Pistons agree to three-year deal with John Collins
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:16 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Detroit Pistons have signed free agent John Collins to a three-year contract valued at $51 million. Collins, a 28-year-old forward, joins the Pistons after playing 69 games with the Los Angeles Clippers last season, where he averaged 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds. He was initially drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in 2017. This signing adds depth to the Pistons' frontcourt as they continue to reshape their roster during the offseason.
- •John Collins signs a three-year, $51 million deal with the Pistons.
- •Collins averaged 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds last season.
- •He has previous experience with the Atlanta Hawks before the Clippers.
- •The deal marks a significant addition to the Pistons' frontcourt.
- 2:07 PMESPN — Sources: Pistons land potential starting PF Collin...
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons to sign free-agent forward John Collins to 3-year deal: report
"Free agent John Collins has agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
"The Detroit Pistons added to their frontcourt with the signing of John Collins to a three-year deal.
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External links- ESPNJul 1, 2026, 2:07 PMSources: Pistons land potential starting PF Collin...
Free agent John Collins has agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 1:00 PMPistons to sign free-agent forward John Collins to 3-year deal: report
The Detroit Pistons added to their frontcourt with the signing of John Collins to a three-year deal.
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