The Detroit Pistons' X-Factor in 2026

News ArticlePublishedJul 31, 2026 at 12:47 PM EDTThe Detroit Pistons are officially Cade Cunningham's team now.Yes, they have to build around him. They have to support him. The team's x-factor has to be helping Cunningham next season.The Pistons finally showed they were ready to take a step forward last season, but the playoffs also exposed one of their biggest weaknesses. They needed more help creating offense.When the games got tighter, Detroit leaned heavily on Cunningham to make something happen. His usage rate hit 32.4% in the playoffs.That's where Ebuka Okorie could become an important piece.More news: San Antonio Spurs’ Full 2026 Season Overview...Detroit selected the Stanford guard with the No. 17 pick, adding a player who brings a skill the roster desperately needed: the ability t