Wendell Moore Jr., formerly with the Detroit Pistons, has officially signed a two-way NBA deal with the Charlotte Hornets. The former Duke standout averaged 3.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 20 games at Detroit. His shooting stats are 46% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Moore Jr. was drafted 26th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft and has played parts of three seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Pistons, holding career averages of 1.7 points and 1.0 rebounds over 74 games.

Wendell Moore Jr. has been waived by the Detroit Pistons after a modest start to his NBA career. In 20 games this season, the former Duke standout averaged 3.1 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists while shooting 46.0% from the field. He was originally selected 26th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft and has had limited success with the Minnesota Timberwolves prior to joining the Pistons. His departure comes as part of the Pistons' roster adjustments following the acquisition of Dennis Schröder and Lindy Waters III, which was necessary to meet the league's roster limit.

Despite his potential, Moore Jr. struggled to make a significant impact, having averaged just 1.7 points and 1.0 rebounds over 74 career games with a shooting percentage of 45.0%. With the Pistons currently holding a 25-26 record and in the playoff hunt, they aim to improve their roster and end a two-game losing streak. Moore Jr. now faces the possibility of joining a G League team or clearing waivers to find a new opportunity.

As the 2025 NBA trade deadline approaches, Anthony Davis has expressed a desire to transition back to the power forward position, prompting speculation about a potential trade to acquire a center. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly eyeing Nicolas Claxton of the Brooklyn Nets as a solution, having previously thrived alongside rim-running centers like JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard.

This article outlines a proposed three-team trade: the Lakers would receive Claxton and Simone Fontecchio, the Nets would get Tim Hardaway Jr., Gabe Vincent, and a protected first-round pick, while the Detroit Pistons would take on Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Jalen Hood-Schifino, along with a second-round pick.

Malik Beasley led the Detroit Pistons with 23 points in their 113-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, marking their fifth consecutive win. Cade Cunningham contributed 13 points along with five assists and five rebounds. The Pistons' bench dominated, outscoring the Nets' reserves 50-20, with standout performances from Simone Fontecchio, who scored 17 points, and Marcus Sasser with 15 points. This victory improves Detroit's record to 19-18, showcasing their recent form of winning eight of their last nine games.

Noah Clowney shone for Brooklyn with a game-high 29 points, while Tyrese Martin recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. However, the Nets suffered their third consecutive loss and have yet to win at Barclays Center in seven games. The absence of six rotation players, including key scorers Cam Johnson, Cam Thomas, and D’Angelo Russell, severely hampered Brooklyn's performance, leading to a shooting percentage of just 38.4% from the field.

The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for the 2025 NBA trade deadline with intentions to acquire win-now players. After signing Tyrese Maxey and winning the Paul George sweepstakes, major blockbuster trades seem unlikely.

However, the team is exploring options to enhance their shooting, particularly three-point accuracy, where they currently rank 27th. One potential target is Simone Fontecchio from the Detroit Pistons, noted for his shooting ability but struggling this season.