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A lot of news came out about Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis on Jan. 13. Initial reports suggested that he would require surgery on a hand injury and would miss the rest of the regular season. Then, it was reported that Davis doesn’t need surgery, and he will instead be re-evaluated in six weeks. Before […]

The Detroit Pistons are enjoying another strong campaign, as they are comfortably atop the Eastern Conference with a 28-10 record. At one point, led by Cade Cunningham, they dominated with a 13-game winning streak, tying the franchise record. But before getting to this point, the Pistons had to endure long years of mediocrity, wrought by […]

Michael Porter Jr.’s breakout has made him the hottest commodity on the market leading up to this year’s NBA trade deadline. The Brooklyn Nets forward’s outside shooting, off-ball movement and secondary shot-creation would offer a significant upgrade for several contenders ahead of the playoffs. Porter has averaged 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists on […]

It sure does seem like Michael Porter Jr.’s days as a member of the Brooklyn Nets are numbered. The Nets have been rumored for the past few months to have taken an interest in selling high on Porter, capitalizing on his excellent play in his first stint as a number one option after playing seven […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than a month away, and Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is the name drawing the most buzz. With the Nets in the early stages of a rebuild and Porter in the midst of a breakout campaign, several contenders are interested in Porter’s services. That is, if the Nets […]

The Detroit Pistons’ three-game win streak has come to an end courtesy of the Los Angeles Clippers. Saturday night’s final score finished at 98-92 with the Pistons on the losing end. Detroit led by as many as 19 points at home against the Clippers. However, Pistons’ head coach J.B. Bickerstaff did not sound the alarm […]

Winners of four of their last five, the Detroit Pistons will look to slow the momentum of the resurgent Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The Pistons are still waiting to see if Cade Cunningham can return from a one-game injury absence after hurting his wrist earlier in the week. Here is everything we know […]

The wheeling-and-dealing Detroit Pistons are going through the crucible every young championship hopeful must survive to reach the NBA Finals. After years of rebuilding, the franchise has finally developed a legitimate cornerstone in Cade Cunningham, assembled promising young talent, and cultivated a winning culture under J.B. Bickerstaff. However, they need a couple more upgrades to […]

Any NBA aficionado knows that Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan have a longstanding beef. It goes all the way back to the mid-1980s, when Jordan arrived in Thomas’ hometown of Chicago, and Thomas was with Detroit. Since then, they had their battles, and that bitterness lingers to this day. Recently, Thomas made his case for […]

Deapite dealing with another shorthanded roster, the Detroit Pistons have not lost their momentum. They are now on a three-game winning streak after defeating the Chicago Bulls 108-93 on Wednesday night. The Pistons approached the game with numerous injuries once again. While missing Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Tobias Harris, Detroit embraced the next man […]

The Detroit Pistons have been in a stellar vein of form ever since the season started, perched at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 27-9 record. And the biggest reason for their current position is none other than Cade Cunningham. So much so that Reggie Miller believes Cunningham is a shoo-in for the […]

The Detroit Pistons’ emergence as a contender atop the Eastern Conference standings has intensified speculation about whether the franchise could pursue a major trade, and one prominent league analyst believes Detroit is well-positioned to make a bold move. Following the Pistons’ 121-90 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night, which pushed them to […]

The Detroit Pistons answered the call to the highly anticipated rematch against the New York Knicks. After falling short in last season’s first-round playoff matchup, the Pistons got a dose of vengeance with a 121-90 blowout victory. This was also the first matchup of the regular season between the top two seeds in the Eastern […]

The Detroit Pistons chose to be zesty against the New York Knicks on Monday. But it had nothing to do with the players. The Pistons looked to get back-to-back wins as they hosted the Knicks at Little Caesars Arena, where they have a 12-3 record. They are coming off a convincing win against the Cleveland […]

Shorthanded victories have been an impressive staple of the Detroit Pistons’ 2025-26 regular season. Missing three key contributors, the Pistons managed to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-110 in a tough road showdown. Detroit has empowered the “next man up” mentality all season and got a significant boost from backup point guard Daniss Jenkins. The two-way […]

The Detroit Pistons have been arguably the biggest surprise during the first half of the 2025-26 NBA season, as they have sat at the top of the Eastern Conference standings since the very start of the year. Cade Cunningham has emerged as a real MVP candidate, and the Pistons have looked like real contenders in […]

The Detroit Pistons are yet to reach the double-digit mark in losses with 34 games having passed, which is quite the feat considering how bad this team was two seasons ago. And the temptation for fast-rising teams is to further expedite the rebuild and continue their march towards contention. Now, it is easy to take […]

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 […]