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Pistons trade Caris LeVert and picks to Bucks for salary cap space

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Pistons trade Caris LeVert and picks to Bucks for salary cap space

Summary

The Detroit Pistons executed a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks on July 7, sending Caris LeVert and two second-round picks in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. The Pistons save approximately $7.2 million in the deal and obtain a trade exception for the same amount. LeVert averaged 7.4 points in 60 games with Detroit last season, while Prince and Harris are both on expiring contracts. The Pistons are actively restructuring their roster this offseason after a successful 60-win campaign, including previous trades and signing agreements with other players.

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•Pistons trade Caris LeVert to Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris.
•Detroit saves about $7.2 million and gains a trade exception.
•LeVert averaged 7.4 points last season, battling injuries.
•Pistons had a strong 60-22 record last season but aim to improve.
•Roster changes include other recent trades and player signings.

Latest Updates

1:14 AMESPN — Sources: Pistons trade LeVert to Bucks for Prince
12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Bucks acquire Caris LeVert, future draft picks from Pistons
11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons trade Caris LeVert and picks to Bucks to create salary space

What they're saying

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Detroit Pistons trade Tuesday with Milwaukee Bucks sends Caris LeVert, two 2nd-round picks for Taurean Prince and ex-Michigan State guard Gary Harris.
— Yahoo Sports

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The Milwaukee Bucks continued to reshape their roster, trading Taurean Prince and Gary Harris to Detroit for Caris LeVert and future draft picks.
— Yahoo Sports