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Assessing the Pistons' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft
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Assessing the Pistons' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

NBA Draft On SI·Jed Katz·18 days ago
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As an entire organization, the 2026 NBA Draft is the least of the Detroit Pistons' worries after going down 3-2 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. This team has gone from a young up-and-comer to a legitimate title contender, but the proper steps have to be taken in order to achieve that ultimate goal. The Pistons have done a phenomenal job in drafting their young core over the years, from Cade Cunningham to Jalen Duren to Ausar Thompson. Detroit has a foundation for the future, but it can also build upon that this year. June's class is loaded with talent that can impact postseason teams right off the bat. The Pistons have plenty of strengths, but there are a few glaring weaknesses ahead of the draft. What are those weaknesses, and who could they take at pick No. 21 to fix them? On-Ball Scoring Cade Cunningham is clearly Detroit's only elite on-ball creator. He creates so much attention, but partly because the rotation lacks any other three-level scorer.…

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