The East-leading Detroit Pistons (28-9) bring a three-game winning streak into Saturday night’s matchup with the LA Clippers (14-23), who have won eight of their last 10 games after a 6-21 start and play on the back end of a road back-to-back.

The Pistons continue to enter games with a depleted roster as their defensive anchor is the latest to miss a matchup.

Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren are all out for the Pistons. Indiana and Miami kickstart the night slate in less than 20 minutes. The Pacers snapped the longest losing streak in the NBA in their most recent outing, beating the Charlotte Hornets, 114-112.

The latest name among the Clippers' reported trade targets is an ideal fit next to James Harden and Kawhi Leonard.

Memphis seems ready to move on from the Ja Morant era. Which teams make realistic trade partners — and which ones don't?

Kobe Sanders has contributed at a high level in spurts this season with the Clippers, and the rookie was commended for his effort by coach Tyronn Lue.

As has been the case for every high-profile trade candidate, the Los Angeles Clippers are being thrown out as a potential landing spot for Morant. NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints identified the Clippers as a "team worth keeping an eye on" who "would possibly consider trading for Morant".