Pistons Offseason: Hope vs Holes | Detroit Pistons News

Detroit Pistons News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

The Pistons’ offseason ends with a mix of wins and worries: Jalen Duren’s return is likely but at a lower salary than hoped, while Isaiah Joe’s cheap acquisition adds crucial shooting for Cade Cunningham. But without a proven secondary creator and with key losses like Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart, frontcourt depth and offensive scoring remain shaky. Young players like Ausar Thompson are expected to fill gaps, and while shooting has improved, the team’s biggest question is whether they can score without Cade. Grades hover around C-plus to B-minus — a solid foundation, but not enough to…