Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the Pistons’ brutal 2026-27 schedule, 19 nationally televised games, Jalen Duren’s contract situation, and the looming Ausar Thompson extension.Then, the focus shifts to Detroit’s biggest offseason contract situations. Is the Jalen Duren contract saga finally nearing its conclusion, and what could his next deal mean for the Pistons’ long-term plans? With Duren’s situation seemingly approaching an end, the clock is also starting to tick on Ausar Thompson’s looming contract extension and the financial decisions Detroit will have to make once Duren is locked in.
The guys discuss the schedule, national exposure, Duren, Ausar and what could be one of the most important stretches of roster-building in the Pistons’ recent history.