{"id":919707,"date":"2026-07-08T00:28:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T00:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/919707\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T00:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T00:28:14","slug":"detroit-pistons-trade-caris-levert-2-second-round-picks-to-bucks-for-gary-harris-taurean-prince","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/919707\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Pistons trade Caris LeVert, 2 second-round picks to Bucks for Gary Harris, Taurean Prince"},"content":{"rendered":"

DETROIT<\/strong> \u2013 The Detroit Pistons<\/b><\/a> are trading former Michigan Wolverines<\/b><\/a> guard Caris LeVert<\/b><\/a> and two second-round draft picks to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Taurean Prince and former Michigan State Spartans<\/b><\/a> guard Gary Harris<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

ESPN NBA Senior Insider Shams Charania reported the trade Tuesday (July 7) on X. <\/p>\n

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The Detroit Pistons are trading Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, sources tell ESPN. Pistons will create a trade exception from the deal and savings while Bucks acquire LeVert and pick up assets. pic.twitter.com\/J615WaNmGA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The deal is expected to create salary savings for Detroit while also giving the Pistons a trade exception. <\/p>\n

Milwaukee adds LeVert and additional draft assets as it continues to build its roster.<\/p>\n

LeVert\u2019s time in Detroit<\/b><\/p>\n

LeVert appeared in 60 regular-season games for the Pistons during the 2025-26 season, averaging 7.4 points, 2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. He shot 41.7% from the field and contributed 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks per game.<\/p>\n

During Detroit\u2019s 2026 playoff run, LeVert appeared in 13 games, averaging 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.<\/p>\n

LeVert\u2019s path from Michigan to the NBA<\/b><\/p>\n

Before beginning his professional career, LeVert became a standout at the University of Michigan<\/b><\/a>, playing four seasons from 2012-16 under head coach John Beilein<\/b><\/a>. <\/p>\n

He appeared in 103 games for the Wolverines, averaging 10.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.<\/p>\n

LeVert helped Michigan reach the 2013 NCAA championship game as a freshman, appearing in 33 games while providing perimeter defense and contributing to the team\u2019s postseason run.<\/p>\n

He emerged as a star during his sophomore season, becoming a full-time starter and Michigan\u2019s leading scorer as the Wolverines won the Big Ten regular-season title outright.<\/p>\n

LeVert averaged 12.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game and earned second-team All-Big Ten honors.<\/p>\n

His junior and senior seasons were limited by foot injuries, resulting in 18 games in 2014-15 and 15 in 2015-16. <\/p>\n

LeVert finished his Michigan career with 98 wins before entering the 2016 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n

The Indiana Pacers selected LeVert with the No. 20 overall pick, launching a professional career that included stops with multiple NBA teams before his time in Detroit.<\/p>\n

Harris brings Michigan State ties<\/b><\/p>\n

Harris returns to the state of Michigan after a standout college career with Michigan State from 2012-14.<\/p>\n

The shooting guard earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors in 2013 and was named first-team All-Big Ten in 2014. <\/p>\n

He finished his Spartans career averaging 14.9 points per game before entering the NBA draft.<\/p>\n

As a freshman, Harris averaged 12.9 points per game, led Michigan State with 65 made three-pointers, and became the first freshman in program history to be voted team MVP. <\/p>\n

He also shared the team\u2019s Best Defensive Player award.<\/p>\n

During his sophomore season, Harris led the Spartans in scoring at 16.7 points per game, along with team highs in steals and three-pointers made. <\/p>\n

He earned first-team All-Big Ten honors, was named to the All-Big Ten Defensive Team and helped Michigan State reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.<\/p>\n

The Chicago Bulls selected Harris with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.<\/p>\n

During the 2025-26 NBA season with Milwaukee, Harris averaged 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 44.2% from the field and 41.2% from three-point range.<\/p>\n

What the trade means for Detroit<\/b><\/p>\n

The additions of Prince and Harris give the Pistons more veteran depth as the team continues reshaping its roster. <\/p>\n

Detroit moves on from LeVert while adding experienced players who bring defensive ability and perimeter shooting as they continue their search for a second scorer to play alongside Cade Cunningham ahead of the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n

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