Detroit − Two different games were taking place for the Pistons on Friday night, one on the court and one away from it.
On the floor, Detroit was hosting the rebuilding San Antonio Spurs at Little Caesars Arena. But behind the scenes, the franchise’s newly-acquired asset was in jeopardy of not joining the team.
The franchise’s four-way trade with the Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers for James Wiseman was in the balance due to a failed physical of Gary Payton II, who was moved to Golden State on Thursday.