It may only take one time of asking for former Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin to have his name enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, as it was announced on Wednesday he is a finalist for the Class of 2026.

Former NBA champion and now broadcaster Danny Green said that, as entertaining as it was to see players compete with such pride and intensity, it's also a double-edged sword that needs to be handled carefully by the players and the league.

After beating Toronto on the road Wednesday, Detroit sits at 40-13 — the franchise's second-best record at the All-Star break.

Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon reminded that the team did not even win a home playoff game last season.

Pistons acquired shooting guard Kevin Huerter from the Bulls in a three-team deal at the 2026 NBA trade deadline

For years, the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons existed in the quiet corners of the NBA landscape, often characterized by rebuilding efforts and fighting for lottery position rather than postseason glory.

Just two days before this year’s NBA trade deadline, former NFL player and Detroit native Javin Hunter was out west for Super Bowl LX media week. That Tuesday afternoon, his son Jaden Ivey called him.

The Detroit Pistons were able to squeak out a road win against the Charlotte Hornets in a game that was marred by a brawl as multiple suspensions may be handed down.