The Detroit Pistons tinkered with their roster in front of the trade deadline in an effort to get under the luxury tax and maintain some flexibility moving forward while still competing for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The New York Knicks, who visit the Pistons on Friday in the second half of a home-and-home set, made their moves a week before the deadline and clearly have their sights set on 2019-20 and beyond.

The Philadelphia 76ers made a move that bolsters their title aspirations so they are feeling extra giddy heading into Friday's home game against the Denver Nuggets. The 76ers acquired forward Tobias Harris from the Los Angeles Clippers to add to the star trio of center Joel Embiid, point guard Ben Simmons and forward Jimmy Butler.

The Washington Wizards appeared to be planning for the future with a series of moves in front of Thursday's trade deadline that shipped key veterans out of town and brought back expiring deals and salary cap relief. The Wizards will try to end a three-game slide when they trot out a new lineup against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

The Brooklyn Nets looked like they were slipping off a pace that saw them emerge as playoff contenders but bounced out of a slump with an impressive win and kept the core of the promising young team intact through Thursday's trade deadline. The Chicago Bulls, who visit the Nets on Friday, were more active in front of the deadline and brought in a piece they hope can help them contend in the near future in small forward Otto Porter Jr.

The Dallas Mavericks traded four starters in the past eight days and will have a revamped look when they host the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The latest move saw the Mavericks trade second-leading scorer Harrison Barnes to the Sacramento Kings for fellow forwards Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph.

The Golden State Warriors sit atop the Western Conference and are rolling toward the All-Star break after sitting out the NBA trade deadline madness. The Phoenix Suns, who host the Warriors on Friday, are planning for the future and were more active in front of the deadline while searching for a backcourt partner for star Devin Booker.

Anthony Davis didn't get moved before the trading deadline and he will return to the lineup when the New Orleans Pelicans host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Pelicans considered holding Davis out for the rest of the season but the NBA reportedly had deep concerns about a healthy star being held out of games.

The Sacramento Kings are gearing up for a playoff run with the acquisition of Harrison Barnes as they enter Friday's home game against the Miami Heat. The Kings acquired the forward from the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night in exchange for forwards Justin Jackson and Zach Randolph.