The Pistons have the NBA’s best fourth-quarter defense over their last six games. It once again allowed them to overcome challenges offensively. Here’s how Detroit got ‘stingy’ down the stretch Thursday: www.nytimes.com/athletic/697...

Teamed up with @johnhollinger.bsky.social to discuss the Pistons’ trade deadline approach and how it could affect their offseason plans. We got into Jaden Ivey’s future, Tobias Harris’ value, Daniss Jenkins’ contract and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...

The trade deadline is just a few weeks away. Here’s more on the Pistons’ TPE, plus a handful of players they could look to target with it: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...

The Pistons made a proclamation with last night’s dominant win over the Knicks: The East officially runs through Detroit. www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...

Here’s more on Duren, Harris and LeVert’s injuries and what they mean for the Pistons: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

Marcus Sasser personifies the Pistons’ depth. Here’s more on his readiness, and how a game of soccer at UCLA contributed to it: “That’s a hard job. To miss time, to not know when your name is going to be called. “He’s weathered the storm.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

While Kawhi Leonard had his way with Detroit’s defense, last night’s loss highlighted another problem for the Pistons. Here’s more on their lack of consistency from 3 and what it could mean moving forward: www.nytimes.com/athletic/692...

This time last year, the Pistons’ West Coast trip laid the foundation for where they are today. But being the No. 1 seed in the East isn’t enough. “It was bound for us to be successful, but it’s still early. … I’m excited for what’s to come.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

Holiday season means it’s mailbag season. Tap in with Pistons questions in this thread or at the link below and I’ll get them answered. www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...

Cade Cunningham’s time at Bowie High School forged him into the leader he is for the Pistons. I caught up with Cade and a group of people closest to him from Bowie for an exclusive to better understand how Arlington shaped him: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...

As the NBA’s trade season begins today, here’s what I’m hearing about the Pistons’ approach: www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

Last night’s win offered a glimpse of how dangerous Detroit can be with good health. Even at 20-5 and first in the East, the Pistons have yet to reach their peak. “I think we’re the best team in the league, and we’re going to continue to show it.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...

The synergy between Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren is obvious this season. But their chemistry was developed off the court. An exclusive on how two offseason trips strengthened their bond and pushed the Pistons to the top of the Eastern Conference: www.nytimes.com/athletic/685...

After tying the longest win streak in franchise history, the Pistons are far from content. J.B. Bickerstaff wants Detroit “to be greedier” and never “feel full or satisfied.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...

The East is ... Good? Roundtable with @hunterpatterson.bsky.social and @jxlorenzi.bsky.social

Another night, another dominant outing from Jalen Duren and the Pistons. Detroit’s depth, defense, and Duren’s expanded offensive role extend the winning streak to 10 games. www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

A dap between Cade Cunningham and Kevin Durant confirmed it: Cade’s signature Nikes are expected to drop in the spring of 2027. “It’s a dream come true, bro.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

Six players sidelined? No problem for the Pistons’ “nasty dogs.” Detroit’s ninth consecutive win highlights its identity. “They’ve just got a nastiness to them, and that’s the fun part. … We like to push people’s buttons and see how they respond.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

The Pistons believe “what’s brewing in (their) locker room is special.” Here’s more on the brotherhood driving Detroit’s win streak. “(Tonight) was a testament to how hard we play and how much we care for each other.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...

Wrote on a wild Pistons win, Daniss Jenkins’ clutch performance and why the outcome was more important than Cade Cunningham's missed shots during a career night. “When it’s said and done, he’ll be one of the best Detroit Pistons players of all time.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

The Pistons are off to their best 10-game start in 20 years and sit atop the Eastern Conference. I wrote on what’s been driving Detroit’s success, from Cade Cunningham’s continued ascension to Jalen Duren’s fourth-year leap and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...

The Pistons are off to their best start since 2008-09. Cade Cunningham’s fourth-quarter dominance thus far is a major reason why. “Everything you want in a No. 1 guy, Cade is it.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...

The synergy between Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham was on full display in Mexico City. Here's more on their chemistry and how it can elevate the Pistons moving forward: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

Tomorrow will be a home game for the Pistons in Mexico City. Here’s more on how they’re bringing Detroit basketball to Arena CDMX. www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

Morning roundtable @theathletic.com with @talkhoops.bsky.social @hunterpatterson.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

After an uncharacteristic start to the season, Cade Cunningham returned to All-NBA form with a historic performance last night. “I just wanted to respond for my team.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...

The Pistons went 11 minutes of game time without a made field goal last night as the Cavs put together a 25-3 run and never looked back. Here’s more on Detroit's dry spell and how the team is still searching for its offensive flow: www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...

Cavs up 63-41 on the Pistons at the half. Detroit shot just 13/43 from the field, 6/18 from distance, has 11 turnovers and 18 fouls. Cleveland has been in control from the jump.

The fouls are definitely a problem for the Pistons so far, but they also only have four assists to nine turnovers. And the Cavs have capitalized on those for 14 points.

Good stuff from Jalen Duren in short-roll situations thus far. He’s already got two assists and seems comfortable making those reads.

Even with a Jalen Duren ejection and Isaiah Stewart and Ron Holland II fouling out, the Pistons’ goal was “controlling chaos.” Here’s more on how doing so last night led to their first win of the season. www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Despite the Pistons’ late charge, their lackluster start was too much to overcome last night. “We’ve got to come out with more urgency. This is the year that we want to get something done, so that’s not an appropriate way to start.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...

Thanks to Ausar Thompson’s first healthy offseason, he has “the mentality of wanting to kill whoever” is in front of him this year. An exclusive on his summer, how Amen helped inspire his new mindset and why the Pistons believe he’s ready to break out: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

With the deadline in the rearview, here’s more on Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren not reaching rookie-scale extensions with the Pistons: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

With the Pistons less than a week away from their regular-season opener, here are a handful of observations from preseason. How Jaden Ivey’s absence could affect rotations, evaluating point Ausar Thompson, looking into Jalen Duren’s development and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

Detroit (preseason) basketball is back tonight. Here’s a Pistons primer with depth-chart predictions and storylines to watch for: www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

J.B. Bickerstaff wants the Pistons to go from a “great defensive team to an explosive offensive team.” Here’s more on how: www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

With Pistons training camp tipping off today, here are five takeaways from media day: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

The Motor City Cruise are hosting open tryouts tomorrow. Here’s more on how John Ukomadu went from last year’s tryout to entering his second season with the Cruise. “I knew what I wanted out of basketball. … So why not take the chance now?” www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Can confirm the NBA has launched its own investigation into Malik Beasley’s gambling allegations. Here’s more on what we know: www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Which Piston has the strongest synergy with Cade? What are expectations for Ausar with a full offseason? Where does Detroit stack up in the East? Here are answers to those questions plus others in my most recent mailbag: www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Joined my guy @justesbaraheni.bsky.social to chop it up about the Pistons. Tap in and check out the full pod here: youtu.be/u8OvehFMga8

Pistons fans, it’s time for another offseason mailbag. Tap in here or at the link below! www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...