Pistons: Waived F Dawson Garcia and F Basheer Jihad.

The Detroit Pistons continue to sit atop the Eastern Conference with a 60–22 record, a three‑game winning streak and an 8–2 run over their last ten games. Their net rating of +8.2 places them at power‑rank #3 league‑wide, underscoring the team’s overall dominance this season.

The waivers of forwards Dawson Garcia and Basheer Jihad come as Detroit solidifies its core, most notably by signing Ausar Thompson to a five‑year, $155 million extension. Adjusting the roster at this juncture suggests the Pistons are preserving financial flexibility while maintaining the depth needed to sustain their high level of play.

The club’s performance is reflected in the NBA Future Power Rankings, which project the Pistons as a top contender for the coming years. With owners’ meetings on the horizon and new Nike “Specter” uniforms slated for the league’s oldest teams, Detroit’s front office appears focused on both on‑court success and broader organizational initiatives.