Hunter Patterson

Duncan Robinson looks as confident as ever to start the season. He’s one of the NBA’s best 3-point shooters, and his gravity is making life easier for his Pistons teammates. His impact has been vital to Detroit’s 3-0 start. “He carries so much weight.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

Here’s more on Jalen Duren’s right hamstring strain, Ausar Thompson’s right ankle sprain and what they could mean for the Pistons: www.nytimes.com/athletic/772...

Injuries to Jalen Duren & Ausar Thompson weren’t enough to keep the Pistons from a win. Friday was just another example of why Detroit’s depth makes it so dynamic: “That’s where we can create trouble. We have so many people that can be used as weapons.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/771...

Javonte Green feels at home with the Pistons. His performance in last night’s win proved that and showcased Detroit’s depth: “Being bounced around from team to team … It’s a great feeling to be wanted, actually. To be wanted and to be heard.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/770...

Jalen Duren looks regular-season ready. Cade Cunningham is dialed in from 3. Ausar Thompson appears more confident than ever. Here’s why there should be optimism around the Pistons as they enter the regular season: www.nytimes.com/athletic/769...

Jalen Duren is back on the court for the Pistons: www.nytimes.com/athletic/768...

Being more aggressive offensively is the next step in Ausar Thompson’s progression. He initiated offense and got plenty of on-ball reps in the Pistons’ preseason win Monday. Here’s a breakdown of his performance: www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

How impactful can John Collins be for the Pistons this season? I wrote about his offensive versatility and how it should help Detroit: www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...

Here’s more from Jalen Duren’s first availability since inking a five-year, $200 million deal: “I want to be a Detroit Piston for life.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/766...

Detroit's offseason could have gone very differently. Jalen Duren's contract negotiations dragged on until the final hours, putting the Pistons' future in a precarious position. Here's why the $200 million deal matters: www.nytimes.com/athletic/765...

Can confirm, per a league source, Jalen Duren has agreed to a five-year, $200 million deal to stay with the Pistons and ends the stalemate. Here’s more on how this all came together and what could be next, with @samamick.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

The weight clause in the Pistons’ five-year, $200 million offer to Jalen Duren has been removed, league sources tell me and @samamick.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...

Jalen Duren has until tomorrow to either accept the Pistons’ $9.6 million qualifying offer or their five-year, $200 million deal. Here’s context on Duren’s options ahead, Detroit’s ability to extend the deadline and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/764...

Jalen Duren is expected to miss Pistons media day as negotiations continue to stall, league sources tell @theathletic.com, with @samamick.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/763...

This was really interesting reporting by @hunterpatterson.bsky.social and @samamick.bsky.social on the Jalen Duren weight clause revelation. I admit: It never occurred to me that the Pistons might have concerns about Duren's weight. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...

Here’s context on the weight clause in the Pistons’ offer to Jalen Duren, with @samamick.bsky.social. Details on when Detroit initially wanted Duren to lose weight, monthly weigh-ins and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...

An update on where things stand with Jalen Duren’s contract negotiations with the Pistons, with @samamick.bsky.social. The latest on Detroit’s most recent offer, new suitors emerging, the possibility of Duren accepting the qualifying offer and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...

Michael Blackstone was living with stage 4 lung cancer before even accepting his role as the Pistons’ EVP of basketball operations. Three years after his diagnosis, Blackstone’s “drive” is to help as many people as he can: www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...

Here’s more on Ausar Thompson’s new $155 million deal and what it could mean for Jalen Duren’s contract stalemate with the Pistons: www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...

The Pistons survey results are in. Tap in to see how the fanbase feels about Detroit’s title chances, who they think the second-most valuable Piston is and much more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...

Here’s the latest on what @samamick.bsky.social and I are hearing about Jalen Duren and the Pistons. From Detroit’s most recent offer to at least one team that would be a suitor if Duren takes the $9.6 million qualifying offer and much more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...

What’s the next step for Cade Cunningham coming off an All-NBA First Team selection? Here’s more on how the Pistons can benefit from using Cunningham as an off-ball scorer: www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...

With almost a month until preseason, here’s a Pistons fan survey to voice your opinions. What does success look like next season? Are they contenders? Who is Detroit’s biggest competition in the Eastern Conference? www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...

Joined forces with our @hunterpatterson.bsky.social to talk about Jalen Duren's situation in Detroit. www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...

To better understand the Jalen Duren-Pistons stalemate, I turned to @johnhollinger.bsky.social, former Grizzlies VP of basketball ops. We discussed the most likely outcome, nuances of the negotiation, how Duren’s situation could affect Ausar Thompson and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...

Where do the Pistons stack up in a revamped Eastern Conference? Internal development will likely determine Detroit’s ceiling: www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

Have the Pistons improved this summer as they look to build on their 60-win season? Here’s my outlook on Detroit’s offseason moves so far with depth chart projections: www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

What’s the latest on Jalen Duren’s contract negotiations? What led to the Isaiah Stewart trade? Are the Pistons done making moves? After nearly a week in Vegas for summer league, here’s what I’m hearing about Detroit: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

I sat down with Pistons rookie Ebuka Okorie for an exclusive on how he can help Cade Cunningham, his relationship with Trajan Langdon, his basketball superpower and more: “He’s got some things you can’t teach.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

What’s next for Jalen Duren and the Pistons after contract negotiations have stalled? It makes most sense to come to an agreement sooner than later. Here’s more on why a reunion would benefit both Duren and Detroit: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Here’s more on the Pistons agreeing to trade Caris LeVert and two 2027 second-round picks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris: www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Can confirm, per a league source, the Pistons are trading Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. Detroit also creates a $15 million trade exception.

Here’s more on the Pistons and Javonte Green agreeing to a one-year reunion: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Can confirm, per a league source, Javonte Green and the Pistons have agreed to a one-year, $3.95 million deal that’ll bring him back to Detroit.

Initial thoughts on John Collins agreeing to sign with the Pistons and how he can help Detroit: www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Can confirm, per a league source, the Pistons have agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with John Collins. Only the first year is guaranteed. Collins shot a career-high 40.6% from 3-point range last season on 3.2 attempts per game.

Can confirm, per league sources, Kevin Huerter and the Pistons have agreed to a three-year, $27 million deal with a team option on the third year.

Here’s more on the Pistons agreeing to trade for Isaiah Joe and how Detroit can bring him in on a trade exception, with @johnhollinger.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Here’s more on the Pistons agreeing to trade Isaiah Stewart, what they got back, what this means for Paul Reed and what could be next: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

The Pistons have traded Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies in exchange for three future second-round picks, a league source confirmed to @hunterpatterson.bsky.social. The man known as "Beef Stew" will now beef up Memphis' frontcourt. Read for free: nyti.ms/4w69UT7

The Pistons wanted Ebuka Okorie enough to trade up four spots to select him Tuesday. Trajan Langdon describes Okorie as “a winner” and sees him becoming “a weapon that can get paint touches at will” with Detroit: www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

Here’s more from Trajan Langdon about the Pistons’ approach to the offseason. On Detroit’s draft priorities and plan to improve with free agency around the corner: www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

With the draft less than two weeks away, here are five prospects the Pistons could target at No. 21: www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

The Pistons hosted Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie for a pre-draft workout earlier today.

How much could Jalen Duren earn in restricted free agency? Who are potential trade targets? Will Detroit operate over the cap? I break down those questions and others in my first Pistons mailbag of the offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...

It’s offseason mailbag time. Tap in with Pistons questions here or at the link below: www.nytimes.com/athletic/730...

Ausar Thompson when I asked if he thought he was one of the best defenders in the league: “One thousand percent. I think I’m the best.” Now he’s the first Piston to make All-Defensive First Team since Ben Wallace in 2006. www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

More from Trajan Langdon’s availability earlier. On the plan for Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren, the Pistons’ offseason outlook and other key points entering a pivotal summer: “We’re not going to rest on our laurels.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...

The Pistons’ season of strides ends with quite the Game 7 stumble. More on how Detroit got here and what to expect in the offseason: www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

Paul Reed and Jalen Duren have been close since last season. But this playoff run has strengthened the bond they share. On their connection and how it helped push the Pistons to another Game 7: “I don’t think anybody in here is as happy for JD as I am.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/728...