The Detroit Pistons are likely to accept a multi-year deal from Jalen Duren, but they may also consider a trade for Darius Garland.
What happened?
The Pistons watched Duren meet with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings before free agency. However, the Lakers moved on, and the Kings faced the reality that the Pistons didn’t want to part ways with the star center. The Pistons' last result was a 94-125 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on 2026-05-18.
Why it matters for Detroit Pistons
Bleacher Report suggests that the Los Angeles Clippers could be a top fit sleeper for Duren. A deal including Darius Garland could help the Pistons get a proven, star guard, while cutting ties with Jalen Duren. Garland is a 38.9% shooter from three, who has averaged 18.9 points per game throughout his career.
What comes next?
The Pistons struggled to land their All-Star guard targets this offseason. Garland is an interesting player for Detroit, and he could give the Pistons some quality on-ball minutes with Cade Cunningham off the floor. The Clippers just traded for Garland last season, but if Duren does have a fan in the Clippers, then the Pistons probably wouldn’t hesitate to talk shop if Garland’s on the table. The Pistons have a recent form of 2W-0D-3L, with their last two games being losses. They will look to improve their performance in their next game, and a trade for Garland could be a step in the right direction.
