Following the leagueâs All-NBA teams reveal, the Detroit Pistons found out that their star duo of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren were both honored.
Later on, Pistons owner Tom Gores took to social media to send a message to his two stars, including Ausar Thompson, who was recently named All-Defensive.
Tom Goresâ Message For Pistons Stars
GettyWASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 17: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looks on before playing against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 17, 2026 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Tom Gores wrote on X: âCongratulations to Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren on All-NBA honors and Ausar Thompson for being named to the NBA All-Defensive Team. Proud of these young men, their work ethic and the standard they continue to set. Theyâre great players and even better teammates. There are no limits to how far they can go.â
In 2025-2026, Cade Cunningham landed on the First Team. He received 60 votes for First Team, and 38 Second Team votes for a total of 414 points.
Cunningham shares the First Team spotlight with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, and Luka Doncic.
As for Jalen Duren, he landed 16 votes for Second Team and 73 votes for Third Team. Duren totaled 121 points to win Third Team honors, marking his first All-NBA win. He shares the Third Team spotlight with Tyrese Maxey, Jamal Murray, Jalen Johnson, and Chet Holmgren.
The Message Is A Good Sign For Jalen Duren
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – MAY 13: Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons talk against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter in Game Five of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 13, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Itâs best not to read too far into public statements, but Goresâ words matter for Duren.
This offseason, Duren is one of the top restricted free agents on the market. And following a disappointing two-round showing in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, Durenâs contract expectations have bounced around to different numbers.
After an All-NBA/All-Star-caliber season, Duren was widely expected to generate max contract offers. Now, that no longer seems to be the case, unless a center-needy team with the space comes in and shocks the Pistons with an offer sheet.
By now, itâs clear that the Pistons still want to keep Duren. The President of Basketball Operations, Trajan Langdon, made it clear that bringing back Duren is something the Pistons are interested in, but the playoff struggles would be addressed.
As for Gores, publicly showing love to Duren is just another sign that the Pistons are still bullish on the star center heading into the offseason.
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