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Pistons Missed Big Free Agent Moves | NBA News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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Summary
Cade Cunningham’s offseason recruiting blitz aimed at landing stars like Durant, Irving, and Kawhi fell flat, leaving the Pistons stuck between building for the future and making a splash now. While they focused on developing young talents like Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson—Duren’s All-NBA third-team honors hinting at a max contract around $287M—the team balked at the price tag after his playoff underperformance. With no big-name signings and internal growth falling short of expectations, Detroit’s window to accelerate its rise may have just slipped through their fingers. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f22e62d1925dfc5e