Pistons sign free agent guard Zavier Simpson to a one-year deal

The Detroit Pistons are signing free agent guard Zavier Simpson to a one-year deal, according to his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management. Simpson, 26, went undrafted in 2020 out of the University of Michigan. Although Simpson signed deals with Science City Jena of the German ProA and the Los Angeles Lakers that year, […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Pistons pick up Isaiah Livers’ $1.8 million club option for 2023-24

The Detroit Pistons have exercised Isaiah Livers’ $1.8 million team option for the 2023-24 season, according to sources. This is part of the three-year, $4.46 million contract he signed with Detroit in August 2021. Livers’ contract carries a precise cap hit of $1,836,096 for next season. His deal also includes a $2,295,120 qualifying offer for […]

James Foglio  •  19 Sep 2023
NBA Rumors: Pistons capable of outbidding Nets for Cam Johnson

For one of the more intriguing NBA rumors, the Detroit Pistons are interested in adding Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson, but it might take signing the 6-foot-8 wing to a four-year, $100 million deal. Ben Simmons has a cap figure of $37,893,408 for the 2023-24 season. “There have been reports that the Nets plan to […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Kings, Pistons interested in Draymond Green if he doesn’t re-sign with Warriors?

The Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons could be in the mix to add Draymond Green in free agency this offseason if the four-time All-Star doesn’t re-sign with the Golden State Warriors, per sources. “Let’s talk about words and actions,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst during Monday’s edition of “Get Up.” “First off, Steve Kerr comes out […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023
NBA Trade Rumors: Pacers, Cavaliers, and Pistons interested in Tobias Harris

According to the latest NBA trade rumors, the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Detroit Pistons have shown interest in trading for Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris. In July 2019, Harris signed a five-year, $180 million max contract with the Sixers. His deal includes a trade kicker lesser of 5% or $5 million. “Tobias Harris has […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jun 2023
Pistons are interested in Nets restricted free-agent forward Cam Johnson

The Detroit Pistons are interested in Brooklyn Nets restricted free-agent forward Cam Johnson, according to sources. The 6-foot-8 forward has an $8,468,620 qualifying offer for the 2023-24 season. Johnson was selected 11th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2019 NBA Draft. The UNC product was then immediately traded to the Phoenix Suns. In July […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2023
Celtics made calls to Pistons about trading for Isaiah Stewart

The Boston Celtics reached out to the Detroit Pistons to inquire about Isaiah Stewart, per sources. Although Celtics G.M. Brad Stevens is interested in trading for the 6-foot-8 center, the Pistons could very well decline any potential trade proposal. “Heard the Celtics — and others — made calls to Detroit asking about Isaiah Stewart,” reported […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jun 2023
Pistons expected to exercise Alec Burks’ $10.5 million team option for the 2023-24 season

The Detroit Pistons are expected to exercise Alec Burks’ $10.5 million team option for the 2023-24 season, according to sources. His club option deadline is June 29. This is part of the three-year, $30 million contract the guard signed with the New York Knicks in August 2021. Burks earned $10,012,800 with Detroit in the 2022-23 […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jun 2023
Pistons G.M. Troy Weaver: ‘We’re all disappointed with our record this season’

Detroit Pistons G.M. Troy Weaver is disappointed in his team’s performance this season. Detroit is 16-62 and ranks dead last in the Eastern Conference standings. Under coach Dwane Casey, the Motor City team has gone 120-260 (.316) since the former Toronto Raptors coach agreed to a five-year deal during the 2018 offseason. With four games […]

James Foglio  •  03 Apr 2023