Detroit Pistons seek solutions for playoff performance struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:45 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

The Detroit Pistons are addressing challenges from last season's playoffs after their strong regular season. Despite winning 60 games and securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the team faced difficulties against the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers, particularly with Jalen Duren's struggle to maintain offensive production. The Pistons plan to improve by focusing on Duren's consistency, developing rookie point guard Ebuka Okorie as a scoring option, and integrating new three-point shooters, including John Collins and Gary Harris, who all shot well from beyond the arc last season. These adjustments come as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Pistons won 60 games but were eliminated early in the playoffs.
- •Jalen Duren's scoring dropped during postseason play.
- •Rookie Ebuka Okorie is expected to provide additional scoring.
- •Pistons acquired shooters John Collins, Isaiah Joe, Taurean Prince, and Gary Harris.
- •Detroit aims to improve three-point shooting ahead of the new season.
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"The Detroit Pistons have been busy in the offseason to correct an issue that arose during the postseason
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