The NBA is officially back in action and the opening night has multiple blockbuster fixtures that fans will be excited about. Among them is the Boston Celtics’ visit to Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Pistons, and both teams enter the matchup with multiple names on the official injury report. First off, we […]
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Taurean Prince's Pistons debut is in question hours before the opener against Boston. #Pistons
The Boston Celtics face the Detroit Pistons on NBA Opening Night at Little Caesars Arena, tipping off at 3 PM ET on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026. NBC and Peacock will broadcast the game, which also launches a three‑game tip‑off slate. Rising R&B singer Morgan Taylor, a 2025 Berklee graduate known as BIG MO, will perform the national anthem, bringing her gospel‑infused style to the ceremony. The article also notes the following night’s games: the 76ers vs. Knicks at 7 PM ET and the Thunder vs. Spurs at 9:30 PM ET.
The Detroit Pistons made a decision today but it won't be the last word on Ron Holland II.
The Detroit Pistons have exercised their rookie‑scale team option on 2024 No. 5 pick Ron Holland for the 2027‑28 season, making his $11.5 million fourth‑year salary fully guaranteed. Holland, now entering his third year, posted modest numbers—7.3 points, 1.1 assists in 17.7 minutes with a .450/.246/.782 shooting line—but served a key defensive role on a squad that improved from 44 to 60 wins. The move locks him in through next season, triggers extension eligibility in the 2027 offseason, and could turn him into a restricted free agent in 2028 if no new deal occurs. Options are due by Nov 2.
Pistons and Celtics open their seasons in a blockbuster Eastern Conference showdown featuring championship contenders.
Ausar Thompson will be the Pistons most important player tonight.
The 2026/27 NBA season launches Tuesday with an afternoon opener as the Pistons host the Celtics at 2 p.m. CT, followed by the Sixers at the defending champion Knicks at 6 p.m. and the Spurs vs. Thunder at 8:30 p.m. All 30 teams filed rosters, revealing 519 players under contract for 540 spots—433 on standard deals and 86 on two‑way contracts, with 17 roster openings league‑wide. Notably, four teams still have a two‑way slot, and 25 players carry non‑guaranteed or partially guaranteed salaries, including Heat’s Nick Richards and Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells, whose deals become fully guaranteed soon. The Nuggets start the season over the second luxury‑tax apron, while the Nets are the only team with cap space (~$4.9 M). A new rule prorates minimum contracts signed after opening day.
The Pistons and Celtics share a similar problem.
Detroit tips off the NBA season Tuesday against a Boston team that remade itself this summer. #Pistons
Chaz Lanier needs to impress the Pistons or risk the same fate as Dalton Knecht.
The Celtics may not recognize the Pistons team they see tonight.
Listen now (106 mins) | We go over the last few extensions given to Brandon Miller, Cason Wallace, Jaden McDaniels, and Oso Ighodaro.
The Pistons got Jalen Duren on a similar deal to what Brandon Miller just signed with the Hornets.
On this special episode of the Garden Report John Zannis, Bobby Manning, Jimmy Toscano, A Sherrod Blakely and Noa Dalzell get you ready for the upcoming Boston Celtics season that kicks off tomorrow at 3:00 PM ET against the Detroit Pistons. The group take a look and preview the biggest storylines and what they are [...]
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The Celtics open the 2026-27 NBA season at Detroit on Oct. 20, 3 p.m. ET, in a historic triple‑header on Peacock. Boston, reshaped by a Paul George trade, Jayson Tatum’s return, and additions like Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley, entered the preseason 4‑0. Detroit, after swapping Tobias Harris for John Collins and adding Joe Harris and Taurean Prince, posted a 3‑1 preseason record. Probable starters feature Derrick White, Paul George, Jayson Tatum and Mitchell Robinson for the Celtics, and Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, John Collins and Jalen Duren for the Pistons. Both squads are mostly healthy, with only Celtics forward Devin Carter out sick and Pistons forward Taurean Prince listed questionable.
The Pistons are deep and healthy, forcing Bickerstaff into some difficult rotation decisions.
The Duren deal looks even better for the Pistons in hindsight.
The Celtics enter Opening Day against the Detroit Pistons with a near‑full roster, only sidelining two‑way guard Devin Carter after a mononucleosis diagnosis that could keep him out for weeks. Boston finished preseason 4‑0, starting stars like Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Paul George, though the regular‑season lineup remains uncertain. Detroit, fresh off a 3‑1 preseason run, will field Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, new addition John Collins and Jalen Duren. The Pistons have lost key pieces Tobias Harris and Isaiah Stewart but added Collins and Isaiah Joe. Both teams look to start strong in the Tuesday 3 p.m. ET tip‑off.
Tobias Harris helped a young Detroit Pistons core climb the Eastern Conference standings and earn 60 wins for just the third time in franchise history. The San Antonio Spurs have already enjoyed their own ascension in the West, reaching the NBA Finals in Victor Wembanyama’s third NBA campaign and Mitch Johnson’s first full year as […]
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The Detroit Pistons used their 2026-27 preseason schedule to get many of their new pieces in sync. Their 3-1 exhibition record showed the team is still committed to defense and working together to find success on the basketball court. After last season’s 60-win regular season and newfound postseason success for the Pistons, Detroit will have […]
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Every part of Jalen Duren's game will be challenged right away.
Some NBA predictions that go against the consensus.
The Pistons have the least defensive answers at power forward, where Jayson Tatum can feast.
The Pistons' deal with Ausar Thompson already looks good.