John Hobbs

John Hobbs

Joined: Nov 18, 2025

A freelance journalist who has covered basketball long enough to remember LeBron James’ NBA debut for the Cavs like it was yesterday. Specializing in international basketball, John currently writes for FIBA. Outside of basketball, John is a sneaker enthusiast with over 100 pairs of Nikes/Jordans, and is adjusting to life as a new cat owner.

May 13, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

May 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) in the second half during game seven of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (3) during the second half in game six of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half in game six of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers 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 was again pressed on his future with the Detroit Piston when he visited his hometown.

May 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) reacts before game seven of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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As Detroit Pistons' training camp inches closer, there are still a lot of questions and massive factors when the players hit the court.

06/10/1990; Portland, Oregon,USA; Pistons'' Bill Laimbeer gets a rebound in the third game of the NBA Finals, Mandatory Credit: Craig Porter, Detroit Free Press, USA Today Network

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There have been many trades over the course of the Detroit Pistons' history. But one changed the landscape like no other.

May 31, 1989; Detroit, MI; Dennis Rodman greets victory with open arms. He led the Pistons w/ 14 rebounds. NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Mandatory Credit: Steven R. Nickerson-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Who paved the way for the Detroit Pistons? From the Bad Boys era in the 80s and early 90s, to the Underdogs of 2004, lets look back.

May 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) is congratulated by guard Caris LeVert (8) after scoring in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game seven of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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What do the Detroit Pistons need to work on ahead of their season opener against the Boston Celtics?

May 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game seven of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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As talks between the Pistons and Jalen Duren are still paused, what trade options would help Detroit?

May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second half 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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It's been an offseason that promised a lot but resulted in very little for the Detroit Pistons.

May 13, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dunks in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons remain at a stalemate over a new deal.

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) looks on from the court during the final minutes of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Due to Kevin Durant's connection to Cade Cunningham, there is an indication from NBA insiders that he could be swayed to the Motor City.

May 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (2) in the second half during game seven of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Cade Cunningham seemed to be busy this offseason.

Sep 30, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon poses for his official 2024-25 season head shot. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Without listening to the noise from the outside, the Detroit Pistons have instead focused on getting the players they want.

May 17, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) in the second half during game seven of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

It's been another quiet offseason for the Detroit Pistons when we all thought they would be making noise.