NBA Mock Draft 2016: Detroit Pistons Get Backcourt Help
Zac Snyder
Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view of the stage before the start of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
The Detroit Pistons have a young core of players but could go a number of different ways in the 2016 NBA Draft. See what they do in this NBA mock draft.
Feb 17, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) is defended by Alabama Crimson Tide forward Donta Hall (35) during the first half of a game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
1. Philadelphia 76ers
2. Los Angeles Lakers
3. Boston Celtics
4. Phoenix Suns
5. Minnesota Timberwolves
Next: Picks 6-10
Mar 18, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Denzel Valentine (45) motions while guarded by Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders forward Perrin Buford (2) during the first half of the first round in the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
6. New Orleans Pelicans
7. Denver Nuggets
8. Sacramento Kings
9. Toronto Raptors
10. Milwaukee Bucks
Next: Picks 11-15
Mar 1, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Marquette Golden Eagles forward Henry Ellenson (13) dribbles the ball as Georgetown Hoyas forward Isaac Copeland (11) defends during the second half at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Marquette won 88-87. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
11. Orlando Magic
12. Utah Jazz
13. Phoenix Suns
14. Chicago Bulls
15. Denver Nuggets
Next: Picks 16-20
Feb 16, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Wade Baldwin IV (4) brings the ball up court during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports
16. Boston Celtics
17. Memphis Grizzlies
18. Detroit Pistons
19. Denver Nuggets
20. Indiana Pacers
Next: Picks 21-25
Mar 27, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brice Johnson (11) drives against Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Zach Auguste (30) during the second half in the championship game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
21. Atlanta Hawks
22. Charlotte Hornets
23. Boston Celtics
24. Philadelphia 76ers
25. Los Angeles Clippers
Next: Picks 26-30
Mar 19, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Providence Friars forward Ben Bentil (0) dribbles the ball around North Carolina Tar Heels forward Kennedy Meeks (3) in the second half during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Tournament at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
