Foremost, to take the next step, the Pistons need someone to help Cade Cunningham with scoring, ballhandling and leadership.

Mikal Bridges is stepping up in a way that should have New York Knicks fans forgetting all about the cost of acquiring him.

The Detroit Pistons are just now figuring out what they have in Ausar Thompson, Ron Holland, Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey. It's no time for a trade.