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Conference Eastern
Division Central
Arena Little Caesars Arena
Founded 1941

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Pistons’ Offseason Moves Aim for Playoff Spot
Detroit Pistons

Pistons’ Offseason Moves Aim for Playoff Spot

The Detroit Pistons entered the 2026 offseason with a clear purpose: turn a rebuilding roster into a team that can compete for a playoff berth. The front office added a seasoned wing on a veteran-minimum contract, locked in a young point guard with a multi-year extension, and brought in a front-court defender who can stretch the floor. Each acquisition addressed a specific deficiency that was evident in last season’s performance.

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Pistons Target Six-Time All-Star in Playoff Push
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Pistons Target Six-Time All-Star in Playoff Push

Detroit’s front office has quietly placed a six-time NBA All-Star on its short list as a potential acquisition. The move signals a clear shift from a pure rebuilding approach toward a more aggressive pursuit of contention. While the Pistons have been cultivating a youthful core, the addition of a proven veteran scorer would address a longstanding need for consistent offensive production and give the team a more immediate identity.

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Pistons' Playmaking Gap Threatens Championship Hopes
Detroit Pistons

Pistons' Playmaking Gap Threatens Championship Hopes

The Detroit Pistons have built a youthful roster that excites fans, but the team’s biggest obstacle is a lack of secondary shot creation. Cade Cunningham remains the clear offensive engine, yet when opponents force him into the role of primary playmaker, Detroit’s attack stalls. The deficiency is evident in both the regular season and the postseason, where the Pistons have struggled to generate clean looks without Cunningham handling the ball.

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Pistons Salary Cap

Full contracts → Draft history
Total Cap $238.9M
Cap Space -$73.9M
Est. Tax Bill $0
Dead Cap $0
#PlayerPosAgeTypeCap HitGuaranteed
1Cade CunninghamPG25DRK-EXT$50.1M$50.1M
2Duncan RobinsonSF32S&T$16.0M$2.0M
3Isaiah StewartC25RK-EXT$15.0M$15.0M
4Caris LeVertSG32FA$14.8M$14.8M
5Ausar ThompsonSG24RK-1ST$11.1M$11.1M
6Ron Holland IISF21RK-1ST$9.1M$9.1M
7Paul ReedC27FA$5.6M—
8Marcus SasserPG26RK-1ST$5.2M$5.2M
9Daniss JenkinsG25ROS$4.0M—
10Tolu Smith IIIF26ROS$2.4M—
11Chaz LanierSG25RK-2ND$2.2M$2.2M

Salary data via Spotrac. Updated daily.