Detroit Pistons Get Tough News in 2026 Projection

News ArticlePublishedAug 28, 2026 at 04:41 PM EDTThe Detroit Pistons have been going strong for not one by two season.Can they do it again?Here's the deal: After showing they can compete during the regular season, Detroit's focus moving forward should be on what this group can do when the playoffs arrive. That could make the 2026 regular season look a little less impressive on paper, even if the Pistons are ultimately building toward something bigger.Greg Swartz of Bleach Report thinks this team will be worse this season. It's a heartbreaking projection.Why? Well, the Eastern Conference is better. Jalen Duren's contract situation is still hanging over the team, too, adding another layer of uncertainty to the picture. There are also some changes to the roster.Sports news: Bears QB Tyson Bag