With less than a week before the NBA Draft, Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon expressed confidence that the team can add a valuable contributor with the No. 21 overall pick while remaining active in exploring ways to improve a roster coming off a breakthrough season.

Curtis Blair is the only first-time selection among the 12 referees chosen to work the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

The Michigan Wolverines have been hanging banners inside Crisler Arena all spring long, but head coach Dusty May said they will be hanging another one for the Fab Five sooner rather than later, during his remarks at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference.

The Detroit Pistons are facing one of the most consequential decisions of their rebuild: whether to commit to a five-year, $287 million supermax extension for center Jalen Duren, a player who dominated the regular season but struggled when playoff defenses closed in.

Detroit Pistons enforcer, Isaiah Stewart, has partnered with My Big Fat Shawarma, the fast-growing Mediterranean restaurant brand, with one of the franchise’s most recognizable players.

Detroit Pistons stars Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren were named to the 2025-26 All-NBA teams. Cunningham was named to the All-NBA First Team, and Duren was named to the All-NBA Third Team on Sunday.

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson has been named to the 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team, becoming the first Pistons player to earn the honor in 20 years.

Despite a heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Detroit Pistons President Trajan Langdon made one thing clear: the franchise believes its rapid rise is only the beginning.

The stunning turnaround season for the Detroit Pistons ended Sunday night with a harsh reminder of how difficult the final step can be.

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

The No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons’ playoff run ended Sunday at Little Caesars Arena with a 125-94 loss to the No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7.

Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham said execution, connectivity, and depth powered a commanding Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, a win that evened the series and set up a winner-take-all Game 7.

Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins said execution, connectivity, and depth were the keys to the team’s commanding Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, a win that evened the series and set up a winner-take-all Game 7.

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff credited his team’s defense and depth as the driving forces behind a 115-94 Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday that evened the series and forced a decisive Game 7.

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons snapped their three-game losing streak and forced a Game 7 after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94, behind great play by Jalen Duren and the bench mob, who scored 48 points, their second-most in the 2026 playoffs.

Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.

The Detroit Pistons may be facing a difficult but necessary decision as their Eastern Conference semifinal series shifts deeper into crunch time: either reducing Jalen Duren’s minutes or temporarily benching him.

James Harden has been pivotal for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Detroit Pistons.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham said the team failed to execute down the stretch in a 117-113 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena, pointing to a late fourth-quarter collapse and costly overtime mistakes as the deciding factors in a Game 5 defeat.

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said a non-call on a late loose-ball play involving Ausar Thompson and Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen was “clear” and came at a pivotal moment in the Pistons’ 117-113 Game 5 loss to the Cavaliers Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Daniss Jenkins said the Detroit Pistons “weren’t supposed to lose that lead” after a fourth-quarter collapse at Little Caesars Arena resulted in a 117-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5.

The Cleveland Cavaliers stole home-court advantage after defeating the Detroit Pistons 117-113 inside Little Caesars Arena, snapping their home game winning streak at five games.

James Harden scored a playoff-best 30 points and Donovan Mitchell had 21, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers come back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Duncan Robinson has been ruled out of the Detroit Pistons’ pivotal Game 5 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference second round due to an injury.

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson said the team’s defensive focus and attention to detail must improve heading into Game 5 as the Pistons look to respond after back-to-back losses in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

Caris LeVert delivered a strong offensive performance in Game 4 for the Detroit Pistons, but afterward said the key to slowing the Cleveland Cavaliers comes down to tightening up defensively and responding better under playoff pressure.

Detroit Pistons big man Paul Reed put on an outstanding Game 4 performance, and he has now emerged as a key piece for Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Little Caesars Arena.

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff didn’t hold back after his team’s Game 4 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, calling out what he described as a “changed” whistle and a glaring free-throw disparity that he said was impossible to ignore.

Donovan Mitchell had his worst first half in a playoff game since joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in September 2022.

A best-of-seven series is now a best-of-three. Bested in every way during a 112-103 runaway in Cleveland to even the Eastern Conference Semifinals in Game 4, the once certain, poised Pistons head back to Detroit in search of two wins and more answers.

Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory.

The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their undefeated home playoff streak and evened the series behind a dominant third-quarter surge, defeating the Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4 on Monday night.

James Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit 116-109 on Saturday to cut the Pistons’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons fell 116-109 to the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday at Rocket Arena.

Savvy Sliders is teaming up with Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed to launch a limited-time menu item, the “BBall Paul” Meal, available now through June 1, 2026, at all Michigan locations.

Cade Cunningham said the Detroit Pistons “set the tone” with a high-intensity effort in Game 2 as the two-time All-Star guard helped lead a 107-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving them a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins credited the team’s defense and late-game execution after Thursday night’s 107-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers gave Detroit a commanding 2-0 series lead.

Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised his team’s composure and defensive intensity after Thursday night’s 107-97 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers gave them a commanding 2-0 series lead.

For the first time since the 2007-2008 season, the top-seeded Detroit Pistons have taken a 2-0 series lead after defeating the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 inside Little Caesars Arena.

Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.

Ronald Holland II knew something was different the moment he stepped onto the floor for the Detroit Pistons during Game 1.

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff says his young team took a step forward in Game 1 of its first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and now the work shifts to building on it.

As he prepares for multiple shows in Detroit this summer, Usher is launching a new paid internship program to help young people break into the entertainment industry.

Cade Cunningham said the Detroit Pistons set the tone early and executed with composure down the stretch in their Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night inside Little Caesars Arena.

Duncan Robinson said the Detroit Pistons’ depth, defensive effort, and collective confidence powered their Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Little Caesars Arena.

Tobias Harris said the Detroit Pistons’ early defensive intensity and late-game composure set the tone in their Game 1 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Little Caesars Arena.

Sports fans had plenty to cheer about Tuesday night as playoff basketball, regular-season baseball, and Cinco de Mayo celebrations filled downtown and southwest Detroit.

Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the performance reflected exactly who his team is.

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons have snapped their Game 1 drought while breaking their 12-game playoff skid vs. Cleveland by defeating the No. 4 seed Cavaliers 111-101 inside Little Caesars Arena.

Cade Cunningham scored 23 points, Tobias Harris had 20 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second-round series.

Little Caesars Arena was already buzzing well before tip-off Tuesday night. Hours before the Detroit Pistons faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, fans packed the plaza outside LCA for a free Fan Fest, for ticketholders and those without tickets who wanted to be part of the atmosphere.

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons are set to open their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup against the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, with Game 1 tipping off at 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena on Peacock.

The Detroit Pistons announced a slate of playoff activations, fan events, and new food and retail offerings ahead of Game 1 of their second-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena.

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There’s a buzz around downtown Detroit, and Visit Detroit says tens of thousands of fans are expected to be at the center of it as the Pistons return home for a playoff game at Little Caesars Arena.

The Detroit Pistons have signed head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension, president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon announced Monday.

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons defeated the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic in Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham described a “never-say-die” mentality Friday night after leading one of the most dramatic comebacks of his young career, a 24-point rally that silenced the Orlando Magic and forced a winner-take-all Game 7.

Former Michigan Wolverines star Duncan Robinson said the Detroit Pistons’ resilience has defined their postseason run, and that comfort in adversity could be the key to winning a winner-take-all Game 7.

The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.

Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff credited his team’s resilience after the Detroit Pistons erased a 24-point deficit on the road to defeat the Orlando Magic and force a decisive Game 7.

Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

There have been 37 teams in NBA history to force a Game 7 after trailing 3-1 in a best-of-seven series, make that 38 as the Detroit Pistons overcame a 24-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 inside the Kia Center.

Jalen Rose, a former Michigan Wolverines basketball star and member of the iconic Fab Five, spoke ahead of Game 6 as the top-seeded Detroit Pistons prepare to face the Orlando Magic inside the Kia Center, trailing the series 3-2.

Duke and Gonzaga will hold a nonconference game at LCA in February of 2027. This comes weeks after the announcement that Michigan State will host Arkansas for a contest on Thanksgiving of 2026.

Cade Cunningham delivered a historic performance when his team needed it most, scoring a franchise playoff record 45 points to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 116-109 victory in Game 5 and keep their season alive.

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Cade Cunningham for a standout performance after Detroit’s Game 5 victory over the Orlando Magic, saying the All-Star guard delivered in a pivotal moment to keep the team’s season alive.

Lamented in the locker room after Game 4, spoken about repeatedly at shootaround, and played into existence immediately in Game 5, the Detroit Pistons kept their season alive with a 116-109 win over the Orlando Magic and urgency from their stars.

Cade Cunningham came through for the Detroit Pistons when they needed him.

The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons staved off elimination with a 116-109 win over the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic, forcing a Game 6 inside the Kia Center.

Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson left Game 5 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic after suffering an injury Wednesday night.

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons are in a familiar and precarious position, trailing the Orlando Magic 3-1 in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series.

Legendary Detroit Bad Boys sixth man Vinnie Johnson is expanding his automotive business, bringing new investment and jobs to the site where The Palace of Auburn Hills once stood.

The top-seeded Detroit Pistons are one loss away from a stunning first-round exit after falling 94-88 to the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference opening round playoff series.

Those 60 wins in the regular season and that No. 1 seed don’t mean much for the Detroit Pistons right now.

Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East’s No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.

The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons are on the brink of elimination as the No. 8 seed Orlando takes a commanding 3-1 series lead, winning 94-88 inside the Kia Center._

As the Detroit Pistons wrap up their two-game road trip in their first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, the team will soon return home for Game 5 to a familiar sound that has echoed through arenas for a generation: “Detroit basketball.”

A major factor in the Detroit Pistons' early struggles has been the play of All-Star center Jalen Duren, who has yet to find his rhythm in the series.

The Orlando Magic tend not to do things the easy way.

Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

Ben Wallace and Rick Mahorn watched the Detroit Pistons pound the Orlando Magic in the paint and meet them at the rim in a 98-83 win that tied their first-round series at a game apiece.

Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 98-83 win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, evening their first-round series and ending the longest home losing streak in NBA playoff history.

The Detroit Pistons broke open a tight game with a dominant third quarter, using a massive 38-16 scoring run to pull away from the Orlando Magic, 98-83, to end their 11-game home playoff skid in Game 2.

Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Duncan Robinson said the team is focused on execution and internal adjustments rather than narratives as it prepares for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic following a Game 1 loss.

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren said that improved intensity and smarter offensive reads will be key as they prepare for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic after a physical Game 1 loss.

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said a day away from the court helped his team mentally reset, but the emphasis quickly shifted to identity and execution ahead of Game 2 against the Orlando Magic.

Of all the home teams in the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Detroit Pistons were the only ones to lose Game 1, as the Orlando Magic exposed its weaknesses in an upset victory to steal home-court advantage.

The first six games in this season’s playoffs all had something in common.

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop.

Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-round series.

April in the D has been a thing in the city for quite some time now, but this weekend is a little different as the Detroit Pistons are gearing up to take on the Orlando Magic inside Little Caesars Arena, and one of their legends, Dennis Rodman, received another ring during WrestleMania 42.

The National Basketball Coaches Association announced that Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award.

Jalen Duren is embracing a breakout season and a new level of expectations as the Detroit Pistons prepare for the playoffs.

Cade Cunningham's return to the Pistons lineup has sparked excitement, and Ford came out with a new video recognizing his comeback and the hard-working history of his family.

As the No. 1 seed, the Detroit Pistons are the team to beat in the Eastern Conference as the NBA playoffs begin this weekend.

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association have decided on the status of Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham regarding his eligibility for the annual awards for the 2025-26 regular season.

New playoff merch at Little Caesars Arena