# Have the Detroit Pistons Actually IMPROVED This Offseason or Have They Gotten Worse?

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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: 2026-07-06T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Detroit Pistons shake up their roster, but have they truly improved, or are lateral moves keeping them stuck? The arrival of John Collins and Isaiah Joe, along with the retention of Duncan Robinson, promise more shooting, yet questions linger about secondary playmaking and defensive identity after moving on from Isaiah Stewart. With the offseason far from over, the Pistons’ strategy and patience face scrutiny as fans await a bold move. Rumors swirl around potential pursuits of superstars like Kevin Durant and the future of Jalen Duren, who remains locked in a contract standoff with Detroit’s front office. Can Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson anchor a playoff contender, or will the unresolved negotiations force a blockbuster sign-and-trade? Get the latest breakdown of Pistons’ off-season ambitions, trade targets, and how Detroit stacks up in a shifting NBA landscape.

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