Paul Reed News, Rumors, Updates - Detroit Pistons

In line for increased role Reed will be in line for increased playing time and is expected to operate as the Pistons' backup center in 2026-27, per Hunter Patterson of The Athletic.

Impact The Pistons remain in contract talks with Jalen Duren, but assuming the restricted free agent returns for at least one more season, Reed should operate as Detroit's primary backup center. The club traded Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies in June, and all signs point toward Reed taking on an increased role. The 27-year-old center played double-digit minutes in 42 of his regular-season appearances (11 starts) in 2025-26, averaging 10.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals while shooting 62.6 percent from the field across 18.3 minutes per contest in those outings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No Pistons player will be more motivated than Paul Reed next season Paul Reed has more to gain than any Pistons player next season.

SEPTEMBER 6 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Former 76ers draft pick gets major vote of confidence from Pistons The Detroit Pistons didn't waste any time showing the former Philadelphia 76ers draft pick Paul Reed that he is valued. Although the Pistons...

SEPTEMBER 3 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

It only took Paul Reed 13 minutes to win the Pistons over The Pistons made it official with Paul Reed.

SEPTEMBER 3 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Contract fully guaranteed The Pistons fully guaranteed Reed's $5.6 million contract for the 2026-27 season, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports.

Impact This was essentially a formality for the Pistons after Reed put together a solid 2025-26 campaign. Across 65 regular-season contests, he shot 61.7 percent from the field for averages of 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals in 13.9 minutes per contest. He's penciled in as the backup center ahead of the new campaign, assuming Jalen Duren ultimately re-signs.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Reed is finally getting the shot with Pistons he deserves From fan favorite to postseason performer, Paul Reed has earned his spot with the Detroit Pistons.

AUGUST 28 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Paul Reed must answer critical question to justify Pistons' Isaiah Stewart trade The Detroit Pistons are trusting Paul Reed to replace Isaiah Stewart. Reed will need to answer a critical question to justify the move.

AUGUST 27 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Jalen Duren situation has a small silver lining for Pistons to enjoy No matter how the Jalen Duren situation unfolds, Paul Reed will have a huge chance to shine for the Detroit Pistons next year.

AUGUST 19 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Paul Reed tops Isaiah Stewart in unlikely area but there is a catch Paul Reed is suddenly far more important for the Detroit Pistons.

AUGUST 17 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Jalen Duren is forcing Paul Reed into uncharted Pistons territory Every day Jalen Duren doesn't sign, the more pressure there is on Paul Reed to perform for the Detroit Pistons next year.

AUGUST 13 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Paul Reed is already giving the Pistons reasons to be hopeful Paul Reed is preparing for a bigger role on the Pistons in the playoffs already.

JULY 25 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Isaiah Stewart emerges as trade candidate as Pistons seek more shooting | Sporting News The Detroit Pistons may be preparing for a significant roster shakeup. League sources indicate Isaiah Stewart is available in trade talks as...

JUNE 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers should target underrated Pistons big man not named Jalen Duren Jalen Duren continues to be the Pistons' center that Lakers fans gush over. This has led Paul Reed to be incredibly overlooked as a potentia...

JUNE 7 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Limited to eight minutes Reed ended Sunday's 125-94 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with four points (2-5 FG), four rebounds and one assist across eight minutes.

Impact Reed rarely saw big workloads for the Pistons, but he was a very reliable reserve center. Across 65 regular-season contests, he shot 61.7 percent from the field for averages of 7.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.9 blocks and 0.9 steals in 13.9 minutes per contest.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Another big game off bench Reed ended with 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 16 minutes during Friday's 115-94 win over the Cavaliers in Game 6 of the Eastern C...

Impact Reed has been more active off the bench in the Pistons' last four games after being a non-factor for the majority of Detroit's postseason run. He has scored in double digits in each of his last four outings, and in that span he has averaged 13.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.8 blocks over 14.3 minutes. Reed has supplanted Isaiah Stewart as the preferred big man off the bench behind starting center Jalen Duren.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Cunningham scores 21 and Pistons dominate 2nd half to beat Cavs 115-94 and force Game 7

Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference...

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Zach Lowe says quiet part out loud about the Pistons trust for Paul Reed The Pistons pivot to Paul Reed says more about the options at J.B. Bickerstaff's disposal and less about Reed.

MAY 15 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Jalen Duren wake-up call rings loud and clear for Pistons The Pistons finally benched Jalen Duren for Paul Reed in Game 5.

MAY 14 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

JB Bickerstaff's long-awaited change wasn't enough to save Pistons from themselves JB Bickerstaff finally played Paul Reed more minutes, but the Detroit Pistons still didn't support Cade Cunningham enough to win Game 5.

MAY 14 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Increased role in Game 5 loss Reed logged 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 117-113 overtime loss to the Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern...

Impact Reed played the entire fourth quarter, as well as the overtime period, supplanting Jalen Duren, who once again struggled to have any sort of tangible impact. While Reed was able to provide the team with some much-needed energy, it was not enough as Detroit snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, falling to a 3-2 series deficit.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

From 4 points to tying a playoff record with a 39-point half, Donovan Mitchell flips Game 4 for Cavs

Donovan Mitchell had his worst first half in a playoff game since joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in September 2022

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Pistons still have same old solution for lingering Jalen Duren problem Paul Reed is always ready to step in for the Pistons when Jalen Duren struggles.

MAY 11 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Makes first appearance of series Reed tallied 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-3 FT) and three rebounds over 10 minutes during the Pistons' 116-109 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Impact Reed was a healthy DNP for the first two games of the series, but the veteran big man checked in during the third quarter of Saturday's game. He made an immediate impact off the bench, connecting on all of his shots from both the field and charity stripe, and his plus-11 point differential was second-best on the Pistons behind Ausar Thompson (plus-12). Given his solid play off the bench in Game 3, Reed should be part of Detroit's rotation for Game 4 on Monday.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons secret weapon finally granted Detroit fans their biggest wish Paul Reed was unleashed in Game 7 and showed the Pistons how impactful he can be.

MAY 3 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Back in rotation Friday Reed had six points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three blocks in 11 minutes during Friday's 93-79 victory over the Magic in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern...

Impact Reed moved back into the rotation, logging 11 minutes, the most he has played thus far in the playoffs. With Isaiah Stewart struggling to impact the game, Reed was thrown in, providing the team with his usual assortment of rebounds and defensive stats. The series is now tied at 3-3, with the two teams heading back to Detroit for Game 7.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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Cade Cunningham scores 21 and Pistons dominate 2nd half to beat Cavs 115-94 and force Game 7

From 4 points to tying a playoff record with a 39-point half, Donovan Mitchell flips Game 4 for Cavs