The Detroit Pistons are on an upward trajectory, led by franchise star Cade Cunningham, even as they face the New York Knicks in a potential elimination Game 6. Despite a likely first-round exit, expectations are high for the Pistons moving forward.

Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are grappling with significant salary cap challenges and are exploring trade options to relieve themselves of hefty contracts. As insider Shams Charania reports, the Celtics’ current roster configuration is unsustainable, prompting speculation about potential trades involving key players like Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Kristaps Porzingis. A proposed trade could see the Pistons acquire Jaylen Brown, bolstering their title aspirations while allowing the Celtics to maintain competitiveness by offloading salary.