It works from a financial standpoint because the two second-apron teams involved (Minnesota and Milwaukee) shed salary, while the Pistons (who have plenty of cap space) take on Randle, the most expensive player in the deal.

Jimmy Butler’s current tiff with the Miami Heat isn’t the first time he’s had drama with his team. The six-time All-Star also burnt bridges with the Minnesota Timberwolves before getting traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018.

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That's largely thanks to Cade Cunningham, who tallied his first 40-point game of the season in a 119-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves ... (23 points), Tobias Harris (16 points, 11 rebounds ...

There's no midweek lull for the NBA, as Wednesday features a compelling 11-game schedule headlined by a big game in Manhattan at 7:30 p.m.on ESPN.

Tobias Harris led the Pistons with 24 points ... with another starter potentiall emerging when the Pistons host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network Detroit). “

Jimmy Butler's current tiff with the Miami Heat isn't the first time he's had drama with his team. The six-time All-Star also burnt bridges with the Minnesota Timberwolves before getting traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018.

The Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler once again on Monday, marking the third suspension in a span of just over a month. This latest punishment, which will carry through the NBA trade deadline on February 6,

The indefinite suspension all but closes a complicated chapter of Butler's 13-year career. A former six-time All-Star, Eastern Conference Finals MVP and the leader of two teams who went to the NBA Finals, Butler has taken each of his four franchises to heights they have struggled to replicate without him.

The Trade Bucks receive… - Tobias Harris Wolves receive… - Khris Middleton Pistons receive… - Julius Randle "So Detroit's taking almost $8 million extra salary to "upgrade" from Harris to Randle … maybe for this year and next year if (Randle) opts in,

The Detroit Pistons are "considering" becoming buyers prior to the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to a recent report from NBA

As of right now, the Pistons would keep their pick, as it would likely fall in the top-12, but those odds change with each win or loss and Detroit is just 1.5 games back from the 6th seed with games against the Hawks, Magic and Pacers coming up.