GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – MAY 03: Owner Tom Gores of the Detroit Pistons reacts prior to Game Seven against the Orlando Magic in the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 03, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

“This move is for our fans. They have been huge all season and throughout this playoff run.  Their energy and support have lifted our team and helped fuel our resurgence,” Gores said. “It’s a new era of Pistons basketball and we want to make sure that more people in Detroit and throughout Michigan can be part of the journey.”

Announced in the release, the Pistons also said their new television deal with Scripps Sports ‘will produce comprehensive game‑day coverage, including pregame, in‑game, and postgame programming,’ and also feature weekly basketball content on local channels.

“Under the agreement, WMYD TV20 Detroit, owned and operated by The E.W. Scripps Company, will become the official local broadcast home of the Detroit Pistons,” the team added. “TV20 Detroit will produce and air all locally available pre-season and regular-season games.  Fans will be able to watch games for free via over‑the‑air television as well as through participating cable and satellite providers.”

With their recent success, the Pistons are making changes for a future led by franchise star Cade Cunningham.

Pistons vs Cavaliers Game 5

While Detroit announced news for next season, they are still in the middle of their current playoff campaign, as they have the upcoming Game 5 against the Cavaliers to worry about.

What might be most important for the Pistons heading into Game 5 is the team’s injury report, as hours before tipoff, Duncan Robinson, Kevin Huerter, and Caris LeVert are all listed as questionable.

All three participated in shootaround, but the final injury status of each remains unknown. The Cavaliers have a clean injury report, not set to miss any of their players for Game 5.

After going up 2-0 over Cleveland, Detroit has lost the last two games, with it now tied up 2-2 as the series heads back to Michigan. Cunningham and Tobias Harris continue to play well, but the Pistons could use more help from Jalen Duren and the rest of their supporting cast.

Compared to Cleveland, the Pistons lack playoff experience. However, as the top seed in the East, they still have home-court advantage as the series now shifts to a best-of-three situation. The Cavaliers likely won’t go down without a fight, but Detroit is just two games away from their first conference finals appearance since 2008, as they now are starting to experience some success in this new era of the franchise.

Pistons vs Cavaliers Game 5 tips off on Wednesday, May 13, at 8 pm EST and live on ESPN.