# Should The NBA Community FADE The Detroit Pistons This Season or Will Detroit Have Another SURPRISING Season?

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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: 2026-09-17T21:30:00+00:00
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Detroit Pistons face skepticism despite last season’s 60-win surge—can their defensive depth and youth fuel another dominant regular-season run, or will the upgraded Eastern Conference expose their lack of a secondary scorer and hindered playoff ceiling? The debate intensifies as fans question off-season moves, highlighted by Tobias Harris’ departure, the arrival of John Collins, and contract drama swirling around Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson. Sean Woodley and Ku Khahil break down the Pistons’ roster strategy, the impact of losing Isaiah Stewart, and whether internal development can match rising Eastern Conference contenders like the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics. The discussion explores Cade Cunningham’s workload, Ausar Thompson’s looming extension, and Detroit’s bold bet on continuity over splashy trades. Can Detroit’s gritty identity carry them past playoff disappointments, or is regression inevitable? Don’t miss this deep analysis of the Pistons’ high-stakes season.

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