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Pistons 'excited' to face new-look Celtics in regular-season opener
DETROIT — The 2026-27 NBA campaign will kick off in Detroit on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with the Pistons set to open the season and the league's schedule. They will face the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena, with tip-off at 3 p.m. "We are excited to get the season going again. It's like Christmas, especially with the 3 o'clock game," coach J.B. Bickerstaff said.
Meet the 2026-27 Pistons: A player-by-player breakdown
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons had an outstanding 2025-26 season, marking their best campaign in nearly 20 years. They won 60 regular-season games and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2008. The Pistons' success last season prompted a major roster overhaul to improve the team's mediocre offense with better floor spacing and 3-point shooting.
Meet the 2026-27 Pistons: A player-by-player breakdown
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons had an outstanding 2025-26 season, marking their best campaign in nearly 20 years. They won 60 regular-season games and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2008. The Pistons' success last season prompted a major roster overhaul to improve the team's mediocre offense with better floor spacing and 3-point shooting.
Meet the 2026-27 Pistons: A player-by-player breakdown
PISTONS Coty M. Davis The Detroit News Oct. 19, 2026, 12:01 a.m. ET View Comments DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons had an outstanding 2025-26 season, marking their best campaign in nearly 20 years. They won 60 regular-season games and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2008. The Pistons' success last season prompted a major roster overhaul to improve the team's mediocre offense with better floor spacing and 3-point shooting.
Meet the 2026-27 Pistons: A player-by-player breakdown
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons had an outstanding 2025-26 season, marking their best campaign in nearly 20 years. They won 60 regular-season games and advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the first time since 2008. The Pistons' success last season prompted a major roster overhaul to improve the team's mediocre offense with better floor spacing and 3-point shooting.
Pistons' Jalen Duren driven to show improvements in preseason debut
DETROIT — Cade Cunningham was in the middle of a 3-on-2 fast break inside the Target Center Wednesday night. Jalen Duren was on Cunningham’s right side. On his left was John Collins. For a player who has established himself as one of the league’s best floor generals and facilitators, Cunningham hesitated slightly when deciding which big man should get the alley-oop. “That is going to make my job a lot easier. It’s fun for me,” Cunningham said.
How do Pistons stack up in a revamped Eastern Conference?
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have one preseason game remaining, on Friday, Oct. 16 against the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena. With it being the final exhibition contest before the regular season starts on Tuesday, Oct. 20, neither team is likely to field its best players. The next time the Pistons host the Raptors in the Motor City on Nov.
How do Pistons stack up in a revamped Eastern Conference?
The East should be better and the conference is expected to be challenging throughout the 2026-27 season. DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have one preseason game remaining, on Friday, Oct. 16 against the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena. With it being the final exhibition contest before the regular season starts on Tuesday, Oct. 20, neither team is likely to field its best players. The next time the Pistons host the Raptors in the Motor City on Nov.
Jalen Duren leads Pistons to blowout preseason win vs. Timberwolves
DETROIT — Jalen Duren once described the entire 2025-26 season as the highest and lowest moments of his career. He was vital to the Detroit Pistons ' 60-win regular season. As a result, Duren received All-NBA and All-Star recognition. However, a major decline during the Pistons' run to the Eastern Conference semifinals left his career year on a disappointing note. Yet each milestone and failure became the foundation of his offseason workouts, where he focused on improving every area of his game.
Jalen Duren leads Pistons to blowout preseason win vs. Timberwolves Original
PISTONS Coty M. Davis The Detroit News Oct. 14, 2026, 10:43 p.m. ET View Comments DETROIT — After weeks of speculation, Jalen Duren made his preseason debut Wednesday night as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-106 inside Target Center. He played 15 minutes, led the way with 24 points on 8-of-9 shooting, and added three rebounds and two steals. While Duren took the helm as the Pistons' lead man, Cade Cunningham was just as impressive.
John Collins, Jalen Duren looking to 'dominate the paint' for Pistons Original
PISTONS Coty M. Davis The Detroit News Updated Oct. 14, 2026, 1:41 p.m. ET View Comments DETROIT — Jalen Duren has spent the previous two weeks back on the practice floor with the Detroit Pistons. He missed the first week of training camp amid ongoing contract negotiations, which ended Oct. 1 with the All-NBA big man agreeing to a five-year, $200 million contract extension.
5 factors that will influence Pistons' success during 2026-27 season
Show Caption Hide Caption The Engine Room: What to make of the Detroit Pistons' first preseason win Coty M. Davis and Kameron Goodwill discuss their takeaways from the Pistons’ preseason win over the Suns. Plus, thoughts on Jalen Duren’s press conference. DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons are one week from the start of the 2026-27 season. They are entering the season with lofty expectations, building on a 60-win campaign and their first Eastern Conference semifinal appearance since 2008.
John Collins, Jalen Duren looking to 'dominate the paint' for Pistons
DETROIT — Jalen Duren has spent the previous two weeks back on the practice floor with the Detroit Pistons. He missed the first week of training camp amid ongoing contract negotiations, which ended Oct. 1 with the All-NBA big man agreeing to a five-year, $200 million contract extension. Although Duren has fully participated in training camp, he has not yet taken the court in the preseason, which could lead to a slow start when the regular season begins.
Pistons' Isaiah Joe looking to bring championship pedigree to Detroit
DETROIT — Isaiah Joe has been in Detroit for only four months, but fans already believe he was destined for the Motor City. He shares the name of two Detroit Pistons legends — Joe Dumars and Isiah Thomas — which has made his transition to Detroit feel more welcoming in several ways. "Everywhere I go, people say, 'You know you have a special name? … You were meant to be here,'" Joe said. "Since day one, I've gotten used to the system and the city. Everyone I have met has been amazing.
Pistons' Isaiah Joe looking to bring championship pedigree to Detroit
DETROIT — Isaiah Joe has been in Detroit for only four months, but fans already believe he was destined for the Motor City. He shares the name of two Detroit Pistons legends — Joe Dumars and Isiah Thomas — which has made his transition to Detroit feel more welcoming in several ways. "Everywhere I go, people say, 'You know you have a special name? … You were meant to be here,'" Joe said. "Since day one, I've gotten used to the system and the city. Everyone I have met has been amazing.
Pistons' Isaiah Joe looking to bring championship pedigree to Detroit
As a player who won a championship with the OKC Thunder, Isaiah Joe is looking to bring that experience to the Detroit Pistons and for the Motor City. DETROIT — Isaiah Joe has been in Detroit for only four months, but fans already believe he was destined for the Motor City. He shares the name of two Detroit Pistons legends — Joe Dumars and Isiah Thomas — which has made his transition to Detroit feel more welcoming in several ways. "Everywhere I go, people say, 'You know you have a special name?
Pistons' Isaiah Joe looking to bring championship pedigree to Detroit
DETROIT — Isaiah Joe has been in Detroit for only four months, but fans already believe he was destined for the Motor City. He shares the name of two Detroit Pistons legends — Joe Dumars and Isiah Thomas — which has made his transition to Detroit feel more welcoming in several ways. "Everywhere I go, people say, 'You know you have a special name? … You were meant to be here,'" Joe said. "Since day one, I've gotten used to the system and the city. Everyone I have met has been amazing.
Pistons rally from 20 down, lose to Wizards in second preseason game
NBA preseason lets teams practice new offensive and defensive strategies while giving two-way players a chance to show they deserve a spot on a standard contract. On Saturday, Oct. 10, Pistons' Isaac Jones and John Ukomadu each had their moment. With 11 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Jones tied the game with a reverse, two-handed dunk.
Through two preseason games, Tolu Smith 'represents' who Pistons are
DETROIT — Since becoming the Detroit Pistons' head coach in July 2024, J.B. Bickerstaff has consistently said every player on the roster can contribute to the team's success. Last season, Daniss Jenkins' emergence validated Bickerstaff's belief. As a former undrafted prospect, Jenkins emerged as one of the league's best stories.
Taurean Prince 'blessed' to be with Pistons after injury-plagued season
DETROIT — Coach J.B. Bickerstaff never hesitates to reconnect with a former player. Last year, Bickerstaff reunited with two players from his five-year tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers — Javonte Green and Caris LeVert — both of whom played central roles in the Pistons’ 60-win season. When the Pistons had a chance to acquire Taurean Prince in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks this summer, Bickerstaff immediately saw the 6-foot-6 forward as an ideal fit. “He fits in from a character perspective.
Pistons' Ebuka Okorie makes statement with strong camp, debut
DETROIT — Detroit Pistons rookie Ebuka Okorie woke up Monday morning excited for his NBA debut, but his game-day routine didn’t change much. “It’s the first preseason game, and I am still trying to find my routine,” Okorie told The Detroit News. “For me, I just treated it like another day.” Okorie may have treated the morning of his first NBA game like any other, but by the time he walked out of Little Caesars Arena later that evening, the rookie guard’s night was anything but normal.
What to make of the Detroit Pistons' first preseason win | Podcast
In this latest installment of The Engine Room, Coty M. Davis and Kameron Goodwill discuss their top takeaways from the Pistons' preseason win over the Suns. Plus, thoughts on Jalen Duren's press conference. Previous episodes This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: What to make of the Detroit Pistons' first preseason win | Podcast
What to make of the Detroit Pistons' first preseason win | Podcast
In this latest installment of The Engine Room, Coty M. Davis and Kameron Goodwill discuss their top takeaways from the Pistons’ preseason win over the Suns. Plus, thoughts on Jalen Duren’s press conference. The Engine Room podcast: Pistons end season on sour note in Game 7 This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: What to make of the Detroit Pistons' first preseason win | Podcast
Pistons believe Chaz Lanier can be an 'impactful player' in Year 2 Original
PISTONS Coty M. Davis The Detroit News Oct. 8, 2026, 10:34 a.m. ET View Comments DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons spent the entire summer improving their 3-point shooting and floor spacing. The Pistons, led by president of basketball operations, Trajan Langdon, were aggressive in the open market, adding John Collins, Isaiah Joe and Taurean Prince. However, the Pistons already had one prospect buried deep in the rotation, Chaz Lanier.
In first week of camp, Pistons' Jalen Duren looking 'faster and more explosive'
DETROIT — Jalen Duren is back on the practice floor with the Detroit Pistons. After missing the first week of camp for contract negotiations, Duren has participated in training camp for the past three days at the Henry Ford Health Pistons Performance Center. Although Duren's late arrival has put him slightly behind in learning Detroit's revamped system, coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the Pistons will take their time getting him up to speed.
In first week of camp, Pistons' Jalen Duren looking 'faster and more explosive'
DETROIT — Jalen Duren is back on the practice floor with the Detroit Pistons. After missing the first week of camp for contract negotiations, Duren has participated in training camp for the past three days at the Henry Ford Health Pistons Performance Center. Although Duren's late arrival has put him slightly behind in learning Detroit's revamped system, coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the Pistons will take their time getting him up to speed.
Pistons' Jalen Duren reflects on departures of Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart
DETROIT — Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart became teammates in the spring of 2022. The Detroit Pistons acquired Duren — a former Memphis prospect — in a trade from the Charlotte Hornets after selecting him with the No. 13 pick. A few months later, Stewart challenged Duren during their first training camp together at the Pistons practice facility and quickly realized the rookie big man shared the same physical mentality and traits as he did.
Pistons overcome sluggish first half in preseason win over the Suns
DETROIT — For Coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the first preseason game of the 2026-27 season at Little Caesars Arena wasn't about the final score. Instead, the goal was to build a foundation and establish an identity that would define the Detroit Pistons for the next several months. By the 2:46 mark of the first quarter, however, it was evident that the Pistons were far from meeting Bickerstaff's expectations.
Pistons' Ebuka Okorie makes statement with strong camp, debut Original
PISTONS Coty M. Davis The Detroit News Oct. 6, 2026, 12:38 p.m. ET View Comments DETROIT — Detroit Pistons rookie Ebuka Okorie woke up Monday morning excited for his NBA debut, but his game-day routine didn't change much. "It's the first preseason game, and I am still trying to find my routine," Okorie told The Detroit News.
Pistons center Jalen Duren happy to get contract done, get back on court
DETROIT — In the spring of 2022, Jalen Duren took part in four pre-draft workouts while preparing for the NBA Draft. He worked out with the Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, and Oklahoma City Thunder. However, when the former Memphis prospect arrived in Detroit, it felt like home. That feeling is why Duren was thrilled when the Detroit Pistons traded for him to acquire his talents on draft night.
Pistons overcome sluggish first half in preseason win over the Suns
DETROIT — For Coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the first preseason game of the 2026-27 season at Little Caesars Arena wasn't about the final score. Instead, the goal was to build a foundation and establish an identity that would define the Detroit Pistons for the next several months. By the 2:46 mark of the first quarter, it was evident that the Pistons were far from meeting Bickerstaff's expectations.
After stalled negotiations, Pistons excited to have Jalen Duren back
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons were committed to keeping their All-NBA center Jalen Duren since the summer. Although negotiations stalled for four months, the Pistons ultimately succeeded. Late Thursday night, Duren agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million contract extension to remain with the Pistons "We are excited to have him back. Our expectations were that he was always going to be back, and we were planning accordingly," coach J.B. Bickerstaff said.
Jalen Duren, Pistons agree to 5-year, $200M extension | Podcast
In this latest installment of The Engine Room, Coty M. Davis and Kameron Goodwill discuss the news of Jalen Duren and the Pistons coming to terms on a five-year extension after months of negotiations. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Jalen Duren, Pistons agree to 5-year, $200M extension | Podcast
Jalen Duren, Pistons agree to 5-year, $200M extension | Podcast
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Jalen Duren, Pistons agree to 5-year, $200M extension | Podcast
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After stalled negotiations, Pistons 'excited' to have Jalen Duren back
By Coty M. Davis, The Detroit News DETROIT - The Detroit Pistons were committed to keeping their All-NBA center Jalen Duren since the summer. Although negotiations stalled for four months, the Pistons ultimately succeeded. Late Thursday night, Duren agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million contract extension to remain with the Pistons.
Jalen Duren, Pistons end standoff with five-year, $200 million extension
DETROIT — The standoff between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons has ended. Late Thursday night, Duren agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million contract extension to remain with the Pistons. A source confirmed the deal with The Detroit News. The two parties reached an agreement four months after Duren became a restricted free agent on June 30, when he was eligible for a five-year, $287 million maximum extension.
Pistons' Kevin Huerter is prepared to contribute beyond shooting
DETROIT — Coach J.B. Bickerstaff needed time to get over the Detroit Pistons’ second-round elimination by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Not only because the seven-game exit came against his former team, but also because Bickerstaff believed the Pistons were so close to advancing beyond the Eastern Conference semifinals. “It sucked. We felt like we were so close,” Bickerstaff said. “I had to completely take myself away from the game. I don’t watch playoff games right away.
Jalen Duren, Pistons agree to five-year, $200 million extension
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Jalen Duren, Pistons agree to five-year, $200 million extension
DETROIT - The standoff between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons has concluded. Late Thursday night, Duren agreed to a five-year, $200 million contract extension, a source confirmed the deal with The Detroit News. The agreement comes after months of disputes that caused Duren to miss the first two days of training camp. Duren averaged 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds last season. This story was originally published October 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM.
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