The Detroit Pistons formally introduced first-round draft pick Ebuka Okorie, with team president of basketball operations and general manager Trajan Langdon calling the young guard a player the organization targeted throughout the scouting process.
Joe Mazzulla of the Boston Celtics was asked a couple months ago about the possibility of winning the Coach of the Year award this season, and his answer was succinct.
Despite a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Detroit Pistons President Trajan Langdon made one thing clear: the franchise believes its rapid rise is only the beginning.
The stunning turnaround season for the Detroit Pistons ended Sunday night with a harsh reminder of how difficult the final step can be.
The NBA will reveal this season’s Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff credited his team’s defense and depth as the driving forces behind a 115-94 Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday that evened the series and forced a decisive Game 7.
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons snapped their three-game losing streak and forced a Game 7 after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94, behind great play by Jalen Duren and the bench mob, who scored 48 points, their second-most in the 2026 playoffs.
The Detroit Pistons may be facing a difficult but necessary decision as their Eastern Conference semifinal series shifts deeper into crunch time: either reducing Jalen Duren’s minutes or temporarily benching him.
The Cleveland Cavaliers stole home-court advantage after defeating the Detroit Pistons 117-113 inside Little Caesars Arena, snapping their home game winning streak at five games.
NBA referees are calling about 11% more personal fouls per game so far in these playoffs than they did during the regular season, a differential that’s on pace to be one of the largest in NBA history.
Detroit Pistons big man Paul Reed put on an outstanding Game 4 performance, and he has now emerged as a key piece for Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff didn’t hold back after his team’s Game 4 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, calling out what he described as a “changed” whistle and a glaring free-throw disparity that he said was impossible to ignore.
A best-of-seven series is now a best-of-three. Bested in every way during a 112-103 runaway in Cleveland to even the Eastern Conference Semifinals in Game 4, the once certain, poised Pistons head back to Detroit in search of two wins and more answers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their undefeated home playoff streak and evened the series behind a dominant third-quarter surge, defeating the Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4 on Monday night.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised his team’s composure and defensive intensity after Thursday night’s 107-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers gave them a commanding 2-0 series lead.
For the first time since the 2007-2008 season, the top-seeded Detroit Pistons have taken a 2-0 series lead after defeating the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 inside Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff says his young team took a step forward in Game 1 of its first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and now the work shifts to building on it.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the performance reflected exactly who his team is.
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons have snapped their Game 1 drought while breaking their 12-game playoff skid vs. Cleveland by defeating the No. 4 seed Cavaliers 111-101 inside Little Caesars Arena.
The top-seeded Detroit Pistons are set to open their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup against the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, with Game 1 tipping off at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena on Peacock.
The Detroit Pistons have signed head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension, president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon announced Monday.
The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.
Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff credited his team’s resilience after the Detroit Pistons erased a 24-point deficit on the road to defeat the Orlando Magic and force a decisive Game 7.
There have been 37 teams in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-1 in a best-of-seven series, make that 38 as the Detroit Pistons overcame a 24-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 inside the Kia Center.
Evidently, the alarm system at Orlando’s Kia Center did not want to hear any talk about the Magic potentially going to a Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Cade Cunningham for a standout performance after Detroit’s Game 5 victory over the Orlando Magic, saying the All-Star guard delivered in a pivotal moment to keep the team’s season alive.
Lamented in the locker room after Game 4, spoken about repeatedly at shootaround, and played into existence immediately in Game 5, the Detroit Pistons kept their season alive with a 116-109 win over the Orlando Magic and urgency from their stars.
Those 60 wins in the regular season and that No. 1 seed don’t mean much for the Detroit Pistons right now.
The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons are on the brink of elimination as the No. 8 seed Orlando takes a commanding 3-1 series lead, winning 94-88 inside the Kia Center._
A major factor in the Detroit Pistons' early struggles has been the play of All-Star center Jalen Duren, who has yet to find his rhythm in the series.
Ben Wallace and Rick Mahorn watched the Detroit Pistons pound the Orlando Magic in the paint and meet them at the rim in a 98-83 win that tied their first-round series at a game apiece.
The Detroit Pistons broke open a tight game with a dominant third quarter, using a massive 38-16 scoring run to pull away from the Orlando Magic, 98-83, to end their 11-game home playoff skid in Game 2.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren said that improved intensity and smarter offensive reads will be key as they prepare for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic after a physical Game 1 loss.
Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said a day away from the court helped his team mentally reset, but the emphasis quickly shifted to identity and execution ahead of Game 2 against the Orlando Magic.
Of all the home teams in the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Detroit Pistons were the only ones to lose Game 1, as the Orlando Magic exposed its weaknesses in an upset victory to steal home-court advantage.
Jalen Duren is embracing a breakout season and a new level of expectations as the Detroit Pistons prepare for the playoffs.
The National Basketball Coaches Association announced that Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have decided on the status of Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham regarding his eligibility for the annual awards for the 2025-26 regular season.
The Detroit Pistons capped a historic regular season with a 60-22 record and the top seed in the Eastern Conference, but the milestone comes with a costly caveat for All-Star guard Cade Cunningham.
What would you do if you got a second chance? On Saturday, hundreds of people will be looking for just that during the Detroit Pistons’ first Social Impact Summit at the Henry Ford-Pistons Performance Center.
Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers were delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter by a blaring horn Friday night after a power surge caused the overhead scoreboard to malfunction.
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson spoke with ESPN analyst Malika Andrews about the team’s chemistry, its defensive identity, and a pair of national television games this week, including their matchup against a potential James Harden-less Cleveland Cavaliers.
The NBA is trying its fourth All-Star Game format in four years this weekend as it attempts again to answer one of the bigger existential questions in professional basketball.
Detroit center Isaiah Stewart was suspended seven games by the NBA on Wednesday, while three other players were also penalized for their roles in a fight during a game between the Pistons and Charlotte Hornets.
Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren is on the verge of appearing in his first NBA All-Star Game in his young career, but that could be in jeopardy following his altercation with former Michigan Wolverines forward Moussa Diabate.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised his team’s resolve following their victory over the Charlotte Hornets, highlighting their ability to pull away and own the game down the stretch following their third-quarter scrum.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff discussed growth, team chemistry, and the status of All-Star center Jalen Duren as they hosted the New York Knicks.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff shared his thoughts on new player Kevin Huerter, the recent trade of Jaden Ivey, and the team’s outlook following the trade deadline.
Stephen Curry is teaming up with LeBron James and Kevin Durant at the NBA All-Star Game.
Detroit Pistons first-time All-Star Jalen Duren has accepted an invitation to participate in the NBA slam dunk contest during All-Star Weekend inside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren was named an Eastern Conference reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Detroit Pistons leading man J.B. Bickerstaff was named head coach for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game after his new look “Bad Boys” clinched the best record in the Eastern Conference through Feb. 1.
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has officially put the NBA on notice, as he was announced as an All-Star starter to the new format, USA vs. the World basketball game.
The No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons of the NBA’s Eastern Conference will be without All-Star guard Cade Cunningham for their home matchup against the Chicago Bulls.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff is set to lead the NBA Coaches Association following Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle’s retirement.
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will be stepping down as president of the National Basketball Coaches Association at the end of the month and Detroit coach J.
The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference, but on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, the bigger news surrounding the Pistons wasn’t the score of the game.
Chauncey Billups earned a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame a year ago, recognizing his resilience and clutch play in a championship-winning NBA career.
Detroit Pistons President Trajan Langdon shared insights on the team’s growth, Caris LeVert’s fit, and what to expect from summer league players.
The speculation intensified this week when several national pundits named the Detroit Pistons as one of their preferred destinations for Durant
The National Basketball Association and Zignia Live announced that the NBA Mexico City Game 2025 will feature the Detroit Pistons and the Dallas Mavericks playing in a regular-season game.
The NBA draft lottery is here, and for the first time in a very long time, the Detroit Pistons do not have a first-round pick.
The end of the season was disappointing. That said, the Detroit Pistons overdelivered in many ways in the 2024-25 season.
A dagger three-pointer by all-star guard Jalen Brunson sends the New York Knicks to the second round of the NBA playoffs, defeating the Detroit Pistons 116-113.
The Detroit Pistons are on the brink of elimination, and they will be without center Isaiah Stewart, who was seen at shootaround ahead of Game 6 vs. the New York Knicks.
Jrue Holiday of the Boston Celtics has won the NBA’s sportsmanship award for the second time, making him the fifth player in league history to win that trophy in multiple years.
Since 2003, 95% of the teams that led 3-1 in a best-of-seven series have gone on to win the series, but that stat will not improve as the Detroit Pistons staved off elimination by beating the New York Knicks 106-103 in Game 5.
The Detroit Pistons are on the brink of elimination, and they will continue to be without center Isaiah Stewart in a crucial Game 5 vs. the New York Knicks.
The NBA acknowledged shortly after the game ended that referees missed Detroit’s Tim Hardaway Jr. getting fouled by New York’s Josh Hart on the final play of the Pistons’ Game 4 matchup against the Knicks.
Karl-Anthony Towns made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 46.6 seconds left and finished with 27 points, Jalen Brunson had 32 points and 11 assists and New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 94-93 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
The New York Knicks take a commanding 3-1 series lead after defeating the Detroit Pistons 94-93 following a non-call in the game’s final seconds.
The Detroit Pistons are talking about preparing for their first home playoff game inside Little Caesars Arena after six years, when they’ll play host to the New York Knicks.
As the Detroit Pistons gear up for their Game 2 playoff matchup against the New York Knicks, the team is focused on refining its strategy, boosting team morale, and is determined to make necessary adjustments.
It’s now reasonable to think that Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo finished third in this season’s balloting for the NBA MVP award.
New York beating Detroit had become something of an NBA certainty, with the Knicks doing it 16 straight times over a span of five years.
The Detroit Pistons are gearing up for their first-round NBA playoff matchup against the New York Knicks, their first appearance in the postseason since the 2018-19 season.
The Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for the NBA Playoffs, with just two games separating them for the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference.
New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau seems to be playing chess while the “rest” of the National Basketball Association is playing checkers, as he has ruled out key players for their potential playoff matchup vs. the Detroit Pistons.
The Detroit Pistons are on a two-game losing streak as they’re preparing to take on the New York Knicks in a potential first-round playoff matchup inside Little Caesars Arena.
Kenny Atkinson thought during training camp that realistic goals for the Cleveland Cavaliers would be 50 wins and a top-three seed in the Eastern Conference.
Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley joined elite company during the team’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Milwaukee Bucks are just one game behind the Detroit Pistons for the No. 5 seed. With the race remaining tight, the stakes are high as both teams play each other in their final two games of the regular season.
For the first time since the 2018-2019 season, your Detroit Pistons are heading back to the NBA playoffs as they’ve locked in a top-six seed in the Eastern Conference.