When you flick through the Detroit Pistons regular season records from 2020 to now, you notice a rapid shift midway through, and one man is at the heart of it a

One of the bigger surprises for the surging Detroit Pistons this season hasn’t been that two-way guard Daniss Jenkins has proved to be a solid pick up after going undrafted in 2024. It’s the fact that Jenkins has fully broken into the rotation of the first-place Pistons to become one of the top choices at point guard behind star Cade Cunningham.

The scoreboard at Mortgage Matchup Center at halftime told a simple story as the Phoenix Suns were in command. Phoemix dropped a total of 72 points in the first half, although the deeper truth of how they were able to do so was more interesting.

The Detroit Pistons all but stalled out in a Thursday loss to the Phoenix Suns on the road.

The Detroit Pistons' surge to the top of the NBA standings is delivering a windfall for the franchise's business operations. The team has signed 18 new corporate partners this season and revenue from sponsorships is up 32% as the Pistons post their best record in close to two decades.

During the 2025-26 season, the Detroit Pistons, led by all-star Cade Cunningham, surprised the NBA with high-level play and tough defense to make a name for themselves at the top of the Eastern Conference.

Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson — techno's Belleville Three — are being honored with branded apparel and a Feb. 1 halftime performance.

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently requested a trade and is expected to be moved before the deadline. Would Giannis help get the Pistons over the hump?