With about a week-and-a-half to go until the trade deadline, the Detroit Pistons find themselves in a strong position to make upgrades. As Trajan Langdon survey
The Detroit Pistons may not be big players at the NBA trade deadline, but their cap space could net some assets in helping out blockbuster deals.
After a split of two games in Paris, the Indiana Pacers return home for the first time in 11 days to host the Detroit Pistons Wednesday.
They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Magic 30-18. If the Pistons keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 24-21 in no time. On the other hand, the Magic will have to make due with a 23-24 record unless they turn things around.
Butler, however, will not suit up for this game and potentially ever again for the Heat after being suspended by the club for the third time in a month all for conduct detrimental to the team. His indefinite ban is expected to span past the NBA's trade deadline of Feb. 6.
Tyrese Haliburton scored 28 points in the Pacers' win over the Spurs in Paris on Saturday after scoring 13 in their loss to San Antonio on Thursday.
The Miami Heat are reportedly pursuing De'Aaron Fox before the trade deadline, but what kind of offer will Miami present to the Sacramento Kings? ESPN's Shams Charania revealed on Tuesday afternoon that Fox wants out of Sacramento and the Kings will actively seek a trade in the next two weeks.
The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing a major trade to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, as the Heat have reduced their asking price. The proposed deal involves a three-team trade with the Detroit Pistons,
As the Spurs try to push forward around Wembanyama, fans have urged them to make a splashy blockbuster trade or commit to a marquee free agent signing, but one team in the playoff hunt has outlined a realistic blueprint the Spurs can follow.
Pat Riley, the current president and former head coach of the Miami Heat, owns half a dozen trademarks related to the word "three-peat." That could affect whether it appears on Super Bowl merch.