The Detroit Pistons will pick 21st in the 2026 NBA Draft after trading with the Minnesota Timberwolves. This sets the stage for new mock draft predictions as the playoffs continue.
Key points
Detroit Pistons will pick 21st in the 2026 NBA Draft
Pistons acquired pick by trading with Minnesota Timberwolves
Trade involved Chicago Bulls as a third team
New mock draft predictions are emerging
NBA playoffs ongoing while draft order is set
Detroit PistonsMinnesota TimberwolvesChicago Bulls2026 NBA Draft
The Detroit Pistons are in the NBA playoffs so they missed out on the NBA draft lottery fun Sunday afternoon.
However, the full first-round draft order being set for the 2026 NBA Draft means new mock drafts predictions and projections.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) steals the ball from Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren dunks past Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley during the second half of Game 1 of the second round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) dunks against Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Q&A
What is the Pistons' draft position for the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Pistons will have the No. 21 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
How did the Pistons acquire the No. 21 pick in the draft?
The Pistons acquired the No. 21 pick by swapping up seven places with the Minnesota Timberwolves during a three-team trade.
What teams were involved in the trade that affected the Pistons' draft pick?
The trade involved the Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Chicago Bulls.
When is the 2026 NBA Draft scheduled to take place?
The 2026 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 23, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham blocks Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero during the first half of Game 5 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) makes a lay up against Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) and guard Daniss Jenkins (24) during the first half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) blocks Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) at the rim during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff complains about a call to a referee during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) defends Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) and forward Isaiah Stewart (28) at players introduction before tipoff of the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) talks to center Jalen Duren (0) before a play against Orlando Magic during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Let's take a peek to see who analysts like for the Pistons, who are one of three teams remaining in the Eastern Conference playoffs, along with the Cleveland Cavaliers and East finalist New York Knicks.
Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz brings the ball up court against Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. as Iowa forward Cam Manyawu follows at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on March 5, 2026.
Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz brings the ball up court against Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. as Iowa forward Cam Manyawu follows at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on March 5, 2026.
Vitals: 6 feet 4, 190 pounds.
Stats: Stirtz shot 35.8% last season on 3s (6.9 attempts per game) and averaged 19.8 points and 4.4 assists per game, helping the Hawkeyes reach the Elite Eight. Spent the 2024-25 season as the leading scorer at Drake, helping them go 31-4 and win an NCAA tournament game.
ESPN's Jeremy Woo says: "Detroit has a need for added shooting around Cade Cunningham and can go several directions at this spot. Stirtz is capable of bolstering the second unit and also adding spacing playing off the Pistons' various playmaking wings."
Texas forward Dailyn Swain shoots the ball against Purdue during the Sweet 16 on March 26, 2026, in San Jose.
Texas forward Dailyn Swain shoots the ball against Purdue during the Sweet 16 on March 26, 2026, in San Jose.
Vitals: 6-8, 220.
Stats: Averaged 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals in his lone season with the Longhorns, after transferring following two years at Xavier.
The Athletic's Sam Vecenie says: "He is an aggressive downhill player who should have zero issue pressuring the rim, even in the NBA, but who also needs to improve as a shooter to maximize that ability. Swain’s shot is elongated with a slow release, meaning that opposing players can close out on him with little issue and force contested shots. While he clearly has touch and has made 80 percent of his free throws in his career, he hasn’t made shots consistently. While Swain is a ballhawk on defense who averaged 1.5 steals for his career, he’s a riverboat gambler who often misses help rotations, and he’s often a negative on the defensive end."
Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson dribbles against Akron during the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson dribbles against Akron during the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Vitals: 6-3, 178.
Stats: Averaged 18.5 points, 7.4 assists and 1.5 steals last season for the Red Raiders, shooting 41.5% on 7.9 3s per game
For the Win/USAT's Bryan Kalbrosky says: "Anderson had the most unassisted 3-pointers (61) among high-major players, per CBB Analytics. After moving from the two-guard to point guard, the All-Big 12 Most Improved Player recorded more than twice as many assists per 100 possessions as a sophomore compared to when he was a freshman."
The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann says: "It seems likely that Detroit will look to bolster its guard depth, but it won’t commit unless said guard can shoot the cover off the ball. Anderson is not without his challenges; he’s a smaller guard who’ll need defensive support, and he’ll need to improve his game inside the arc. That said, he was one of the most effective dribble shooters from 3 in all of Division I this past season at Texas Tech. Whether he’s spelling Cade Cunningham or flying next to him, Anderson would add a sigh of relief when teams default to packing the paint to slow down Detroit’s assault on the rim."
CBS Sports' Gary Parrish says: "It's rare for somebody to end up as a first-round pick after starting a college career at the Division II level, but Stirtz has a real chance to do it. Concerns about how he'll defend in the NBA are valid. But Stirtz is a lead guard with a good assist-to-turnover ratio and reliable jumper. If I were running a franchise, I wouldn't overthink this one. He can play and will be in the NBA for a long time."
