Covering the Detroit Pistons for @TheAthletic. @LoyolaMarymount, @USCAnnenberg Alumnus
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After the Pistons’ 14-win season, Cade Cunningham had FOMO watching the playoffs. He texted someone he knew would understand.
I spoke with them both for an exclusive on how that text sparked Detroit’s two-year turnaround:
nytimes.com/athletic/7196374…
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Jun 12
Austin Reaves is about to find out what he’s worth (free link) nytimes.com/athletic/7350381…
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With the draft less than two weeks away, here are five prospects the Pistons could target at No. 21:
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Jalen Brunson thrives under pressure in a way few ever have.
Because of that, and my very recent 12-round bout with anxiety, I wanted to learn more about his relationship with pressure so I can continue to better understand myself.
Free for all:
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How much could Jalen Duren earn in restricted free agency? Who are potential trade targets? Will Detroit operate over the cap?
I break down those questions and others in my first Pistons mailbag of the offseason:
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The Pistons hosted Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie for a pre-draft workout earlier today.
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Can only imagine the price is steep.
Jun 1
Just want to make sure I'm on record saying any talk of trading Trey Murphy is absolute insanity
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It’s offseason mailbag time. Tap in with Pistons questions here or at the link below:
nytimes.com/athletic/7309922…
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J.B. Bickerstaff finished second behind Joe Mazzulla with 29 first-place votes.
May 26
A global media panel of 100 voters selected the 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year.
Complete voting results ⬇️
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Not sure what else J.B. Bickerstaff could’ve done to win Coach of the Year. That’s tough.
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May 24
The 2025-26 Kia All-NBA Third Team:
▪️ Jalen Duren, @DetroitPistons
▪️ Chet Holmgren, @okcthunder
▪️ Jalen Johnson, @ATLHawks
▪️ Tyrese Maxey, @sixers
▪️ Jamal Murray, @nuggets
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May 24
The 2025-26 Kia All-NBA First Team:
▪️ Cade Cunningham, @DetroitPistons
▪️ Luka Dončić, @Lakers
▪️ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, @okcthunder
▪️ Nikola Jokić, @nuggets
▪️ Victor Wembanyama, @spurs
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Ausar Thompson when I asked if he thought he was one of the best defenders in the league:
“One thousand percent. I think I’m the best.”
Now he’s the first Piston to make All-Defensive First Team since Ben Wallace in 2006.
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As expected, Ausar Thompson makes first team.
May 22
The 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team:
▪️ Rudy Gobert, @Timberwolves
▪️ Chet Holmgren, @okcthunder
▪️ Ausar Thompson, @DetroitPistons
▪️ Victor Wembanyama, @spurs
▪️ Derrick White, @celtics
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More from Trajan Langdon’s availability earlier.
On the plan for Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren, the Pistons’ offseason outlook and other key points entering a pivotal summer:
“We’re not going to rest on our laurels.”
nytimes.com/athletic/7292246…
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May 20
Detroit will try to retain Jalen Duren this offseason, despite his disappointing postseason showing — just at a lower rate than expected.
More from @HunterPatterson:
nytimes.com/athletic/7242131…
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Trajan says he believes Ron Holland losing his spot in the rotation will motivate him over the summer and thinks Ron will improve next season because of that frustration.
Noted how helpful Ron was to the Pistons winning 60 games during the regular season.
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