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Founded 1941

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Pistons Add Four 40-Plus% Shooters to Fix Three-Point Woes
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Pistons Add Four 40-Plus% Shooters to Fix Three-Point Woes

During August’s free-agency window the Detroit Pistons bolstered their perimeter firepower by signing former Oklahoma City guard Isaiah Joe and adding former Clippers forward John Collins, former Bucks forward Taurean Prince, and guard Gary Harris. All four players posted three-point percentages above 40 percent last season, directly addressing the Pistons’ most glaring deficiency after a campaign that ended with a 60-22 record and a No. 1 Eastern seed.

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Pistons' Duren dilemma looms as offseason stalls
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Pistons' Duren dilemma looms as offseason stalls

The Detroit Pistons entered the 2026-27 offseason still smarting from a Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. That defeat came after the Pistons led the Eastern Conference in wins the previous season and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. With veterans Tobias Harris, Caris LeVert and Isaiah Stewart now gone, the franchise’s next step hinges on resolving the situation with restricted-free-agent big man Jalen Duren.

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Pistons target Jalen Williams to pair with Cade Cunningham
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Pistons target Jalen Williams to pair with Cade Cunningham

The Detroit Pistons have outlined a three-team package that would bring Oklahoma City wing Jalen Williams and Memphis guard Jaylen Wells to Detroit. In return, the Memphis Grizzlies would receive veteran sharpshooter Duncan Robinson and Oklahoma City’s Isaiah Stewart, while the Thunder would acquire Ausar Thompson, Ron Holland II and three unprotected first-round picks plus two first-round pick swaps from Memphis.

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Pistons Eye Veteran Scoring Star as Rebuild Gains Pace
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Pistons Eye Veteran Scoring Star as Rebuild Gains Pace

The Detroit Pistons’ front office has signaled that a 36-year-old NBA scoring star is now on its radar as the offseason accelerates. The veteran’s reputation as a former MVP and perennial All-Star makes him an attractive centerpiece for a roster that fell short of its expectations last year. With the free-agency window set to open soon, the Pistons are positioning the pursuit as a strategic pivot toward immediate competitiveness.

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Rival exec warns Pistons on Duren’s qualifying-offer gamble
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Rival exec warns Pistons on Duren’s qualifying-offer gamble

Detroit’s front office received a stark warning from a rival NBA executive after a poll of several league front offices. One respondent told The Athletic that while Detroit may appear to hold most of the leverage, the lack of cap-space teams elsewhere means the Pistons could be at a severe disadvantage if Duren accepts a qualifying offer and then walks the next offseason. The comment underscores that leverage is more evenly spread than it first appears.

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Duren's Contract Standoff Threatens Pistons' Offseason Plans
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Duren's Contract Standoff Threatens Pistons' Offseason Plans

The Detroit Pistons face critical decisions before training camp, with the most pressing being the stalled contract negotiations with center Jalen Duren. Despite widespread expectations that the Pistons would secure a long-term commitment with Duren and add a secondary scorer, neither task has been accomplished, leaving lingering questions about the roster's final form. The team has made moves to improve three-point shooting and floor spacing, notably with the acquisition of Isaiah Joe, but the Duren situation looms large over their offseason.

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Pistons’ Duren Standoff Leaves Kings in Lurch
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Pistons’ Duren Standoff Leaves Kings in Lurch

The Detroit Pistons have officially delivered unwelcome news to the Sacramento Kings regarding young center Jalen Duren. The latest development confirms a standoff between the Pistons and their former draft teammate, a situation that will force the Kings to reassess their offseason plans. While the Pistons have signaled that they are not prepared to move forward with a sign-and-trade, the Kings are left without a clear path to acquire a proven big man.

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Bucks, Pistons consider sign-and-trade for Duren and Turner
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Bucks, Pistons consider sign-and-trade for Duren and Turner

Detroit’s front office remains stuck with a young center whose contract expectations have stalled negotiations. More than two weeks into free agency, Jalen Duren has made it clear he wants a deal that the Pistons are not prepared to meet, and no major offer sheets have emerged. The situation leaves Detroit searching for a creative solution that could move the player while preserving future flexibility.

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Pistons add rookie point guard Ebuka Okorie, family fuels his drive
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Pistons add rookie point guard Ebuka Okorie, family fuels his drive

Trajan Langdon broke the news to the 19-year-old in a phone call that was as personal as it was professional. “We are super excited to have you here, Ebuka, and can’t wait to get you in town but enjoy tonight,” Langdon said, adding, “Congratulations, I know this is all you dreamed about, and have a good time tonight.” Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff followed suit, telling the newcomer, “We think that you have a bright, bright future, and one of the things that we do ...,” signaling that the entire organization is aligned behind the rookie.

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Pistons Position Themselves as DeMar DeRozan Destination
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Pistons Position Themselves as DeMar DeRozan Destination

The Detroit Pistons have emerged as the most realistic destination for veteran guard DeMar DeRozan this offseason. With his contract expiring at the end of the season, the Pistons are evaluating how a proven scorer could fit into a roster that already features a core of young talent. The organization’s front office appears ready to explore a deal that would add immediate offensive firepower while preserving the developmental trajectory of its emerging players.

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Pistons Edge Closer to Locking Down Duren’s Max-Scale Deal
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Pistons Edge Closer to Locking Down Duren’s Max-Scale Deal

The Detroit Pistons created meaningful salary-cap flexibility when they moved Caris LeVert to Atlanta in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. That move cleared space that the front office can now direct toward the next contract for former first-round pick Jalen Duren, who is approaching the end of his rookie agreement. Insiders note that the trade signaled a shift in the financial landscape, allowing Detroit to contemplate a deal that matches Duren’s projected value.

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Pistons Salary Cap

Full contracts → Draft history
Total Cap $238.9M
Cap Space -$73.9M
Est. Tax Bill $0
Dead Cap $0
#PlayerPosAgeTypeCap HitGuaranteed
1Cade CunninghamPG25DRK-EXT$50.1M$50.1M
2Duncan RobinsonSF32S&T$16.0M$2.0M
3Isaiah StewartC25RK-EXT$15.0M$15.0M
4Caris LeVertSG32FA$14.8M$14.8M
5Ausar ThompsonSG24RK-1ST$11.1M$11.1M
6Ron Holland IISF21RK-1ST$9.1M$9.1M
7Paul ReedC27FA$5.6M—
8Marcus SasserPG26RK-1ST$5.2M$5.2M
9Daniss JenkinsG25ROS$4.0M—
10Tolu Smith IIIF26ROS$2.4M—
11Chaz LanierSG25RK-2ND$2.2M$2.2M

Salary data via Spotrac. Updated daily.