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Cade Cunningham First-Team, Pistons Lead East with 60-22

5/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Cade Cunningham earned First-Team All-NBA honors on May 24, 2026, the Pistons’ first top-five pick since Grant Hill (1996-97).
Jalen Duren’s Third-Team selection makes him eligible for a five-year rookie-max extension up to $287 million.
The Pistons posted a 60-22 record, the best in the Eastern Conference.
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff was named a finalist for Coach of the Year.

History

Historical Context

After a 20-62 season in 1993-94, the Pistons used the third overall pick in the 1994 draft to select Grant Hill, whose 1996-97 54-28 record sparked a resurgence. That pattern of high-draft picks and big rookie contracts revived Detroit, culminating in 2026 when Cade Cunningham earned First-Team All-NBA and Jalen Duren secured a rookie-max contract, echoing Hill’s impact.

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Story summary

Cade Cunningham earned First-Team All-NBA honors on May 24, 2026, the Pistons’ first top-five pick since Grant Hill (1996-97).
Jalen Duren’s Third-Team selection makes him eligible for a five-year rookie-max extension up to $287 million.
The Pistons posted a 60-22 record, the best in the Eastern Conference.
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff was named a finalist for Coach of the Year.

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