Pistons consider various prospects for 21st pick in NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Detroit Pistons hold the No. 21 pick in the upcoming NBA draft set for June 23-24. The team needs to enhance its ball-handling and shooting to support star guard Cade Cunningham. Sources differ on potential draft targets, including Allen Graves from Santa Clara, Dailyn Swain from Texas, Bennett Stirtz from Iowa, Meleek Thomas from Arkansas, and Ebuka Okorie from Stanford. The team may also consider trading their pick as part of their rebuilding strategy.
- •Pistons pick No. 21 in NBA draft on June 23-24.
- •Team needs include shooting and ball-handling support.
- •Experts mention multiple prospects for the 21st pick.
- •Potential picks include Graves, Swain, Stirtz, Thomas, and Okorie.
- •Pistons may trade their pick for better assets.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Pistons NBA mock draft roundup: What will Detroit do at No. 21?
"The Detroit Pistons have the No. 21 overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft, but draft experts don't agree on who Detroit will target.
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