Pistons President Downplays Title Chances: 'I Don't Even Know'

Trajan Langdon says the Pistons haven't even won a home playoff game yet, let alone an NBA championship.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon reminded that the team did not even win a home playoff game last season, despite being in first place in the Eastern Conference. Langdon acknowledged the Pistons have had a good regular season so far, but said the playoffs are a "different monster" and the team doesn't have much experience there yet.

Why it matters

The Pistons have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season, leading the Eastern Conference. However, Langdon's comments show the team is staying grounded and not getting ahead of themselves, even as some analysts have suggested they could be the favorites in the East.

The details

Langdon explained that the regular season and playoffs are "two completely different monsters," and said the Pistons haven't won a playoff series yet. He also discussed the team's trade of Jaden Ivey and the suspension of Isaiah Stewart for his role in a brawl against the Charlotte Hornets.

  • The Pistons are currently 39-13 and in first place in the Eastern Conference.

The players

Trajan Langdon

The president of basketball operations for the Detroit Pistons, who has previously won championships with the San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Isaiah Stewart

The Pistons' center who was suspended for seven games for his role in a brawl against the Charlotte Hornets.

Jaden Ivey

A former lottery pick who was traded by the Pistons to the Chicago Bulls.

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What they’re saying

“We haven't even won a home playoff game, so I'm not going to talk about NBA championships.”

— Trajan Langdon, President of Basketball Operations, Detroit Pistons (WXYT-FM 97.1 The Ticket)

“Anybody who tells you they know who is going to win, they are just guessing.”

— Brian Windhorst, NBA Insider (ESPN)

“The Pistons are sending a message to the entire Eastern Conference, if not the entire NBA: They are not coming, they believe they have arrived.”

— Stephen A. Smith (ESPN)

What’s next

The judge in the Isaiah Stewart case will decide on Tuesday whether to allow him to return to play after his seven-game suspension.

The takeaway

Despite the Pistons' strong regular season performance, their front office is staying grounded and not getting ahead of themselves when it comes to championship aspirations. The team knows it still has to prove itself in the playoffs before it can be considered a true title contender.