Detroit Pistons

In 2026-27 the Detroit Pistons have 2 wins on $194.5M Effective Payroll: a WAGE Score of 71, Smart Money, ranked 5 of 30 in the NBA by wins for the cost. Cost per win $4M, 17% below the league median. 20th in payroll, 6th in wins. 2 of 82 games played.

Season history

Season	W	Effective Payroll	WAGE Score	WAGE Tier
2026-27	2	$194.5M	71	Smart Money
2025-26	60	$185.9M	86	Steal!
2024-25	44	$140.4M	83	Smart Money
2023-24	14	$136.2M	9	Sunk Cost
2022-23	17	$126.4M	13	Sunk Cost
2021-22	23	$129.1M	18	Under Water
2020-21	20	$115M	18	Under Water
2019-20	20	$131M	15	Under Water
2018-19	41	$125.2M	49	Going Rate
2017-18	39	$118.9M	40	Going Rate
2016-17	37	$109M	33	Under Water
2015-16	44	$76.6M	61	Going Rate
2014-15	32	$66.7M	36	Going Rate
2013-14	29	$59.7M	36	Going Rate
2012-13	29	$63.1M	32	Under Water
2011-12	25	$70.9M	25	Under Water

2026-27 roster

Player	GP	Salary	WAGE Score	WAGE Tier
Paul Reed	2	$5.6M	69	Smart Money
Javonte Green	2	$3.9M	63	Going Rate
Duncan Robinson	2	$16M	60	Going Rate
John Collins	2	$17M	60	Going Rate
Daniss Jenkins	2	$4M	55	Going Rate
Jalen Duren	2	$40.2M	55	Going Rate
Ron Holland	2	$9.1M	53	Going Rate
Ausar Thompson	2	$11.1M	53	Going Rate
Tolu Smith	1	$2.4M	45	Going Rate
Cade Cunningham	2	$50.1M	40	Going Rate
Kevin Huerter	2	$9.5M	40	Going Rate
Isaiah Joe	2	$11.3M	39	Going Rate

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