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Detroit Pistons

Eastern Conference · #1 seed · 13 players

#3Power rank
60–22Record
+8.2Net rating
117.8Pts scored
109.6Pts allowed
A+Grade
11%Title odds
Roster

13 players — ranked by the Balladex model, with MVP odds for contenders. Tap any player for the full story.

Cade CunninghamCade CunninghamGuard · #2 · 23.9 / 5.5 / 9.91%MVPJalen DurenJalen DurenCenter · #0 · 19.5 / 10.5 / 21%MVPAusar ThompsonAusar ThompsonForward · #9 · 9.9 / 5.7 / 3.1→ProfileIsaiah JoeIsaiah JoeGuard · #11 · 11.1 / 2.5 / 1.3→ProfileDuncan RobinsonDuncan RobinsonForward · #55 · 12.2 / 2.7 / 2.1→ProfileRon Holland IIRon Holland IIForward · #5 · 8.2 / 4 / 1.2→ProfileJohn CollinsJohn CollinsForward · #20 · 13.6 / 5.3 / 1→ProfileDaniss JenkinsDaniss JenkinsGuard · #24 · 9.3 / 2.3 / 3.9→ProfileTaurean PrinceTaurean PrinceForward · #12 · 9.2 / 3.1 / 1.8→ProfileChaz LanierChaz LanierGuard · #20 · 2.4 / 0.7 / 0.5→ProfileEbuka OkorieEbuka OkorieGuard · #20→ProfileJavonte GreenJavonte GreenGuard · #31 · 6.9 / 2.8 / 0.7→ProfileUgonna OnyensoUgonna OnyensoCenter · #25→Profile
Detroit Pistons full roster with per-game stats
PlayerPos#PPGRPGAPGMVP
Cade CunninghamGuard#223.95.59.91%
Jalen DurenCenter#019.510.521%
Ausar ThompsonForward#99.95.73.1—
Isaiah JoeGuard#1111.12.51.3—
Duncan RobinsonForward#5512.22.72.1—
Ron Holland IIForward#58.241.2—
John CollinsForward#2013.65.31—
Daniss JenkinsGuard#249.32.33.9—
Taurean PrinceForward#129.23.11.8—
Chaz LanierGuard#202.40.70.5—
Ebuka OkorieGuard#20————
Javonte GreenGuard#316.92.80.7—
Ugonna OnyensoCenter#25————
Team Leaders

Who leads Detroit Pistons by last-season per-game average.

Scoring · PPG

1Cade CunninghamCade Cunningham Guard23.9PPG2Jalen DurenJalen Duren Center19.5PPG3John CollinsJohn Collins Forward13.6PPG

Rebounding · RPG

1Jalen DurenJalen Duren Center10.5RPG2Ausar ThompsonAusar Thompson Forward5.7RPG3Cade CunninghamCade Cunningham Guard5.5RPG

Playmaking · APG

1Cade CunninghamCade Cunningham Guard9.9APG2Daniss JenkinsDaniss Jenkins Guard3.9APG3Ausar ThompsonAusar Thompson Forward3.1APG
Upcoming live

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vsSunsMon, Oct 5@WizardsSat, Oct 10@TimberwolvesWed, Oct 14vsRaptorsFri, Oct 16vsCelticsTue, Oct 20@HeatFri, Oct 23
Season Outlook
PROJECTION

2026-27 outlook

64–18
Title contender
Net+9.0
Off rtg117.6
Def rtg108.6
Pace99.9
99%
Playoff odds
#1 seed projected

This roster projects better than last season (+0.6 net from player trajectories), with the core on the rise.

Projected leaders
Cade CunninghamCade Cunningham26.8 pts · 6.0 reb · 11.6 ast▬ steadyJalen DurenJalen Duren23.3 pts · 11.3 reb · 2.4 ast↗ risingAusar ThompsonAusar Thompson11.1 pts · 6.0 reb · 3.8 ast▬ steady
89% model confidence · anchored to NBA Stats API · 2025-26 + roster trajectory · updated 2026-08-14
Team DNA · Chemistry & balance
71
Balance
score

Balladex grades this a balanced roster with clear trade-offs (71/100). It's built on scoring balance and chemistry (temperament mix). The thinnest areas are rim protection & size and spacing & shooting — the first places a contender would look to upgrade.

Shot creation & scoring76
Playmaking73
Spacing & shooting53
Perimeter defense67
Rim protection & size49
Scoring balance95
Leadership77
Chemistry (temperament mix)87
StrengthsScoring balanceChemistry (temperament mix)
GapsRim protection & sizeSpacing & shooting

Balladex Team DNA — computed from every player's on-court ratings and off-court archetype, minutes-weighted. Illustrative model.

Roster DNA

Cade CunninghamCade CunninghamPoint Guard Superstar · Jumbo CreatorAlphaAusar ThompsonAusar ThompsonTwo-Way Wing · Defensive MenaceConnectorJalen DurenJalen DurenLob-Threat Center · Rebounding AnchorSteadyJohn CollinsJohn CollinsStretch-Four · Efficient FinisherSteadyRon Holland IIRon Holland IIAthletic Wing · DefenderSparkTaurean PrinceTaurean Prince3-and-D Wing · Veteran SpacerVetDuncan RobinsonDuncan RobinsonMovement Shooter · Floor-SpacerVetJavonte GreenJavonte Green3-and-D Wing · EnergySteadyIsaiah JoeIsaiah JoeMovement Shooter · Floor-SpacerSparkChaz LanierChaz LanierDepth guard prospectSteadyDaniss JenkinsDaniss JenkinsBackup Playmaker · Combo GuardSteadyEbuka OkorieEbuka OkorieLead-guard prospectSteadyUgonna OnyensoUgonna OnyensoDepth big prospectSteady
Team Anthem✦ Custom-generated
Motor City
Gritty Motown-funk-rock · 104 BPM · Tough, industrial
Assembly-line grit with Motown horns and muscle.
HIGHLIGHTS

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Shot Profile · where they live on the floor
Offense · where they score most
Hottest: Rim 39% · Paint 13%
Rim — 39% of scoring, 33% of shots, ×1.20 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 8% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 9% of scoring, 10% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 9% of scoring, 9% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 13% of scoring, 16% of shots, ×0.81 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim39%
  • Paint13%
  • Top of key 39%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
Defense · where opponents score most
Hottest: Rim 45% · Paint 15%
Rim — 45% of scoring, 38% of shots, ×1.19 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 7% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.97 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 15% of scoring, 19% of shots, ×0.80 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim45%
  • Paint15%
  • Top of key 37%
Projected from this roster's rim protection & perimeter-defense ratings. Not tracked data.
Team News
transactionJul 7, 2026
Pistons trade Caris LeVert to Milwaukee for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris
Detroit sent guard Caris LeVert and two future second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for veterans Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, adding wing shooting and defense to its 60-win roster while a rebuilding Milwaukee reshuffled after a lost, injury-marred season.
Caris LeVertTaurean PrinceNBA.com ↗
transactionJun 26, 2026
Thunder trade Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons
Oklahoma City sent elite shooter Isaiah Joe to Detroit for two future second-round picks, giving the 60-win Pistons instant floor-spacing around Cade Cunningham while the champion Thunder managed their books.
Isaiah JoeNBA.com ↗
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