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DETROIT, MICH. ~ The Detroit Pistons made another notable offseason move by trading veteran guard Caris LeVert and two future second-round draft picks to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for forward Taurean Prince and guard Gary Harris. The deal was part of a larger multi-team transaction and was driven largely by Detroit’s desire to create additional financial flexibility while adding experienced role players. Milwaukee, meanwhile, gains a proven scorer in LeVert along with extra draft assets as it looks to strengthen its depth for next season.
The return package gives Detroit two veteran players who can help fill specific needs off the bench. Prince averaged 9.2 points and 3.1 rebounds per game while shooting 43.6% from 3-point range last season, making him a valuable floor spacer for a Pistons team looking to improve its outside shooting. Harris, a former Michigan State standout, brings playoff experience and has shot 37% from 3-point range for his career. While neither player is considered a star, both provide depth, leadership and reliable perimeter shooting that fits Detroit’s effort to build around its young core.
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(CONTINUED) For LeVert, the trade closes a brief and somewhat disappointing chapter with the Pistons. After signing with Detroit in the summer of 2025, the former Michigan standout appeared in 60 games, averaging a career-low 7.4 points and 1.9 rebounds per game while shooting 41.7% from the field. Injuries and an inconsistent role off the bench prevented him from making the impact many expected, despite entering the season as a respected veteran scorer with nearly 14 points per game for his career.
The trade may ultimately be less about what Detroit lost and more about the flexibility it gained moving forward. By moving LeVert’s contract, the Pistons created additional salary relief and a trade exception that could be useful as the front office continues reshaping the roster around its young core. Adding veterans such as Prince and Harris gives coach J.B. Bickerstaff more shooting and experience without sacrificing the team’s long-term vision. For a Pistons team coming off a successful playoff run and looking to take another step in the Eastern Conference, the move appears focused on improving roster balance while maintaining financial flexibility for future upgrades.
