The Detroit Pistons lose their 2025 first-round NBA draft pick if they reach the playoffs because of the trade to acquire Isaiah Stewart in 2020.

Prior to Dec. 21, the Pistons ranked 17th in EFG (53.7%) and 3-point percentage (35.8%). They’ve benefitted heavily from investing in shooting over the offseason, as all three veterans are knocking down 3s at a high clip.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their business on lock.

A win over the Knicks showcased the Pistons' improvements this season, but the franchise refuses to get complacent.

The Miami Heat reportedly have some added, draft-related incentive to reach the playoffs this season. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Heat's

During his time suiting up for the Thunder, Augustin wore only jersey No. 14 and put up 5.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114 in a rematch, showcasing Shai Gilgeous-Alexanders stellar performance.

The Detroit Pistons could only go up after ... and the other three — the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets — are all championship contenders. It's been a team ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP ... scored 11 points in a three-minute stretch late in the first half to help the Thunder take a 75-49 lead at the break. PACERS 111, PISTONS 100 DETROIT (AP) — Myles Turner scored 28 points, Pascal Siakam added 26 and Indiana ...

That decision forced the Thunder to stick close to the Mavericks' role players throughout the first quarter. Once Washington scored the first five points, Irving asserted himself and drained a 3-pointer before finishing at the basket with a finger roll to give the Mavericks an early 10-0 lead.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sinks 40 points in 29 minutes as the Oklahoma City Thunder crush the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-114.

When travel issues brought the Pistons to a random Buc-ee's in Alabama, they embraced it. It's a clue into why this year's team is so different.