ESPN Questions Pistons’ Offseason, Yahoo Ranks Detroit 8th & Wendell Moore Going Overseas?

The Detroit Pistons are drawing mixed reviews heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. In today’s episode, Anthony breaks down ESPN’s concerns about Detroit’s offseason and Yahoo Sports ranking the Pistons eighth in its early Eastern Conference power rankings. Did the Pistons do enough to improve after a 60-win season, or is the national media overlooking Detroit once again? Topics include the unresolved Jalen Duren contract situation, replacing Tobias Harris with John Collins, the addition of Isaiah Joe, Detroit’s need for another reliable creator next to Cade Cunningham, and where the Pistons truly belong among the top teams in the East. Are the Pistons being disrespected, or do ESPN and Yahoo Sports have legitimate concerns about Detroit’s roster? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.