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Detroit Pistons

Eastern Conference · Central Division · Little Caesars Arena · Detroit

2025-26 record
60–22 1st in the East
Head coach
J. B. Bickerstaff (reference checked 2026-10-08)
Roster PPG leader
Cade Cunningham 23.9 PPG2025-26 average · 20+ games; may include previous teams.
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The Detroit Pistons play home games at Little Caesars Arena and compete in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. In 2025-26 they went 60-22, 1st in the East, scoring 117.8 and allowing 109.6 points per game (net rating +8.2). Their postseason ended in the conference semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. J. B. Bickerstaff is listed for the Detroit Pistons in the dated reference checked on 2026-10-08 (source revision dated 2026-06-23), with a current-term start date of 2024-07-03. This is a dated source listing, not independent confirmation of the current appointment. Cade Cunningham led the team in scoring at 23.9 points per game.

Detroit Pistons retired numbers and honorees

Detroit Pistons news wire

Full wire
  1. Injury
    Central Notes: Haliburton, Toppin, Jaquez, Duren, Pistons
    DET
  2. Roster move
    Pistons Notes: Thompson, Collins, Duren, Okorie, Holland
    DET
  3. News
    What We Learned from Suns' Rotation After Preseason Opener vs Pistons
    DETPHX
  4. RumorReported
    3 Pistons Who Could Make a Major Impact This Season After Impressive Preseason Opener
    DET
  5. NewsOfficial
    DETROIT PISTONS ANNOUNCE 2026-27 HOME GAME PROMOTIONAL,THEME NIGHT AND GROUP NIGHT SCHEDULES
    DET
  6. Game
    3 Key Takeaways From Suns' Preseason Opener vs Pistons
    DETPHX

2025-26 team statistics

117.8Points
109.6Allowed
45.6Rebounds
27.8Assists
117.7Off. rating
109.6Def. rating
+8.2Net rating
100.0Pace

82 games · FG 48.5% (opponents 44.3%) · 3P 35.6% · FT 76.3% · TS 58.3%

Statistics. Regular season: Source observations for dated values: UTC.

2025-26 season in results

60-22Record
32-9Home
28-13Road
8-2Last 10
2-3Overtime
W3Streak to finish

Season marks

13Longest winning streakOct 29 – Nov 24
4Longest losing streakMar 3 – Mar 8
+53Biggest winFeb 1 vs BKN 130–77
-21Biggest lossOct 27 vs CLE 95–116
142Most pointsDec 12 vs ATL 142–115
By month
OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
3-213-29-410-49-211-75-1
Season series
OpponentW-LGames
Atlanta Hawks3-1W 120–112 · W 99–98 · W 142–115 · L 129–130
Boston Celtics3-1W 119–113 · L 114–117 · W 112–105 · W 104–103
Brooklyn Nets3-1W 125–107 · W 130–77 · L 105–107 · W 138–100
Charlotte Hornets3-0W 112–86 · W 110–104 · W 118–100
Chicago Bulls3-1L 111–115 · W 124–113 · W 108–93 · W 126–110
Cleveland Cavaliers2-2L 95–116 · W 114–110 · W 122–119 · L 109–113
Dallas Mavericks1-1W 122–110 · L 114–116
Denver Nuggets2-0W 109–107 · W 124–121
Golden State Warriors2-0W 131–124 · W 115–101
Houston Rockets1-1W 115–111 · L 104–111
Indiana Pacers4-0W 127–112 · W 122–117 · W 121–78 · W 133–121
LA Clippers0-2L 99–112 · L 92–98
Los Angeles Lakers2-0W 128–106 · W 113–110
Memphis Grizzlies2-0W 114–106 · W 126–110
Miami Heat1-2W 138–135 · L 112–118 · L 110–121
Milwaukee Bucks3-1W 129–116 · L 109–113 · W 124–112 · W 137–111
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0W 109–87 · W 113–108
New Orleans Pelicans2-0W 112–104 · W 129–108
New York Knicks3-0W 121–90 · W 118–80 · W 126–111
Oklahoma City Thunder1-1W 124–116 · L 110–114
Orlando Magic2-2W 135–116 · L 109–112 · W 106–92 · L 107–123
Philadelphia 76ers4-0W 111–108 · W 114–105 · W 131–109 · W 116–93
Phoenix Suns1-1W 108–105 · L 96–114
Portland Trail Blazers2-0W 122–116 · W 110–102
Sacramento Kings2-0W 136–127 · W 139–116
San Antonio Spurs0-2L 103–114 · L 106–121
Toronto Raptors2-1W 113–95 · L 108–119 · W 127–116
Utah Jazz1-1W 114–103 · L 129–131
Washington Wizards3-1W 137–135 · L 117–126 · W 130–117 · W 117–95

Regular-season results

2025-26 results 26–50 of 82, newest first
DateOppResultRecordTop scorer
Feb 25vs OKCW 124–11643-14Cade Cunningham 29
Feb 23vs SASL 103–11442-14Jalen Duren 25
Feb 21@ CHIW 126–11042-13Jalen Duren 26
Feb 19@ NYKW 126–11141-13Cade Cunningham 42
Feb 11@ TORW 113–9540-13Cade Cunningham 28
Feb 9@ CHAW 110–10439-13Cade Cunningham 33
Feb 6vs NYKW 118–8038-13Daniss Jenkins 18
Feb 5vs WASL 117–12637-13Cade Cunningham 30
Feb 3vs DENW 124–12137-12Cade Cunningham 29
Feb 1vs BKNW 130–7736-12Jalen Duren 21
Jan 30@ GSWW 131–12435-12Cade Cunningham 29
Jan 29@ PHXL 96–11434-12Cade Cunningham 26
Jan 27@ DENW 109–10734-11Cade Cunningham 22
Jan 25vs SACW 139–11633-11Cade Cunningham 29
Jan 23vs HOUL 104–11132-11Jalen Duren 18
Jan 21@ NOPW 112–10432-10Jalen Duren 20
Jan 19vs BOSW 104–10331-10Tobias Harris 25
Jan 17vs INDW 121–7830-10Duncan Robinson 16
Jan 15vs PHXW 108–10529-10Duncan Robinson 19
Jan 10vs LACL 92–9828-10Duncan Robinson 20
Jan 7vs CHIW 108–9328-9Isaiah Stewart 31
Jan 5vs NYKW 121–9027-9Cade Cunningham 29
Jan 4@ CLEW 114–11026-9Cade Cunningham 27
Jan 1vs MIAL 112–11825-9Cade Cunningham 31
Dec 30@ LALW 128–10625-8Cade Cunningham 27

Results from whynba Game Centers (game archive and reviewed sources); records match the stored 2025-26 standings. Top scorers appear as box scores are added.

From Detroit Pistons

Articles listed on the club’s official website. Links open the original publisher; dates below are publication dates.

Official club listing · Collected Oct 9, 2026 23:18 UTC. This is a selection of club coverage, not a complete transaction record.

2025-26 league ranks

Rank among all 30 teams (1st = best; for points allowed, defensive rating and turnovers, lower is better).

CategoryValueRank
Points117.88th
Points allowed109.63rd
Net rating+8.23rd
Offensive rating117.710th
Defensive rating109.62nd
Pace100.017th
True shooting %58.314th
3-pointers made11.028th
3P%35.617th
Rebounds45.68th
Assists27.811th
Turnovers14.220th

Computed by whynba from team statistics.

Current roster shot profile

Collected 2025-26 regular-season shot locations for 17 of 20 current roster players, including shots taken for other teams.

24/59 (41%)5/25 (20%)3/11 (27%)11/26 (42%)23/69 (33%)16/35 (46%)36/86 (42%)22/65 (34%)8/22 (36%)8/14 (57%)5/8 (63%)10/25 (40%)9/20 (45%)2/2 (100%)16/51 (31%)16/54 (30%)15/37 (41%)8/21 (38%)3/5 (60%)20/61 (33%)13/34 (38%)2/3 (67%)0/1 (0%)1/5 (20%)29/73 (40%)0/2 (0%)17/35 (49%)5/9 (56%)4/9 (44%)9/26 (35%)1/6 (17%)0/4 (0%)15/39 (38%)2/5 (40%)7/12 (58%)5/8 (63%)12/42 (29%)10/23 (43%)0/1 (0%)7/9 (78%)19/47 (40%)3/8 (38%)7/17 (41%)1/1 (100%)5/8 (63%)9/23 (39%)6/16 (38%)8/10 (80%)8/15 (53%)9/30 (30%)3/8 (38%)58/88 (66%)9/34 (26%)40/97 (41%)11/24 (46%)4/10 (40%)15/38 (39%)3/7 (43%)4/11 (36%)12/15 (80%)3/7 (43%)129/179 (72%)155/278 (56%)4/11 (36%)14/36 (39%)4/11 (36%)4/13 (31%)37/81 (46%)533/697 (76%)280/405 (69%)82/139 (59%)14/17 (82%)30/71 (42%)9/23 (39%)12/23 (52%)20/50 (40%)205/292 (70%)184/311 (59%)38/91 (42%)2/6 (33%)4/8 (50%)24/56 (43%)13/28 (46%)9/13 (69%)11/37 (30%)79/130 (61%)74/141 (52%)0/1 (0%)37/87 (43%)9/23 (39%)1/10 (10%)13/24 (54%)3/6 (50%)7/19 (37%)13/42 (31%)7/26 (27%)11/17 (65%)2/10 (20%)11/25 (44%)10/23 (43%)0/8 (0%)8/22 (36%)4/14 (29%)5/13 (38%)6/15 (40%)1/3 (33%)7/21 (33%)6/11 (55%)2/9 (22%)14/53 (26%)6/13 (46%)3/6 (50%)5/10 (50%)3/6 (50%)2/6 (33%)3/6 (50%)23/50 (46%)8/27 (30%)2/8 (25%)2/3 (67%)1/4 (25%)8/55 (15%)4/5 (80%)6/7 (86%)20/66 (30%)1/4 (25%)12/35 (34%)2/6 (33%)1/4 (25%)13/38 (34%)28/73 (38%)1/3 (33%)2/3 (67%)21/58 (36%)9/35 (26%)0/3 (0%)13/24 (54%)3/9 (33%)0/1 (0%)5/16 (31%)3/15 (20%)8/19 (42%)19/45 (42%)10/20 (50%)21/43 (49%)18/46 (39%)3/12 (25%)11/28 (39%)15/32 (47%)12/28 (43%)30/78 (38%)34/90 (38%)32/55 (58%)10/30 (33%)6/18 (33%)2/12 (17%)0/1 (0%)5/13 (38%)14/40 (35%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)3/3 (100%)3/6 (50%)7/13 (54%)3/5 (60%)1/2 (50%)0/5 (0%)1/2 (50%)7/13 (54%)3/10 (30%)4/15 (27%)6/10 (60%)2/3 (67%)0/1 (0%)2/4 (50%)2/3 (67%)2/3 (67%)2/4 (50%)2/4 (50%)3/7 (43%)6/10 (60%)3/5 (60%)1/4 (25%)0/5 (0%)3/6 (50%)3/8 (38%)0/1 (0%)1/2 (50%)2/5 (40%)1/7 (14%)7/9 (78%)3/3 (100%)2/5 (40%)3/7 (43%)4/10 (40%)1/8 (13%)1/2 (50%)11/26 (42%)4/12 (33%)3/9 (33%)3/11 (27%)2/4 (50%)10/39 (26%)0/2 (0%)2/3 (67%)3/4 (75%)2/2 (100%)0/3 (0%)8/11 (73%)10/30 (33%)10/24 (42%)2/8 (25%)3/6 (50%)3/5 (60%)1/4 (25%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)4/8 (50%)5/13 (38%)1/4 (25%)1/1 (100%)9/33 (27%)1/9 (11%)3/9 (33%)5/11 (45%)1/4 (25%)3/10 (30%)2/2 (100%)2/8 (25%)0/3 (0%)2/3 (67%)11/28 (39%)3/9 (33%)3/6 (50%)7/16 (44%)1/6 (17%)2/2 (100%)10/27 (37%)1/4 (25%)1/5 (20%)1/4 (25%)7/23 (30%)5/6 (83%)1/1 (100%)1/1 (100%)0/3 (0%)3/9 (33%)0/1 (0%)2/5 (40%)4/12 (33%)2/10 (20%)2/4 (50%)1/6 (17%)2/7 (29%)1/7 (14%)2/4 (50%)2/4 (50%)5/11 (45%)0/4 (0%)1/3 (33%)1/2 (50%)1/3 (33%)2/3 (67%)3/11 (27%)3/4 (75%)6/16 (38%)10/45 (22%)1/3 (33%)0/1 (0%)0/3 (0%)0/2 (0%)0/2 (0%)6/10 (60%)2/2 (100%)0/2 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/2 (50%)1/2 (50%)4/8 (50%)1/2 (50%)15/28 (54%)8/18 (44%)0/1 (0%)2/11 (18%)5/7 (71%)4/18 (22%)1/1 (100%)0/3 (0%)2/3 (67%)0/1 (0%)5/14 (36%)0/3 (0%)0/1 (0%)2/3 (67%)1/1 (100%)2/3 (67%)2/4 (50%)2/3 (67%)0/3 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)2/2 (100%)1/2 (50%)2/2 (100%)3/6 (50%)4/11 (36%)1/4 (25%)2/8 (25%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)2/2 (100%)2/4 (50%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/5 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/2 (50%)0/4 (0%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)0/3 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/2 (50%)1/1 (100%)1/2 (50%)1/4 (25%)0/2 (0%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/2 (50%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)
7,520 attempts. Bigger circles = more attempts.
Where the roster shoots
ZoneShareLeague shareFG%
Restricted area33.0%28.8%68.3
In the paint (non-RA)20.0%20.3%43.1
Mid-range7.9%9.8%41.8
Corner 312.5%10.8%40.1
Above the break 326.7%30.3%35.1

above typical accuracy typical below. Shot locations.

Quick answers

Who is injured on the Detroit Pistons?
1 Detroit Pistons player is listed by CBS Sports (snapshot October 9, 2026): Jalen Duren (Questionable, Rest).
How many championships have the Detroit Pistons won?
The Detroit Pistons have won 5 NBA championships.
What was the record of the Detroit Pistons last season?
The Detroit Pistons finished the 2025-26 regular season 60-22, 1st in the Eastern Conference.
When is the next Detroit Pistons game?
The Detroit Pistons next play at the Washington Wizards on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
Which team have the Detroit Pistons played the most?
The Boston Celtics: 382 meetings, with the Detroit Pistons 137-245. Their best all-time record is against the Toronto Raptors (71-46).
Which Detroit Pistons players have contracts ending in 2027?
4 players on the current roster: Paul Reed ($5.47M), Daniss Jenkins ($3.81M), Taurean Prince ($3.56M), Tolu Smith.
Who is the tallest player on the Detroit Pistons?
Tolu Smith is the tallest player on the current roster at 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm).
How many back-to-backs do the Detroit Pistons have in 2026-27?
The Detroit Pistons play 15 back-to-backs (4 with both games on the road); their longest road trip is 4 games.
How hard is the Detroit Pistons 2026-27 schedule?
The 27th-hardest of 30: their opponents won 0.489 of their games last season, and 50 of 80 scheduled games are against teams that finished .500 or better.
How old is the Detroit Pistons roster?
The collected roster averages 26.6 years across 19 of 19 collected players with known ages, as of today (US Eastern). It ranks No. 21 among 30 eligible collected teams by unrounded average age (youngest first). Youngest with known ages: Ebuka Okorie (19); oldest with known ages: Javonte Green (33). Missing ages are excluded; coverage may omit uncollected players.
Where do the Detroit Pistons play their home games?
The Detroit Pistons play home games at Little Caesars Arena, where 42 of their 2026-27 home games are scheduled.
When is the Detroit Pistons 2026-27 season opener?
The Detroit Pistons open the regular season at home against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 3:00 pm Eastern Time, on opening night.
When are the Detroit Pistons NBA Cup games?
The Detroit Pistons play 4 Emirates NBA Cup group-stage games: at the Brooklyn Nets on Oct 30; vs. the Toronto Raptors on Nov 20; at the Orlando Magic on Nov 24; vs. the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov 27. The knockout rounds follow in December.
Who is in the Detroit Pistons NBA Cup group?
The Detroit Pistons share a group with the Brooklyn Nets, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors.
Who do the Detroit Pistons play in NBA Rivals Week?
The Detroit Pistons visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 7:00 pm ET. All-time: Detroit Pistons lead 144-129 in 273 games since 1970.
Do the Detroit Pistons play on Christmas Day?
No. The Detroit Pistons are not among the 10 teams playing in the 5 Christmas Day games in 2026.
Who is the best scorer on the Detroit Pistons?
On the current roster, Cade Cunningham has the highest points-per-game average among players with 20+ games: 23.9 PPG in 2025-26, followed by Jalen Duren (19.5 PPG, 2025-26) and John Collins (13.6 PPG, 2025-26). Averages may include previous teams.
Who did the Detroit Pistons draft in 2026?
In the 2026 NBA Draft the Detroit Pistons selected Karim López (No. 21, now with the Memphis Grizzlies).
Which head coach is listed for the Detroit Pistons in the dated reference?
J. B. Bickerstaff is listed for the Detroit Pistons in the dated reference checked on 2026-10-08 (source revision dated 2026-06-23), with a current-term start date of 2024-07-03. This is a dated source listing, not independent confirmation of the current appointment.
Which coaches appear in the collected 2025-26 game samples for the Detroit Pistons?
J. B. Bickerstaff appear in the saved game samples. These observations do not establish who coached every game or verify a current appointment.
How good were the Detroit Pistons on offense and defense?
In 2025-26 the Detroit Pistons ranked 10th in offensive rating (117.7) and 2nd in defensive rating (109.6) among the 30 NBA teams, for a net rating of +8.2.

Head coach references

J. B. BickerstaffSource-listed term start: 2024-07-03 · checked 2026-10-08
J. B. Bickerstaff age 47 · USA2025-26 · sampled game coach
J. B. Bickerstaff age 47 · USA2024-25 · sampled game coach

Game samples do not establish who coached every game or verify a current appointment. Team season records are not attributed to an individual coach from these samples.

Coach reference checked 2026-10-08; source revision dated 2026-06-23. Source-listed records through 2025-26; career records cover the NBA and exclude the ABA. Dates and records are reported by the source, not calculated from our game samples. Reference revision. This snapshot does not independently verify current appointments.

Depth chart

DepthPGSGSFPFC
StarterCade CunninghamDuncan RobinsonAusar ThompsonJohn CollinsJalen Duren
#2Daniss JenkinsIsaiah JoeDuncan RobinsonRon HollandPaul Reed
#3Ebuka OkorieKevin HuerterIsaiah JoeTaurean PrinceJohn Collins
#4EJ HarklessDaniss JenkinsKevin HuerterIsaac JonesTolu Smith
#5—Ron HollandJavonte Green—Ugonna Onyenso

Depth chart · updated Oct 9, 2026. A player can appear at more than one position.

Roster dates · 17 players
PlayerRoster datePrevious basketball team
Cade CunninghamJul 29, 2021—
Ron HollandJun 27, 2024—
Paul ReedJun 30, 2025—
Duncan RobinsonJul 1, 2025—
Dawson GarciaOct 2, 2025—
Daniss JenkinsFeb 8, 2026—
Isaac JonesFeb 10, 2026—
Tolu SmithApr 7, 2026—
Isaiah JoeJun 26, 2026Oklahoma City Thunder
Kevin HuerterJun 30, 2026—
John CollinsJul 1, 2026Los Angeles Clippers
Ugonna OnyensoJul 2, 2026—
Javonte GreenJul 3, 2026—
Taurean PrinceJul 7, 2026Milwaukee Bucks
EJ HarklessJul 9, 2026—
Brice WilliamsSep 29, 2026—
John UkomaduSep 29, 2026—

Roster dates and previous basketball teams reported . These dates do not establish when a contract was signed; "—" means a previous basketball team is unavailable.

Payroll and roster moves

Contracts · total $165.60M (13 listed salaries)
PlayerSalaryThrough
Cade Cunningham$53.82MJun 2030
John Collins$26.58MJun 2029
Kevin Huerter$16.25MJun 2029
Duncan Robinson$15.99MJun 2028
Isaiah Joe$12.36MJun 2028
Ron Holland$9.37MJun 2028
Ausar Thompson$9.06MJun 2032
Paul Reed$5.47MJun 2027
Jalen Duren$4.87MJun 2031
Daniss Jenkins$3.81MJun 2027
Taurean Prince$3.56MJun 2027
Javonte Green$2.30M—
Chaz Lanier$2.17MJun 2029

Sum of listed figures: the provider's single salary figure per player (its season is not stated; it can be a contract's average annual value). Not an official cap sheet: cap holds, dead money and unlisted contracts are not included.

Roster moves (last 12 months)
DatePlayerMoveFromTo
Sep 28, 2026Brice WilliamsSigned—Detroit Pistons
Sep 28, 2026John UkomaduSignedDetroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
Sep 28, 2026John UkomaduSignedDetroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
Sep 26, 2026Gary HarrisLeft rosterDetroit Pistons—
Jul 27, 2026Wendell Moore Jr.Roster moveDetroit PistonsVirtus Bologna
Jul 8, 2026EJ HarklessSigned—Detroit Pistons
Jul 7, 2026Marcus SasserTradeDetroit PistonsDallas Mavericks
Jul 6, 2026Gary HarrisTradeMilwaukee BucksDetroit Pistons
Jul 6, 2026Taurean PrinceTradeMilwaukee BucksDetroit Pistons
Jul 6, 2026Caris LeVertTradeDetroit PistonsMilwaukee Bucks
Jul 2, 2026Javonte GreenSigned—Detroit Pistons
Jul 1, 2026Ugonna OnyensoSignedDetroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
Jul 1, 2026Bobi KlintmanRoster moveDetroit PistonsVirtus Bologna
Jul 1, 2026Ugonna OnyensoSignedDetroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
Jun 30, 2026John CollinsSignedLos Angeles ClippersDetroit Pistons
Jun 30, 2026John CollinsSigned—Detroit Pistons
Jun 30, 2026Wendell Moore Jr.Roster moveDetroit Pistons—
Jun 29, 2026Kevin HuerterSignedDetroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
Jun 29, 2026Kevin HuerterSignedDetroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
Jun 25, 2026Isaiah JoeTradeOklahoma City ThunderDetroit Pistons
Jun 23, 2026Isaiah StewartTradeDetroit PistonsMemphis Grizzlies
Apr 6, 2026Tolu SmithSignedDetroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
Apr 6, 2026Tolu SmithSignedDetroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
Apr 6, 2026Bobi KlintmanLeft rosterDetroit Pistons—
Feb 9, 2026Isaac JonesSigned—Detroit Pistons
Feb 7, 2026Daniss JenkinsSignedDetroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
Feb 7, 2026Dario ŠarićLeft rosterDetroit Pistons—
Feb 7, 2026Daniss JenkinsSignedDetroit PistonsDetroit Pistons
Feb 3, 2026Isaac JonesLeft rosterDetroit Pistons—
Feb 2, 2026Kevin HuerterTradeChicago BullsDetroit Pistons
Feb 2, 2026Dario ŠarićTradeChicago BullsDetroit Pistons
Feb 2, 2026Jaden IveyTradeDetroit PistonsChicago Bulls
Nov 9, 2025Wendell Moore Jr.Signed—Detroit Pistons
Nov 9, 2025Colby JonesLeft rosterDetroit Pistons—
Nov 5, 2025Isaac JonesRoster move—Detroit Pistons
Oct 16, 2025Dawson GarciaLeft rosterDetroit Pistons—
Oct 16, 2025Brice WilliamsLeft rosterDetroit Pistons—
Oct 16, 2025Charles BediakoLeft rosterDetroit Pistons—

Move labels describe the provider's record neutrally: Trade (team to team), Signed (joined without a listed previous club), Left roster (departed without a listed new club). They are not contract terms.

Updated Oct 9, 2026.

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The story of the Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons are an American professional basketball team based in Detroit. The Pistons compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays its home games at Little Caesars Arena, located in Midtown Detroit.

The Pistons are one of the NBA's "Original Eight" charter teams. They were founded as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, a semi-professional company basketball team based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1937. The club would turn professional in 1941 as a member of the National Basketball League (NBL), where they won two NBL championships (1944 and 1945). The Pistons later joined the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1948. The NBL and BAA merged to become the NBA in 1949, and the Pistons became part of the merged league. In 1957, the franchise moved to Detroit. The Pistons have won three NBA championships: in 1989, 1990 and 2004.

Founded
1937
History
Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons 1937–1941 (semi-professional) 1941–1948 (NBL) Fort Wayne Pistons 1948–1957 (BAA/NBA) Detroit Pistons 1957–present
Arena
Little Caesars Arena
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Team colors
Royal blue, red, chrome, black, white
Head coach
J. B. Bickerstaff
Ownership
Tom Gores
G League affiliate
Motor City Cruise
Championships
5 NBL: 2 (1944, 1945) NBA: 3 (1989, 1990, 2004)
Conference titles
5 (1988, 1989, 1990, 2004, 2005)
Division titles
16 NBL: 4 (1943, 1944, 1945, 1946) NBA: 12 (1955, 1956, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2026)
Retired numbers
11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 15, 16, 21, 32, 40)

Season by season

78 seasons · 2,931–3,231 regular-season record across all listed seasons (.476)

Listed seasons 1–20 of 78, newest first
SeasonConferenceConf.DivisionDiv.WLWin%PlayoffsAwardsHead coach
2025–26Eastern1stCentral1st6022.732Won First round (Magic) 4–3 Lost conference semifinals (Cavaliers) 4–3J. B. Bickerstaff
2024–25Eastern6thCentral4th4438.537Lost First round (Knicks) 4–2J. B. Bickerstaff
2023–24Eastern15thCentral5th1468.171Monty Williams
2022–23Eastern15thCentral5th1765.207Dwane Casey
2021–22Eastern14thCentral5th2359.280Dwane Casey
2020–21Eastern15thCentral5th2052.278Dwane Casey
2019–20Eastern13thCentral4th2046.303Dwane Casey
2018–19Eastern8thCentral3rd4141.500Lost First round (Bucks) 4–0Dwane Casey
2017–18Eastern9thCentral4th3943.476Stan Van Gundy
2016–17Eastern10thCentral5th3745.451Stan Van Gundy
2015–16Eastern8thCentral3rd4438.537Lost First round (Cavaliers) 4–0Stan Van Gundy
2014–15Eastern12thCentral5th3250.390Stan Van Gundy
2013–14Eastern11thCentral4th2953.354Maurice Cheeks John Loyer
2012–13Eastern11thCentral4th2953.354Lawrence Frank
2011–12Eastern10thCentral4th2541.379Lawrence Frank
2010–11Eastern11thCentral4th3052.366John Kuester
2009–10Eastern12thCentral5th2755.329John Kuester
2008–09Eastern8thCentral3rd3943.476Lost First round (Cavaliers) 4–0Michael Curry
2007–08Eastern2ndCentral1st5923.720Won First round (76ers) 4–2 Won conference semifinals (Magic) 4–1 Lost conference finals (Celtics) 4–2Chauncey Billups (JWKC)Flip Saunders
2006–07Eastern1stCentral1st5329.646Won First round (Magic) 4–0 Won conference semifinals (Bulls) 4–2 Lost conference finals (Cavaliers) 4–2Flip Saunders

Win% is calculated from the listed wins and losses; a dash means the rate is unavailable.

All-time franchise leaders

Regular-season career totals with the franchise.

Points

  1. Isiah Thomas18,822
  2. Joe Dumars16,401
  3. Bob Lanier15,488
  4. Dave Bing15,235
  5. Bill Laimbeer12,665
  6. Richard Hamilton11,582
  7. Vinnie Johnson10,146
  8. Tayshaun Prince10,006
  9. Grant Hill9,393
  10. John Long9,023

Minutes played

  1. Isiah Thomas35,516
  2. Joe Dumars35,139
  3. Bill Laimbeer30,602
  4. Tayshaun Prince26,166
  5. Dave Bing26,052
  6. Bob Lanier24,640
  7. Richard Hamilton21,679
  8. Ben Wallace21,358
  9. Vinnie Johnson20,218
  10. Lindsey Hunter18,574

Rebounds

  1. Bill Laimbeer9,430
  2. Andre Drummond8,199
  3. Bob Lanier8,063
  4. Ben Wallace7,264
  5. Dennis Rodman6,299
  6. Larry Foust5,200
  7. Walter Dukes4,986
  8. Dave DeBusschere4,947
  9. Bailey Howell4,583
  10. Ray Scott4,508

Assists

  1. Isiah Thomas9,061
  2. Joe Dumars4,612
  3. Dave Bing4,330
  4. Chauncey Billups2,984
  5. Grant Hill2,720
  6. Vinnie Johnson2,661
  7. Richard Hamilton2,419
  8. Bob Lanier2,256
  9. Cade Cunningham2,164
  10. Tayshaun Prince2,074

Steals

  1. Isiah Thomas1,861
  2. Ben Wallace931
  3. Joe Dumars902
  4. Lindsey Hunter896
  5. Andre Drummond823
  6. Chris Ford785
  7. Vinnie Johnson708
  8. Grant Hill694
  9. John Long649
  10. Bill Laimbeer632

Blocks

  1. Ben Wallace1,486
  2. Terry Tyler1,070
  3. Andre Drummond927
  4. Bob Lanier859
  5. Bill Laimbeer857
  6. John Salley709
  7. Rasheed Wallace623
  8. Tayshaun Prince448
  9. Isaiah Stewart430
  10. Jason Maxiell426

Three-pointers made

  1. Joe Dumars990
  2. Chauncey Billups890
  3. Lindsey Hunter793
  4. Rasheed Wallace581
  5. Cade Cunningham524
  6. Tayshaun Prince510
  7. Terry Mills495
  8. Saddiq Bey487
  9. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope479
  10. Reggie Jackson469

Head coaches

38 head coaches in franchise history · 39 coaching terms.

#CoachTermFranchiseGWLWin%Playoffs W–LAchievements
38J. B. Bickerstaff2024–presentDetroit Pistons16410460.6349–11
37Monty Williams2023–2024Detroit Pistons821468.171—
36Dwane Casey2018–2023Detroit Pistons384121263.3150–4
35Stan Van Gundy2014–2018Detroit Pistons328152176.4630–4
34John Loyer2014Detroit Pistons32824.250—
33Maurice Cheeks2013–2014Detroit Pistons502129.420—
32Lawrence Frank2011–2013Detroit Pistons1485494.365—
31John Kuester2009–2011Detroit Pistons16457107.348—
30Michael Curry2008–2009Detroit Pistons823943.4760–4
29Flip Saunders2005–2008Detroit Pistons24617670.71530–21
28Larry Brown2003–2005Detroit Pistons16410856.65931–17NBA championship (2004)
27Rick Carlisle2001–2003Detroit Pistons16410064.61012–152001–02 NBA Coach of the Year
26George Irvine2000–2001Detroit Pistons1064660.4340–3
25Alvin Gentry1998–2000Detroit Pistons1457372.5032–3
24Doug Collins1995–1998Detroit Pistons20912188.5792–6
23Don Chaney1993–1995Detroit Pistons16448116.293—
22Ron Rothstein1992–1993Detroit Pistons824042.488—
21Chuck Daly1983–1992Detroit Pistons738467271.63371–422 NBA championships (1989, 1990) One of the top 10 coaches in NBA history
20Scotty Robertson1980–1983Detroit Pistons24697149.394—
19Richie Adubato1979–1980Detroit Pistons701258.171—
18Dick Vitale1978–1979Detroit Pistons943460.362—
17Bob Kauffman1977–1978Detroit Pistons582929.500—
16Herb Brown1976–1977Detroit Pistons1467274.4935–7
15Ray Scott1972–1976Detroit Pistons281147134.5234–61973–74 NBA Coach of the Year
14Earl Lloyd1971–1972Detroit Pistons772255.286—
13Terry Dischinger1971 (as player-coach)Detroit Pistons202.000—
12Butch van Breda Kolff1969–1971Detroit Pistons1748292.471—
11Paul Seymour1968–1969Detroit Pistons602238.367—
10Donnis Butcher1967–1968Detroit Pistons1125260.4642–4
9Dave DeBusschere1964–1967 (as player-coach)Detroit Pistons22279143.356—
8Charles Wolf1963–1964Detroit Pistons912566.275—
7Dick McGuire1959–1960 (as player-coach) 1960–1963Detroit Pistons280122158.4368–13
6Red Rocha1957–1960Detroit Pistons1536588.4254–6
—Charley Eckman1957Detroit Pistons25916.3600–0
5Charley Eckman1954–1957Fort Wayne Pistons216114102.52810–14
4Paul Birch1951–1954Fort Wayne Pistons207105102.5074–10
3Murray Mendenhall1949–1951Fort Wayne Pistons1367264.5293–4
2Curly Armstrong1948–1949 (as player-coach)Fort Wayne Pistons542232.407—
1Carl Bennett1948Fort Wayne Pistons606.000—

Win% is calculated from the listed wins and losses; a dash means the rate is unavailable.

2025-26 final regular season

Conference standings
60–22Wins–losses
1Conference rank
32–9Home
28–13Road

WHYNBA reorganized the records; source order is retained. Checked . Historical records, not a current-season update.

2026 postseason results

Team’s playoff path

Completed-season results. WHYNBA reorganized the source records.

2025 NBA Cup

Completed group stage: East group B · 2–2 · rank 3. Did not qualify for knockout rounds.

Cup results for Detroit Pistons.

2025-26 team statistics

Saved season averages
117.8Points per game
45.6Rebounds per game
Head coach
J. B. Bickerstaff
President of Basketball Operations
Trajan Langdon
Founded
1948
Division
Central

Basketball operations

Titles as published by each source · reviewed October 4, 2026
TitlePersonIn role sinceSource
President of Basketball OperationsTrajan LangdonMay 31, 2024Pistons release, May 31, 2024 checked October 4, 2026

The Pistons' July 2024 basketball operations leadership release names no general manager, so none is listed.

Each role is shown with the title its source uses. Vacant, unconfirmed or conflicting roles are not filled in.

Roster

All NBA players

23 players in the licensed roster (updated Oct 9, 2026). Training-camp rosters can include players who will not make the opening-night team.

PlayerNo.Pos.HeightAgeCountrySalaryRoster date
Cade Cunningham2PG6′6″25USA$53.82MJul 2021
Daniss Jenkins24PG6′4″25USA$3.81MFeb 2026
Ebuka Okorie23PG6′2″19Nigeria——
Chaz Lanier20 (unresolved)SG6′3″24USA$2.17M—
EJ Harkless16SG6′3″26USA—Jul 2026
Gary Harris11 (unresolved)SG6′4″32USA——
Isaiah Joe11 (unresolved)SG6′4″27USA$12.36MJun 2026
Javonte Green31SG6′5″33USA$2.30MJul 2026
Kevin Huerter27SG6′6″28USA$16.25MJun 2026
Ausar Thompson9SF6′7″23USA$9.06M—
Duncan Robinson55SF6′7″32USA$15.99MJul 2025
Ron Holland5SF6′8″21USA$9.37MJun 2024
Taurean Prince12SF6′6″32USA$3.56MJul 2026
Isaac Jones3PF6′8″26USA—Feb 2026
John Collins20 (unresolved)PF6′9″29USA$26.58MJul 2026
Tolu Smith35PF6′11″26USA—Apr 2026
Jalen Duren0C6′10″22USA$4.87M—
Paul Reed7C6′9″27USA$5.47MJun 2025
Ugonna Onyenso34C6′11″22Nigeria—Jul 2026
Brice Williams——————Sep 2026
Dawson Garcia——————Oct 2025
John Ukomadu——————Sep 2026
Jordan Riley———————

Roster, positions, heights, birth dates, nationalities and salaries. Entries with unresolved team information are omitted. Roster dates do not establish a contract signing. 4 player reports share a teammate's number and are marked unresolved. Join dates do not establish number ownership. See the jersey directory for the collected reports.

Games & schedule

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Game times: America/New York.

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Little Caesars Arena

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Recorded championship seasons

Season history

2003-04, 1989-90, 1988-89.

Verified champion records through 2025-26. Earlier team names and source records appear in the archive.

Official profiles

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Detroit’s strongest basketball eras are often remembered for defense and collective toughness. The championship teams of 1989 and 1990 and the title-winning 2004 group reached the top through different rosters and styles. Comparing those teams is a useful study in how many forms winning basketball can take.

From Fort Wayne to downtown Detroit

The franchise began in 1941 as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, playing in the National Basketball League. Fred Zollner moved the team to Detroit in 1957, retaining a name rooted in his piston-manufacturing business. Their first Detroit game was at Olympia on October 23, 1957. Cobo Arena followed, before the Pistons left after 1977–78 for the Pontiac Silverdome. The Palace of Auburn Hills opened in 1988. The 2017–18 move to Little Caesars Arena brought the team’s regular home schedule back downtown.

Putting the championship years on the map

All three NBA championships belong to the Palace era. The 1989 title came in Detroit’s first season there; the Bad Boys repeated in 1990. In 2004, the Pistons clinched at home by beating the Lakers 100–87 in Game 5. Older Finals footage can look very different: the 1988 series still included games at the Pontiac Silverdome. Those venue changes give a first-time visitor a useful way to connect the present-day team with the eras fans still celebrate.

Getting into Little Caesars Arena

For a rail approach, QLINE lists Little Caesars Arena at its Adelaide/Sproat Street stop. Check the current service information before planning your return journey. Arena doors typically open 90 minutes before Pistons games, although event-specific timing can change.

Pack carefully: permitted everyday bags must be single-compartment and smaller than 4 × 6 × 1.5 inches. Larger clear bags do not get an automatic exemption. Diaper, parenting and qualifying medical or dietary-necessity bags have a separate allowance, smaller than 16 × 16 × 8 inches. The arena is cashless, but reverse ATMs convert cash to prepaid cards without a fee. Review the official arena guide before leaving, especially if you need a bag exception.

Watching Detroit Pistons

Start with the official team schedule and roster to understand the current group. Then compare the team’s pace, shot selection, and defensive approach with its opponents. The meaning of a result changes with the matchup, the available lineup, and the season context.

Explore the team

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