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Nov 24, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Jalen Duren can thank Ausar Thompson for his monster payday

Aaron Kellerstrass

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6:53 AM EDT

Pistons mishandled Jalen Duren's deal but the pressure lands on him

Aaron Kellerstrass

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6:30 AM EDT

Jalen Duren needs to play more minutes to justify his worth

Swoosh Shrestha

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6:00 AM EDT

Jalen Duren has painted a huge target on his own back

Swoosh Shrestha

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Oct 1, 2026

Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren

Cade Cunningham can make things easier for Jalen Duren if he re-signs

Jordanna Clark

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Oct 1, 2026

Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren

Pistons can't let Jalen Duren saga turn into a holdout

Jordanna Clark

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Oct 1, 2026

May 7, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) grabs the rebound in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

What to expect from the Jalen Duren saga today

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Oct 1, 2026

Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren

Pistons make the right call by removing weight clause from Jalen Duren's offer

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 30, 2026

Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren

Jalen Duren wouldn't have gotten away with using Walker Kessler's pressure tactic

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 30, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Isaiah Joe (17) poses for pictures during the Detroit Pistons Media Day at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Isaiah Joe’s Thunder experience will have a huge impact for the Pistons

Swoosh Shrestha

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Sep 30, 2026

Jan 16, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dribbles in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Tomorrow is a potentially franchise-altering day for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Sep 30, 2026

Mar 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts against the LA Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jalen Duren might not mind being the new Zach Lavine, but the Pistons would

Swoosh Shrestha

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Sep 30, 2026

Oct 23, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) grabs the rebound in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

There is only one way out of restricted free agency for Jalen Duren

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Sep 30, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard-forward Kevin Huerter (27) poses for pictures during the Detroit Pistons Media Day at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Kevin Huerter leads the training camp sleepers for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Sep 30, 2026

Jan 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) celebrates with Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

John Collins already knows his role perfectly next to Cade Cunningham

Swoosh Shrestha

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Sep 30, 2026

Oct 6, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ron Holland II (00) dribbles in the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Irregular training camp battles that will define the Pistons' rotation

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Sep 30, 2026

Nov 18, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) does an interview after a victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Cade Cunningham's leadership shines all the more during Jalen Duren standoff

Swoosh Shrestha

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Sep 30, 2026

Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren

Jalen Duren's status gives him even more reason to take Pistons' offer

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 29, 2026

Dec 18, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) is restrained as he reacts to being thrown out of the game against the Dallas Mavericks by NBA referee John Goble (10) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Ausar Thompson’s new confidence in his jumper is exactly what the Pistons need

Swoosh Shrestha

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Sep 29, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Short list of NBA centers should terrify the Pistons when it comes to Jalen Duren

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Sep 29, 2026

Mar 5, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

JB Bickerstaff quote shows the attitude the Pistons need to avoid the distractions

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Sep 29, 2026

Oct 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) and forward Alexandre Sarr (20) react after the Wizards defeated the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Pistons should target Alex Sarr, not Anthony Davis, in Wizards sign-and-trade

Swoosh Shrestha

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Sep 29, 2026

Sep 28, 2026; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard-forward Ausar Thompson (9) poses for pictures during the Detroit Pistons Media Day at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Ausar Thompson quote reminds fans why this offseason is different

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Sep 29, 2026

Feb 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) celebrates after he dunks in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

It's time for Jalen Duren to speak for himself about what he wants from the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Sep 29, 2026

Detroit Pistons, Jalen Duren

Jalen Duren's absence can't push Pistons to increase their latest offer

Jordanna Clark

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Sep 28, 2026

Nov 12, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson face two very different Pistons tests

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Sep 28, 2026

Sep 27, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. watches warm-ups for a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Steelers’ Joey Porter Jr mess shows Pistons their worst-case Duren scenario

Swoosh Shrestha

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Sep 28, 2026

Oct 2, 2023; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon speaks during Media Day at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports

Trajan Langdon has plenty to answer for at Pistons media day

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Sep 28, 2026

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