May 2023 Detroit Pistons Wiretap

Pistons Acquire Monte Morris From Wizards For 2nd Round Pick

Jun 30, 2023 11:19 PM

The Detroit Pistons have acquired Monte Morris from the Washington Wizards for a second round pick.

The Wizards will create a $9.8 million Traded Player Exception.

The Wizards had a surplus of guards after trading for Jordan Poole and Tyus Jones.

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Nets Trade Joe Harris, Two 2nd Rounders To Pistons

Jun 30, 2023 2:54 PM

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to trade Joe Harris and two future second round picks to the Detroit Pistons. Harris is on a $19.9 million expiring contract.

The Nets will create a $19.9 million Traded Player Exception with the move.

Detroit will use their cap space to take on Harris.

The Nets are expected to attempt to re-sign Cam Johnson in restricted free agency, who was also going to receive interest from the Pistons.

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Max Strus Likely To Leave Heat With Pistons, Pacers, Magic Among Teams Interested

Jun 28, 2023 1:47 PM

Max Strus is expected to receive significant free agent interest above the full midlevel exception that results in his departure from the Miami Heat.

Strus has been linked with the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic, who are three teams with cap space.

Other teams are working to get under the first tax apron to make the full $12.2 million MLE available. 

Strus is a career 37.1 percent three-point shooter.

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Pistons To Pick Up Alec Burks' $10.5M Option For Next Season

Jun 28, 2023 1:36 AM

The Detroit Piston will pick up Alec Burks' team option for next season worth $10.5 million, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Burks averaged 12.8 points and 3.1 rebounds last season. 

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Pistons Planning Aggressive Pursuit Of Cam Johnson

Jun 26, 2023 2:22 PM

The Detroit Pistons plan on making an aggressive run at Cam Johnson in restricted free agency, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, as well as Marc Stein of Substack.

The Nets would like Johnson to re-sign and have been reportedly weighing a four-year, $84 million offer. The Pistons could offer a four-year, $100 million deal.

Johnson is viewed as an ideal 3-and-D wing that would be a great complement to Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey.

Johnson is 27 and has averaged 56 games per season during his four-year career.

Johnson's former head coach, Monty Williams, is now also with the Pistons.

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Pistons Waive RJ Hampton

Jun 24, 2023 5:09 PM

The Detroit Pistons have waived R.J. Hampton. Hampton was on a non-guaranteed $1.9 million contract for next season.

Hampton joined the Pistons following a mid-season waiver from the Orlando Magic. In 21 games with Detroit, Hampton averaged 7.3 points in 18.5 minutes per game.

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NBA Draft 2023 (Full Results): Wembanyama, Miller, Henderson Go Top-3

Jun 22, 2023 8:12 PM

The San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the first overall selection in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Charlotte Hornets selected Brandon Miller with the second pick, while the Portland Trail Blazers at No. 3.

First Round

1. San Antonio Spurs: Victor Wembanyama

2. Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller

3. Portland Trail Blazers: Scoot Henderson

4. Houston Rockets: Amen Thompson

5. Detroit Pistons: Ausar Thompson

6. Orlando Magic: Anthony Black

7. Washington Wizards (via Pacers): Bilal Coulibaly 

8. Indiana Pacers (via Wizards): Jarace Walker

9. Utah Jazz: Taylor Hendricks

10. Oklahoma City Thunder (via Mavericks): Cason Wallace

11. Orlando Magic: Jett Howard

12. Dallas Mavericks (via Thunder): Dereck Lively

13. Toronto Raptors: Gradey Dick

14. New Orleans Pelicans: Jordan Hawkins

15. Atlanta Hawks: Kobe Bufkin

16. Utah Jazz: Keyonte George

17. Los Angeles Lakers: Jalen Hood-Schifino

18. Miami Heat: Jaime Jaquez Jr.

19. Golden State Warriors: Brandin Podziemski

20. Houston Rockets: Cam Whitmore

21. Brooklyn Nets: Noah Clowney

22. Brooklyn Nets: Dariq Whitehead

23. Portland Trail Blazers: Kris Murray

24. Dallas Mavericks (via Kings): Olivier-Maxence Prosper

25. Detroit Pistons (via Celtics): Marcus Sasser

26. Indiana Pacers: Ben Sheppard

27. Charlotte Hornets: Nick Smith Jr.

28. Utah Jazz: Brice Sensabaugh

29. Indiana Pacers: Julian Strawther

30. Los Angeles Clippers: Kobe Brown

Second Round

31. Charlotte Hornets: James Nnaji

32. Denver Nuggets: Jalen Pickett

33. Minnesota Timberwolves: Leonard Miller

34. Sacramento Kings: Colby Jones

35. Chicago Bulls: Julian Philips

36. Milwaukee Bucks: Andre Jackson Jr.

37. Denver Nuggets (via Thunder): Hunter Tyson

38. Boston Celtics: Jordan Walsh

39. Atlanta Hawks: Mouhamed Gueye

40. Los Angeles Lakers: Max Lewis

41. Charlotte Hornets: Amari Bailey

42. Washington Wizards: Tristan Vukcevic

43. Portland Trail Blazers: Rayan Rupert

44. San Antonio Spurs: Sidy Cissoko

45. Memphis Grizzlies: GG Jackson 

46. Atlanta Hawks: Seth Lundy 

47. Indiana Pacers: Mojave King 

48. Los Angeles Clippers: Jordan Miller

49. Cleveland Cavaliers: Emoni Bates

50. Oklahoma City Thunder: Keyontae Johnson

51. Brooklyn Nets: Jalen Wilson

52. Phoenix Suns: Toumani Camara

53. Minnesota Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark

54. Sacramento Kings: Jalen Slawson

55. Indiana Pacers: Isaiah Wong

56. Memphis Grizzlies: Tarik Biberovic

57. Golden State Warriors: Trayce Jackson-Davis

58. Milwaukee Bucks: Chris Livingston

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Pacers, Cavs, Pistons Interested In Tobias Harris

Jun 22, 2023 1:17 AM

Tobias Harris has drawn trade interest from the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Detroit Pistons, sources told Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Pacers have reportedly shown the most interest.

Sources add that the Sixers are overvaluing Harris and demanding “outrageous packages in return."

Harris is set to make $39.2 million next season. 

 

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Pistons Targeting Cam Johnson In Free Agency

Jun 16, 2023 10:13 PM

The Detroit Pistons are looking to sign Cam Johnson this offseason, sources told Marc Stein of Substack.

Johnson is currently a restricted free agent with the Nets. Brooklyn is reportedly confident of re-signing the swingman. 

Johnson worked with new Pistons head coach Monty Williams while at Phoenix.

The Rockets were also mentioned as a possible destination for Johnson

Johnson most recently committed to Team USA for the upcoming World Cup. 

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Jarrett Jack Joins Pistons Staff As Assistant Coach

Jun 16, 2023 9:32 AM

Monty Williams is bringing a familiar face with him to the Detroit Pistons. Jarrett Jack will join Williams' staff in Detroit as an assistant coach. Jack had previously coached under Williams with the Phoenix Suns.

Jack got into coaching ahead of the 2021-22 season. He spent both of his first two seasons as a coach with the Suns.

Jack had a 13-year career as a player in the NBA. That included a stint player for Williams with the then New Orleans Hornets from 2010 to 2012.

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Mavericks Interested In Acquiring Bojan Bogdanovic From Pistons

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Pistons Give Monty Williams Access To Health And Welfare Fund For Family Situation

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Monty Williams' Contract To 'Significantly Impact' Steve Kerr, Erik Spoelstra, Ty Lue

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Pistons Hire Stephen Silas As Top Assistant Coach

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