Tag: Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons Trade Caris LeVert to Bucks for Taurean Prince, Gary Harris in Pick-Swapping Deal

Brandon King

The Detroit Pistons and Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a trade that reshapes both teams’ rosters, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Detroit is sending veteran guard Caris LeVert and two second-round draft picks to Milwaukee in exchange for veteran wing Taurean Prince and guard Gary Harris. The move gives the Bucks another experienced backcourt scorer while adding future draft assets. For Detroit, the deal creates additional financial flexibility, including a trade exception and salary savings, while bringing in two seasoned perimeter veterans. Bucks Add Offensive Firepower LeVert gives Milwaukee another…

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Report: Jalen Duren Seeking Nearly $40 Million Per Year on Next Contract

Brandon King

Jalen Duren could be in line for a massive payday as he enters extension negotiations with the Detroit Pistons. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, there is a belief around the league that Duren is seeking a contract worth close to $40 million annually, which would represent roughly 25% of the NBA salary cap. Scotto also reported that while Duren’s asking price is high, several NBA executives expect both sides to ultimately reach an agreement in the mid-$30 million per year range, with the expectation that the 22-year-old center remains…

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Jalen Duren Reportedly Exploring Sign-and-Trade Options After Pistons Contract Talks Stall

Brandon King

What many expected to be a routine offseason extension has suddenly become one of the NBA’s biggest developing stories. According to NBA insider Sam Amick, Detroit Pistons All-NBA forward Jalen Duren was reportedly “underwhelmed” by the organization’s initial contract offer in restricted free agency and is now expected to explore sign-and-trade scenarios. The report indicates that the gap between the two sides is substantial enough that Duren is considering opportunities elsewhere, with a sign-and-trade viewed as his preferred avenue. For Detroit, this is an unexpected wrinkle in what was supposed…

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Grizzlies Add Grit as Memphis Acquires Isaiah Stewart from Detroit

Brandon King

The Memphis Grizzlies have added another tough, defensive-minded piece to their frontcourt. According to ESPN, the Detroit Pistons are trading Isaiah Stewart to the Grizzlies in exchange for three future second-round picks. The move gives Memphis a rugged interior presence while allowing Detroit to create additional financial flexibility and stockpile future assets. At just 25 years old, Stewart arrives in Memphis with a reputation as one of the NBA’s most physical players. Since entering the league in 2020, the former first-round pick has built his identity around toughness, rebounding, interior…

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REPORT: Pistons Showing Interest in Zach LaVine

Brandon King

The Detroit Pistons could be eyeing another significant addition as they continue building around All-Star guard Cade Cunningham. According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Pistons are among the teams interested in Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine as Detroit looks to strengthen its perimeter shooting and offensive firepower. Stein and Fischer reported that Detroit’s search for additional shooting has also led the organization to monitor players such as Coby White and Isaiah Joe. However, LaVine may be the most intriguing name of the group due to his…

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Pistons Exploring Malik Beasley Reunion After Tumultuous Year

Brandon King

The Detroit Pistons have reportedly re-engaged with the representatives of Malik Beasley regarding a potential return to the franchise, with both sides expressing mutual interest in a one-year contract.   Beasley spent the season away from the NBA while dealing with an ongoing league investigation tied to gambling allegations that first surfaced in 2025. The probe stemmed from allegations involving NBA games and prop bets during his time with the Milwaukee Bucks, leading Detroit to pause previous contract discussions.  Though Beasley’s name was one of several promoinent NBA personalities, according…

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NBA hands down suspensions for Pistons-Timberwolves fracas

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Courtesy of Fox Sports Detroit Pistons big Isaiah Stewart was suspended for two games and four other players from the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves drew one-game suspensions for their roles in an on-court altercation between the teams earlier this week, the NBA said Tuesday. Stewart got two games “based in part on his repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts,” the league said. The NBA handed the one-game bans to Detroit’s Ron Holland II and Marcus Sasseralong with Minnesota’s Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo. All five of those players were ejected from Sunday’s game, as were Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff and Minnesota assistant Pablo Prigioni. “Obviously…

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Former Grambling basketballer secures spot on Pistons’ summer league team

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletics La. | Former Grambling State University men’s basketball player Jourdan Smith has earned a spot on the Detroit Pistons Summer League roster. Smith, who just wrapped up a stellar career with GSU, helped the Tigers claim back-to-back regular season championships and win the 2024 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) men’s basketball championship.  The New Orleans, La. native participated in the 3rdAnnual HBCU All-Star Game in April following a season in which he averaged 9.8 points per game, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. Smith was dominant in the SWAC…

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Pistons trading Jerami Grant to Trail Blazers for 2025 1st-rounder

Brandon King

After long being the subject and speculation of trade rumors, Jerami Grant appears to finally have been moved/ According to Adrain Wojnarowski, of ESPN, the Detroit Pistons are trading forward Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for a 2025 first-round draft pick, proteced 1-4, via the Milwaukee Bucks,. In addition to the 2025 first, the Blazers and Pistons will swap second-round picks in 2022- Portland’s 36 for Detroit’s 46. Portland will also send a 2025 second-round pick, as well as the most favorable second-pick in 2026 between…

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Blake Griffin signs with Nets

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From Nets Daily Blake Griffin is a Net. In a statement released shortly before 11 a.m. Monday, the Nets tweeted out that Griffin had signed with the team and Sean Marks issued a statement welcoming the six-time NBA all-star to Brooklyn. “We’re fortunate to be able to add a player of Blake’s caliber to our roster at this point in the season. Blake is a versatile frontcourt player with a long track record of success in our league, and we’re excited about the impact he’ll make for us both on…

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