The Detroit Pistons are building on their surprising playoff appearance as the sixth seed, centered around Cade Cunningham. With a roster filled with young talent on manageable contracts, they are in a prime position to make a significant trade for a star player. Although acquiring top-tier talents like Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo seems unlikely, replacing outgoing free agent Tim Hardaway Jr. with a proven scorer is within reach.

CJ McCollum emerges as a potential target. His scoring skill set, particularly in three-point shooting and mid-range play, would complement Cunningham's game. Reports suggest McCollum could alleviate pressure on Cunningham while maintaining defensive stability. The Pistons could consider a trade sending Tobias Harris and Simone Fontecchio to New Orleans for McCollum, a move that may require including a future draft pick to entice the Pelicans.