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Friday, September 11, 2026
Eastern Notes: Nichols, Wizards, Hawks, Pistons, Bulls

The Wizards are promoting Amber Nichols from her current role of director of amateur evaluation to be the team’s new vice president of basketball operations and personnel, reports Michael Scotto...

Reports: Jalen Duren’s threat to take Qualifying Offer is serious

We’ve reached the inevitable almost-conclusion of the standoff between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons as the young center looks to secure a lucrative long-term contract. The latest is a...

Central Notes: Bulls, Kuminga, Cavs, Pacers, Pistons

Revisiting the rumors that linked the Bulls to Bennedict Mathurin and Jonathan Kuminga before they signed with New Orleans and Minnesota, respectively, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reiterates that...

Clippers, Kings predicted to battle for $19M Pistons' former first-rounder, elite versatile athlete

The Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings will both have the money to add next season. They are protected to potentially sign this emerging star to his first max contract.

Pistons' Jalen Duren sent Detroit ultimate warning as $5M contract dispute continues amid stalemate

The Detroit Pistons have been in a contract rift with Jalen Duren all summer. Now, the center has started to threaten the organization's control over his future beyond this season.

Pistons must resist biting on tempting possible Blazers trade candidate

Although appealing on paper, Scoot Henderson isn’t a reasonable trade target for the Pistons.

Latest On Jalen Duren’s Contract Talks With Pistons

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported 10 days ago that the Pistons’ offer to restricted free agent Jalen Duren was a five-year deal in the range of $35MM annually, which would work out to a total of...

The Pistons can finally beat teams in more than one way

Detroit won't be as one dimensional next season.

Paul Reed could go from gravy to main course in one summer

Paul Reed may end up a the starter just by keeping his head down.

The Pistons need a Plan B in place if Jalen Duren does the unthinkable

The Pistons should be prepared for any outcome in the Jalen Duren drama.

The Pistons should have 3 words for Jalen Duren's empty threat

The Pistons shouldn't be concerned about Jalen Duren's hollow threat.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
And-Ones: Rookie Deals, Breakout Candidates, Tiers, Gallinari

In an interesting article for The Athletic, William Guillory, James L. Edwards III and Jared Weiss draft three 10-player teams using only players on their rookie scale contracts. The Spurs (Victor...

Jaden Ivey puts Pistons in a more precarious position with Jalen Duren

It was only four years ago when the Detroit Pistons looked like winners for leaving the draft with Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren.

Knicks, Lakers, Celtics part of select group to wear NBA's new 'Specter' uniforms

Each of the uniforms include details inspired by the franchises' history, city heritage and fan culture.

Pistons may not be the biggest losers of Jalen Duren's free agency

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren could be setting himself up for a harsh reality if he accepts his qualifying offer.

Stein’s Latest: Duren, Kawhi, Clayton, Mavericks

As the Pistons’ negotiations with restricted free agent center Jalen Duren drag well into September, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) hears from one source familiar with the process...

No Jalen Duren outcome can save the Pistons' from their obvious mess

Even if the Detroit Pistons re-sign Jalen Duren, their offseason will still have been a mess.

Pistons offseason recap and early-season preview: Can Detroit bounce back?

Will Detroit return to the top of the East? Looking back at the offseason and taking an early look at the 2026-27 season.

Submit your hot takes for The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

Send in your questions hot takes and predictions for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your take in the comments section here or...

The Pistons have more leverage over Ausar Thompson than he realizes

Both sides have reasons to get a deal done early for Ausar Thompson.

Jalen Duren is the first of his kind in restricted free agency

Jalen Duren is entering weird territory for an All-Star.

Familiar disrespect coming the Pistons way, but we've been here before

The Detroit Pistons are hearing the same nonsense they heard last offseason.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Kawhi Leonard trade could raise the stakes for Pistons and Jalen Duren

Kawhi Leonard's future could be sorted out before the Detroit Pistons come to terms with Jalen Duren.

Fischer’s Latest: Hawkins, Grizzlies, Vincent, Kings, Sabonis, More

After being traded from New Orleans to Memphis on Tuesday, former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins will likely get “a chance to stick around” and compete for a spot on the Grizzlies’ 15-man regular...

Jalen Duren's playoff disaster may have cost him more than money

Jalen Duren should hope this summer hasn't changed how the league views him.

Ausar Thompson has a contract comp he really won't like

Ausar Thompson may not like it, but there is a perfect salary comparison out there for him.

Jalen Duren could make the same costly mistake as his former Pistons teammate

Jalen Duren is on the verge of the same disastrous mistake his old teammate made.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Jalen Duren's priorities could make Clippers a real option

If Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons don't agree to a new deal and he takes the qualifying offer, the Clippers could make a push for him next summer.

Amen Thompson extension could guide Pistons' Jalen Duren talks

Amen Thompson's new Houston Rockets contract could guide the Detroit Pistons' Jalen Duren talks.

Isaiah Joe can shock Thunder with new skills in Detroit

The Pistons will have opportunities for Isaiah Joe to handle the ball and create shots.

Cason Wallace trade proposal could be the perfect risk for the Pistons to take

The Pistons could have the perfect opportunity, but it would come with risk.

Pistons' rookie could force them into an uncomfortable decision

The best-case scenario for the Pistons is for Ebuka Okorie to make things awkward.

Pistons have less than one season to figure out their toughest pairing

The Pistons don't have long to figure this out.

The Pistons have a lineup that could terrify teams in the playoffs

The Pistons have much more dangerous lineups to unleash in the playoffs.

Pistons may have handed Spurs perfect missing piece with Tobias Harris

Former Piston Tobias Harris can be the final piece of the puzzle for the Spurs' title hopes.

Cavaliers' Evan Mobley complications vindicate Pistons for Jalen Duren stance

Evan Mobley's contract with the Cavaliers proves why the Pistons can't give in to Jalen Duren.

Monday, September 7, 2026
Ausar Thompson's defining race with brother Amen has officially kicked off

Ausar Thompson and Amen Thompson are both striving to establish a jumpshot first.

Pistons predicted to trade Jalen Duren for $272M 3-time All-Star, rebounding savant in mega deal

The Detroit Pistons are still at a standstill with Jalen Duren. In this proposed deal, they get a much more proven veteran than Duren.

Central Notes: Duren, Buzelis, Ware, Bucks

Jalen Duren’s long standoff with the Pistons will likely result in an extension agreement, but Brett Siegel of Clutch Points doesn’t expect him to remain in Detroit for the entirety of his new...

Cade Cunningham's next leap may have nothing to do with scoring

Cade Cunningham can be more impactful without increasing his scoring numbers.

Jalen Duren has 21 days to wise up

The clock is ticking for Jalen Duren to join the real world.

Pistons have an immediate problem when Jalen Duren finally signs

Someone on the Detroit Pistons has to be cut and it might not be who you expect.

Latest Michael Porter Jr. rumors shouldn't concern the Pistons

The Pistons should be out of the MPJ market.

Sunday, September 6, 2026
Clippers have one obvious candidate who would be perfect Pistons addition

The Clippers' most attractive piece for the Pistons is head coach Tyronn Lue.

No Pistons player will be more motivated than Paul Reed next season

Paul Reed has more to gain than any Pistons player next season.

Friday, September 4, 2026
And-Ones: Brewer, Doumbouya, NBA TV, Sane

Former NBA lottery pick Corey Brewer, who spent 13 years in the league as a player prior to joining New Orleans’ coaching staff in 2020, was among several Pelicans employees who weren’t retained...

The Pindown: Ranking the East

After a summer of crazy moves and unexpected turns across the NBA, the Pistons generally played it cool. But how do they stack up? The guys go spot by spot to rank the Eastern Conference, finding...

Rockets set ceiling for Pistons on Ausar Thompson's next contract

The Detroit Pistons hope to ink their own Thompson Twin soon.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
J.B. Bickerstaff must get creative to take burden off Cade Cunningham

The Detroit Pistons have challenged J.B. Bickerstaff to find creative solutions to helping Cade Cunningham shoulder less of the workload.

Shocking Kawhi Leonard fallout makes Clippers sudden Jalen Duren suitors

The Clippers now have every reason to dangle a max contract for Jalen Duren next summer.

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