RealGM Basketball Wiretap

30 July 2025

• Pistons Waive Ron Harper Jr. From Two-Way

  The Detroit Pistons waived two-way player Ron Harper Jr. to clear a roster spot. Harper, originally undrafted out of Rutgers in 2022, signed with Detroit late last season on a two-way deal. The move creates flexibility for the Pistons' two-way contract situation heading into the upcoming campaign.

  Harper made just one appearance for the Pistons in April, scoring four points and collecting seven rebounds in 17 minutes. He played 23 games for Detroit's G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise, averaging 17.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

  The 24-year-old has played 11 NBA games throughout his career. Harper spent two seasons with the Toronto Raptors on a two-way deal and had a brief stint with the Boston Celtics' affiliate, the Maine Celtics, in 2024.

  Detroit extended a qualifying two-way offer to restricted free agent Daniss Jenkins, who spent last season under a two-way contract with the team.

  Jenkins showcased his abilities during NBA Summer League and remains unsigned despite the qualifying offer. With Harper's departure, Detroit now has the roster flexibility to accommodate Jenkins' return.

  The waiver clears the final obstacle for Jenkins to potentially return to Detroit's two-way roster after his strong summer league performance.

• Colby Jones, Pistons Agree To Two-Way Deal

  Colby Jones and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a Two-Way contract.

  Last season, Jones appeared in 39 games with the Sacramento Kings and Washington Wizards. Jones averaged 4.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.2 minutes.

  Jones also appeared in 22 G League games, averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 steals in 31.8 minutes.

  Jones was the 34th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft out of Xavier and is represented by Jared Mucha and Sean Kennedy.

• Pistons Were Informed Of Malik Beasley Investigation Before Free Agency Opened

  Ahead of the opening of NBA free agency negotiations on June 30, the NBA reached out to the Detroit Pistons to let them know about the pending investigation into guard Malik Beasley. It had been assumed that Detroit would do what was necessary to re-sign Beasley, who was coming off a strong season for the team in 2024-25.

  With Beasley under investigation for gambling concerns related to NBA games, Detroit pivoted to other players in free agency. The Pistons have agreed to sign Caris LeVert, sign-and-trade for Duncan Robinson and to re-sign Paul Reed.

  The gambling investigation is just the latest in a long line of off-court issues for Beasley since he entered the NBA. When the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Beasley to the Utah Jazz, they had worried that he'd be able to keep his off-court life on the straight and narrow.

• Duncan Robinson Acquired By Pistons On Three-Year, $48M Deal; Simone Fontecchi Dealt To Heat

  Duncan Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $48 million deal with the Detroit Pistons on a sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat receiving Simone Fontecchio in return.

  The Pistons pivoted to Robinson after they had planned to sign Malik Beasley to a there-year, $48 million deal. Beasley is under federal investigation for gambling allegations.

  Robinson joins Caris LeVert as free agent addition for the Pistons.

• Dennis Schroder, Kings Agree To Three-Year, $45M Deal

  Dennis Schroder and the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal. The first two seasons of Schroder's deal are guaranteed while the third year is a partial guarantee. The Kings created enough room to sign Schroder outright instead of a sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons after trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets for Dario Saric.

  Schroder, who is represented by Mark Bartelstein, averaged 13.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists and a PER of 12.5 last season with the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors and Pistons.

  Schroder repaired his value with his strong performance with the Pistons during the final stretch of the regular season and into the playoffs.

  Schroder helps the Kings at point guard following their trade of De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs.

• Pistons, Kings Could Agree To Sign-And-Trade Deal Involving Dennis Schroder, Malik Monk

  The Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings could work out a sign-and-trade deal involving Dennis Schroder and Malik Monk, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.

  Schroder has been rumored to be working on a deal with the Kings worth two years and $28 million.

  With Malik Beasley currently being investigated for gambling on NBA games, the Pistons are looking to bring in more shooting.

  Duncan Robinson has also been linked with a Pistons move.

  Even with acquiring Schroder, the Kings could still look to bring in another veteran ballhandler.

• Caris LeVert, Pistons Agree To Two-Year, $29M Deal

  Caris LeVert and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a two-year, $29 million deal.

  LeVert averaged 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 24.9 minutes across 64 games combined with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks.

  LeVert is coming off a two-year, $32 million deal signed with the Cavaliers during the 2023 offseason.

• Paul Reed, Pistons Agree To Two-Year, $11M Deal

  Paul Reed and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract.

  Reed, who is represented by Ron Shade, averaged 4.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 9.7 minutes across 45 games.

  The Pistons claimed Reed off waivers from the Philadelphia 76ers last offseason. The Pistons waived Reed in December and subsequently re-signed him to a veteran minimum contract. The Pistons will use cap space to sign Reed.

• Pistons Interested In Caris LeVert, Duncan Robinson

  The Detroit Pistons are interested in signing Caris LeVert and acquiring Duncan Robinson via sign-and-trade, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line and Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.

  The LeVert interest comes following rumors that the team will lose Dennis Schroder to the Kings, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker expected to move to the Hawks.

  Robinson terminated his contract with the Heat on Sunday. The two sides are expected to work out a new deal or explore sign-and-trade scenarios.

  The possible moves for LeVert and Robinson also come following news of Malik Beasley being investigated for gambling on NBA games.

  Beasley and the Pistons were expected to sign a new deal in the ballpark of three-years, $42 million, though that is now on hold.

• Pistons, Hawks Contenders To Sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker

  Nickeil Alexander-Walker has emerged as one of the better free agents available this offseason. The Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks are contenders to sign Alexander-Walker. Both teams would likely offer deals starting near or at the Non-Taxpayer MLE amount of $14.1 million.

  The Minnesota Timberwolves luxury tax and apron status means that Alexander-Walker could be available this summer for more than the Wolves can pay him. Minnesota recently agreed to a new deal with Naz Reid worth $125 million over five years. The Timberwolves are also expected to bring back Julius Randle, who has a $30.9 million player option for next season.

  Detroit could be looking for backcourt upgrades, as free agent guard Malik Beasley is being investigated for gambling related to NBA games. In addition, Dennis Schroder is attracting interest around the NBA as a free agent.

  The Hawks are resetting their depth this offseason. Atlanta acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Boston Celtics, and drafted Asa Newell at the 2025 NBA Draft. Those moves have Atlanta looking for backcourt depth behind starters Trae Young and Dyson Daniels.