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Detroit Pistons draft: 2nd-rounder with 1st-round potential

After securing the worst record in the NBA last season, the Detroit Pistons earned the first pick in the second round. While the 31st pick doesn’t guarantee a contributor, it can be a valuable trade piece or an opportunity to take a chance on a player who dropped from the first round.

A lot can happen on draft night, and the Pistons may swing some deals if they can get value for a player they no longer need or see a player they like.

Detroit Pistons draft: Keyontae Johnson

The Detroit Pistons may want to take a look at Keyontae Johnson, a 6-foot-5 wing who helped Kansas State defeat Michigan State to reach the Elite 8.