What’s the next step for Cade Cunningham coming off an All-NBA First Team selection? Here’s more on how the Pistons can benefit from using Cunningham as an off-ball scorer: www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...

How Pistons can unlock Cade Cunningham’s off-ball looks for more offense (Gift Article)

Cade Cunningham can continue to grow this season and his work off the ball could help.

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With almost a month until preseason, here’s a Pistons fan survey to voice your opinions. What does success look like next season? Are they contenders? Who is Detroit’s biggest competition in the Eastern Conference? www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...

Pistons fan survey: Can J.B. Bickerstaff lead Detroit to a title? Jalen Duren’s salary? (Gift Article)

Do the Detroit Pistons have what it takes to become NBA champions? Have your say.

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Joined forces with our @hunterpatterson.bsky.social to talk about Jalen Duren's situation in Detroit. www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...

Why Jalen Duren’s contract talks with the Detroit Pistons have dragged on

Former Grizzlies exec John Hollinger discusses the standoff between Jalen Duren and the Pistons.

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To better understand the Jalen Duren-Pistons stalemate, I turned to @johnhollinger.bsky.social, former Grizzlies VP of basketball ops. We discussed the most likely outcome, nuances of the negotiation, how Duren’s situation could affect Ausar Thompson and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...

Why Jalen Duren’s contract talks with the Detroit Pistons have dragged on (Gift Article)

Former Grizzlies exec John Hollinger discusses the standoff between Jalen Duren and the Pistons.

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Where do the Pistons stack up in a revamped Eastern Conference? Internal development will likely determine Detroit’s ceiling: www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

How do the Pistons stack up against LeBron, Giannis and a new-look Eastern Conference? (Gift Article)

The NBA's power balance may have shifted, but that doesn't mean last year's No. 1 seed can't be competitive.

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Have the Pistons improved this summer as they look to build on their 60-win season? Here’s my outlook on Detroit’s offseason moves so far with depth chart projections: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

The Pistons stuck to their offseason plan. Now comes the hard part with Jalen Duren (Gift Article)

With Jalen Duren's ongoing contract negotiations, what is the outlook on Detroit's offseason?

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What’s the latest on Jalen Duren’s contract negotiations? What led to the Isaiah Stewart trade? Are the Pistons done making moves? After nearly a week in Vegas for summer league, here’s what I’m hearing about Detroit: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

Jalen Duren’s contract talks with Pistons, big swings and more: What I’m hearing (Gift Article)

Here's the latest on the Pistons from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

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I sat down with Pistons rookie Ebuka Okorie for an exclusive on how he can help Cade Cunningham, his relationship with Trajan Langdon, his basketball superpower and more: “He’s got some things you can’t teach.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

Pistons traded up for Ebuka Okorie. Why they believe he's a draft-day steal

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What’s next for Jalen Duren and the Pistons after contract negotiations have stalled? It makes most sense to come to an agreement sooner than later. Here’s more on why a reunion would benefit both Duren and Detroit: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Where does Jalen Duren go from here with Pistons in restricted free agency?

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Here’s more on the Pistons agreeing to trade Caris LeVert and two 2027 second-round picks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Pistons trade Caris LeVert to Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris: Sources

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Can confirm, per a league source, the Pistons are trading Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. Detroit also creates a $15 million trade exception.

Here’s more on the Pistons and Javonte Green agreeing to a one-year reunion: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Pistons bringing back Javonte Green: Source

The Detroit Pistons and Javonte Green have agreed to a one-year, $3.95 million contract for the forward to return to the Pistons, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Friday.Detroit signs Gree...

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Can confirm, per a league source, Javonte Green and the Pistons have agreed to a one-year, $3.95 million deal that’ll bring him back to Detroit.

Initial thoughts on John Collins agreeing to sign with the Pistons and how he can help Detroit: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

John Collins gives Pistons a lob threat, 3-point shooting

The move for John Collins was a three-fold win for the Detroit Pistons. Signing Collins to a contract worth roughly $17 million annually likely slots him in as the starting power forward. Though Colli...

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Can confirm, per a league source, the Pistons have agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with John Collins. Only the first year is guaranteed. Collins shot a career-high 40.6% from 3-point range last season on 3.2 attempts per game.

Can confirm, per league sources, Kevin Huerter and the Pistons have agreed to a three-year, $27 million deal with a team option on the third year.

Here’s more on the Pistons agreeing to trade for Isaiah Joe and how Detroit can bring him in on a trade exception, with @johnhollinger.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Pistons acquire Isaiah Joe in trade with Thunder: Source (Gift Article)

The sharpshooting guard, who hit 42 percent of his 3s last season, will give the Pistons a much-needed perimeter threat.

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Here’s more on the Pistons agreeing to trade Isaiah Stewart, what they got back, what this means for Paul Reed and what could be next: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Pistons trade Isaiah Stewart to Grizzlies for second-round picks: Source (Gift Article)

The man known as "Beef Stew" will now beef up Memphis' frontcourt.

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The Pistons have traded Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies in exchange for three future second-round picks, a league source confirmed to @hunterpatterson.bsky.social. The man known as "Beef Stew" will now beef up Memphis' frontcourt. Read for free: nyti.ms/4w69UT7

The Pistons wanted Ebuka Okorie enough to trade up four spots to select him Tuesday. Trajan Langdon describes Okorie as “a winner” and sees him becoming “a weapon that can get paint touches at will” with Detroit: www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

Pistons trade up for Ebuka Okorie at No. 17: ‘He’s a winner’ (Gift Article)

"I'm not going to take this for granted, and I'm just going to keep working every day," Okorie said after being drafted.

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Here’s more from Trajan Langdon about the Pistons’ approach to the offseason. On Detroit’s draft priorities and plan to improve with free agency around the corner: www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

Pistons' talks with Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson 'haven't been' progressing just yet

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With the draft less than two weeks away, here are five prospects the Pistons could target at No. 21: www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

Five prospects to consider when the Pistons draft with the No. 21 pick (Gift Article)

There are several players in the draft who fit what Pistons GM Trajan Langdon is looking for at the NBA Draft.

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The Pistons hosted Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie for a pre-draft workout earlier today.

How much could Jalen Duren earn in restricted free agency? Who are potential trade targets? Will Detroit operate over the cap? I break down those questions and others in my first Pistons mailbag of the offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...

Jalen Duren’s restricted free-agency questions, trade targets and more (Gift Article)

Is it time for Detroit’s front office to make a big-swing trade after its 60-win season?

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It’s offseason mailbag time. Tap in with Pistons questions here or at the link below: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...

Submit a question for Hunter Patterson’s offseason Pistons mailbag

<p>The Pistons are entering a pivotal offseason with major decisions to make. Jalen Duren will enter restricted free agency, Ausar Thompson is extension eligible and Detroit has the No. 21 pick in the...

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Ausar Thompson when I asked if he thought he was one of the best defenders in the league: “One thousand percent. I think I’m the best.” Now he’s the first Piston to make All-Defensive First Team since Ben Wallace in 2006. www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Ausar Thompson is the Pistons’ floor-raising, defensive dynamo (Gift Article)

Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren are Detroit's two best players. But Thompson showed against the Thunder why he's the biggest X-factor.

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More from Trajan Langdon’s availability earlier. On the plan for Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren, the Pistons’ offseason outlook and other key points entering a pivotal summer: “We’re not going to rest on our laurels.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...

GM Trajan Langdon lays out Pistons’ offseason vision: ‘We’re not going to rest’ (Gift Article)

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The Pistons’ season of strides ends with quite the Game 7 stumble. More on how Detroit got here and what to expect in the offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

A season of strides and stumbles ends for the Detroit Pistons in humbling fashion (Gift Article)

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Paul Reed and Jalen Duren have been close since last season. But this playoff run has strengthened the bond they share. On their connection and how it helped push the Pistons to another Game 7: “I don’t think anybody in here is as happy for JD as I am.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...

Pistons’ Jalen Duren, Paul Reed flex their strength to force Game 7 against Cavs (Gift Article)

Duren, who has struggled throughout most of the postseason, had his best game of the Eastern semis when the Pistons needed it most.

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The Pistons’ lack of offensive firepower was obvious during their Game 5 collapse. Cade Cunningham leads the playoffs in total points, assists and minutes, but Detroit is once again on the brink of elimination. Someone else has to step up: www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

Pistons' season will end in frustration if Cade Cunningham doesn't get help ASAP

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