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Pistons Target Trey Murphy, Eye Duren Extension After Stewart Trade

6/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Detroit Pistons began free agency on June 30, 2026 with $20 million cap space after trading Isaiah Stewart to Memphis, removing $30 million payroll.
General Manager Trajan Langdon said priority is adding a partner for Cade Cunningham by targeting Trey Murphy III.
The Pistons are weighing a $35-40 million extension for Jalen Duren, who posted 19.5 points in the 2025-26 playoffs.
Detroit invited Isaac Johnson and Javontae Campbell to Summer League for depth.

History

Historical Context

The Pistons’ 2004 NBA title under coach Larry Brown proved a modest-cap roster could win, a tactic enabled after the NBA reinstated a soft salary cap in 1984-85. In 2026 GM Trajan Langdon echoed that plan, trading Isaiah Stewart to cut payroll and free cap space under the 2025-26 cap of $154.647 million, positioning Detroit for 2027 contention.

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Story summary

The Detroit Pistons began free agency on June 30, 2026 with $20 million cap space after trading Isaiah Stewart to Memphis, removing $30 million payroll.
General Manager Trajan Langdon said priority is adding a partner for Cade Cunningham by targeting Trey Murphy III.
The Pistons are weighing a $35-40 million extension for Jalen Duren, who posted 19.5 points in the 2025-26 playoffs.
Detroit invited Isaac Johnson and Javontae Campbell to Summer League for depth.

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