The Detroit Pistons have made a remarkable turnaround, finishing with 30 wins and making the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2019, after a last-place finish in the Eastern Conference the previous season. Key to this success has been the impressive performance of Cade Cunningham, who saw his scoring average rise from 22.7 to 26.1 points per game, alongside an increase in assists from 7.5 to 9.1. Cunningham's improvement earned him a finalist spot for the Most Improved Player award.

Despite a first-round playoff exit against the New York Knicks, the Pistons celebrated their first playoff victory since 2008. Dennis Schroder, acquired mid-season, has expressed a desire to stay with the team as he approaches free agency. However, uncertainty looms over the Pistons' roster decisions, particularly regarding other free agents and the potential impact of Jaden Ivey's return on Schroder's playing time.