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Pistons Free Agency

May 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Dean Wade (32) in the second half during game seven of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Cade Cunningham's sales pitch could eventually help land the Pistons a star

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 31, 2026

Pistons have a realistic path to Peyton Watson if they want him

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 29, 2026

The Pistons don't need this blockbuster mistake

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 29, 2026

There's a way for both the Pistons and Jalen Duren to win

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 28, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

All of Jalen Duren's posturing will land him in the same place

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 28, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons during warmups against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Jalen Duren considering nuclear option that would leave the Pistons only one choice

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 27, 2026

May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a foul in game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

LeBron James signing spotlights a problem the Pistons can't solve

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 25, 2026

Mar 9, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Bennedict Mathurin (9) reacts after scoring a basket and drawing the foul against the New York Knicks during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Pros and cons of Pistons potentially signing Bennedict Mathurin

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 23, 2026

May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of game four in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Jalen Duren situation shows a problem the NBA created that is not going away

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 23, 2026

Mar 17, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) looks on during first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Confusing offseason signing has hidden benefits for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 22, 2026

Jan 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) reacts to a call while playing against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Cade Cunningham deserves just as much blame as the Pistons front office

John Canady

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Jul 22, 2026

Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts during the second half against the Orlando Magic during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Pistons setting the tone for future free agents in the apron era

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 21, 2026

Apr 9, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after looses control of the ball at mid court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Duren stalemate has put the Pistons' most obvious move on hold

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 20, 2026

Mar 28, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) laughs before the start of a game against the Miami Heat at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors aren't done making life miserable for the Pistons

John Canady

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Jul 17, 2026

Mar 7, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (10) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Latest Pistons free agent rumor shows new level of desperation

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 17, 2026

Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) celebrates his dunk against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Pistons trade set up end to the Jalen Duren drama but the silence is getting loud

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 16, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard (13) reacts after a made basket against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Perfect low-risk, high-reward target is staring the Pistons in the face

John Canady

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Jul 16, 2026

Oct 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) reacts as head coach David Adelman looks on in the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Pistons have the reunion they've been waiting for sitting in free agency

John Canady

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Jul 15, 2026

Jan 4, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) celebrates in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Jalen Duren could be the first Pistons' sacrifice of the apron era

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 14, 2026

Apr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Pistons vindicated for ignoring Kawhi Leonard temptation after shocking update

Maxwell Ogden

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Jul 9, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Jazz guard Elijah Harkless (16) reacts after being hit in the face during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Pistons' latest signing fits a theme

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 9, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) reacts to making a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Pistons may be focused on the wrong restricted free agent

John Canady

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Jul 9, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; LA Clippers forward John Collins (20) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pistons can unlock John Collins cheat code that other teams ignored

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 6, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) dribbles in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Pistons drawing the wrong kind of attention in free agency

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 6, 2026

Apr 19, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after scoring against the New York Knicks in Game One of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Jalen Duren saga hits standstill that is holding the Pistons back

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 6, 2026

Nov 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (0) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Controversial free agent target could be the perfect upside swing for Pistons

John Canady

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Jul 1, 2026

Dec 5, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins (20) reacts after a basket during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

John Collins signing all but confirms the Pistons' next move

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 1, 2026

Jan 22, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins (20) reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Full details of John Collins contract make it a home run for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 1, 2026

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