The NBA announced the All-Star dunk contest participants for next weekend, and Detroit Pistons big Jalen Duren is not among them.

DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons are different than most modern NBA teams. They’re just fine with that. It’s only Year 2 with coach J.B. Bickerstaff and president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon leading the franchise ahead,

The Detroit Pistons are trying to balance player development for the future and winning now, Trajan Langdon says.

Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has instilled a mindset into this young Detroit Pistons core and its resonating with them on and off the court.

It’s fitting that Friday, in his 50th and final game under his two-way contract, Daniss Jenkins trumped the Knicks' Jalen Brunson in a beatdown.

Detroit's defense continues to receive league recognition and it's starting with players challenging each other.

Will Detroit make a big move to go for a shot at the title this year or see what this young group can do in the playoffs?