Currently sitting in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, the Detroit Pistons are in a position to be a buyer at the trade deadline. With less than two weeks to go, one analyst made the case for them to take a flier on a former lottery pick.

Three needs Detroit Pistons could address before NBA deadline Feb. 6, and a potential option for each need that wouldn't require significant assets.

The Pistons may be tempted to accelerate their rebuild at the NBA trade deadline, but they'd be better off staying focused on the big picture.

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Cade Cunningham remains fit as the Detroit Pistons face the Indiana Pacers on January 29. Despite an injury to Jaden Ivey, Cunningham's availability boosts Detroit’s chances in the game. The Pistons will rely heavily on Cunningham's scoring and playmaking abilities to secure a win against the Pacers.

The Indiana Pacers are back home when the Detroit Pistons visit. Tempers flared just a little when these teams met two weeks ago.