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Omari Sankofa II: Robinson: "How we started last series was not up to our standard. I know (Duren) was discouraged about how he came out in that series. I give him credit for maintaining the consistency of the process, and that series was a microcosm of how effective he can be when he stays at it"
Robinson’s brother, Eli, died of suicide on April 30, 2025. He was 31 years old. Eli dealt with substance abuse and schizophrenia during his life. His sister, Marta Robinson Day — a licensed mental health counselor — explained that Eli experienced “multiple episodes that were in line with somebody that has schizophrenia” in a television spot for ESPN that aired on May 1. He left an indelible mark on his brother, one that remains one year on. "Eli was my inspiration," Robinson said at his brother's memorial service on May 13, 2025. "He was who I wanted to be and he was how I wanted to be. Eli, in all the ways you inspire me, with your sobriety and how you wrestled with the boldness that most of us can't even comprehend."
Robinson’s family also launched a foundation in his honor. The Robinson Family Foundation supports families experiencing similar challenges. It also attempts to raise awareness for mental health and the potential link between marijuana use and psychosis. Robinson Day said the family believes early marijuana use played a role in Eli’s struggles. "He (Eli) was having delusions, he was hearing voices," Robinson Day said. "There were multiple episodes that were in line with the symptoms of somebody that has schizophrenia. ... What they're finding in research is that if you use marijuana in a developing brain, which is considered up to the age of 25, you're at a higher risk of developing psychosis later on."
Malika Andrews: Duncan Robinson’s love of basketball started with his big brother, Eli. But when Eli got older, he began to struggle. It takes incredible strength to share a story like this. Thank you, Duncan, for your vulnerability. Well done @mcten. I know this hit close to home.
Duncan Robinson’s love of basketball started with his big brother, Eli. But when Eli got older, he began to struggle.
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) May 1, 2026
It takes incredible strength to share a story like this. Thank you, Duncan, for your vulnerability. Well done @mcten. I know this hit close to home. pic.twitter.com/n1cBfGHCRW
Hunter Patterson: Duncan Robinson on where the Pistons are heading into Game 5 tonight: “The most important thing from the playoffs is not let disappointment come from one game to the next. But instead use it as fuel and motivation. … You don’t want to carry the negative emotions with you.”
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Omari Sankofa II: Duncan Robinson at morning shootaround: "Urgency is obviously at an all-time high. Just gotta leave it all out there. At this point our backs are against the wall. We're comfortable in this situation and you'll see our best effort for sure.”
Hunter Patterson: Asked Duncan Robinson about the process of generating quality looks against Orlando’s physicality: “These are two very physical teams. As a result, refs can’t call everything so you get a more physical style of basketball. I think in a lot of cases that favors us.”
Jason Beede: The NBA’s L2M report found one incorrect non-call from Saturday’s Game 3 between the #Magic and Pistons: — Detroit’s Duncan Robinson failed to inbound the ball within 5 seconds with 1:46 remaining in the game.
Hunter Patterson: Asked Duncan Robinson how the Pistons can help spread the floor for Cade: “Cade’s a great player. … But it’s also on us to help him from a spacing standpoint. They’re going to game plan for him, but that doesn’t mean he can’t still be ultra effective.”
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Omari Sankofa II: Tobias Harris and Duncan Robinson have been downgraded to doubtful tonight. Caris LeVert downgraded to questionable.
Omari Sankofa II: FINAL: Pistons 113, Wolves 108. They sweep Minnesota and improve to 56-21 overall. Jenkins: 26 pts, 8 assts, 5 rebs Duren: 22 pts, 14 rebs Robinson: 15 pts Thompson: 7 pts, 9 assts, 9 rebs, 3 blks, 2 stls
NBA Communications: The NBA today announced the finalists for the 2025-26 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award. The annual honor recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team. Current NBA players will select the winner from these 12 finalists (six finalists from each NBA conference): Desmond Bane, Jalen Brunson, Pat Connaughton, De'Aaron Fox, Jeff Green, Jrue Holiday, DeAndre Jordan, Duncan Robinson, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Garrett Temple, Jaylin Williams.
