NBA Eastern Conference

The Detroit Pistons' six-game winning streak has them at 8-2 and leading the Eastern Conference, fueling speculation about a potential trade for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. Experts on ESPN's 'The Hoop Collective' podcast discussed the possibility, citing the Pistons' salary cap flexibility and need for a second scorer alongside Cade Cunningham. Markkanen is averaging a career-high 28.3 points per game this season.