This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/pistons/onsi as Detroit Pistons veteran could be on trade block. The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference so far this season, but that doesn't make them immune from trade rumors.

The Utah Jazz still view star forward Lauri Markkanen as part of their long-term future, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.

The Detroit Pistons are the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference after 24 games. They look like serious contenders to come out of the East this season, with Cade Cunningham leading the way. With a potential move for Anthony Davis rumored,

The Dallas Mavericks are hosting the Eastern Conference leader, the Detroit Pistons, on Thursday evening, hoping to play spoiler to yet another contender. They've beaten the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, and Houston Rockets in recent weeks, and now want to upset the Pistons, who are on a 4-game winning streak.

The Detroit Pistons have not been in talks with the Dallas Mavericks on a potential trade for Anthony Davis.

Detroit has the salary room, draft capital, and roster flexibility to explore a significant move. Rival executives have long pointed to Markkanen as a natural fit. Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff once worked with the Finnish scorer in Cleveland. Moreover ...

The Detroit Pistons have the best record in the Eastern Conference, and with the surge of All-Star guard Cade Cunningham, they could potentially get better.

The Detroit Pistons have emerged as a popular potential trade destination for any superstar who could become available. Detroit has continued to rise from the ashes, becoming the best team in the Eastern Conference at the time of writing with a 21-5 record,

Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff addressed trade speculation, offering pointed remarks about the team’s direction and roster plans.