It’s closing in on lottery week. Unlike last season, when the Detroit Pistons ended up picking seventh, they have some optimism heading into Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. They have the best odds (14%, tied with the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic) of getting the No. 1 pick and the presumptive selection, Cade Cunningham.
If they get the No. 1 pick, would general manager Troy Weaver even entertain the thought of trading it? What happens if they don’t get the No. 1 pick, though? Who is the best choice at No. 2?
This week’s mailbag answers questions about how the Pistons might approach getting a pick at the top of the draft, and what they could consider with their three second-round picks.