Duncan Robinson is playing arguably the best ball of his career, but is it enough? Duncan Robinson is a nice player. He was a cheap addition this offseason for a Detroit Pistons team that saw its 3-point shooting evaporate in free agency when Tim Hardaway Jr.
The short-handed Detroit Pistons missing three starters and a key backup were winning by double-digits for the majority of a rematch against the Los Angeles Clippers on hot early shooting from Duncan Robinson and a tenacious defense that turned plenty of turnovers into ample easy baskets.
When the Miami Heat first lost at home to the Detroit Pistons back in November, Bam Adebayo already knew where the conversation needed to go. “What did he have, 18?” Adebayo said after Miami’s failed comeback attempt.
After starting their 10-day, five-game Western road swing with victories over the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings, the Detroit Pistons find themselves mired in a two-game skid after dropping back-to-back games to the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Duncan Robinson has been around long enough to understand that most NBA games are decided in the quiet moments. He showed as much on Friday, returning from an ankle sprain and giving the Pistons exactly what they needed in the fourth quarter.
The Detroit Pistons bounced back by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116, with one returning cast member fueling the fire. The fourth quarter performance will certainly take the plaudits, especially with Cade Cunningham scoring 13 of his 29 points in that pivotal final period, along with three assists.
In the midst of a two-game skid and pressure building on the shoulders of the Detroit Pistons, they exited the Kaseya Center feeling that a weight had been lifted.
It wasn’t just another game on the schedule. For Duncan Robinson, Saturday night was a homecoming. Back in Miami, after signing with the Pistons, the city that molded him from an undrafted hopeful into a sharpshooting star, but this time, he wore the enemy’s colors.
Among the many, many rags-to-riches-and-respect success stories the Miami Heat have had during the coaching tenure of Erik Spoelstra, two stand out. One emerged as the franchise's all-time leading rebounder -- for now -- and its long-time captain.
As it’ll be strange for fans to watch Duncan Robinson take on the Miami Heat in a different uniform, the Pistons guard returns on Saturday night in what will result in a wide array of emotions.
With 4.7 seconds left, Cade Cunningham’s intentionally missed free throw fell perfectly back to him, as he set up Duncan Robinson for the perfect chance to try and force overtime.
Erik Spoelstra used to coach Duncan Robinson He now plays for Detroit The Pistons will face the Heat on Saturday Duncan Robinson was a culture building player for coach Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat franchise during his seven seasons on South Beach, and has since taken his talents to Detroit to play for coach J.B.
When the Detroit Pistons acquired Duncan Robinson this summer, many saw it as a strategic move to sharpen their roster. The Pistons have built a reputation for relentless effort every game, even if, outside of Cade Cunningham, their lineup lacks household names.
Duncan Robinson is on his way out of Miami after the Heat made a trade with the Detroit Pistons, bringing in an Italian forward to take his place. After a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, Miami decided it was time to move on from Robinson.
This offseason, Duncan Robinson underwent a massive change in the NBA. Following an extended run with the Miami Heat, he has joined the Detroit Pistons via sign-and-trade.
Duncan Robinson has enjoyed a surprisingly productive and lucrative NBA career. After going undrafted out of Michigan in 2018, Robinson latched on with the Miami Heat's Summer League.
Duncan Robinson has had a busy offseason. The former Michigan star signed with the Detroit Pistons after spending his first seven years playing for the Miami Heat.
After a long run with the Miami Heat, Duncan Robinson will now represent the Detroit Pistons. It took some time, but Robinson was officially introduced to the local media on Sunday while spending time out in Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League.
Duncan Robinson had been an excellent developmental story for the Miami Heat over the previous seven seasons. The former Michigan star is one of the best shooters in the NBA despite going undrafted in 2018.
Parting ways is never easy, especially when it involves a player who became part of the franchise’s identity. Duncan Robinson has left the Miami Heat, agreeing to a three-year and $48 million deal with the Detroit Pistons.
Outside shooter Duncan Robinson is joining the Detroit Pistons on a three-year, $48 million deal as part of a sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.
The Miami Heat’s famous "Heat Culture" motto has gained popularity in recent years. Now, the slogan has become a topic of mockery for many NBA fans, including Heat supporters.
The Miami Heat and their revamped lineup are at their best when Duncan Robinson is aggressive. The numbers prove it—when Robinson scores at least 20 points, Miami holds a dominant 52-15 record over his seven-year career.