The Pistons made their first big leap last season when they won 44 games, made the playoffs for the first time since 2019 and pushed the New York Knicks to six games in the first round. Instead of cashing in their chips over the summer to bring in a star and expedite their rebuild, they decided to operate in the margins.

After nearly a week off, the Atlanta Hawks are back on the court tonight. They are on the road to face the top team in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pisto

In 54 games with the Pistons, Iverson posted 17.4 points, which was the lowest average of his NBA career. His scoring dip led to the narrative that Iverson had lost a step and it was the beginning of the end of the 2001 NBA MVP. Unsurprisingly, A.I. firmly shut it down.

Hawks injury report for Friday in Detroit: Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is out. N’Faly Dante (concussion protocol) is out. Jacob Toppin (right shoulder surgery) is out. Trae Young (right knee MCL sprain) is out.

There's very little to be concerned about in Detroit right now. The Pistons are the best team in the Eastern conference with 19 wins and the New York Knicks ar

"Adversity has been a part of my career; there is nothing that I cannot overcome," Pistons guard Jaden Ivey says.

Markkanen would be a dream addition. The one-time lottery pick has flourished during his four years in Utah, and after a back step last season, he is having a career year in 2025-26. Averaging 27 points a game and shooting 36% from three. A front court combo with fast-rising young star Jalen Duren could be dynamite.

The Detroit Pistons boast the best record in the Eastern Conference, and the statistics back it up, but just how good have they been? While they don’t own the h