# Detroit Pistons DEFENSE Impresses but Does Grit Limit Championship Dreams?

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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: 2026-06-18T04:00:00+00:00
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Detroit Pistons fans have reason to believe: Cade Cunningham’s leap to NBA stardom and a gritty, defensive core could set the stage for another breakout season. Can Jalen Duren rebound from his postseason struggles? Will the trio of Cunningham, Duren, and Ausar Thompson be enough to push Detroit closer to contender status? Host Ku Khahil and special guest Seth Partnow explore the Pistons’ rapid rise, hard-nosed defense, and the offseason’s biggest questions. Key topics include potential trade targets like Lauri Markkanen and Trey Murphy, the need for a floor-spacing power forward, and debate over the value of scoring combo guards like Tyler Herro. Partnoy offers sharp insights into Detroit’s roster decisions, expectations for the Eastern Conference race, and what must improve after the hard-fought playoff loss to Cleveland. Can the Pistons’ young core take the next step, or will front office moves decide their ceiling?

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