Immediately, fans started firing up the trade machine. With a bevy of draft picks, the Spurs can make a deal that would allow the Kings to rebuild, although with Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk, and DeMar DeRozan on the roster, perhaps the Kings don't want to embrace a tank.

Currently sitting in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, the Detroit Pistons are in a position to be a buyer at the trade deadline. With less than two weeks to go, one analyst made the case for them to take a flier on a former lottery pick.

Three needs Detroit Pistons could address before NBA deadline Feb. 6, and a potential option for each need that wouldn't require significant assets.

Dec 6, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) drives to the basket while defended by San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the second half at Frost Bank Center. The Spurs receive: De'Aaron Fox.

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 Detroit Pistons have $14 million available under the salary cap, meaning the path to adding talent at the NBA trade deadline is easier for them than any other team in the NBA. A recent report indicates that the Pistons are one of several teams interested in trading for Lonzo Ball of the Chicago Bulls.

The Toronto Raptors seem to be in a mess right now. After parting ways with OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam in separate deals earlier this season, the franchise has officially transitioned into a new era built around Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett.