2026 NBA Mock Draft Slots Pistons at No. 21, Projects AJ Dybantsa to Wizards at No. 1
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Updated · Detroit Bad Boys · Jun 18
2026 NBA Mock Draft Slots Pistons at No. 21, Projects AJ Dybantsa to Wizards at No. 1
3 articles · Updated · Detroit Bad Boys · Jun 18
Summary
AJ Dybantsa is projected to go No. 1 to Washington in a 2026 mock draft that has Detroit picking 21st after climbing out of the East cellar.
The top of the board is led by Darryn Peterson to Utah at No. 2 and Cam Boozer to Memphis at No. 3, with Caleb Wilson and Keaton Wagler rounding out the top five.
At No. 21, Detroit is linked to Baylor wing Cameron Carr, whose 18.9 points per game and 49.4/37.4/80.1 shooting profile fit the Pistons' need for more postseason offense.
A second Pistons scenario has Detroit trading up from No. 21 to No. 16 for Michigan's Morez Johnson, sending Marcus Sasser and two future second-round picks to Memphis.
The mock frames Detroit's draft as a smaller piece of a pivotal offseason, with flexibility around Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart potentially shaping larger trade pursuits.