The Detroit Pistons sit atop the Eastern Conference, and with that rise comes a new set of questions: Who should they target in trades? With that framework in mind, here’s a look at the most important Pistons on the roster right now. “Important” doesn’t always mean “most talented.”
It can speak to culture, positional necessity, or a player’s irreplaceable function within the team—the traits that, if removed, would keep this group from being the best version of itself.
1. Cade Cunningham