Detroit Pistons retain Dwane Casey as advisor, Isaac Jones shifts positions
The Detroit Pistons will keep Dwane Casey in his advisory role after he withdrew from consideration for the head coaching job at Serie A expansion team BC Roma SPQR. The Pistons, who last played on May 18, 2026, losing 94-125 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, are now focused on strengthening their roster for the 2026-27 season. Casey, who previously coached the Pistons, will continue to help the franchise rebuild from the front office.
What’s next for Dwane Casey and the Pistons?
Dwane Casey’s decision to stay with the Pistons comes after BC Roma SPQR, co-founded by Luka Doncic and former Dallas Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson, explored hiring him for stability. The Italian club wanted NBA experience, but Casey chose to remain in Detroit, where he has been instrumental in turning the franchise around. The Pistons, who finished their last five games with a 2W-0D-3L record (LLWWL), aim to improve further under his guidance.
Isaac Jones transitions to power forward
After spending last season between the Pistons and the G-League’s Motor City Cruise, Isaac Jones is moving from center to power forward. During Summer League, Jones played most of his minutes at the four, showing promise with an 18-point, 10-rebound performance against the Phoenix Suns on July 15. The Pistons hope this positional shift will boost his impact in the upcoming season.
Jalen Duren’s contract situation
The Pistons are still negotiating with restricted free agent Jalen Duren, the 22-year-old All-Star center. With limited cap space across the NBA, Duren may consider his qualifying offer to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The Pistons want to avoid this scenario and secure a long-term deal before the regular season begins in two months.
