The Pistons made their first big leap last season when they won 44 games, made the playoffs for the first time since 2019 and pushed the New York Knicks to six games in the first round. Instead of cashing in their chips over the summer to bring in a star and expedite their rebuild, they decided to operate in the margins.

Ausar Thompson, 22, is arguably the best point-of-attack defender in the NBA and has developed a consistent midrange jumper, and his paint touches have become invaluable. Duncan Robinson is the ultimate floor spacer, is adept at shooting on the move from behind the arc and often uses his gravity to manipulate defenses.

There were several plays Boston beat themselves on with late-game turnovers -- but in the NBA, when two good teams play, sometimes that's all it takes.

Three Pistons players land on ESPN's list of best NBA players under 25 years old originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Detroit Pistons had not one, not two, but three players land on ESPN’s list of the top 25 NBA players under 25 years old.

ESPN analyst Bobby Marks released a breakdown of the Detroit Pistons contract situation and it revealed who is able to be traded after the December 15 deadline and who cannot.

Isaiah Stewart scored 17 points to lead a balanced scoring attack as the Detroit Pistons beat the Atlanta Hawks 142-115 on Friday night. Detroit, which has won five of six, had seven players in double figures and 12 with at least seven points,

When the Detroit Pistons signed Javonte Green this offseason, it barely registered as an impact move. A veteran who had bounced around the league, Green arrived without much fanfare despite possessing a skill set that fit neatly with the identity the Pistons established last season.