The NBA trade deadline is nearly three months away, but it's never too early to diagnose what contending teams need most and what their front offices can pull off between now and Feb. 5.

What trades can the Detroit Pistons , who have soared to the Eastern Conference lead on the strength of an 11-game win streak, make to supplement their roster around star Cade Cunningham and rising standout Jalen Duren ? Should the Milwaukee Bucks think about bolstering their offense as they navigate an early absence for Giannis Antetokounmpo ? And what moves should star-studded Western Conference powers such as the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors be eyeing over the next few months to improve their chances at a deep playoff run?

Our NBA insiders are examining what eight playoff

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