NBA Draft Moves: Pistons Draft Jaden Ivey and Trade for Jalen Duren
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) and Jaden Ivey pose for photos after Ivey was drafted with the 5th overall pick by the Detroit Pistons during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The NBA Draft happened last night (June 23), and the Pistons took Jaden Ivey with the fifth overall pick and traded for Jalen Duran, who was the 13th overall pick.
Some Michigan State and Michigan athletes got drafted, to boot. Michigan’s Caleb Houstan went 32nd overall to Orlando Magic, Michigan State’s Max Christie went 35th overall to the Los Angeles Lakers and Michigan’s Moussa Diabate went 43rd overall to the Los Angeles Clippers.
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