Ausar Thompson plans to take a more aggressive approach on the offensive end this season and become a more well-rounded player, he told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “One thing a lot of people say is sometimes if you’re too unselfish, you’re being selfish,” the Pistons’ wing said. “I feel like that’s […]
Clippers NBA News NBA Rumors Pistons The Clippers need young talent. Jalen Duren is young, talented and still unsigned. That is enough to make Los Angeles an interesting hypothetical landing spot for the Pistons center. Cem Yolbulan of NBA on SI makes the case for pursuing Duren in a sign-and-trade. He would give the Clippers a 22-year-old All-NBA center to build around alongside Darius Garland and Keaton Wagler. There is a fairly large obstacle: Detroit has shown no interest in trading him. T...
Ausar Thompson's extension came in under every other deal in his draft class. Detroit may not mind. #Pistons
The Sacramento Kings have consistently looked to move on from Domantas Sabonis this offseason, with the franchise looking to head in a new direction. Of late, a potential sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons for Jalen Duren has been widely seen as one of the most plausible solutions. However, the two teams appear to be at […]
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Cade Cunningham is 24, Ausar Thompson 23 and Jalen Duren 22, and Detroit's core is barely started. #Pistons
The Clippers need young talent. Jalen Duren is young, talented and still unsigned. That is enough to make Los Angeles an interesting hypothetical landing spot for the Pistons center. Cem Yolbulan of NBA on SI makes the case for pursuing Duren in a sign-and-trade. He would give the Clippers a 22-year-old All-NBA center to build […]
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Here are the best landing spots for Jalen Duren if he doesn’t sign with the Pistons long-term and decides to bet on himself for one more year.
The Pistons have most of the leverage in their contract standoff with Jalen Duren. Duren’s camp is making good use of the leverage it does have. Detroit has offered the All-NBA center a fully guaranteed five-year, $200 million contract. Duren has rejected it and continues to leave open the possibility of accepting his $9.6 million […]
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The Detroit Pistons may have to play John Collins at the center spot at times.
Detroit bet big on Ausar Thompson, and one weakness in his game decides it. #Pistons
A new NBA rumor seems to explain why the Detroit Pistons have not pulled the trigger on a trade sending […]
The Pistons must regret drafting busts like Killian Hayes and Isaiah Livers.
Michigan Basketball may be getting one of its key role players back for a third season in Ann Arbor, depending on what happens in court this week. Roddy Gayle Jr., who won a national championship with the Wolverines in April and played in the NBA Summer League with the Detroit Pistons, is suing the NCAA […]
Jalen Duren has emerged as a potential target for the Milwaukee Bucks, who have reportedly explored the possibility of acquiring the Detroit Pistons big man through a sign and trade or pursuing him when he reaches free agency next summer. The 22-year-old is coming off a season in which he earned both All Star and [...]
Would trading Jalen Duren for Trey Murphy III improve Detroit? We examine the shooting upgrade, center void and likely acquisition cost.
The Pistons have a lineup option they haven't had in the Cade Cunningham era.
The Pistons recently raised their offer to Jalen Duren, which means he might take a slight pay cut even if he gets a full max deal from another team next summer.
What can Detroit get back for the restricted free agent in a sign-and-trade?
Ausar Thompson's contract extension is worth dramatically lower than his brother's, but there appears to be a good reason for this.
The Pistons may have obliterated what made them special in the first place.
There's not an easy way out of the Jalen Duren mess for the Detroit Pistons.
Here is what Brandon Miller, Brandin Podziemski, and some other key soon-to-be fourth-year players should get on their rookie extensions.
Detroit may have to go back to some trades that didn't work out and see if they will now.
Jalen Duren reportedly believes he belongs in a higher tier than Ausar Thompson and Amen Thompson as contract negotiations with the Detroit Pistons continue. We break down the latest Duren contract situation, why the Thompson twins are being used as comparisons, and what it could mean for Detroit as the two sides continue discussing a long-term deal. We also discuss the Pistons’ new partnership with DAZN, which will become Detroit’s exclusive direct-to-consumer streaming option beginning with ...
Amid trade rumors involving the Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons , where Domantas Sabonis could be exchanged for Jalen Duren , Kings insider Matt George has cleared up Sabonis' future with the franchise. According to George, Sabonis will have to play into his value and show that he can perform at the start of the season so that teams would be more willing to trade for him. If he doesn't manage to elevate his value, it is most likely that the Kings will keep him, as their general manager, S...