After a long rebuild stretch, the Detroit Pistons enter NBA 2K26 looking to finally turn the corner with their deep pool of young talent. The Motor City squad may still be in the shadows of its championship days, but in 2K26, there’s plenty of promise, and some surprisingly strong individual ratings, to get excited about.
Detroit Pistons Snapshot in NBA 2K26
In NBA 2K26, the Detroit Pistons have earned a spot in Tier 2, offering a balanced team for online and MyNBA matchups. The team sports an overall (OVR) rating of 82, backed by impressive athleticism (83 ATH) and potential (84 POT), although they lag on defense (68 DEF) and rebounding (59 REB).
Tier: T2
OVR: 82
Inside Scoring: 74
Outside Scoring: 76
Athleticism: 83
Playmaking: 74
Defense: 68
Rebounding: 59
Intangibles: 75
Potential: 84
NBA 2K26 Detroit Pistons player ratings
Cade Cunningham continues to be the Pistons’ cornerstone and boasts the highest 2K rating on the team with a 92 OVR. The 6’6″ PG/SG hybrid can torch defences with a lethal mix of shooting, playmaking, and size. He also holds 18 badges, embodying his all-around excellence.
PlayerOVR3PTDNKCade Cunningham
PG/SG | 6’6″ | Playmaking Inside-Out Scorer | 18 Badges928375Jalen Duren
C | 6’10” | Interior Enforcer | 11 Badges843580Ausar Thompson
SF/PF | 6’6″ | 2-Way Rim Attacker | 12 Badges835694Jaden Ivey
SG/PG | 6’4″ | Inside-Out ISO Specialist | 9 Badges828485Tobias Harris
PF/SF | 6’8″ | Slashing Stretch Four | 8 Badges817675Caris LeVert
SG/SF | 6’6″ | Inside-Out Shot Creator | 8 Badges808175Duncan Robinson
SG/SF | 6’7″ | Catch & Shoot Ace | 5 Badges778470Isaiah Stewart
PF/C | 6’8″ | Rim Protector | 7 Badges777370Marcus Sasser
PG/SG | 6’2″ | 3PT Shot Creator | 7 Badges768250Ronald Holland II
SF/PF | 6’8″ | Rim Attacker | 0 Badges765980Paul Reed
C/PF | 6’9″ | Inside the Arc Threat | 11 Badges747375Colby Jones
SG/SF | 6’6″ | Perimeter Defender | 0 Badges747275Bobi Klintman
PF/SF | 6’10” | Promising Prospect | 0 Badges697475Daniss Jenkins
PG/SG | 6’4″ | Ball Hawk | 0 Badges677560Tolu Smith
PF/C | 6’11” | Rebounder | 0 Badges673770
Eyes on the Future
The Pistons may not be dominant in 2K26, but there’s no denying their huge upside. With athletic forwards like Ausar Thompson and high-flying guards like Jaden Ivey, Detroit fans, and MyNBA simmers, have reasons to be optimistic. And keep watch for Chaz Lanier, the 6’5″ SG waiting to be added after being selected with the 37th pick in the draft.
Detroit’s blend of youth, versatility, and raw athleticism make them a sneaky fun team in online play, especially if you like high-flying dunks and fast breaks. Still, if you’re building around them in MyNBA, expect to play the long game before lifting the Larry O’Brien trophy once more.
Legacy and Glory Days
Let’s not forget—the Pistons are a franchise with history. Founded in 1941, they’ve appeared in seven NBA Finals and secured three championships, most recently in 2004 against the LA Lakers.
They’re not there yet, but if this young core fulfils its potential, there could be another banner coming to The Palace (or rather, Little Caesars Arena). For now, fans can enjoy shaping the future in NBA 2K26.