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Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cade Cunningham still has a nasty turnover problem to clean up</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/cade-cunningham-still-nasty-turnover-problem-clean-up?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m69qzhqtrg</guid><description>It&#39;s a new season, but the Pistons still have a Cade Cunningham turnover problem.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:14:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1291,h_726,x_0,y_200/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m69r2e4t6bh069c49r.jpg" caption="Oct 30, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) and forward Duncan Robinson (55) react during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Isaiah Stewart hasn&#39;t forced the Pistons to change their mind yet</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/isaiah-stewart-hasnt-forced-pistons-change-mind-yet?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m69h9vsmgg</guid><description>The Pistons haven&#39;t been blown away by Isaiah Stewart&#39;s developments this season.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:06:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2226,h_1252,x_850,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m69hcfxjftya223dt5.jpg" caption="Oct 25, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA;  Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Isaiah Stewart (28) argues a call with referee, Evan Scott, in a game against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center.  Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>John Collins answered his big defensive question mark against the Nets</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/john-collins-answered-big-defensive-question-mark-against-nets?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m695yxakj2</guid><description>The Pistons defense against Julius Randle was great, with John Collins taking the matchup.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:21:46 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1620,h_911,x_1456,y_168/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m6962zf1vbty6wthr7.jpg" caption="Nov 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Utah Jazz forward John Collins (20) reacts after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Daniss Jenkins has taken the first step towards emulating Payton Pritchard</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/daniss-jenkins-taken-first-step-towards-emulating-payton-pritchard?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m67wcynygq</guid><description>Daniss Jenkins is already hitting buzzer-beaters, but has further to go before being the Pistons&#39; Payton Pritchard.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:53:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1514,h_851,x_1086,y_234/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m67wrrmjaerwttfr98.jpg" caption="Oct 25, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) reacts after a score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ausar Thompson&#39;s growing confidence is getting impossible to ignore</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/ausar-thompson-growing-confidence-getting-impossible-ignore?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m67pwnete8</guid><description>Ausar Thompson looks much more comfortable attacking in the Pistons offense.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:02:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1008,h_567,x_912,y_209/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m67py5cm1jdak4c4ww.jpg" caption="Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) points up the floor after the Charlotte Hornets turned the ball over to the Pistons in the second half at Little Caesars Arena.  Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ron Holland II’s poor trade value will force the Pistons to keep him</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/ron-holland-ii-poor-trade-value-force-pistons-keep-him?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m66cd97sv5</guid><description>The Pistons can’t get any trade value out of Ron Holland even if they want to move on.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:07:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1143,h_642,x_787,y_90/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m66j2xhrb485pkdqpa.jpg" caption="Oct 28, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) looks at the refs after being called for a foul after colliding with Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James (on the ground) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena.  Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jalen Duren can’t get back soon enough for the Pistons</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/jalen-duren-cant-get-back-soon-enough-pistons?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m66awd06cc</guid><description>The Pistons need Jalen Duren to return from injury sooner rather than later.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:06:14 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2230,h_1254,x_688,y_57/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m66b57yrjdtb2yxx5e.jpg" caption="Oct 20, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Little Caesars Arena.  Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Trading for Michael Porter Jr. still has the same problem for the Pistons</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/trading-michael-porter-jr-still-has-same-problem-detroit-pistons?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Aaron Kellerstrass</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m665575bsp</guid><description>Nothing has changed for the Pistons when it comes to Michael Porter Jr.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:43:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1998,h_1123,x_405,y_135/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m6659v84f3e748xad5.jpg" caption="Oct 24, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Aaron Kellerstrass"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Precious Achiuwa is quickly emerging as potential answer to Pistons problem</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/precious-achiuwa-is-quickly-emerging-as-potential-answer-to-pistons-problem-kings-trade-rumors?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jack Simone</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m65nyvfwk4</guid><description>Precious Achiuwa could be a very interesting trade candidate for the Detroit Pistons to consider.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8256,h_4644,x_0,y_139/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m65p3m3y7ameg1gx0d.jpg" caption="Apr 12, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) during a break in the game during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jack Simone"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Pistons must be careful with Cade Cunningham amidst league-wide injury spree</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/pistons-must-careful-cade-cunningham-amidst-league-wide-injury-spree?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m65ba9qnew</guid><description>The Pistons can&#39;t keep asking Cade Cunningham to play such huge minutes.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:12:10 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1948,h_1095,x_1856,y_30/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m65bdfp6d8vw15mfpa.jpg" caption="Oct 23, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) looks on against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Swoosh Shrestha"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ausar Thompson&#39;s self-criticism shows why Pistons won&#39;t bench him for offense</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/ausar-thompson-self-criticism-shows-pistons-bench-offense?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Maxwell Ogden</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m647yzhtkx</guid><description>The Detroit Pistons need more from Ausar Thompson on offense. Thankfully, he knows it—and was willing to call himself out in the media.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:27:31 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1529,h_860,x_671,y_167/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/67/01m64aczc4p923rt720x.jpg" caption="DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 28: Ausar Thompson #9 and Daniss Jenkins #24 of the Detroit Pistons smile during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on October 28, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Aaron Kellerstrass"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>John Collins can&#39;t wait for the Pistons to get back on the road</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/john-collins-wait-detroit-pistons-get-back-road?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Aaron Kellerstrass</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m63s0yagqg</guid><description>It&#39;s been a tale of two seasons for John Collins.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:23:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1099,h_618,x_103,y_914/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m63s5rwe2bdqvgwpzr.jpg" caption="Oct 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA;  Detroit Pistons forward John Collins (20) dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center.  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Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Aaron Kellerstrass"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Pistons&#39; trust in Paul Reed is being tested (and the early returns look good)</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/pistons-trust-in-paul-reed-is-being-tested-and-the-early-returns-look-good-hornets?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jack Simone</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m63454are1</guid><description>The Detroit Pistons put their trust in Paul Reed, and now, with Jalen Duren out, that trust will be tested.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1994,h_1121,x_493,y_497/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m6348ederwsvhets2q.jpg" caption="Oct 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA;  Detroit Pistons center Paul Reed (7) goes to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the first quarter at Target Center.  Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jack Simone"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cade Cunningham’s fourth quarter heroics continue to be Pistons’ great equalizer</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/cade-cunningham-fourth-quarter-heroics-continue-pistons-great-equalizer?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Maxwell Ogden</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m62mx1k24v</guid><description>The Detroit Pistons have flaws, but Cade Cunningham is the great equalizer as a dominant fourth quarter player.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:07:30 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1706,h_959,x_0,y_195/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/67/01m62n84ts36wct6rte7.jpg" caption="PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 25: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons smiles during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 25, 2026 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Maxwell Ogden"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jalen Brunson exposed the Pistons’ glaring foul issues once again</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/jalen-brunson-exposed-pistons-glaring-foul-issues-once-again?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m624rsmgpy</guid><description>Jalen Brunson showed how much the Pistons’ tendency to foul can hurt them.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:04:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1868,h_1050,x_925,y_389/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m6254j47q89cacpep3.jpg" caption="Jun 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts to a foul called by referee Marc Davis (8) in the third quarter during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. 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Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Aaron Kellerstrass"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ron Holland II shows why he&#39;s important even if he doesn&#39;t score for the Pistons</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/ron-holland-shows-why-important-score-detroit-pistons?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Aaron Kellerstrass</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5w081q3ey</guid><description>You just have to ignore the shooting splits with Ron Holland for now.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:57:59 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4473,h_2516,x_2122,y_5/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m5w0akegpc4ww7xa9c.jpg" caption="Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (00) dribbles up court in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Aaron Kellerstrass"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ebuka Okorie&#39;s case is getting a boost from Daniss Jenkins</title><link>https://pistonpowered.com/ebuka-okorie-case-getting-boost-daniss-jenkins?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Swoosh Shrestha</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5hpyj5kt8</guid><description>The Pistons will need to give Ebuka Okorie some minutes, and Daniss Jenkins is showing why.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1947,h_1095,x_261,y_100/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/67/01m5hq2133htf9v2qb1j.jpg" caption="Oct 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA;  Detroit Pistons guard Ebuka Okorie (23) celebrates after making a three point basket against the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter at Little Caesars Arena.  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