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2 weeks until re-evaluation for Duren. Don’t want to speculate but you can’t help but wonder if this could’ve been avoided had he not missed camp

🚨 BREAKING: Jalen Duren has agreed to sign a five-year, $200M fully guaranteed contract to return to the Detroit Pistons 🔥 (Via @ShamsCharania)

Name this former Pistons player 🤔 In one season with the team, this player appeared in 80 games, had 1 start and averaged: 🔹14.2 MPG 🔹5.0 PPG 🔹37.1% 3PT 🔹54.5% TS

🚨 REPORT: The Pistons and Jalen Duren are “at an impasse” and it’s unclear whether Duren will attend Media Day next week. (Via @ShamsCharania) This, coming after reports of the Pistons offering Duren a 5yr-$200M contract. Not good news for Pistons fans.

🚨BREAKING: The Pistons and forward Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year, $155M rookie-scale contract extension 🔥 (Via @ShamsCharania)

🎥 FILM ROOM: John Collins' Versatile Offense 🔹 Shooting Efficiency: Collins combines elite efficiency with floor spacing, posting a 62.0% eFG - 7th among qualified NBA players and 2nd among power forwards last season. He shot a career-high 40.6% from three, including 43.0% on catch-and-shoot attempts and 45.0% from the left corner, making him an ideal complementary scorer around primary ball handlers. 🔹 Scoring Versatility: He provides more than spot-up 3PT shooting, producing 1.03 points per post-up possession (71st percentile) and shooting 50.8% from mid-range. Collins can punish mismatches and score from multiple levels without needing to dominate possessions. 🔹 Interior Scoring: Collins converted 75.3% of his attempts in the restricted area, combining his athleticism and ability to play above the rim to become an explosive finisher and vertical threat. His presence as a roll man forces weak-side defenders to tag the roll, creating easier looks for shooters while adding another dimension to the Pistons' pick-and-roll offense. Collins' combination of elite efficiency, floor spacing, and interior finishing gives the Pistons a versatile frontcourt scorer who can complement their primary creators without taking the ball out of their hands.

This weeks Film Room covers the offensive versatility of John Collins 📊 We'll go over some of his better stats and percentages that point to why he should be a great fit in the offense next to Cade ⏰ Film Room drops at today at 12:00pm

🗓️ The Pistons' first four games might actually be their toughest four-game stretch of the season 👀 How should we expect the Pistons to fare in this four-game gauntlet? 🤔

The Pistons 2004 Finals introductions were so hype 🔥 My favorite part is when Larry Brown almost has a heart attack from the pyro explosion 😂

🎥 FILM ROOM: The Skillset of Isaiah Joe 🔹 Catch and Shoot: Joe averaged 1.18 PPP in the half court (94th percentile) and shot 53.5% from the corners - 1st in the NBA among players with 100+ corner 3PA. 🔹 Handoff Scoring: A major part of his skillset, Joe produced 1.18 PPP on dribble-handoffs (90th percentile). 🔹 Contested Shooting: He maintains his mechanics under pressure, shooting 42.3% from three on 6.0 attempts per game - 10th among qualified players 🔹 Transition Scoring: Joe produced over 1.40 PPP in transition while filling lanes and spacing to the arc. 🔹 Shot Creation: While this isn't a high usage source of his offense, he uses pace, footwork, and ball handling to create space and needs little room to get into his release. 🔹 Cutting: Joe produced around 1.40 PPP on cuts, taking advantage of defenders who overplay his shooting. Detroit doesn't need Joe to dominate the ball - they need him to elevate the offense around Cade Cunningham. His shooting, spacing, and off-ball ability make him an ideal fit in Detroit. #DetroitPistons