The Detroit Pistons recently re-signed young center Jalen Duren to a five-year, $200 million extension, but it didn’t come without some major hurdles. Summary from publisher descriptions · Yardbarker
The guys discuss their takeaways from the very first action of Detroit basketball this preseason. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode!
Read at Detroit Bad Boys →The Detroit Pistons were able to showcase their depth in a preseason debut win over the Phoenix Suns, but their starters had their fair share of struggles. Ausar Thompson was attempting to handle the ball much more than usual, John Collins was trying to integrate himself into…
Read at Detroit Bad Boys →The NBA preseason is a great time to work out some kinks, give reserves more opportunities to thrive, and for players to get their legs back under them. The Detroit Pistons did most of that in their first preseason win over the Phoenix Suns.
Read at Detroit Bad Boys →In the spirit of overreacting to one preseason game, everyone is overreacting to Detroit’s preseason opening win against the Phoenix Suns. I am just as guilty as everyone else, but I think people are misdiagnosing the thing worth getting most excited about.
Read at Detroit Bad Boys →Welcome to the NBA, Ebuka Okorie. The rookie guard selected 17th overall had quite an eventful first preseason game in the NBA.
Read at Detroit Bad Boys →We can finally put contract drama behind us and focus on some honest-to-goodness, doesn’t quite count, but it’s still great because it’s basketball basketball. In other words, the preseason starts tonight as the Detroit Pistons face the Phoenix Suns.
Read at Detroit Bad Boys →The guys discuss Jalen Duren’s new contract, quotes from his press conference, and JB Bickerstaff’s thoughts on the roster from Media Day. We’ve got you covered for all this and more in this week’s episode!
Read at Detroit Bad Boys →Jalen Duren wanted to make one thing clear — he’s happy to have signed his long-term deal with the Detroit Pistons and wants to finish his career with the team that drafted him. That might come as a surprise to many fans, who have been living and dying by unsourced media reports…
Read at Detroit Bad Boys →The Jalen Duren drama is officially in the past. The All-NBA big man agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million contract, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Read at Detroit Bad Boys →A series of physical altercations at the halfway point of the Wizards-Pistons matchup has the Internet questioning if this is really just a preseason clash.
Read at Yardbarker →The Detroit Pistons, owners of the best record in the East last season, are bringing back largely the same squad in 2026-27.
Read at Yardbarker →The Detroit Pistons recently re-signed young center Jalen Duren to a five-year, $200 million extension, but it didn’t come without some major hurdles. All summer long, the two sides negotiated in vain, failing to even come close to a deal.
Read at Yardbarker →John Collins has reflected on his scuffle with Dillon Brooks during the Detroit Pistons’ preseason opener. The Pistons defeated the Phoenix Suns 109-107 at Little Caesars Arena, but the result was not the biggest talking point from the game.
Read at Yardbarker →The NBA preseason has just begun, but tempers are already flaring. An altercation between John Collins and Dillon Brooks caught fans’ attention on social media.
Read at Yardbarker →It’s the preseason. Apparently, nobody told John Collins and Dillon Brooks.
Read at Yardbarker →DETROIT — Preseason games are often meant to give teams a chance to get the cobwebs out, allow new teammates to get used to each other and measure where they’re at.
Read at Yardbarker →Jalen Duren Contract Extension talks are over, but the Detroit Pistons’ $200 million investment now enters its most important phase. The Pistons agreed to keep their All-NBA center on a fully guaranteed five-year deal.
Read at Yardbarker →After a long offseason, NBA basketball is almost back, and fans could not be more excited for some action. While the preseason games thus far have certainly delivered, Monday night’s game between the Detroit Pistons and the Phoenix Suns took things to another level, as John…
Read at Yardbarker →The Pistons began preseason with a comeback win over the Phoenix Suns that showcased their defense and some new lineups for Ausar Thompson to feature.
Read at MLive Pistons →Detroit first-round pick Ebuka Okorie hit the game-winning shot in his preseason debut for the Pistons.
Read at MLive Pistons →After mounting a 19-point comeback, Ebuka Okorie drove for the game-winner in Detroit's preseason opener.
Read at MLive Pistons →Due to a late arrival to training camp, Detroit's starting center is still ramping up for basketball activity.
Read at MLive Pistons →Taurean Prince missed four months last season after requiring neck surgery, but now starts fresh with the Pistons.
Read at MLive Pistons →Speaking out for the first time since signing a new contract, Jalen Duren reflected on his playoff shortcomings.
Read at MLive Pistons →NBA Champion Isaiah Joe sits down with 7 News Detroit Sports Anchor Tina Nguyen to discuss his new chapter in Detroit.
Read at WXYZ Pistons →7 News Detroit Sports Anchor Tina Nguyen sits down with Detroit Pistons' Ausar Thompson after an offseason that saw him sign a 5-year, $155M contract extension.
Read at WXYZ Pistons →The Detroit Pistons unveiled the 2026-27 broadcast schedule, featuring 71 games with free, over-the-air broadcasts on The Spot - Detroit 20.
Read at WXYZ Pistons →Jalen Duren has decided to accept a five-year, $200 million contract offer with the Detroit Pistons, a person with knowledge of the agreement confirmed Thursday night.
Read at WXYZ Pistons →The Detroit Pistons unveiled the 2026-27 broadcast schedule, featuring 71 games with free, over-the-air broadcasts on The Spot - Detroit 20.
Read at WXYZ Pistons →Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren will not be attending the team's media day on Monday amid a contract dispute, according to multiple reports.
Read at WXYZ Pistons →The Pistons would have been in a precarious spot if they traded Jalen Duren, as Jusuf Nurkic's injury proves.
Read at Piston Powered (FanSided) →The Pistons can't afford to waste Cade Cunningham's prime like the Blazers did with Damian Lillard.
Read at Piston Powered (FanSided) →The Pistons have plenty to play for in their second preseason game on the road vs. the Wizards.
Read at Piston Powered (FanSided) →Ebuka Okorie is threatening Daniss Jenkins’ role on the Pistons unless Jenkins improves more.
Read at Piston Powered (FanSided) →Jalen Duren now has to live up to the big contract he secured.
Read at Piston Powered (FanSided) →Ausar Thompson can make life easier for Cade Cunningham.
Read at Piston Powered (FanSided) →The Pistons need more than just mid-range jumpers from Ausar Thompson.
Read at Piston Powered (FanSided) →Ebuka Okorie will have a tough time cracking the rotation, but is there another option?
Read at Piston Powered (FanSided) →The Pistons still have the same question, but have better answers
Read at Piston Powered (FanSided) →The guys break down Ausar Thompson’s breakout potential, the Pistons’ lineup versatility, a potential odd man out in the rotation, and Jalen Duren’s contract extension press conference.
Read at Palace of Pistons (Substack) →Jalen Duren has signed a five-year, $200 million extension with the Pistons, and Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the tense negotiations and his reported sign-and-trade request.
Read at Palace of Pistons (Substack) →Aaron Johnson and Jeremy Otto break down Ausar Thompson’s extension, the latest Jalen Duren trade rumors, and the new details surrounding the Pistons’ pursuit of Kawhi Leonard.
Read at Palace of Pistons (Substack) →It’s been a while, but I am back. And soon, so will the NBA season.
Read at Palace of Pistons (Substack) →The Washington Wizards’ clash with the Detroit Pistons on Saturday was arguably one of the greatest preseason contests in franchise history. The Wizards’ 114-108 overtime win at Capital One Arena had everything fans could have asked for.
Read at Yahoo Sports →The starters look to look a little crisper in their second tune up of the season
Read at Yahoo Sports →The Washington Wizards play the Detroit Pistons tonight at 7 p.m. ET.
Read at Yahoo Sports →The NBA preseason is a great time to work out some kinks, give reserves more opportunities to thrive, and for players to get their legs back under them. The Detroit Pistons did most of that in their first preseason win over the Phoenix Suns.
Read at Yahoo Sports →After agreeing to a five-year, $200 million deal, how will Duren and Detroit move forward after a monthslong saga?
Read at ESPN →The Pistons and Duren ended their contractual standoff on Thursday night, so how did each side do?
Read at CBS Sports →After a lengthy standoff in restricted free agency, Detroit and Duren finally struck a deal on Thursday
Read at CBS Sports →