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Paolo Banchero earns redemption in Magic's win over Hornets

Paolo Banchero earns redemption in Magic's win over Hornets

In earning some redemption and continuing to make a name for himself, Paolo Banchero put on a show on Friday night.   Banchero's performance led the Orlando Magic to a 121-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets, securing an actual spot in the NBA playoffs.

Defense wins play-in games: Magic shut down Hornets offense to earn final playoff spot in East
76ers' Andre Drummond turns back the clock in play-in win vs. Magic
76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe shows no fear in postseason debut
The '90 percent free-throw seasons' quiz
Cade Cunningham News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham thanks NBA for honors eligibility: ‘It’s a blessing’

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham thanks NBA for honors eligibility: ‘It’s a blessing’

The NBA pulled off a stunning decision by granting the Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge exception for Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham for regular season awards.

Detroit Pistons News / The Lead / April 17
How Did the Pistons Become One of the Most Remarkable Turnaround Stories?

How Did the Pistons Become One of the Most Remarkable Turnaround Stories?

“In basketball, it’s never been this hard for me to win games.” Those words embodied the frustrations of Pistons star Cade Cunningham back in 2024 when he spoke with former NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski on his podcast, The Woj Pod.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time. 

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Hoops Rumors / April 17
J.B. Bickerstaff Wins Coaches Association Award

J.B. Bickerstaff Wins Coaches Association Award

Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has won the Michael H. Goldberg award for the 2025/26 season, earning Coach of the Year honors from the National Basketball Coaches Association, according to a press release.

Detroit Pistons News / EssentiallySports / April 17
Pistons Star at Risk of Losing $40 Million After NBA’s Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham Exemption Decision

Pistons Star at Risk of Losing $40 Million After NBA’s Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham Exemption Decision

After a lot of hue and cry about the 65-game rule, which ruled out several NBA superstars from eligibility for the postseason awards, the NBA has found

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 16
What NBA Play-In Tournament Has Taught Us About Pistons' First Round Opponent So Far

What NBA Play-In Tournament Has Taught Us About Pistons' First Round Opponent So Far

The Detroit Pistons are close to learning their first-round opponent as the NBA play-in tournament continues. The winner of Friday night’s play-in matchup between the Charlotte Hornets and the Orlando Magic will clinch the No.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 16
J.B. Bickerstaff Wins Coaching Award Before NBA Playoffs Begin

J.B. Bickerstaff Wins Coaching Award Before NBA Playoffs Begin

Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has claimed an early award before the playoffs begin. And Bickerstaff becomes only the second Pistons coach since Stan Van Gundy in the 2016-17 season to capture this award.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
How Pistons’ Cade Cunningham becoming award eligible could cost Jalen Duren

How Pistons’ Cade Cunningham becoming award eligible could cost Jalen Duren

The Detroit Pistons recently got some good news when it was revealed that star Cade Cunningham was becoming award eligible this year despite not having met the 65-game requirement.

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The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
 The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
 The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
NBA allows two star players to be eligible for awards

NBA allows two star players to be eligible for awards

At least two NBA stars will successfully circumvent the league’s 65-game awards rule this season after the NBA and NBPA ruled in their favor on a challenge Thursday.

Lakers coach JJ Redick offers updates on Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16
Two NBA stars award-eligible after exception to 65-game rule

Two NBA stars back in MVP conversation after being granted exception to 65-game rule

A pair of NBA stars are eligible for awards after being granted an exception to the rule specifying players must play 65 games to be eligible.

Lakers get bad news on Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
LeBron James' future with Lakers could take a surprising turn 
LeBron to set another record at the start of Lakers' first-round series  
Bronny James likely to have postseason role for Lakers
These NBA stars have the most to gain this postseason
J.B. Bickerstaff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16
Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff addresses lack of respect, playoff expectations

Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff addresses lack of respect, playoff expectations

The Pistons have clinched home court throughout the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Last season, they approached the postseason as a mighty underdog playing with house money as the sixth seed.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / April 15

Some Pistons playoff musings

We’ve finally made it. The NBA Playoffs are (kind of) here, and the Pistons open Sunday against whoever survives the Magic/Sixers/Hornets play-in on Friday.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 15
Detroit Pistons Easiest First Round Opponent is a Common Foe

Detroit Pistons Easiest First Round Opponent is a Common Foe

The Detroit Pistons will have the No. 1 seed and home-court advantage throughout the course of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and are currently waiting at home

Jalen Duren News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 15
Jalen Duren May Be the Key to the Detroit Pistons Postseason Success

Jalen Duren May Be the Key to the Detroit Pistons Postseason Success

Entering the NBA playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons look to complete one of the greatest turnarounds in NBA history

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 14
Pistons PR staff earns NBA’s top media relations honor

Pistons PR staff earns NBA’s top media relations honor

The Pistons are getting recognized off the court. Detroit’s basketball communications staff has been named the winner of the 2025-26 Brian McIntyre Media Relations Award, the Professional Basketball Writers Association announced.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 14
Two Detroit Pistons Facing Uncertain Roles in NBA Playoff Rotation

Two Detroit Pistons Facing Uncertain Roles in NBA Playoff Rotation

The Detroit Pistons are expected to have their core rotation set ahead of their NBA playoff adventure – but two players will undoubtedly have question marks based upon their performance in the early rounds.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 14
Three Concerns Detroit Pistons Fans Should Have Before NBA Playoffs

Three Concerns Detroit Pistons Fans Should Have Before NBA Playoffs

Entering the playoffs, the Detroit Pistons are in the best position to win the NBA championship since the 2007-08 season, when they fell to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Detroit Pistons News / Athlon Sports / April 12
NBA Announces Pistons' Milestone on Sunday

NBA Announces Pistons' Milestone on Sunday

The Detroit Pistons had a promising 2025-26 NBA season, and they capped it off with a 133-121 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. The next stop for the Pistons is the first-round of the playoffs.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 12
Pistons reach 60-win plateau by racing past Pacers

Pistons reach 60-win plateau by racing past Pacers

The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons closed out just the third 60-win regular season in franchise history on Sunday, leading wire-to-wire in a 133-121 defeat of the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.

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