Pistons star Cade Cunningham shed even more light on his blossoming rivalry with 2021 NBA Draft mate, Rockets guard Jalen Green.

When travel issues brought the Pistons to a random Buc-ee's in Alabama, they embraced it. It's a clue into why this year's team is so different.

In a home matchup at Toyota Center, the Houston Rockets will open the second half of the NBA's 2024-25 regular season with Monday's visit from the Detroit Pistons. Houston (28-13) enters the season's second half on a 56-win pace and in a lofty perch at No. 2 in the Western Conference standings.

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff has praised center Jalen Duren's energy and impact on the team's performance.

The Philadelphia 76ers rank near the bottom of the power rankings while the Detroit Pistons are surging in the East.

Although Cade Cunningham's recent turnovers made NBA history, the Pistons still ended up winning, so it doesn't really matter.

The Sixers have a veteran-laden roster full of players who should theoretically be of interest to contending teams. There are five Sixers who may be the most likely to generate trade calls from those buyers, but their markets -- both in terms of salary and draft compensation -- will vary quite a bit.

The Knicks and Nuggets are surging, while the Warriors watch their window close. Meanwhile, the Cavs and Thunder have their business on lock.

One man who played on some dynastic Lakers teams of the past feels the current Lakers can end up with a high seed in the Western Conference.

The Houston Rockets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-108, behind a strong performance from their veteran guard Fred VanVleet.