​LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Detroit Pistons pulled off a notable offseason trade on Tuesday night, acquiring veteran guard Gary Harris in a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. The action centers on Detroit sending Caris LeVert and two future second-round picks to Milwaukee in exchange for Harris and veteran forward Taurean Prince. The trade was first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, signaling a strategic move by the Pistons to add shooting and versatility to their backcourt.
Harris, entering his 13th NBA season, brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record of outside shooting that should help Detroit’s floor spacing and scoring options. His tenure at Michigan State University cemented him as a standout player, highlighted by being named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2012-13 and earning First Team All-Big Ten honors as a sophomore before declaring for the draft. Harris was selected 19th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft and began his career with the Denver Nuggets, where he spent six-and-a-half seasons before being traded to the Orlando Magic. After spending four-and-a-half seasons with Orlando, Harris spent the most recent season with the Milwaukee Bucks. Across his NBA career, Harris has proven capable of knocking down threes at a solid clip, shooting approximately 37 percent from beyond the arc, a shooting capability that aligns well with Detroit’s offensive needs.
Prince, a Baylor product in his 11th NBA season, adds another veteran presence to the Pistons’ roster. Throughout his career, he has averaged around 9.8 points and 3.6 rebounds per game, providing steady production and reliable defense. Prince has been a durable player overall; however, last season he appeared in only 26 games due to a neck injury, a factor the Pistons will hope does not recur and that he can contribute more consistently moving forward.
The trade also creates a trade exception for Detroit, a financial tool that offers flexibility for future roster moves. Such an exception can be targeted to facilitate additional upgrades or to absorb another contract if the right opportunity arises, potentially helping the Pistons maneuver around salary cap considerations as they continue to shape a competitive team around their core of young players.
In exchange for LeVert and two future second-round picks, Detroit gains Harris and Prince, players whose skill sets fit the Pistons’ current direction more closely. Harris provides reliable three-point shooting and guard-forward versatility, while Prince adds depth and additional scoring options, especially in lineups that need veteran presence and wing versatility. For Milwaukee, the acquisition helps balance their rotation and provides veteran depth, while also shedding LeVert’s deal and acquiring two future assets, giving both sides a strategic path forward.
As this move unfolds, Pistons fans will be watching how Harris and Prince integrate with head coach [insert coach name if known], alongside the team’s younger core. Detroit has positioned itself to improve its backcourt shooting and overall versatility, which could translate into more dynamic offensive sets and improved spacing for players developing within the franchise’s system. The impact of Prince’s return to a more regular role and Harris’s emphasis on outside shooting will be key to determining how quickly the Pistons can translate this trade into on-court improvements.
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