NBA: Post-trade deadline stock up and stock down

NBA: Post-trade deadline stock up/stock down

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 2: Referee Steve Anderson #35 listens to Isaiah Thomas #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after Thomas was charged with a technical foul during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Quicken Loans Arena on January 2, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 04: Blake Griffin #32 of the LA Clippers celebrates his basket during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on January 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Stock Up: Detroit Pistons

Before losing to the LA Clippers Friday night, the Detroit Pistons had the longest winning streak in the East (of five games) since pulling off the Blake Griffin trade. They have successfully climbed back into the playoff picture.

The Pistons have looked much improved and more energetic since the trade and with other teams like Philadelphia and Indiana not making any moves it appears that the Pistons could pass one of them for a spot.

Detroit made a risky move in trading for Griffin who has a big contract and a history of injuries but so far it’s paying off.

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