Pistons Trade Caris LeVert to Bucks for Prince and Harris

The Detroit Pistons have traded 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, a move confirmed on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The deal is part of a larger, complex six-team transaction and provides the Pistons with increased financial flexibility and veteran depth as they build upon a successful playoff run.

For Detroit, the trade continues an aggressive offseason reshaping of the roster under president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon. The team offloaded LeVert's expiring $14.8 million contract and received two expiring deals worth $3.8 million each, creating roughly $7.2 million in salary savings and generating a $15 million trade exception. This financial maneuver gives the Pistons significant flexibility for future roster moves, including the potential to retain restricted free agent Jalen Duren.

LeVert's tenure in Detroit was brief and underwhelming. After signing a two-year deal in the summer of 2025, he averaged a career-low 7.4 points in 60 regular-season games, hampered by injuries and an inconsistent role. He did contribute during the team's postseason run,...