Detroit Pistons express interest in Kawhi Leonard before trade agreement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Detroit Pistons showed interest in acquiring Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers prior to his trade to the Toronto Raptors. President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon indicated a desire to enhance the roster after the team's playoff exit. Although Detroit was prepared to negotiate, the Clippers opted for the Raptors' deal. Additionally, Miles Plumlee has been named Secretary-Treasurer of the NBPA's new Executive Committee, succeeding Garrett Temple. Plumlee previously played for the Pistons during the 2020-21 season.
- •Pistons were interested in Kawhi Leonard before his trade to the Raptors.
- •Trajan Langdon aims to improve the roster after playoff exit.
- •Clippers preferred Raptors' offer for Leonard over Pistons' interest.
- •Miles Plumlee transitions to Secretary-Treasurer of NBPA Executive Committee.
- •Plumlee previously played for the Pistons in 2020-21.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Pistons Notebook: Langdon Pursued Kawhi Leonard Plus NBPA Update
"The Detroit Pistons were one of several teams who showed interest in Kawhi Leonard before he was eventually traded to the Toronto Raptors
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