Whenever a team emerges all the way to contending status, they become a trendy pick to pull off a blockbuster trade to expedite their said contending timeline. This is exactly what the Detroit Pistons are experiencing at this very moment. With the 15-2 Pistons on a historic 13-game winning streak, some insiders and media members think that it might be best for them to trade for a star that could help push them over the top.

Noted podcaster and longtime NBA fan Bill Simmons was one of those who urged the Pistons to perhaps make a trade to improve their roster. He suggested that Detroit should strike a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, a team that's currently languishing in the bottom of the Western Conference.

Now, it's not quite clear if the Pelicans will be open for business. They

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