With this move, the Pistons earned a B+ grade for their 2025 NBA Draft as they took advantage of their only selection in it by upgrading their backcourt. In his senior season at Tennessee, Lanier averaged 18.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 43.1% from the field and 39.5% from three-point range.

The Detroit Pistons are poised to benefit from the rash of catastrophic injuries around the Eastern Conference. Find out how the Pistons stack up and what Pistons futures bets to place for the 2025-26 NBA season.