A Butler-to-Lakers deal is far from impossible. Due to Butler’s massive $48.8 million cap hit this season, LA would have to loop in a team with cap space (let’s say, the Detroit Pistons), to take on some salary in exchange for draft capital.

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,

The Magic travel to Miami for a Monday matchup that could determine the regular-season series between the in-state foes.

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.

The Pistons may be tempted to accelerate their rebuild at the NBA trade deadline, but they'd be better off staying focused on the big picture.

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to be the team to beat in the Association. With their win over the Detroit Pistons, they’re now a league-best 22-3 at home. On top of their dominance at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse,

Cleveland Head Coach Kenny Atkinson commended his team's defensive effort in the Cavaliers' victory over Detroit on Monday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle could be part of an eventual trade involving Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Randle drew Miami's interest

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