Pistons discuss trading up for Yaxel Lendeborg in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Detroit Pistons are deliberating a potential trade up for Yaxel Lendeborg during the upcoming NBA Draft. The Pistons currently hold the No. 21 overall pick and will participate in the draft scheduled for June 23-24. Podcast discussions highlight Lendeborg's strong collegiate performance, where he led Michigan with 15.1 points per game while contributing defensively with averages of 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals. Insights on this topic were shared in the most recent episode of 'The Pistons Pulse,' featuring hosts Bryce Simon and Omari Sankofa II, along with guest Shawn Windsor.
- •Pistons own the No. 21 pick in the NBA Draft.
- •Yaxel Lendeborg averaged 15.1 points and led defensively for Michigan.
- •Podcast discusses potential moves two weeks before the draft.
- •Free agency opens on June 30, impacting future roster decisions.
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — Debating trade up for Yaxel Lendeborg in NBA draft on 'The Pistons Pulse'
"Detroit Pistons podcast discusses the 2026 NBA Draft and free agency, focusing on a potential trade up for Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg.
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