Pistons Extend J.B. Bickerstaff After First Playoff Series Win Since 2008

Jamal Collier May 4, 2026, 05:00 PM ET Close Jamal Collier is an NBA reporter at ESPN. Collier covers the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and the Midwest region of the NBA, including stories such as Minnesota's iconic jersey swap between Anthony Edwards and Justin Jefferson. He has been at ESPN since Sept. 2021 and previously covered the Bulls for the Chicago Tribune. You can reach out to Jamal on Twitter @JamalCollier or via email Jamal.Collier@espn.com.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48678738/pistons-extend-jb-bickerstaff-rare-series-victory)._