The Detroit Pistons have emerged as a popular potential trade destination for any superstar who could become available. Detroit has continued to rise from the ashes, becoming the best team in the Eastern Conference at the time of writing with a 21-5 record,

ESPN analyst Bobby Marks released a breakdown of the Detroit Pistons contract situation and it revealed who is able to be traded after the December 15 deadline and who cannot.

The Detroit Pistons have won five of their last six matchups, most recently defeating the Atlanta Hawks 142-115 at home last Friday. It was the team’s largest win of the season, and the bench scored a season-high 77 points in the win. 12 players scored at least 7 points, making the Pistons the third team in NBA history to accomplish that feat.

Dallas hosts the Detroit Pistons after Cooper Flagg scored 42 points in the Dallas Mavericks' 140-133 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz.

When the Detroit Pistons signed Javonte Green this offseason, it barely registered as an impact move. A veteran who had bounced around the league, Green arrived without much fanfare despite possessing a skill set that fit neatly with the identity the Pistons established last season.

Cade Cunningham’s late-game brilliance powered Detroit past the Celtics 112–105, securing a fourth straight win and reinforcing the Pistons’ rise atop the East.

Ausar Thompson, 22, is arguably the best point-of-attack defender in the NBA and has developed a consistent midrange jumper, and his paint touches have become invaluable. Duncan Robinson is the ultimate floor spacer, is adept at shooting on the move from behind the arc and often uses his gravity to manipulate defenses.