In the 2025 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons found themselves in a rare position. After years of picking in the top five, they found themselves without a selection in the first round.
Former Tennessee Vols basketball standout Chaz Lanier made his NBA debut on Monday evening. Lanier, who was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the No.
After years of picking in the lottery, the Detroit Pistons found themselves with a first-round pick in the 2025 draft. However, that did not stop them from adding another intriguing talent to the pipeline.
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The Pistons, once the cellar dweller of the Eastern Conference, underwent one of the biggest turnarounds in NBA history last year, going from a 14-win team in 2023-24 to a 44-win team in 2024-25, and though they lost in the first round of the playoffs, the blueprint for success became clear.
Over the past few years, the Detroit Pistons have had the opportunity to bring in multiple young talents in the draft lottery. However, that was not the case for them this offseason.
The Detroit Pistons have had a busy offseason thus far as they have made multiple moves to upgrade their roster and compete for a top seed in the Eastern Conference next season.
For the upcoming season, the Detroit Pistons have just one draft pick making their debut in Chaz Lanier. After the Pistons lost their first-round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves after making the playoffs and losing their protection, they could only look forward to the early second round.
The lone selection of the Detroit Pistons’ 2025 NBA Draft has signed the dotted line. Tennessee product Chaz Lanier has officially joined the Pistons for the upcoming season and beyond.