NBA Power Rankings: Clippers make a jump; Lakers look a bit more human

NBA Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James and LA Clippers Kawhi Leonard (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
NBA Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James and LA Clippers Kawhi Leonard (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
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20. Detroit Pistons (12-21)

There’s no question that the Detroit Pistons are powering forward with the roster that they have, mostly because they don’t really have any other options. However, if the Pistons continue to toe the line of mediocrity you have to wonder if this team will try and sell off some of its veteran pieces at the NBA Trade Deadline.

It’s something that, at the very least, has to be discussed revolving this team’s future.

19. San Antonio Spurs (13-18)

The San Antonio Spurs are not going to make the playoffs this season. That’s pretty clear unless they make a huge move at the NBA Trade Deadline. However, this might be the perfect time for the Spurs to make a big move in a different direction.

Although, I’m not sure that’s something Gregg Popovich would be interested in. He knows what’s reality, however. Pop is a smart, innovative man. He knows what will come next.