Sports Management program has partnered with the Detroit Pistons to allow students the opportunity to sell you just that!

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 25

Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Availability Report

Two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams will face off on Sunday night in the City of Brotherly Love, as the Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers both

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Jalen Duren News / Field Level Media / October 25

Pistons C Jalen Duren (hamstring) out at least two weeks

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren will be sidelined at least two weeks with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Sunday. Duren exited in the second quarter of Detroit's 128-111 win over the Miami Heat on Friday.

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / October 25

Jalen Duren (Strained Hamstring) Out At Least Two Weeks

Pistons center Jalen Duren has been diagnosed with a strained right hamstring and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the team announced today (via Twitter).

Malik Beasley News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Exiled NBA Star Malik Beasley Takes U-Turn on Federal Probe After Claiming Innocence

The federal gambling probe in the NBA could be taking a different turn. Malik Beasley has notified the court that he intends to change his plea in the ongoing federal sports gambling investigation into the NBA.

Malik Beasley News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24

New developments emerge in Malik Beasley gambling case

Former NBA sharpshooter Malik Beasley is reportedly close to accepting a plea deal regarding federal charges that he manipulated his play to impact gambling outcomes.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 24

These Two Pistons Players Prove Detroit Has More Weapons Than Ever

The Pistons have played against two Eastern Conference powerhouses coming into the year and have been able to defeat them in two different ways. Against the Celtics, they were able to overcome a 20-point deficit and win the game.

John Collins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

John Collins details Pistons’ key strength in win over Heat

The Detroit Pistons remain undefeated after a 128-111 road victory against the Miami Heat. Forward John Collins put together a strong bounce-back performance, leading all Pistons scorers with 23 points.

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Malik Beasley News / Field Level Media / October 24

Ex-NBA G Malik Beasley negotiating plea in gambling case

Malik Beasley's attorney says the former NBA guard is working on a plea deal in his federal betting and bribery case. Attorney Steve Haney told ESPN on Saturday that Beasley, 29, is negotiating with Department of Justice prosecutors and a decision is expected early next week.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 24

How the Detroit Pistons Defeated the Miami Heat in Friday Win

The Detroit Pistons continued their jump from the season-starting mark with a 128-111 win over the Miami Heat in what would be their first road test of the young NBA season.

Malik Beasley News / Hoops Rumors / October 24

Malik Beasley Enters Plea Negotiations In Sports Gambling Case

Veteran NBA guard Malik Beasley is in plea negotiations with Department of Justice lawyers regarding federal charges that he manipulated his play with the Bucks during the 2023/24 season in a sports gambling scheme, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reports.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23

Pistons jump out to big lead, hand Heat second straight loss

John Collins scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds, and Paul Reed finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 128-111 victory over the host Miami Heat on Friday night.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / October 21

Pistons improved on major weakness in opening day win

Even after claiming 60 wins and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, the Pistons came into the 2026-27 NBA campaign with one major question looming over their head.

Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Ferocious second-half comeback leads to Detroit win; Boston wastes historic Paul George debut

Celtics' Jayson Tatum starts 2026-27 NBA season with quiet 13-point performance vs. Pistons

The 'Most 3's in a season by NBA team' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 5 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 70 NBA games can you name in five minutes?

Detroit Pistons News / TWSN / October 20

The Detroit Pistons' Offense Just Sent a Warning to the NBA

Despite a cold start, the Detroit Pistons welcomed the 2026-27 NBA season with a comeback victory over the Boston Celtics, 121-113. After being down by as much as 22, the Pistons fought back into the game and clamped down on the Celtics when it mattered most.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20

Celtics' Jayson Tatum starts season with quiet 13-point performance

Celtics' Jayson Tatum starts 2026-27 NBA season with quiet 13-point performance vs. Pistons

After trading guard Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, the Boston Celtics want Tatum to cement himself as a clear No. 1. He didn't look ready to assume that role in Boston's 121-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the Celtics season opener on Tuesday.

Paul George makes history in Celtics debut

Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Ferocious second-half comeback leads to Detroit win; Boston wastes historic Paul George debut

The 'Active 10K-point NBA scorers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20

Celtics-Pistons takeaways: Ferocious second-half comeback leads to Detroit win; Boston wastes historic Paul George debut

If the opening game of the 2026-27 NBA season between the Boston Celtics and Detroit Pistons was any indication of how the entire year will go, it's going to be a season for the ages.

Celtics’ trade for Paul George already paying huge dividends

Pistons use 23-0 burst to rally past Celtics in opener

Kendrick Perkins gets brutally honest on Celtics’ NBA title hopes

Celtics’ opening-day collapse to Pistons was all too familiar

The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / TWSN / October 20

The Detroit Pistons Have Found the NBA’s Next Kawhi Leonard

The Detroit Pistons are in a much better position than most fans think. While they don’t appear to have the offensive upside that other teams possess, they have their superstar, their young core is locked in financially for the next five years, and the team has rebuilt its offense to survive the playoffs.

Duncan Robinson News / Athlon Sports / October 20