Tag: Detroit Pistons

Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren’s off-court bond powers Pistons’ rise

Cade Cunningham
December 2025

Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have powered Detroit’s rise in the East behind career-best starts, built on a deep off-court friendship that includes shared summer trips and daily work, turning the Pistons’ core guard-big partnership into one of the league’s most effective engines. From off-the-grid training in Colorado to two weeks exploring Rome and workouts in Dallas, their time together has sharpened communication and pick-and-roll reads, reflected in elite efficiency numbers, shared assist totals and a dominant two-man net rating driving Detroit’s resurgence.

Giannis Antetokounmpo facing 2 to 4 week layoff after right calf strain

Giannis Antetokounmpo
December 2025


What: Giannis Antetokounmpo strained his right calf early in the Bucks’ win over the Pistons, leaving the game after slipping in the paint, and is now expected to miss between two and four weeks, dealing another major fitness setback in a season already interrupted by a left adductor issue. Doc Rivers said Achilles damage has been ruled out but confirmed Giannis will undergo further monitoring, as Milwaukee prepare to lean on defense and depth after already going winless without him during a previous absence, while Antetokounmpo encouraged teammates in the group chat following their comeback victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo strains right calf in early exit against Pistons

Giannis Antetokounmpo
December 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo left Milwaukee’s game against Detroit after straining his right calf, collapsing in the paint shortly after assisting a basket and walking gingerly to the locker room, with the team ruling him out for the rest of the contest and scheduling an MRI. Doc Rivers believes contact on a baseline drive triggered the slip and confirmed Achilles damage is not suspected, as the two time MVP deals with another setback after a recent left adductor strain, forcing the Bucks to lean on defense and depth while Giannis encouraged teammates in the group chat after their comeback win.

Elden Campbell, Clemson legend and long time NBA big man, dies at 57

Elden Campbell
December 2025

Former Clemson star and 15 year NBA veteran Elden Campbell has died at 57, leaving behind a legacy as his college’s all time leading scorer and a steady interior presence for multiple franchises, most notably the Lakers and the championship winning 2004 Detroit Pistons. The 6 foot 11 center, remembered as Easy E for his calm demeanour, powered Clemson to their only ACC regular season title, logged more than 1,000 NBA games with averages of 10.3 points and 5.9 rebounds, won a title in Detroit, and was recently honoured in the Southern California Basketball Hall of Fame, prompting tributes from former teammates and coaches.

Red hot Pistons tie franchise record with 13th straight win

Detroit Pistons
November 2025

The Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to 13 games with a 122-117 victory over the Pacers, matching franchise records from the 1990 and 2004 title seasons and pushing their start to 15-2, a remarkable rise after just 14 wins in the entire 2023-24 campaign. Cade Cunningham led with 24 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, supported by Jalen Duren’s inside dominance and Caris LeVert’s scoring, while returning guard Jaden Ivey added punch under a minutes restriction. Detroit nearly blew an 18 point lead late but held on, setting up a record chasing NBA Cup clash in Boston.

Ivey returns from fractured fibula as surging Pistons make it 12 straight

Jaden Ivey
November 2025

Jaden Ivey finally returned for Detroit nearly 11 months after breaking his left fibula and later undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, scoring 10 points in 15 minutes off the bench as the Pistons beat the Bucks 129-116 for their 12th straight win. He admitted the layoff tested his patience and perseverance, but said gratitude dominated his emotions on return, while coach J.B. Bickerstaff carefully capped his minutes and team-mates like Cade Cunningham praised his work, noting he already looked comfortable for a contender now chasing franchise-record streaks.

Pistons’ Ivey out at least four weeks after knee surgery

Jaden Ivey (Detroit Pistons)
October 2025

Right knee procedure sidelines the guard for a minimum month, unrelated to last season’s left leg fracture. Rehab begins immediately with a four-week re-evaluation. Detroit will cover usage with guard rotation tweaks while monitoring swelling and strength benchmarks.

Lakers Linked to Trade Move for Pistons’ Jaden Ivey

Jaden Ivey (Detroit Pistons)
September 2025

With Luka Dončić secured long-term, the Lakers are exploring ways to strengthen their backcourt and have been linked to Detroit guard Jaden Ivey. A trade would likely involve a first-round pick plus a rotation player, such as Rui Hachimura or Gabe Vincent. Ivey averaged 17.6 points before fracturing his fibula last season, raising doubts about his Pistons fit alongside Cade Cunningham. Detroit may demand significant assets to part with him. For LA, Ivey offers immediate impact and a long-term core piece alongside Dončić and LeBron.

Miami Heat Could Trade Herro to Pistons

Miami Heat
September 2025

Miami Heat could trade Tyler Herro and Nikola Jović to Detroit in exchange for Tobias Harris, Ron Holland II and draft picks, as Pat Riley seeks a “difference-maker.” Herro’s scoring has value, but Miami reportedly doubt his star ceiling. With Norman Powell not filling the void, Miami may sacrifice Herro and Jović for future flexibility, while Detroit envision Herro as a backcourt partner for Cade Cunningham.

Pistons Replace Beasley with Duncan Robinson

Duncan Robinson (Miami Heat > Detroit Pistons)
July 2025

Duncan Robinson is joining the Pistons on a three-year, $48 million deal via sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat. He fills a sharpshooter role after Detroit paused talks with Malik Beasley due to a federal gambling investigation.
Robinson opted out of his Miami deal to explore free agency. Detroit quickly secured him after Beasley’s deal fell through, acquiring the 39.7% career 3-point shooter who ranks eighth in threes made since 2019-20.

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