The Detroit Pistons are the NBA’s surprise, with an 21-21 record after winning 14 games last season. But they may not go wild at the trade deadline.

Just a couple of weeks away from this year’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Detroit Pistons are easily one of the most improved teams from last season. A year ago, the Pistons were 14-68 and finished with the worst record in the league for the second consecutive year.

It’s been quite a season for Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham. Recently, the veteran guard’s All-Star campaign received a major boost. When NBA.com released the latest version of the MVP ladder rankings,

It’s Monday, January 20, and the Detroit Pistons (21-21) and the Houston Rockets (28-13) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston. Detroit is competitive this season currently sitting in 8 th place in the Eastern Conference while the Rockets have had a breakout season currently sitting in 2 nd place in the Western Conference.

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With a new slate coming up, the Detroit Pistons are looking to bounce back. Recently, the Pistons have found themselves in a two-game hole, which put them back at .500 for the year. With a 21-21 record,