Trade that landed Reggie Jackson from the OKC Thunder sends second-rounder to Utah Jazz (42nd overall)
Last year, the Detroit Pistons brought in more than 60 prospects before the NBA draft.
Don’ t expect that number before June 22 — the day of this year’s draft — because as of now, the Pistons don’ t own a second-round pick.
“Some guys aren’ t going to want to come in and work out if they don’ t see a vehicle at the end of it, ” general manager Jeff Bower said at the draft combine in Chicago this month. “The reality of it is, we are looking for guys where we don’ t have a second-round pick now — we could (via a trade) — but those possibilities change, so you want to try to be prepared.”
“Our relationships with agents are strong. They like our program and like their guys to have the exposure to us.”
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The Pistons have held one workout — six prospective prospects headed by likely first-rounder, UCLA big man Ike Anigbogu.
Florida State center Michael Ojo, Middle Tennessee State forward Reggie Upshaw, Weber State guard Jeremy Senglin, Loyola-Chicago guard Milton Doyle and Central Florida guard Matt Williams also worked out for the Pistons.
The other five prospects are considered second-round or undrafted possibilities.
The Pistons could buy a later pick to go along with their first-rounder (12th overall) .
The Pistons lack a second-round pick (42nd overall) because of the three-team deal that landed the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Reggie Jackson at the 2015 trade deadline. The Utah Jazz now owns the pick.
Jackson starred for one season before struggling last season due largely to injury .
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