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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / November 9
One Unexpected Pistons Player Could Force a Major Rotation Change
The Detroit Pistons could potentially face a shake-up following their 121-116 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Backup point guard Daniss Jenkins hasn't received much attention, but he's forced his way into the Pistons’ rotation and had a breakout performance against the Lakers.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / November 8
3 Takeaways From Pistons' Stunning Loss to Luka-Less Lakers
The Pistons fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 121 to 116 after a slow start being down 38 to 14 to start the contest. Luka Doncic didn't play for the Lakers, but it didn't matter.
NBA News / Detroit Bad Boys / November 8
Pistons vs. Lakers: Austin Reaves pulls a Doncic to beat Detroit 
Who needs Luka Doncic when you have the US equivalent from Newark, Arkansas, Austin Reaves? The Los Angeles Lakers guard scored a game-high 43 as his MVP-level teammate rested with a back injury, propelling LA past the Detroit Pistons 121-116.
Pistons Around the Web
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Jalen Duren News / Fadeaway World / November 8
Jalen Duren Injury Update: Pistons Star’s Expected Return Timeline Ahead Of Lakers Matchup
The Detroit Pistons host the Los Angeles Lakers tonight at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Both teams will play without key players, as Jalen Duren (right hamstring strain) and Luka Doncic (lower back soreness) are expected to miss this matchup.
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 / Hoops Rumors / November 8
Jalen Duren (Hamstring) To Miss At Least Two More Weeks
While Jalen Duren continues to progress through his rehab for a hamstring strain and he has been cleared to begin on-court activities, he’ll be out at least two more weeks, which is the next time he’ll be reevaluated, the Pistons announced today (Twitter link).
Ben Wallace News / Athlon Sports / November 7
In 1996, Ben Wallace went undrafted out of Virginia Union; in 2021, he became the first undrafted player inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
Ben Wallace’s journey to basketball immortality began with a setback at the 1996 NBA Draft, when none of the 29 teams selected him. Coming out of Division II Virginia Union University, the 6-foot-9 center was overlooked despite his defensive potential.
Cade Cunningham News / Detroit Pistons on SI / November 6
Cade Cunningham Is Making a Case for NBA MVP, and These 4 Reasons Prove It
Cade Cunningham is in the early chat for the NBA MVP. After leading the Detroit Pistons to a widely talked about 60-win season and the Eastern Conference's top seed last year, Cunningham is cementing his top-five MVP finish by steering an exceptionally balanced, highly competitive early-season campaign.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / November 6
Three Keys For The Pistons Against The Lakers In Star-Studded Matchup
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 112-106 and now sit at a record of 6 and 2. The Pistons were down by double digits for the majority of the game and may have gotten a reality check.
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 / November 5
A Reality Check for Detroit? The Pistons Still Have Lessons to Learn
Was the Detroit Pistons’ 112-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night a wake-up call? A stark reminder of where the measuring stick is. Or a bad night early in the season that can fuel the beast from within?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
Even JB Bickerstaff has to give props to Joel Embiid after 76ers’ huge win over Pistons
The Philadelphia 76ers finally got their revenge against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday after JB Bickerstaff’s squad defeated them in their previous meeting last month.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
Pistons fans chant ‘f*** Embiid’ after technical foul on Tolu Smith
The Philadelphia 76ers earned their eighth win of the season at Little Caesars Arena against the Detroit Pistons. The game finished 112-106 in what was a close affair throughout the night, as Jaylen Brown led the way for Philadelphia with 30 points, with Joel Embiid adding a double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
LeBron James calls Pistons star Cade Cunningham one of his ‘favorite players’ alongside Luka Doncic
LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers got the better of Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, but the Sixers star still showed plenty of love to the Pistons’ franchise player.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham hurt after painful accidental shot from Joel Embiid
On Wednesday night, two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, the 7-1 Philadelphia 76ers and 6-1 Detroit Pistons, faced off. The 76ers’ lone loss of the new campaign thus far came against the Pistons, so they will surely be out for revenge despite being on the road.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 4
Final Injury Report for 76ers-Pistons: Will Joel Embiid, Jalen Duren Play?
The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference showdown. Philadelphia enters Wednesday’s game with a 7-1 record after defeating the Chicago Bulls at home Monday night.
The 'Playoff-points record by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 2
Sharp-shooting Pistons overwhelm Hornets in easy win
Cade Cunningham's 33 points came as part of a wave of sizzling outside shooting by the Detroit Pistons in their 124-91 runaway victory against the host Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.
NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1
Hot-starting Pistons look to beat Hornets for second time
The Detroit Pistons have done so many things well across the first couple of weeks of the season. Some of that execution was on display last week against the Charlotte Hornets.
Paul Reed News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31
Pistons’ Paul Reed had embarrassing response to reporter’s simple question
Detroit Pistons big man Paul Reed encountered an awkward moment during a halftime courtside interview Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. With the Pistons leading at Barclays Center in an NBA Cup opener, reporter Johnny Kane asked a basic question about the game’s tempo: Which team the current pace favored.
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / October 28
Paul Reed gives Pistons hope and heat in Jalen Duren's absence
Pistons fans can take comfort in the fact that they have an able deputy on the roster in Paul Reed, who was Detroit's best player in an important early-season matchup with the defending NBA champions.
Malik Beasley News / Hoops Wire / October 27
Malik Beasley agrees to plead guilty in federal gambling case
Malik Beasley has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from an illegal sports gambling investigation, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.
J.B. Bickerstaff News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27
Watch: JB Bickerstaff had a disgusted reaction to an unexpected interaction with a ref
Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff took exception to a referee touching him during Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Late in the first quarter of the contest at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., the broadcast caught Bickerstaff swatting away a referee’s hand after the official placed his right hand on the coach’s chest.
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.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
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.
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.
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