# 97.1 CROSSOVER: Did the Pistons Offseason with John Collins and Isaiah Joe Set Detroit BACK?

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Podcast: [Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pistons-daily-podcast-on-the-detroit-pistons-771965)
Published: 2026-07-24T04:00:00+00:00
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Detroit Pistons fans face an offseason reality check as bold moves stall and questions swirl around Jalen Duren’s contract saga. Are the Pistons’ marginal upgrades—like the additions of John Collins and Isaiah Joe—enough to support Cade Cunningham’s quest for championship contention, or is Detroit risking playoff stagnation by failing to add elite shot creation? With Trajan Langdon banking on internal development from stars like Ausar Thompson and exploring the market for secondary creators, listeners get an unfiltered look at the front office’s strategic pivot and current limitations. Guest Jim Costa joins Ku Khahil to dissect the domino effect of player departures, risky trades, and Duren’s shaky playoff performance. The episode breaks down the team’s salary cap maneuvering, the East’s escalating arms race, and whether Pistons' ceiling is slipping amid rivals’ star-studded improvements. Can Detroit find the missing piece for a deep postseason run, or is this roster retooling a missed opportunity?

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