Detroit Pistons · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #21 · (44-38)
Top Positional Needs:
- SF
- C
- Shooting
Round 1 Pick #21 (from Minnesota)
Projection: Isaiah Evans (SG, Duke)
Why: Holding Minnesota's pick at No. 21, Detroit adds pure floor spacing for Cade Cunningham — a knockdown shooter off the bench.
Alternates: Chris Cenac Jr. (C, Houston), Cameron Carr (SG, Baylor)
Round 2 Pick #37 (from Toronto)
Projection: Jase Richardson (SG, Michigan State)
Why: Detroit metro pick with Jason Richardson's son.
Alternates: Dailyn Swain (SF, Texas), Tyler Bilodeau (PF, UCLA)
Round 2 (extra) Pick #49
Projection: Tyler Bilodeau (PF, UCLA)
Why: Stretch 4 depth.
Alternates: Milan Momcilovic (PF, ISU), Joshua Jefferson (PF, ISU)