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Pistons Draft

Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Ron Holland II shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Pistons quietly preserved multiple paths to a breakthrough

Aaron Kellerstrass

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8:27 AM EDT

Long lost name from Pistons past shines spotlight on painful draft failures

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 27, 2026

Early signs the Pistons got it right with Ebuka Okorie

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jul 10, 2026

Pistons immediately land Isaiah Stewart replacement with one elite skill

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 25, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the sixteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz after he was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Thunder forced the Pistons' hand after stealing Detroit's top draft target

John Canady

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Jun 25, 2026

Mar 11, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Ebuka Okorie has an All-Star comp but even his floor is one the Pistons can embrace

John Canady

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Jun 24, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the seventeenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie after he was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Pistons risky Ebuka Okorie gamble paints clear picture of team identity

Swoosh Shrestha

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Jun 24, 2026

Dec 27, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) reacts after making a three point basket against the CSUN Matadors during the second half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Bold Ebuka Okorie pick casts doubt on the future of two Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) with the ball in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Pistons land upgraded Jaden Ivey replacement without the familiar flaws

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 24, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) reacts on the bench during the second half in a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Pistons' dream draft scenario staring them in the face after Giannis trade

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 23, 2026

May 13, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) : Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Pistons' draft strategy will reveal their larger plans

John Canady

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Jun 22, 2026

Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Ron Holland II shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Pistons need to be greedy on NBA Draft night

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 22, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Dailyn Swain (3): Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Pistons could break NBA Draft consensus to land elusive archetype

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 21, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0): Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The NBA Draft numbers game favors the Pistons getting their guy

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 19, 2026

Apr 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts following a play during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Bucks send unmistakable message the Pistons can't help but hear

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 18, 2026

Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Ron Holland II poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Detroit Pistons in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Pistons' draft plans may be decided before they are on the clock

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 18, 2026

Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (00): Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

A familiar comparison is emerging for Ron Holland and he needs to break from it now

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 17, 2026

Jun 24, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Jaden Ivey gets emotional during the Detroit Pistons 2022 NBA Draft Introductory Press Conference. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-Imagn Images

Controversial name lands on Pistons all time draft bust starting five

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 17, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23): Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Trading up for Yaxel Lendeborg may be worth the predicted cost for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 11, 2026

Jan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) arter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Culture altering draft trade lands Pistons a star at a steep cost

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 11, 2026

May 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff looks on in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Pistons are in an NBA draft sweet spot that could get even better

John Canady

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Jun 10, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Meleek Thomas (1): Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Another elite shooter named Malik lands with Pistons in latest mock draft

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 8, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14): Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Mock drafts are missing the point for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 4, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) with the ball in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

This Pistons' pre-draft workout could actually mean something

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 4, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) : Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

The Pistons could land a lottery talent without a lottery pick

John Canady

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Jun 4, 2026

May 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24): Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Pistons' pre-draft workouts show they're looking for the next Daniss Jenkins

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 3, 2026

Dec 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Draft day shocker would be the risk Trajan Langdon has yet to take for the Pistons

Aaron Kellerstrass

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Jun 2, 2026

Sep 26, 2022; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon : Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Controversial NBA draft rules could radically alter how the Pistons do business

Aaron Kellerstrass

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May 28, 2026

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