| The Detroit News
It’s NBA Draft times.
The Pistons — for now — select seventh and 16th. Point guard appears to be their biggest need, with the likes of Tyrese Haliburton or Killian Hayes among those who could be available should the Pistons stick with the pick.
Follow along here for live updates from PlayMichigan.com writer Matt Schoch, a Detroit News freelancer.
2. Golden State takes Wiseman second
Memphis center James Wiseman goes No. 2 to the Golden State Warriors, who got bad news Wednesday about a possible injury to Klay Thompson.
Wiseman is a project but has a chance to help the Warriors bridge the gap to the next era of winning basketball in the Bay Area.
1. Timberwolves take Edwards No. 1
Minnesota took Anthony Edwards No. 1, skipping the chance to take LaMelo Ball at No. 1.
Edwards, of Georgia, fits better with D’Angelo Russell than Ball does. Edwards could be an impact player, but he’s not the star you hope for at No. 1.
First-round draft order
Here are the teams still coming up in the first round:
3. Charlotte
4. Chicago
5. Cleveland
6. Atlanta
7. Detroit
8. New York
9. Washington
10. Phoenix
11. San Antonio
12. Sacramento
13. New Orleans
14. Boston
15. Orlando
16. Portland (reportedly to Detroit)
17. Minnesota
18. Dallas
19. Brooklyn
20. Miami
21. Philadelphia
22. Denver
23. New York
24. Milwaukee
25. Oklahoma City
26. Boston
27. Utah
28. LA Lakers
29. Raptors
30. Celtics
Who is going to go No. 1?
Months ago, it was Anthony Edwards.
Last week, it was LaMelo Ball.
Now, Edwards again?
Oddsmakers are siding with Edwards to go No. 1 now as Minnesota has the top pick. But it could move.
Stay tuned.
Pistons made trade to open draft night
Alright, let’s get weird.
The Pistons reportedly made a deal with Houston to acquire another first-round pick.
The Pistons hold No. 7 and No. 16.
They also received Trevor Ariza, who is reportedly due a guarantee of about $7 million. Will the Pistons keep him around for the balance of that contract, a little less than $6 million?
And what about the pick they sent out to Houston? It’s heavily protected, but it’s potentially a mid-first round pick in about three to six years.
It’s a gamble.
2020 NBA draft
► When: 8 tonight
► TV: ESPN
► Pistons selections: No. 7 and 16 overall; they do not have a second-round pick.