Troy Weaver was explicit about what the immediate future held: “No skipping steps.” Following Thursday night’s successful draft, where the Detroit Pistons selected Jaden Ivey and traded for the rights to Jalen Duren, it appears the Detroit front office has shifted its focus away from Phoenix Suns big-man, Deandre Ayton. Immediately following the draft, we openly questioned whether it made sense to continue chasing the Suns' disgruntled young center, and new media reports indicate plans for the Pistons have, indeed, changed.
The Athletic’s James Edwards III detailed in his post-draft piece that nabbing the duo of Ivey and Duren in the lottery was; “Per sources.