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Detroit Pistons’ Troy Weaver on NBA draft: ‘Everything’s on the table’
Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver addressed the media on Nov. 5, 2020 and said the Pistons could move up or down in the draft.
The 2020 NBA draft is nearly here, after an unexpectedly long offseason, and teams are scrambling to get in their final interviews with prospects ahead of Nov. 18, the date of the draft.
Teams are allowed to hold up to 10 in-person evaluations with prospects, which can include an interview and workout. Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver recently said the organization intends to use all 10.
The Pistons have the No. 7 overall pick in the draft, and around $30 million in cap space. Free agency negotiations begin Nov. 20.
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Here’s a running list of the players who are known to have interviewed or worked out for the Pistons so far (will be updated):
- Tyrese Haliburton (in-person workout)
- RJ Hampton (in-person workout)
- Killian Hayes
- Kira Lewis (in-person workout)
- Precious Achiuwa
- Aaron Nesmith (in-person workout)
And here are the players who have confirmed they haven’t been in contact with the Pistons (will be updated):
- Obi Toppin
- Isaac Okoro
- Anthony Edwards
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