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Grant has affected the Pistons positively, even if it isn’t reflected in the record. The Pistons are outscoring teams by 9.6 points per 100 possessions when Grant is on the floor, good for the 84th percentile, according to Cleaning The Glass. But looking at the field, there are numerous players who have strong arguments.Indiana Pacers

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Carmelo Anthony added 21 points on 8-of-16 from the field (1-5 3-PT, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds in the Trail Blazers previous meeting with the Wizards. Anthony has scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games against the Wizards.

The Knicks are actually defending better as a team with Noel on the court (103.7 points allowed per 100 possessions). That rating would be ranked No. 1 in the NBA. Noel's ability to cover ground and run the floor makes him a unique defensive weapon for the Knicks.Oklahoma City Thunder

The Lakers are not exactly in need of a center, since they already have Marc Gasol and Montrezl Harrell on their depth chart. But given this team is looking to repeat as NBA champions at season’s end, why wouldn’t they bring back Cousins? Besides, the veteran would actually have the opportunity to play and help the Lakers win another Larry O’Brien trophy.Atlanta Hawks

NBA Twitter had a field day as a result of that play, while also poking fun at Antetokounmpo for choosing to sign a super-max extension with the team.

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George Hill (thumb) isn’t expected back for at least a couple weeks, and Maledon has shown signs of promise. It was a great sign that he immediately returned to the starting five Tuesday night after missing four straight games. If Hill is dealt before the deadline, the rookie could hang onto a larger role for the rest of the season.