The Pistons have achieved an outstanding 40-13 record ahead of the All-Star break. This has been a historic turn around considering they finished with an abysmal 14-68 record just 2 seasons ago. A large part of this success is attributed to the hiring of head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon. Not only have they been able to build a winning roster, but they found a way to tap into the potential of the guys they already had. Of course, you can’t mention the Pistons success without also mentioning the ascension to super-star status of Cade Cunnigham. He is having the best season of his young NBA career, averaging 25.3 points per game, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.6 assists per game. Cade was named an All-Star starter this season for the first time in his career. The other big name worth mentioning is Jalen Duren, who has taken a massive leap this year. He has gone from a young athletic big to a dominant force in this league averaging 17.7 points per game and 10.4 rebounds per game on 63.1% shooting. These numbers were enough to get Jalen named an All-Star this season, which will be the first of his career.
Obviously Cade and Jalen have formed a new explosive dynamic duo in the league and has been a key contributor to this Pistons team’s success. But the beautiful thing about this Pistons team is how connected they are and how many guys embody what it means to be a Detroit Piston. The Pistons have the 2nd best defensive rating in the league, which of course is a staple of the great Pistons teams of old. Whether it be the Bad Boys in the 80’s or the 2004 championship team anchored by Ben Wallace, defense was the identity of those teams. Fast forward to 2025-26 and the current Pistons squad has embodied that defensive mindset themselves. Isaiah Stewart and Ausar Thompson being the main catalysts of the defense. Stewart won defensive player of the month in December and Thompson won it for the month of January. Both Thompson and Stewart play with their hair on fire and intense hustle. Which is common among the rest of the roster with guys like Ron Holland, Caris LeVert, Paul Reed, Javonte Green, etc. Which points to another reason this team is so good and that is their depth. The Pistons have one of the deepest teams in the NBA and have won numerous games without their Stars. They continuously have guys like Duncan Robinson and Daniss Jenkins step up and play immensely well. Overall this Pistons team is a well oiled machine led by an incredible coaching staff, a super-star duo in Cade Cunnigham and Jalen Duren, a defensive identity and remarkable depth. The Detroit Pistons aren’t afraid of anyone and are poised for a deep run in the NBA Playoffs.
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Detroit Pistons (Eastern Conference, Central Division)
The Detroit Pistons were founded in 1937 (as Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons in Indiana). They joined the NBA in 1948-49 and moved to Detroit in 1957, adopting the current name. They are one of the league’s older franchises but have relocated once (unlike the Knicks or Celtics, who have never relocated or changed names).
They have 3 Championships (1989, 1990, 2004), 5 Conference Titles (1988, 1989, 1990, 2004, 2005), 11 Division Titles (1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008), and 0 NBA Cup Titles (eliminated in group play in 2025).
The Detroit Pistons 2025-26 Roster (And College)
| Pos | No. | Player | Height | Weight | DOB | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 2 | Cade Cunningham | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | 2001-09-25 | Oklahoma State |
| C | 0 | Jalen Duren | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | 250 lb (113 kg) | 2003-11-18 | Memphis |
| G/F | 9 | Ausar Thompson | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 2003-01-30 | Pine Crest (FL) |
| F | 12 | Tobias Harris | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 226 lb (103 kg) | 1992-07-15 | Tennessee |
| F | 5 | Ron Holland | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 206 lb (93 kg) | 2005-07-07 | Duncanville HS (TX) |
| G/F | 27 | Kevin Huerter | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 198 lb (90 kg) | 1998-08-27 | Maryland |
| G | 25 | Marcus Sasser | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 2000-09-21 | Houston |
| F/C | 28 | Isaiah Stewart | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 250 lb (113 kg) | 2001-05-22 | Washington |
| G | 8 | Caris LeVert | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 1994-08-25 | Michigan |
| F | 34 | Bobi Klintman | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | 2003-03-06 | Wake Forest |
| G | 20 | Chaz Lanier | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 206 lb (93 kg) | 2001-12-19 | Tennessee |
| G | 24 | Daniss Jenkins | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2001-08-17 | St. John’s |
| G | 31 | Javonte Green | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 1993-07-23 | Radford |
| F | 55 | Duncan Robinson | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 1994-04-22 | Michigan |
| F | 7 | Paul Reed | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | 1999-06-26 | DePaul |
| G | 14 | Wendell Moore Jr. (TW) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 2001-09-18 | Duke |
| F | 13 | Isaac Jones (TW) | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | 2000-07-11 | Washington State |
| F | 35 | Tolu Smith (TW) | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | 2001-07-26 | Mississippi State |
2025-26 Detroit Pistons Player Stats
| Player | Age | Pos | GP | GS | MPG | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | 2P | 2PA | 2P% | eFG% | FT | FTA | FT% | ORB | DRB | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 24 | PG | 53 | 53 | 35.0 | 9.0 | 19.6 | .460 | 2.0 | 6.0 | .332 | 7.0 | 13.6 | .516 | .511 | 5.5 | 6.7 | .810 | 0.9 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 9.8 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 25.5 |
| Jalen Duren | 22 | C | 49 | 49 | 28.2 | 7.2 | 11.4 | .631 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 7.2 | 11.4 | .631 | .631 | 4.0 | 5.5 | .731 | 3.9 | 6.9 | 10.7 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 18.5 |
| Tobias Harris | 33 | PF | 43 | 43 | 28.3 | 4.9 | 10.8 | .449 | 1.3 | 3.9 | .339 | 3.5 | 6.9 | .512 | .512 | 2.2 | 2.5 | .869 | 0.9 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 13.2 |
| Duncan Robinson | 31 | SF | 57 | 57 | 28.0 | 4.1 | 9.4 | .432 | 2.9 | 7.4 | .393 | 1.2 | 2.0 | .574 | .586 | 1.1 | 1.4 | .763 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 12.1 |
| Ausar Thompson | 23 | SF | 55 | 54 | 25.9 | 4.3 | 8.2 | .519 | 0.1 | 0.4 | .286 | 4.1 | 7.8 | .530 | .525 | 1.7 | 2.9 | .580 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 6.0 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 10.3 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 24 | C | 48 | 13 | 23.3 | 3.8 | 7.1 | .540 | 0.7 | 2.2 | .321 | 3.1 | 4.9 | .639 | .590 | 1.6 | 2.2 | .760 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Ron Holland | 20 | SF | 55 | 55 | 20.5 | 3.1 | 7.2 | .424 | 0.6 | 2.7 | .227 | 2.4 | 4.5 | .545 | .467 | 1.6 | 2.0 | .804 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 8.4 |
| Caris LeVert | 31 | SG | 42 | 0 | 19.5 | 2.7 | 6.4 | .429 | 1.0 | 3.0 | .344 | 1.7 | 3.3 | .507 | .511 | 1.0 | 1.5 | .683 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 7.5 |
| Team Totals | — | — | — | — | 26.1 | 39.1 | 80.1 | .488 | 9.6 | 26.6 | .361 | 29.5 | 53.5 | .551 | .548 | 17.7 | 22.7 | .780 | 11.3 | 31.0 | 42.3 | 23.9 | 9.4 | 5.9 | 13.3 | 18.6 | 105.5 |
Detroit Pistons Blogs
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The 2 Best NBA Players Post All-Star Break
The post-All-Star stretch is typically where contenders separate and superstars tighten their MVP cases. In 2026, two names have immediately defined the league’s restart: Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham. One is redefining two-way dominance at 7-foot-4. The other is orchestrating the best team in basketball with surgical offensive control. Through the first games after the
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Who Is The Best Team In The NBA?
A Collision Course at the Top for Best Team. As the NBA calendar turns the page beyond All-Star Weekend, the league’s most fascinating power struggle is not confined to one conference, it is league-wide. The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the resurgent Detroit Pistons are separated by fractions, not margins. Oklahoma City sits at
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Is Cade Cunningham the TRUE MVP in 2026?
People doubted Cade’s ability to lead a team, they said he wasn’t fit to be a leader, well this season, Cunningham has done just that and more. Cade Cunningham has been by far the best player for the Detroit Pistons, being the main fuel powering their rise. The scoring versatility, the league leading playmaking and
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The Detroit Pistons Are Not a Joke
This is a collab with @SMHighlights on X, make sure to go follow him! The Detroit Pistons are no longer a punchline.They are 34–12, sitting first in the Eastern Conference, ahead of the Celtics, Knicks, and everyone else chasing them. This isn’t a fluke, and it didn’t happen by accident. There are a few reasons
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Daigneault & Bickerstaff: Two Coaching MASTERMINDS in 2025
How Daigneault & Bickerstaff Took Over the NBA’s Opening Months Two teams. Two unexpected surges. Two coaches setting the tone for the entire league. Mark Daigneault and JB Bickerstaff didn’t just lead their teams, they elevated them into legitimate powerhouses. Mark Daigneault: The Architect of OKC Dominance A 20–1 record, the best start in the
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Detroit’s Stunning 15–2 Start: How the Pistons Went From Scrubs to Kings
The Detroit Pistons are no longer a rebuilding project. They are not a “future team.” They are not a feel-good story. They are, at least through the opening month of the season, the best team in the Eastern Conference with a commanding 15–2 start, a sentence that would have felt impossible just two seasons ago.
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Isaiah Stewart Suspended One Game for Flagrant Foul Accumulation
Detroit Pistons forward-center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended for one game without pay after accumulating his sixth Flagrant Foul point of the 2024-25 NBA season. The announcement was made by Joe Dumars, the NBA’s Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations. What Led to Stewart’s Suspension? Stewart entered Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers
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NBA Games Today: Jan 10, 2025 Recap
The NBA games today delivered exciting performances and surprises. Here’s a quick recap: Timberwolves vs. Magic The Timberwolves defeated the Magic 104-89, with Julius Randle leading the way, scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Warriors vs. Pistons The Warriors edged out the Pistons 107-104. Stephen Curry contributed 17 points and 9 rebounds, while Cade
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Jaden Ivey Suffers Severe Leg Injury in Pistons’ Win Over Magic
In a tough moment during Detroit’s 105-96 victory over the Orlando Magic, Pistons guard Jaden Ivey appeared to sustain a significant injury to his lower left leg late in the fourth quarter. The incident occurred when Orlando’s Cole Anthony lost his footing while pursuing a loose ball. Anthony’s momentum carried him into Ivey’s planted leg,
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NBA Week 9 Players of the Week: Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham Shine Bright
The NBA’s ninth week of the 2024-25 season delivered exceptional performances from rising stars in both the Western and Eastern Conferences. Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham stood out as the Players of the Week, leading their teams with stellar play and jaw-dropping stats. Western Conference: Victor Wembanyama Victor Wembanyama, the 7’4″ phenom for the San
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Cade Cunningham Exits Game with Hip Injury
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham left Thursday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets in the final minute of regulation due to a left hip injury and did not return for overtime. The Pistons ultimately fell to the Hornets, 123-121. Cunningham was injured after a hard fall following a foul by Grant Williams with 48 seconds
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Tobias Harris signs 2-year $52 million deal with Pistons
The 31-year-old NBA veteran is reportedly returning to the Detroit Pistons, the team he previously played for from 2015 to 2018. During his previous stint with the Pistons, he had impressive averages of 16.8 points per game, 5.3 rebounds per game, and 1.9 assists per game. Reports suggest that Harris has agreed to a lucrative
