Jalen Duren played just 13 minutes on Thursday for the Detroit Pistons before exiting against the Washington Wizards.

For that reason, not only Dawkins, but even the Wizards’ President of Basketball Operations, Michael Winger, deserves an abundance of praise because in this era, being able to bring in superstars to a franchise that hasn’t been competitive for decades is a near-impossible task, yet both these executives have done that job well.

The Dallas Mavericks will have another scoring option off the bench after acquiring Khris Middleton from the Washington Wizards.

DETROIT — The NBA trade deadline came and went without too much attention for the Detroit Pistons, but their first showing was one of the more eye-catching results recently for the top team in the Eastern Conference.

Brooklyn looks to end its three-game skid when the Brooklyn Nets take on Washington. Saturday's game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.

Gilbert Arenas applauds the Washington Wizards’ blockbuster trades for Trae Young and Anthony Davis, while pitching a bold draft move to unite the stars with his son, Alijah.

The Detroit Pistons may be without Cade Cunningham when they host the Washington Wizards on Thursday, Feb. 5. Here's the Pistons injury report.