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One Takeaway From Every NBA Team’s First Game of the 2026–27 Season

Here’s what we’ve observed from the first three days of the regular season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 23

The Biggest Winners and Losers From NBA’s Opening Day

LeBron’s debut. Championship rings. Wemby’s struggles. Let’s break it all down.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 21

2026–27 NBA Season Predictions: Finals Picks, Award Winners and Bold Takes

SI’s NBA team fills out playoff brackets and picks winners for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more. Plus, bold predictions from each writer.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 20

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There Is One Clear Winner of the Annual NBA GM Survey

The NBA released its annual GM survey on Thursday and one team emerged a clear winner from the straw poll of basketball’s brightest minds.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 15

Ranking the Top 10 NBA Players Under 25: Wemby Leads the Pack, But Where Does Cooper Flagg Land?

The NBA’s crop of young talent has never been better—or deeper.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10

NBA Roundtable: Which Coaches Are Already on the Hot Seat, and Which Teams Will Make a Big Trade?

It’s time to hand out some preseason superlatives around The Association.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 7

Why Pistons Were Right to Stay Put on Jalen Duren's $200 Million Offer, According to an NBA Scout

A look back at the Detroit Pistons’ offseason and Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency saga through the eyes of an NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 4

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Jalen Duren's Standoff Is Over: Instant Takeaways As All-NBA Big Man Takes Pistons' Long-Term Offer

It’s (finally) over. Jalen Duren is sticking with the Pistons on a five-year, $200 million contract. Here are our first three thoughts.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 2

Predicting the 2026–27 NBA Award Winners: MVP, Rookie of the Year and More

Sports Illustrated’s picks to take home some hardware in the upcoming 2026–27 NBA season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 30

Four Potential Paths Forward for Jalen Duren and the Pistons

Ausar Thompson’s recent contract extension just made the Duren saga even messier.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Recent NBA Contract Extension Grades: Thompson Twins, Keyonte George Get Paid

A look around the NBA at recent contract extensions for Amen and Ausar Thompson, Keyonte George, Pelle Larsson and Saddiq Bey.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 20

The Pistons Should Seriously Consider Trading Jalen Duren Amid Stalled Contract Talks. Here's Why.

What the Pistons should do with All-Star big man Jalen Duren amid drawn-out contract talks is becoming more clear.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 14

Jaylen Brown Trade Destinations: Four Teams That Should Pursue Celtics Superstar

If Jaylen Brown is on the trade block in Boston, these four teams would be better off if they traded for his All-NBA talents.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

Why the Pistons Dumped Enforcer Isaiah Stewart to Grizzlies for Second-Round Picks

Trading Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies means the Pistons are serious about filling roster holes this offseason.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

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AAP · May 23

Aussie star Dyson Daniels scoops another NBA gong

The records keep tumbling for star Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels in the NBA.

Sports Illustrated · May 22

NBA All-Defense Teams for 2025–26 Season: Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert Headline This Year’s Defensive Honors

The full All-Defense teams for the 2025–26 NBA season.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

Pistons Offseason Preview: How Detroit Can Get Cade Cunningham More Help After Playoff Exit

How the Pistons can improve the roster to make some noise next year after a Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers in the second round.

International Business Times UK · May 18

Sam Merrill Neck Grab: Why Are NBA Fans Furious Over Officiating Decision?

Ausar Thompson's neck grab on Sam Merrill in Game 6 of Pistons–Cavs left Cleveland fans demanding an ejection, but officials settled on a flagrant 1 after video review.

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Sports Illustrated · May 18

Pistons Season Grades: What to Make of Detroit's Playoff Exit After 60-Win Season

A look at the Pistons' season in its entirety, from an impeccable regular season to a 3–1 comeback and forcing two Game 7s in the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

What the NBA’s Last Two Minutes Report Said About Controversial Pistons-Cavaliers Game 5 Ending

The NBA has released the last two minutes report for Game 5 of the Pistons-Cavaliers series.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

SI:AM | Two Late Collapses in NBA and NHL Playoffs

The Pistons and the Wild suffered similar fates as their healthy leads disappeared late.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

J.B. Bickerstaff Says the Refs Missed a Clear Foul in Crunch Time, and He’s Right to Be Angry

The Detroit Pistons lost Game 5 against the Cavaliers thanks in part to a missed call that could have swung the game.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

The 10 Most Exciting Players Remaining in the 2026 NBA Playoffs

Ranking the most fun players to tune in to in the second round.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

Rudy Gobert Addresses ‘Disrespect’ Following Defensive Player of the Year Snub

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert shut down Nikola Jokić then addressed what he saw as a disrespectful fourth-place finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

Three Adjustments the Pistons Should Make to Get Back on Track After Magic’s Game 1 Upset

Top-seeded Detroit cannot afford to fall into a 0–2 hole.

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