NBA predictions: Will Pistons make big move for Giannis, Kawhi or Durant after disastrous Game 7 loss?
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- Detroit Pistons lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Cleveland Cavaliers 125‑94, snapping a 5‑0 home Game 7 winning streak.
- Cade Cunningham posted 13 points in the loss, but averaged 23.9 points and 9.9 assists in the regular season and 28.1 points and 7.5 assists in the playoffs.
- Detroit Pistons made no major trade‑deadline acquisitions, keeping continuity; they added Kevin Huerter (injured, missed Games 6‑7) and Tobias Harris (who scored 5 points in Game 7 after a 30‑point outing vs Orlando).
- Kalshi market predictions give the Pistons a 2‑cent per share chance to land Giannis Antetokounmpo, 19 cents for Kawhi Leonard, and 11 cents for Kevin Durant.
- Detroit Pistons improved by 30 wins from the 2023‑24 season to 2024‑25 and by another 16 wins in 2025‑26, positioning them as a potential buyer of a superstar.
Why it matters: The Pistons’ front office must decide whether to spend on a superstar, a move that could translate into higher ticket sales and media value but also raise payroll and affect salary‑cap flexibility.
