The Detroit Pistons are on a roll again. This team isn't a Cinderella story anymore until the playoffs begin. The Pistons are expected to win regular season ga

The Detroit Pistons are ranked as high as the No. 2 team in the NBA, according to many of the biggest sports media outlets.

Ausar Thompson was ejected against the Mavericks after an exchange with referee John Goble, with Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff tech fouled.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/pistons/onsi as Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons make progress in NBA Power Rankings. The Detroit Pistons are the second team to reach the 20-win mark for the season after their recent streak of victories.

Here are three needs for the Detroit Pistons − and the potential fits to solve those issues − nearly 6 weeks before Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline 2026.

Murphy is just 25 years old, so the Pelicans should hold onto him. If a full-blown rebuild is initiated, though, or if Williamson is traded, Murphy could be the next to go. In this trade, the Pelicans would add two first-round picks and a recent first-rounder in Holland. Those are some solid pieces to add to a young core.

The Pistons made their first big leap last season when they won 44 games, made the playoffs for the first time since 2019 and pushed the New York Knicks to six games in the first round. Instead of cashing in their chips over the summer to bring in a star and expedite their rebuild, they decided to operate in the margins.

The Dallas Mavericks had a shocking result against the Detroit Pistons. Despite being one of the most underachieving teams in the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks brought their A-game to the table against the Detroit Pistons.