Detroit is sitting No. 1 in the East, and they didn’t buy their way there 💵
While other contenders flex max contracts, the Pistons are winning with the 4th-lowest payroll in the NBA.
The numbers tell the story.
Detroit’s total salary sits at $168.7M, with Cade Cunningham rightfully leading the way at $46.4M, followed by Tobias Harris at $26.6M.
No bloated books.
No panic spending.
Just a clear hierarchy and defined roles.
And the future? It’s protected.
Jalen Duren is heading toward restricted free agency this summer, and the league will come with big offers... but Detroit will match every dollar without hesitation.
Because you don’t let pillars walk when you’re building something real.
Credit the front office for assembling this roster with patience and intent. And give JB Bickerstaff his flowers for installing a culture that values work, buy-in, and accountability.
The Pistons are ahead of schedule, and they’re proving that smart basketball still wins 🔥
🚨💣 BREAKING: Xavi Simons to Tottenham, here we go!
All SIGNED between Spurs and RB Leipzig for fee worth €60m fixed after agreement revealed overnight.
Xavi has completed his medical and his contract is also now signed. 🔐��🇱
Contract until 2030 + 2 year option.
🚨⚪️ BREAKING: Morgan Gibbs-White to Tottenham, here we go! Spurs trigger £60m release clause after direct contact with Forest today.
Medical booked and set to take place in 24h, as @TeleFootball@mcgrathmike reported.
Follows Kudus deal done, massive moves for Spurs project 🧨
🚨⚪️ BREAKING: Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham, here we go! Deal in place for £55m from West Ham.
Kudus only wanted #THFC and he will now sign 6 year contract at Tottenham.
Medical tests booked for Kudus in London on Thursday then all signed, as @David_Ornstein reports.