Aidan Chacon

Joined: Nov 18, 2025

Aidan Chacon has been a contributor for SI since July 2025. He graduated from Florida International University in 2023 with a degree in Digital Media & Communications within their school of Journalism. Aidan has written for Detroit Pistons on SI and also contributes to Miami Heat and Orlando Magic on SI. He currently also writes for the Miami Hurricanes and the Takedown on SI. He’s also written and produced content for Caplin News. With a lifelong passion for sports and a commitment creating content worth consuming, Aidan has enjoyed producing digital and social media related to sports for more than five years.

Jan 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) and center Jalen Duren (0) react to a foul called in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Pistons are ready to take a leap as a franchise this summer, but that leap could come in the form of a first round steal in this upcoming rookie NBA Draft.

May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff reacts during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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The small amount of preseason expectations for the Detroit Pistons doesn't make losing in the postseason any easier to deal with. The expectations for this tea

May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the first quarter in game six of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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A loss for either team in tonight's Eastern conference semifinals means so much more than being excluded from the rest of the postseason.

May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) guards Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the second half of game four in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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Jalen Duren is unrecognizable from the lob threat and defensive anchor Pistons fans grew to love throughout the regular season.

Mar 3, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) throws a pass beside Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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There's a few things the Detroit Pistons can do in their upcoming playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers to make it less of a struggle than the Orlando Magic first round series.

May 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) receives congratulations from guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half against the Orlando Magic during game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Despite already having seven games under their belt, the Pistons haven't unloaded their entire arsenal on the NBA postseason just yet.

Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dribbles on Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The Detroit Pistons season hasn't ended yet, but management is already ready for the following season.

Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) receives congratulations from d31 in the second half against the during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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If Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren makes one of the three all-NBA teams this postseason, he will be eligible to receive 30% of the Pistons' total cap space.

Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles defended by Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) and forward Franz Wagner (22) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The identity and play style that shined through Detroit all throughout the regular season returned to Little Caesars Arena Wednesday night in their postseason victory against Orlando.

Apr 19, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles defended by Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) in the second half during the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The Pistons strayed completely from their identity against the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs.

Apr 19, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dribbles defended by Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) in the second half during the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The Orlando Magic had a gameplan and executed it well. What Detroit thrives at, Orlando completely eliminated in Game 1.

Apr 19, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) shoots in the second half against the Orlando Magic during the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The Pistons have walked into the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the East multiple times before 2026 and history says Pistons fans don't have to hit any panic buttons yet.

Aidan Chacon

Joined: Nov 18, 2025

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