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Pistons can still get their ideal outcome if Jalen Duren prediction comes true

The calendar has flipped to September, and the Detroit Pistons still haven't agreed to a new contract with Jalen Duren. As ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported on Tuesday, the team has offered a deal worth an ...
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Daniss Jenkins is Pistons' chance to solve their shot creation

Barring a sudden and drastic personnel change, the Detroit Pistons will enter the 2026-27 season with a familiar flaw. Beyond Cade Cunningham, Detroit is thin on shot creators—particularly along the ...
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Pistons' dying Devin Booker dream gets dealt another blow

For many years, Pistons fans have dreamed of adding Michigan native Devin Booker as a backcourt mate for Cade Cunningham. However, the longshot fantasy has never seemed realistic and now it's been ...
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Jalen Duren is finally proving Draymond Green's prophecy correct

Years ago, when the 65-game rule for NBA Awards eligibility was announced, Draymond Green criticized the rule and cited concerns about “bums” making All-NBA as a result. He was specifically concerned ...
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Jalen Duren wouldn't be the Pistons' only problem if they gave in to trade pressure

The Detroit Pistons entered the offseason with deciding Jalen Duren's future as the top bullet point on their to-do list, and we're at the very end of August, and they've yet to check it off. It's ...
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Tyrese Haliburton's return threatens Cade Cunningham's claim to coveted throne

Cade Cunningham is a strong contender to lead the league in assists next season, especially with all the new shooting on the Pistons, but the return of Tyrese Haliburton could thwart that hope. Last ...
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Pistons doom Cade Cunningham to suffer through same issues that just derailed Detroit

The Detroit Pistons failed to address their ball-handling and playmaking concerns behind Cade Cunningham this offseason. They were the number one seed in the East, but were bounced in the second round ...
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Isaiah Joe trade may save Pistons from Ebuka Okorie issue

The Detroit Pistons can’t rely on Ebuka Okorie as a teenage rookie, and trading for Isaiah Joe saves them from doing just that. Trajan Langdon focused on adding shooting this summer. Joe is a career ...
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Jonathan Kuminga just handed Pistons pivotal Jalen Duren leverage on silver platter

The Detroit Pistons want to sign Jalen Duren to a long-term deal, and Jonathan Kuminga signing a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Timberwolves should give the team in the Motor City some ...
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LeBron James gives Pistons a chance to remind everyone who they are

The Detroit Pistons won't have any time to waste when the season starts. Literally — their first game of the season is at home against the Celtics, and then they'll hit the road to take on the Heat, ...
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Pistons could still have a Jalen Duren problem even if he re-signs

The Detroit Pistons are still at a crossroads with Jalen Duren. He believes he's worth more than what the team has offered, which could lead him to accept his $9.6 million qualifying offer. That's not ...
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The Pistons and Jalen Duren need to finally end their drawn-out saga

With the Timberwolves agreeing to sign Jonathan Kuminga on Wednesday, all of the top young free agents are off the board, except for Jalen Duren. All attention is now on how his restricted free-agent ...