Detroit Pistons: News of lottery prospect rocks NBA

The Detroit Pistons are in last place in the Eastern Conference, so will be following the college and G-League ranks close over the upcoming weeks.

The draft world was rocked yesterday by the news that Brandon Miller, who is a prospective top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, delivered a handgun to his teammate that was eventually used in an alleged murder according to ESPN.

Miller, who many had as the number three prospect in the upcoming draft, hasn’t been charged with a crime, and his coach was reportedly aware of the allegations and said this according to ESPN:

"“We knew about that,” Oats said when asked about Miller allegedly bringing the gun to Miles. “Can’t control everything anybody does outside of practice. Nobody knew that was going to happen. … Brandon hasn’t been in any type of trouble, nor is he in any type of trouble in this case. Wrong spot at the wrong time.”"

Oats was lambasted for his comments, and had to walk them back as to not appear to make light of the issue or Miller’s involvement.

It’s too early to speculate, especially without all of the relevant information, but even given what we know, this will have a big effect on Miller’s standing in the eyes of NBA scouts and teams.

There are obviously far more important issues on the table here than the NBA Draft or the Detroit Pistons’ need for a wing, as 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris is dead and two men face charges for her murder.

The news spread quickly on social media yesterday and there was plenty of wild speculation about what should and will happen to Miller in terms of his immediate basketball career and future.

What was already a tragic story has now become even more complicated given Miller’s alleged involvement and more facts of the case are sure to come out in the upcoming days and weeks.