What happened: The Detroit Pistons announced they have extended the contract of head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The team's statement, relayed by reporter Chris Haynes, did not disclose the length or financial terms of the new deal.

Why it matters: The extension signals continuity for a franchise coming off a deep postseason push, including a run that forced a Game 7 in Detroit with an Eastern Conference Finals berth on the line. Retaining Bickerstaff keeps the bench stable as the front office builds on that momentum into the offseason.

What to watch: Watch for the Pistons to release the length and terms of Bickerstaff's deal, and for how the front office rounds out the roster around their returning coaching staff.