Soon, the NBA will put a cap on the trade market. With the deadline around the corner, it’s only a matter of time before teams begin to make some notable change

Three needs Detroit Pistons could address before NBA deadline Feb. 6, and a potential option for each need that wouldn't require significant assets.

The Pistons' surprising level of play recently has a chance to change the way the organization operates at the trade deadline.

Currently sitting in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, the Detroit Pistons are in a position to be a buyer at the trade deadline. With less than two weeks to go, one analyst made the case for them to take a flier on a former lottery pick.

The Pistons may be tempted to accelerate their rebuild at the NBA trade deadline, but they'd be better off staying focused on the big picture.