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Beard: Pistons' playoff chances hinge on ability to deal

Coach Stan Van Gundy addresses a report that the Pistons have expressed interest in acquiring Nikola Mirotic from the Chicago Bulls. Rod Beard, Detroit News

New Orleans — As the Pistons near the midpoint of the season, it’s a familiar time of year: NBA trade time.

The rumor mill is churning at full speed and scouts and executives are milling through rosters, figuratively swiping left or right in NBA Tinder to find potential trade targets. Such is the case for Pistons general manager Jeff Bower, who is tasked with helping to improve the roster and salvaging what has been a good first half of the season.