On Thursday, the 2026 NFL schedule was released, and now we can all see when each Detroit Lions game is taking place after already knowing who they’d play.
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Brooklyn Nets vs. Detroit Pistons preview: The road trip begins
That’ll help. Following a disastrous loss to the Memphis Grizzlies the night before, the Brooklyn Nets took on the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night at Barclays Center. The Nets got the job done and came away with a much needed victory. If it makes the Nets feel better, the Grizzlies beat the 76ers as well.
When you were on track to be one of the worst teams in professional sports history, being merely bad is a bit of a blessing. When we last saw the Detroit Pistons, they were in the midst of the longest losing streak in NBA history. They wound up tying the 76ers, but they haven’t sunk to those lows since then. They were on the road to play the Miami Heat on Tuesday night but lost a close one late.
Where to follow the game
YES Network on TV. WFAN on radio. Tip after 7:00 p.m. ET.
Injuries
No Ben Simmons Cam Johnson or Cam Thomas. Day’Ron Sharpe is questionable with a right wrist contusion. Noah Clowney remains with the big club.
Quentin Grimes is out with a right knee injury.
The game
Brooklyn won games one and two in December. In a truly hilarious bit, they went all out to beat the Pistons but punted the home game the next night against the Milwaukee Bucks. What a time.
Road trips test your character, and road trips near the end of the season when you’re fighting for your season are the biggest challenge possible. Brooklyn’s five game road trip will take them to:
- Detroit
- Charlotte
- Cleveland
- Orlando
- Indiana
- San Antonio
By the time they’re back, we’ll know definitively if they have a chance to make the postseason.
Our guy Collin Helwig noted the workload Mikal Bridges has taken on, and he’ll have even more on his plate for this road trip. He’ll need to continue finding his way to the basket so he can put downhill pressure on opponents. When your jumper isn’t falling, you can make up for it by maintaining aggressiveness and getting to the rim.
I feel like Nets fans can answer this for Monty Williams
Asked William’s if he and his staff factor in the turnovers leading to easy buckets for opponents when factoring in improving defense: Said he and his staff are currently doing a study to try and find out how the turnovers impact how the defensive numbers are perceived.
— James L. Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) March 1, 2024
Always remember: live ball turnovers = BIG TROUBLE!
When you give your star room to operate, good things happen. It’s been a rough year in the D, but Cade Cunningham has kept progressing. Over his last 11 games, the former number one pick is averaging around 22/7/5 on 47/42/88 shooting splits. Throughout the Pistons’ struggles, he’s kept a brave face and kept working to get better.
Dennis Schroder has been solid as the Nets point guard, and he’ll look to put on another solid show tonight. DS can get downhill, is someone who can make a play in the clutch, and is a general menace to opponents. You need guys like that and with each game taking on the highest importance, a guy like this will do wonders for the team.
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers last night with Donovan Mitchell. They’re now three up on the Brooklyn Nets.
Player to watch: Jalen Duren
Even when things appear darkest, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. In addition to Cunningham, Pistons fans can look forward to the continued growth of Jalen Duren. The second year big is still only 20 years old, but you see where his game is going. He had a relatively rough February, but the more he plays and the more he gets acclimated to increased responsibility, the better he’ll be for it in the long term.
With Day’Ron Sharpe likely out, Nic Claxton will have to do more. Clax has steadied what had been a struggling Nets defense and gotten them back to something approaching respectability. Kevin Ollie has given him a bit more room to operate and create offensively, and it’s been paying dividends. The great thing about young players is when you boost their confidence and give them room to grow on the job, great things happen.
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Here are three things that I love when looking at the 2026 schedule for the Lions.
1 p.m. ET start times get an uptick
I don’t know about you, but while I do love primetime games, my favorite time for the Lions to play is at 1 p.m. ET. Once the game is over, you still have a handful of games to watch in the 4 p.m. window. You can have them on in the background and eat dinner, and do a few things to prepare for Monday. After that, you have “Sunday Night Football” to end the weekend.
This season, the Lions have eight games that start at 1 p.m., compared to the five they had last year. That is the perk of having a weak schedule, playing teams that not many people want to see.
Only one “Monday Night Football” appearance
While I love primetime games, I don’t care for “Monday Night Football,” at least when the Lions are scheduled for it. It’s an extra day I have to wait to watch my team play, and they’re on a short rest for the following game.
I get the big appeal for “Monday Night Football,” don’t get me wrong. It gets more pregame coverage, more eyes than the Sunday night game, and has a special broadcast. The Lions’ only “Monday Night Football” game is Week 16 against the New York Giants, and thankfully it’s at Ford Field rather than in New Jersey.
Weak first half could give cushion for later in the season
While the Lions are supposed to have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL this season, anything can still happen in the league. Looking at the first half of the season (Weeks 1-9), the schedule is front-loaded with lower-tier opponents, so that when the second half comes around, the team might have some wiggle room if they go on a losing streak.
The first half opponents’ combined record from 2025 is 57-78-1. Their toughest game in the first nine weeks is on the road against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 on” Thursday Night Football.“ Outside of that, they play the New Orleans Saints to start the 2026 campaign. Afterwards, they have a matchup with former Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and the New York Jets, then against the Arizona Cardinals, who currently have question marks at the quarterback position. Both of those teams finished last season with a paltry 3-14 record.
The back half is where things get tough, as the Lions’ opponents combined record from 2025 is 77-85-1. They start the second half in Germany against defending AFC Champion New England Patriots, who finished 14-3. They take on the defending NFC North champion Chicago Bears (11-5 last year) twice in the back half. Detroit also renews its rivalry with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who finished 8-9.
While the second half schedule is still below .500, it’s got some tougher matchups and schedule issues with it. From travelling overseas to playing three divisional road games in four weeks, if the Lions don’t start hot, the back half of the season could be punishing. I believe the Lions will start with a strong record before they face some bumps in the middle of the season, and they finish out with an above .500 record and a return to the playoffs.
Detroit Public Schools Community District hosting 5th annual alumni event
DETROIT – Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) will host their fifth annual alumni event.
On May 16, the foundation will host their Tyrone E. Winfrey Hall of Fame Alumni Gala.
The Gala honors distinguished DPSCD alumni who have made a major impact in our community and beyond.
The night is a celebration of Detroit’s success stories and a fundraiser to create new opportunities for the next generation of students.
Organizers say there will be a major live announcement aimed at helping Detroit High School students build brighter futures.
Kerrie Mitchell, the president and CEO of the DPSCD Foundation, joined Local 4 Live to talk more about the gala, the foundation’s mission and what the announcement could mean for students across the city.
You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.
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The Detroit Zoo welcomed a new giraffe, Nguvu, to the herd, officials announced on Wednesday.
Officials say 1-year-old Nguvu came from Utah’s Hogle Zoo as part of the zoo’s “long-term plan for the giraffe herd.”
“This move was recommended by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Giraffe Species Survival Plan, which promotes the health, genetic diversity and overall sustainability of giraffe populations in zoos – and we’re eager to support Nguvu as he adjusts to his new home,” the Detroit Zoo says.
Officials say Nguvu has been working with the animal care teams for several days and will be introduced to the herd soon.
According to Utah’s Hogle Zoo, Nguvu was born in February 2025. His name means “strength” in Swahili.
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