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Pistons Target Kawhi Leonard, Offer Harris, Picks

5/20/2026

Summary

Pistons Target Leonard

The Detroit Pistons are targeting Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, who will enter the 2026-27 season with a $50.3 million expiring contract at age 35.
Detroit could send Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson, Ron Holland II and a 2029 first-round pick to match Leonard’s $50.1 million salary and keep all first-round and second-round picks.
The Pistons went 60-22 in the regular season but lost Game 7 125-94, shooting 35.9 % from three, the league’s 31st-lowest attempt rate.

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Pistons Pursue Zion

Pistons could trade Jalen Duren to the Pelicans for Zion Williamson and a 2029 first-round pick.
Duren posted 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 65.0% shooting in the regular season.
Zion Williamson averaged 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists on 60.0% shooting in 62 games.
Detroit views Zion’s rim-pressure and switch-punishing ability as a higher-ceiling upgrade over Duren’s post game.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the Detroit Pistons selected Grant Hill with the third overall pick, hired Doug Collins as head coach and added veteran Otis Thorpe, sparking a 46-36 season and a playoff return after three years. That pattern of marquee signings underpins today’s push for Kawhi Leonard and the trade for Zion Williamson.

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Pistons Target Leonard

The Detroit Pistons are targeting Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, who will enter the 2026-27 season with a $50.3 million expiring contract at age 35.
Detroit could send Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson, Ron Holland II and a 2029 first-round pick to match Leonard’s $50.1 million salary and keep all first-round and second-round picks.
The Pistons went 60-22 in the regular season but lost Game 7 125-94, shooting 35.9 % from three, the league’s 31st-lowest attempt rate.

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