Detroit Pistons' 2026 Season Overview

News ArticlePublishedJul 28, 2026 at 07:51 PM EDTNow that a bunch of offseason changes have happened across the NBA, it's a great time to start looking at what's ahead factoring in the new lineups.The Detroit Pistons head into the season in a much different position than they were a year ago. After surprising plenty of people by leading the Eastern Conference in wins and making a run to the second round of the playoffs, the expectations are bigger.Detroit is no longer just trying to build something. Now, the team is ready to really move forward.The offseason was relatively low-key, though. The Pistons didn't make a huge splash. They didn't completely reshape the roster. Instead, they focused on smaller moves that fit around the young core that helped them take a major step forward....John