Stewart has integrated Mahorn's teachings on a nightly basis, from adopting the franchise's culture to being a defensive leader. Stewart has become the driving force in the Pistons' defense, establishing them as one of the best defensive teams early this season.

The Detroit Pistons are 5-2, off to their best start since 2017-18. Here are three things I like so far, and two areas that need to improve.

Pistons Talk: Malik Beasley on which team he wants to play for if he get cleared “If I do go back to the NBA, it’s gonna be with the Pistons. I haven’t signed anything yet, but I have my strongest ties there. I had my best season there last year, and hopefully I can fit back in with the team.”

Veteran forward Tobias Harris continues to deal with a right ankle injury first suffered during the Detroit Pistons’ game against the Dallas Mavericks in Mexico City on Saturday. Harris, 33, is set to miss his second straight game Wednesday night at home against the Utah Jazz after sitting out Monday’s game on the road vs.

Recent reports indicate that Malik Beasley strongly favors a return to the Pistons if he is cleared to rejoin the NBA.

Sure, the Grizz finished second in the NBA with 121.7 points per game last season, but it’s been a bumpy road since then. They rank in the bottom half of the league so far this year in points per game and field goal percentage, and the same holds true for the Detroit Pistons, who are also shooting the fourth-fewest 3-pointers per game.

After helping the Detroit Pistons snap a five-year playoff drought last season, star guard Cade Cunningham knows he will have to up his game even further if he wants to lead the team to greater heights this year.

Detroit Pistons increased in value after a playoff season, but still rank among the bottom 5 NBA franchises, according to Forbes' latest valuations.

Fresh off a 2025 season where they shattered any and all expectations, the Detroit Pistons were a team many had their eyes on heading into the 2026 campaign. De

Just four NBA players in the past decade have a 30-point, 10-assist, 3-steal, 3-block game, including Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham

The Rockets nearly beat the defending champion Thunder in their season opener, and I like their big lineup in this matchup with the Pistons. Alperen Sengun had a monster night against Oklahoma City, and can hit his PRA total without coming close to that level of production.

Behind 19 fourth-quarter points by Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons held off the Grizzlies in a road victory in Memphis.