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The Detroit Pistons (25-8) have launched themselves into the championship contender category after occupying first place in the Eastern Conference for almost two months straight, and a healthy star duo is a major reason why. However, a potential problem may have just occurred during the team’s New Year’s showdown with the Miami Heat. Center Jalen […]

The Detroit Pistons have been playing some excellent basketball so far in the 2025-26 NBA season, recently getting back in the win column with a blowout road win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Detroit currently sits at the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, holding strong even as the New York Knicks have picked […]

The Western Conference road trip for the Detroit Pistons ended on a high note against the Los Angeles Lakers. After losing the previous two games, the Pistons convincingly defeated the Lakers, 128-106. Detroit will end its five-game road trip with a 25-8 record and its first-place spot in the Eastern Conference intact. After stacking a […]

Head coach JJ Redick admits that the 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to find their identity after a 129-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons. Redick spent time berating the Pistons for fouling on nearly every defensive possession, as the Lakers coach stated during his postgame media availabilty. As for the Lakers’ identity, […]

After a 128-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick took excemption to the officiating in the game, calling out his opponent’s defense during his postgame media availability. The Lakers faced the Pistons on LeBron James’ 41st birthday, as Detroit handed Los Angeles its 11th loss of the season. […]

As rumors have surrounded Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis regarding certain teams that have been speculated to pursue the big man, the latest reporting suggests that a few teams are likely out of the picture. While rumors around Davis will undoubtedly continue throughout the season, potentially until the trade deadline, the status of the Detroit Pistons […]

The Detroit Pistons (24-8) have seen their lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference shrink to just one game after dropping their last two contests. The last thing they need right now is an injury to a starter. But when it rains, it pours. Tobias Harris suffered a hip sprain in the […]

The return of shooting guard Jaden Ivey has been an intriguing situation for the Detroit Pistons. The former first-round draft selection made his season debut in November after suffering a fibula injury back in January. His 2024-25 season was cut short at 30 games when former Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony dove into Ivey’s leg […]

The “Fun Guy” is having a lot of fun in Inglewood tonight. In a shocking first-half performance, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have the Detroit Pistons, arguably one of the best teams in the NBA at 24-7, on the ropes. Leonard has been absolutely unguardable, pouring in 20 points on hyper-efficient shooting before […]

The Detroit Pistons have stayed atop the Eastern Conference this season, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be giving up that spot anytime soon. Though they are playing some of the best basketball in the league, doesn’t mean that there isn’t any room for improvement. All the good teams do what they can to become […]

The Utah Jazz found their closer, and Keyonte George proved it against the Detroit Pistons. The Jazz handed Detroit a 131–129 loss, snapping the Pistons’ three-game winning streak and halting the surge of the league leaders. With the game swinging all night and pressure peaking in the final seconds, the ball finally found George. He […]

The Detroit Pistons arrived in Delta Center with momentum, and Cade Cunningham brought it straight to the rim. The Pistons opened with pace and confidence in this Utah Jazz matchup, and Cunningham delivered a highlight of the night in the first half. After an inbound, he advanced the ball quickly, shifted past defenders, and attacked […]

Big Sean is taking his musical talent to the NBA. The Detroit native has been named as the Creative Director of Global Experience for the Detroit Pistons. Big Sean — born Sean Anderson — position with the Pistons will help the team’s “commitment to creativity, cultural connection and global fan growth.” “Big Sean’s influence reaches […]

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, the Detroit Pistons are a team that could be in the mix to pull off a move in hopes of solidifying their status as a contender in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons have been one of the surprise teams of the season so far, currently holding the No. 1 […]

The Detroit Pistons pulled off another West Coast road victory, which marked a significant milestone in the team’s history. Defeating the Sacramento Kings 136-127 moved the Pistons forward to 24-6 this regular season. This marks the best 30-game start for the franchise since the 2005-06 season, when the Pistons went 25-5. They concluded the regular […]

As the Detroit Pistons (23–6) continue their red-hot start to the 2025–26 NBA season, league executives are already projecting a significant payday for center Jalen Duren. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported this week that Duren’s emergence has positioned him to command an average annual salary of at least $40 million on his next […]

The Detroit Pistons opened up their five-game West Coast trip with a 110-102 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, it took a mighty fourth-quarter recovery to get there. After leading by as many as 21 points in the third quarter, the Pistons started to unravel in the final period in a number of different […]

The Portland Trail Blazers just stole a gritty win from the Sacramento Kings, and the Detroit Pistons answered by beating the Charlotte Hornets, pushing both teams into a matchup shaped by momentum and health. The latest NBA injury report now takes center stage, with Jalen Duren and Jerami Grant headlining key updates. The Pistons enter […]

At the moment, Rick Carlisle has his hands full. On one hand, he is the head coach for the Indiana Pacers. Then, on the other hand, he is president of the NBA Coaches Association. That is, until next year. On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Carlisle will step down as president of the Coaches Association, […]

As the Detroit Pistons prepare to host the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night, the team released its latest injury report involving two key rotation players. The Pistons (21-6) listed veteran guard Caris LeVert as questionable with right knee soreness, while forward Duncan Robinson is probable with a left knee contusion for the matchup against Charlotte […]

The Detroit Pistons walked off the floor drained after a 116–114 overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks, and JB Bickerstaff made sure the frustration was heard. Speaking after the game, the Pistons coach stopped short of naming names but delivered a pointed message. “You had one guy who wanted to make the game about the […]

Emotions ran high for the Detroit Pistons against the Dallas Mavericks after Ausar Thompson’s ejection in the second quarter. The sudden decision stunned the Pistons and reshaped their night. Confusion spread along the sideline, while the arena reacted in real time. The explanation came after the moment settled. Referee John Goble told The Athletic’s Hunter […]

The Detroit Pistons lost a key piece on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center after forward Duncan Robinson suffered a knee injury. Robinson was forced to exit in the early goings of the third quarter. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported that the 31-year-old sniper might not return to the contest. “Duncan Robinson, who […]

The Detroit Pistons find themselves trailing at the half against the Dallas Mavericks, 66-57, with the Mavericks getting to the foul line at will and the Pistons struggling to shoot from beyond the arc. And their quest to get a win on Thursday night just became even more difficult, as they will be without defensive […]

When two prodigiously-skilled players square off, excitement is bound to be high. All eyes are on Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham and Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg ahead of Thursday night’s matchup in American Airlines Center, but there is another young talent in the building who deserves some more recognition. Ryan Nembhard is answering the […]

The Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks meet for the first time in the 2025-26 season. The Pistons have been one of the top teams in the NBA this year, especially in the Eastern Conference. With a 21-5 record, the Pistons sit atop the East, 2.5 games over the New York Knicks, who recently won the […]

The NBA Cup has finished, and Cade Cunningham will lead the Detroit Pistons into a battle with the Dallas Mavericks. In an interview before the game, Cunningham gave high praise to NBA Hall of Famer and Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki, according to Abby Jones of DLLS Sports. "Dirk, that's the man. That's my guy." – […]

To the surprise of many, the Detroit Pistons are atop the Eastern Conference standings. This comes just two years after they tied the record for consecutive losses. The Pistons have the talent to get into the NBA Finals, and if there is a year to go all in, it is this year. Injuries are preventing […]

As the Detroit Pistons (21–5) prepare to close out a two-game road trip with a matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (10–17) on Thursday night, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd offered high praise for Pistons star guard Cade Cunningham, drawing a comparison to Oklahoma City Thunder reigning MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Kidd made the […]

The Detroit Pistons have emerged as a popular potential trade destination for any superstar who could become available. Detroit has continued to rise from the ashes, becoming the best team in the Eastern Conference at the time of writing with a 21-5 record, and considering how wide-open the Eastern Conference is, there is a strong […]

The Detroit Pistons have easily been the biggest surprise of the season thus far, currently perched atop the Eastern Conference with a commanding 21-5 record thus far. And much of the credit goes to Cade Cunningham, who is chasing his second All-Star appearance this campaign. Cunningham has been one of the best point guards in […]

The Detroit Pistons continue to shake up history as the top team in the Eastern Conference. Their Monday night matchup against the Boston Celtics concluded with a 112-105 victory. Not only did the Pistons earn their 21st win, but they also secured their first victory in Boston since February 2022. Detroit also got some revenge […]

Javonte Green pulled off a poster dunk highlight on Derrick White during the Detroit Pistons’ matchup against the Boston Celtics on Monday night. Green is going through the seventh season of his NBA career, his first with the Pistons. He has represented five teams throughout his time in the league, looking forward to having a […]

BOSTON — It’s not the 1980s anymore, but the Detroit Pistons are still embracing their “Bad Boys” moniker. Yet, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown refused to utter that infamous nickname after the Green Team fell 112-105 to the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons on Monday night. Instead, he used much kinder language when discussing his third-quarter scuffle […]

Cade Cunningham once again came to the rescue as the Detroit Pistons notched their fourth straight win after beating the Boston Celtics, 112-105, at TD Garden on Monday. Cunningham finished with a team-high 32 points on 11-of-21 shooting, including 6-of-10 from three-point range. He also had four rebounds, 10 assists, and one steal. His biggest […]

If there’s one thing we know for sure about the NBA in 2025, it’s that Jaylen Brown and Isaiah Stewart are not exchanging holiday cards. The simmering bad blood between the Boston Celtics star and the Detroit Pistons enforcer boiled over yet again on Monday night at TD Garden. In a tense moment during the […]

Not even a five-day break could slow down the momentum of the Detroit Pistons. Playing their first regular-season game since December 6, the Pistons finished the night with a 142-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks. It marks the team’s third straight victory, with a 20-5 record, and they remain in first place in the Eastern […]

The Detroit Pistons have been one of the biggest positive surprise stories of the 2025-26 NBA season so far, currently sitting in first place in the Eastern Conference more than a fourth of the way into the campaign. While Detroit has blown away expectations so far, with Cade Cunningham leading the charge, some have wondered […]

There continues to be NBA trade rumors about Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis. The Detroit Pistons, along with the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors are expected to be Davis trade suitors, per ESPN. “The Mavericks are open to exploring the trade markets for Davis, center Daniel Gafford and guards Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell, sources said,” ESPN’s […]