NEW YORK (AP) \u2014 Detroit Pistons fans finally have something to celebrate after the team finished with the NBA\u2019s second-worst record during the regular season.<\/p>\n
The Pistons have won the NBA Draft lottery and will have the first pick next month. Detroit just recorded a 20-52 record that was the worst in the Eastern Conference and 14 wins away from a playoff berth.<\/p>\n
If the Pistons keep the pick, it\u2019ll be the first time they select No. 1 overall since taking Bob Lanier in 1970.<\/p>\n
Houston will choose second after finishing with the league\u2019s worst record. Cleveland will select third, followed by Toronto, Orlando, Oklahoma City, Golden State, Orlando, Sacramento and New Orleans.<\/p>\n
Oklahoma State freshman guard Cade Cunningham is the top prospect in the draft.<\/p>\n
The Timberwolves did not move into the top three, meaning their first-round pick, No. 7 overall, conveys to Golden State, completing the D\u2019Angelo Russell-Andrew Wiggins deal made in February of 2020.<\/p>\n
Minnesota, meanwhile, is currently without a selection in the upcoming draft.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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