Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor helps break down impact Dennis Schröder is making for Detroit Pistons. Full "The Pistons Pulse" podcast from Feb. 25, 2025 out now.

Gary Payton II spoke with USA TODAY to share some insight on various topics related to the league and his career.

Significantly shorthanded will remain the Miami Heat’s way for at least one more game, with Kel’el Ware, Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovic among those left behind for Tuesday’s flight ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.

After head butting against LaMelo Ball, fans are curious if Gary Payton II will be fit to play against the New York Knicks or not.

Enter Jimmy Butler, whom the Warriors acquired from the Miami Heat in exchange for Wiggins as part of a multi-team trade before the Feb. 6 deadline. Golden State has responded to the deal with a 5-1 record since Butler's arrival,

Andrew Wiggins picks off the pass and then hits the 3 on the break. Andrew Wiggins picks off the pass and then hits the 3 on the break

Jackson-Davis (illness) is available in Thursday's game against Orlando, Mason Williams of SI.com reports. Jackson-Davis is cleared to return from a two-game absence with an illness Thursday. However,

The Golden State Warriors transformed their team at the NBA trade deadline, acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat in exchange for key rotation players Andrew Wiggins and Kyle Anderson. Butler was able to suit up in his new uniform for four games before the All-Star break hit,

The Heat traded Jimmy Butler to Golden State just before the trade deadline earlier this month. A five-team trade saw Butler land with the Warriors and Miami picking up Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and Davion Mitchell.

Iffy for Friday

The Warriors, facing the Knicks on the second night of a back-to-back road set, will be without Gary Payton II (nasal bone contusion). Stephen Curry (R ankle soreness) is listed as

Gary Payton II throws it down with two hands on the break. Gary Payton II throws it down with two hands on the break