<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=11lMLA_0wDijO8z00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=11lMLA_0wDijO8z00" width="1200" height="630" >According to NBA Insider Keith Smith, the <a href="https://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-pistons-waive-5-players-roster-now-at-15/wgbrady/detroit-pistons/10/18/2024/462188/">Detroit Pistons</a> are in a prime position to make a trade before the weekend wraps up. Smith reported on Saturday morning that several NBA teams are actively engaged in discussions to offload salary and create roster space, particularly those close to the luxury tax threshold.“Talking to teams this morning, there are a lot of trade conversations from luxury tax teams involving moving off some salary. Teams are angling to move some salary to create openings to keep other players. Today is shaping up to be a very busy NBA transaction day!” Smith tweeted.According to Smith, the <a href="https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/detroit-pistons-announce-2024-25-home-game-promotionaltheme-night-and-group-night-schedules">Pistons</a>, with an open roster spot and a significant $10.2 million in cap space, are well-positioned to capitalize on these trade talks. Detroit has reportedly informed other teams that they are open to absorbing smaller contracts in exchange for draft pick compensation, a league source told Spotrac.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">Related: The Detroit Pistons have an open roster spot and are sitting on $10.2M in cap space. Detroit has let teams know they are open to eating smaller salaries, provided they come with draft pick compensation, a league source told <a href="https://twitter.com/spotrac?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@spotrac</a>. <a href="https://t.co/sVZTfroE0l">https://t.co/sVZTfroE0l</a>— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1847638749062025633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote>With the Pistons showing flexibility and a willingness to take on contracts, fans should stay tuned as the team could be involved in a move that could set them up with future assets. Keep an eye out as the trade market heats up!</div></body>

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Detroit Pistons Could Make Trade On Saturday

According to NBA Insider Keith Smith, the Detroit Pistons are in a prime position to make a trade before the weekend wraps up. Smith reported on Saturday morning that several NBA teams are actively engaged in discussions to offload salary and create roster space, particularly those close to the luxury tax threshold.