Suddenly, the Pistons have hope for the first time in nearly two decades, and in a weak Eastern Conference that should be wide open next year, they should have a chance to make a

Teams in the NBA's Western Conference will undergo nightly clashes, with some heavyweight contenders battling it out just for a chance at the play-in tournament.

Rolling into the 2025 NBA season, it's looking increasingly likely that the Utah Jazz will be keeping star forward Lauri Markkanen on the roster entering the year despite any and all trade chatter that has surrounded his name for this summer,