"The NBA trade deadline is nearly three months away, but it's never too early to diagnose what contending teams need most and what their front offices can pull off between now and Feb. 5. What trades can the Detroit Pistons, who have soared to the Eastern Conference lead on the strength of an 11-game win streak, make to supplement their roster around star Cade Cunningham and rising standout Jalen Duren?"
"As befits a team succeeding with a physical, throwback style, the Pistons are also taking an old-school approach to the 3-point line, ranking 27th in makes, 28th in attempts and 20th in percentage. Of the four Pistons who made more than 1.2 3-pointers per game last season, Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. are no longer on the team, and Jaden Ivey hasn't played yet this season because of knee surgery; only Cade Cunningham is still here and healthy."
The NBA trade deadline is nearly three months away, creating an early window to evaluate contending teams' roster needs and potential moves through Feb. 5. The Detroit Pistons have risen to the Eastern Conference lead on an 11-game win streak anchored by Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren but lack consistent three-point shooting, ranking 27th in makes, 28th in attempts and 20th in percentage. Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. departed, and Jaden Ivey remains sidelined due to knee surgery. Additions Duncan Robinson and two-way guard Daniss Jenkins have helped, yet the Pistons still need a reliable floor-spacing shooter to stretch playoff defenses. Other contenders such as Milwaukee, Los Angeles and Golden State may seek targeted offensive or depth upgrades ahead of the deadline.
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