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Pistons Overcome 19-Point Deficit to Beat Suns in Preseason Opener
sports7 days ago

Pistons Overcome 19-Point Deficit to Beat Suns in Preseason Opener

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Phoenix Suns 109-107 in their preseason opener at Little Caesars Arena on October 5, 2026. After falling behind by 19 points in the first half, Detroit’s bench unit dominated the second half, with rookie Ebuka Okorie scoring the game-winning layup with 5.8 seconds remaining. Star center Jalen Duren sat out entirely as the team ramps him up following his new contract, while Cade Cunningham played only the first half. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff emphasized that the game was about establishing team identity rather than the final score, noting that the Pistons struggled to meet their standards in the first 24 minutes despite the eventual victory.

via Detroit Bad Boys|
#cade-cunningham#detroit-pistons#ebuka-okorie
Pistons Insist Jalen Duren Will Return Despite Contract Standoff
sports14 days ago

Pistons Insist Jalen Duren Will Return Despite Contract Standoff

Detroit Pistons president Trajan Langdon confirmed at media day that center Jalen Duren will play for the team this season, regardless of whether he signs a long-term deal or accepts a one-year qualifying offer. Langdon stated he has not spoken to Duren all summer but emphasized that the organization will support the player upon his return. The standoff centers on a five-year, $200 million offer from Detroit, which Duren’s representatives have rejected. The deadline for Duren to accept a one-year, $9.6 million qualifying offer is October 1. Teammates, including Cade Cunningham, dismissed concerns about team chemistry, noting that the negotiation is strictly between the front office and Duren’s agents. Paul Reed was highlighted as a strong backup option should the holdout continue into the season.

via Detroit Bad Boys|
#cade-cunningham#detroit-pistons#jalen-duren
Pistons raise Jalen Duren offer to $200M as stalemate persists
sports21 days ago

Pistons raise Jalen Duren offer to $200M as stalemate persists

The Detroit Pistons have increased their contract offer to center Jalen Duren to $200 million over five years, but no deal has been reached as the NBA season approaches. The stalemate reflects a strategic decision by front office head Trajan Langdon to prioritize long-term roster flexibility over immediate retention, despite Duren’s recent All-NBA performance.

via Detroit Bad Boys|
#cade-cunningham#detroit-pistons#jalen-duren
Thunder's SGA, Wembanyama, and Doncic Lead 2025-26 All-NBA Teams
basketball4 months ago

Thunder's SGA, Wembanyama, and Doncic Lead 2025-26 All-NBA Teams

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the 2025-26 All-NBA selections with Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham on the First Team; Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant and Jalen Brunson are on the Second Team; Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, Tyrese Maxey and Jamal Murray compose the Third Team. Durant adds to his historic All-NBA résumé, while Dončić and Cunningham were granted eligibility under the NBA/NBA PA extraordinary circumstances provision after initially missing the 65-game threshold.

via Bleacher Report|
#basketball#cade-cunningham#luka-doncic
Pistons' season ends in sobering fashion as playoff run falters
sports4 months ago

Pistons' season ends in sobering fashion as playoff run falters

Detroit’s season concludes with a 125-94 Game 7 loss to Cleveland, exposing offensive gaps despite a 60-win regular season. Cade Cunningham carried a heavy playoff load while Jalen Duren underperformed and enters restricted free agency; Ausar Thompson is set for extension talks as Detroit confirms its plan to keep coach J.B. Bickerstaff and rebuild around Cunningham, Duren and Thompson in a pivotal offseason and draft.

via The New York Times|
#cade-cunningham#cavaliers#jalen-duren
Pistons Offseason Roadmap: Balancing Cade Cunningham’s Rise with a Sharper Supporting Cast
sports4 months ago

Pistons Offseason Roadmap: Balancing Cade Cunningham’s Rise with a Sharper Supporting Cast

The Pistons rode a surprising regular season to a first playoff series win but were swept in seven by Cleveland, exposing a need for more shooting and playmaking around Cade Cunningham. The big question is how to handle Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency without undermining the core, while adding perimeter firepower through free agency or trades using LeVert’s expiring deal and Detroit’s ample cap space and draft capital. With Ausar Thompson delivering elite defense but limited offense, Detroit must decide on retaining Tobias Harris and Javonte Green or moving on, and use their draft assets (including a 2026 No. 21 pick via a swap) to land a reliable second creator to complement Cunningham.

via Sports Illustrated|
#ausar-thompson#cade-cunningham#detroit-pistons
Game 7 Showdown: Cavs and Pistons Fight for East Finals
sports4 months ago

Game 7 Showdown: Cavs and Pistons Fight for East Finals

Cleveland and Detroit meet in a decisive Game 7 to decide who reaches the East Finals, led by Cade Cunningham and Donovan Mitchell with James Harden in the mix; Cade’s energy after a long playoff grind and key contributions from unsung heroes Jarrett Allen, Max Strus and Daniss Jenkins could swing the outcome as the winner faces the Knicks on a tight turnaround at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video.

via NBA|
#cade-cunningham#cavaliers#game-7
Pistons’ rugged defense, Cunningham surge force Game 7
sports5 months ago

Pistons’ rugged defense, Cunningham surge force Game 7

Detroit overwhelmed Cleveland with relentless defense and a Cade Cunningham-led attack, beating the Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7. The Pistons controlled the paint (48-29) and forced 18 Cavs turnovers, while bench scoring (48 points) and 17 points from Paul Reed helped spark the win. Cunningham had 21 points and eight assists, with Jalen Duren adding 15 points and 11 rebounds as Detroit leaned on its depth to even the series heading into a decisive seventh game.

via NBC Sports|
#cade-cunningham#cavaliers#jalen-duren
Pistons seize 2-0 series lead with lockdown defense and scorching 3s
sports5 months ago

Pistons seize 2-0 series lead with lockdown defense and scorching 3s

The Detroit Pistons built a 2-0 series cushion by smothering the Cavaliers on the perimeter and raining in threes, led by Cade Cunningham's 25 points and 10 assists and Tobias Harris's 21 points. Detroit shot 14 of 28 from deep, with Duncan Robinson adding 17 on five 3-pointers, while Cleveland shot just 22% from long range and struggled to find consistent scoring beyond Donovan Mitchell's 31. James Harden shot 3-for-13 for 10 points as the Cavs couldn’t defend the arc; the series moves to Cleveland for Game 3 with Detroit in control.

via nytimes.com|
#cade-cunningham#cavaliers#nba-playoffs
Cade Cunningham fuels Pistons past Cavaliers, takes 2-0 series lead in Game 2
sports5 months ago

Cade Cunningham fuels Pistons past Cavaliers, takes 2-0 series lead in Game 2

Detroit defeated Cleveland 107-97 in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead. Cade Cunningham (25 points, 10 assists) and Tobias Harris (21) led a late surge after Donovan Mitchell’s 31 for the Cavs, as Detroit’s defense clamped down and held on after a Cavaliers push. The Pistons’ role players contributed key baskets, and the series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3.

via Detroit Free Press|
#cade-cunningham#cavaliers#game-2
Cade Cunningham fuels Pistons to 2-0 series lead over Cavaliers
basketball5 months ago

Cade Cunningham fuels Pistons to 2-0 series lead over Cavaliers

Detroit topped Cleveland 107-97 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Little Caesars Arena to take a 2-0 lead. Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Donovan Mitchell scored 31 for the Cavs, and Detroit connected on 50% of its 3-pointers (14-for-28) while Cleveland went 0-for-11 from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter, fueling Cleveland’s road playoff woes. The Pistons’ win in Detroit gives them control of the series heading into Game 3 in Cleveland on Saturday.

via CBS Sports|
#basketball#cade-cunningham#cavaliers
Cavs Aim to Contain Cade Cunningham in Game 1 vs Pistons
nba5 months ago

Cavs Aim to Contain Cade Cunningham in Game 1 vs Pistons

Cleveland faces a strong Pistons defense in Game 1 and plans to reestablish the pick-and-roll to exploit Detroit's drop coverage, attack weaker links and mismatches, knock down three-pointers, win the possession game by controlling rebounds and limiting turnovers, and have Dean Wade guard Cunningham with help from the rest of the defense—Cunningham's performance remains the deciding factor of the series.

via Fear The Sword|
#cade-cunningham#cleveland-cavaliers#detroit-pistons
Cavs Unveil 3-Step Game Plan to Outsmart Pistons in Round 2
sports5 months ago

Cavs Unveil 3-Step Game Plan to Outsmart Pistons in Round 2

The Cavaliers’ blueprint to beat Detroit in round two focuses on three strategies: (1) shrink the floor to disrupt Detroit’s limited three-point shooting and force mid-range/drive opportunities; (2) put Cunningham under heavy pressure and rely on Cleveland’s defense to wear him down while limiting Detroit’s other scorers; and (3) seek advantageous mismatches by leveraging the Cavs’ length and switching ability to neutralize Pistons’ wings and expose their weaker shooters. The plan hinges on containing Cunningham, exploiting Detroit’s outside shooting weaknesses, and using Cleveland’s disruptive defense to control the series tempo.

via Fear The Sword|
#basketball-strategy#cade-cunningham#cleveland-cavaliers