RealGM Basketball Wiretap

03 July 2026

• Ugonna Onyenso, Pistons Agree To Two-Way Deal

  The Detroit Pistons signed Ugonna Onyenso to a two-way deal, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

  The Pistons selected Onyenso with the 53rd pick in the draft.

  Onyenso averaged 6.5 points and 4.9 rebounds at Virginia last season.

• Tobias Harris, Spurs Agree To Two-Year, $31M Deal

  Tobias Harris and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a two-year, $31 million deal. Harris is represented by Torrel Harris.

  Harris averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.7 minutes across 63 games with the Pistons.

  The Spurs were looking to sign a forward in free agency and Harris gives them an option similar to Julian Champagnie. San Antonio will utilize their non-taxpayer midlevel exception on Harris and now be hard capped at the first apron.

  The Pistons already signed his probable replacement in John Collins on a three-year, $51 million contract.

• Tobias Harris Expected To Leave Pistons, Could Sign With Spurs

  Tobias Harris has had two productive seasons with the Detroit Pistons to help support the franchise's resurgence around Cade Cunningham, but he will likely exit in free agency this offseason. The Pistons already signed his probable replacement in John Collins on a three-year, $51 million contract.

  "They're going to lose Tobias Harris," said Brian Windhorst.

  Harris averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.7 minutes across 63 games with the Pistons.

  The San Antonio Spurs are looking to sign a forward in free agency and Harris could be an option on a shorter contract.

  "Tobias Harris has a chance to end up one San Antonio," added Windhorst.

• John Collins, Pistons Agree To Three-Year, $51M Contract

  The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a three-year, $51 million contract with forward John Collins. Adding Collins gives the Pistons a veteran big man who can finish around the rim, as well as provide floor spacing for Cade Cunningham.

  In 69 games with the LA Clippers last season, Collins averaged 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in 27.1 minutes per game. The 28-year-old forward shot 55.2% from the field, including 40.6% on 3.2 three-point attempts per game.

  Collins played the first six years of his NBA career with the Atlanta Hawks. He then spent two years with the Utah Jazz before playing for the Clippers last season.

• Jalen Duren Meets With Lakers, Kings; Set For More Talks On Wednesday

  Jalen Duren had a productive meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and is set to meet with the team again Wednesday morning as he pursues his restricted free agency market.

  The Lakers told Duren in the meeting that they view him as a maximum-salary caliber player, sources said. The Sacramento Kings delivered a similar message of strong interest after also meeting with the 22-year-old center on Tuesday, indicating they will continue exploring sign-and-trade scenarios to acquire him.

  Duren, a third-team All-NBA selection, has been exploring options outside the Detroit Pistons after finding the Pistons' offer underwhelming. The Pistons have signaled in recent days that they intend to match any offer sheet or decline to cooperate on a sign-and-trade. Detroit has specifically shown no interest in a sign-and-trade with Sacramento that would have sent Domantas Sabonis to the Pistons.

  Duren had a breakout season as the Pistons finished the regular season as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, but he struggled in the playoffs against the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers and has contributed to the gap in his value with his incumbent franchise.

  The Lakers suddenly have significant salary-cap flexibility after LeBron James informed the team Tuesday that he will not return next season. That opens the door for Los Angeles to pursue Duren as a frontcourt complement to franchise centerpiece Luka Doncic for the long-term.

  The Lakers are also in talks with Walker Kessler, who is also a restricted free agent center.

  Duren would also serve as a key building block for Sacramento, which selected Arkansas point guard Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall pick in this year's draft as it looks to reshape its roster core.

• Pistons Increase Offer To Jalen Duren, Have No Interest In Sign-And-Trade

  The Detroit Pistons have increased their offer to Jalen Duren in restricted free agency to what they believe is the most lucrative contract possible for him.

  The Pistons are not interested in participating in any sign-and-trade offers for Duren and would plan on matching any offer sheet he might sign with a rival team.

  Duren lined up free agent meetings with the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers.

• Kings To Meet With Jalen Duren, Plan To Offer Domantas Sabonis In Sign-And-Trade

  The Sacramento Kings are scheduled to meet with Detroit Pistons restricted free agent center Jalen Duren at the start of free agency Tuesday, with plans to pitch a sign-and-trade package centered on Domantas Sabonis. The Los Angeles Lakers also have a meeting scheduled with Duren.

  Duren is interested in joining the Kings, while Sabonis feels likewise about a potential trade to the Pistons.

  Duren, a third-team All-NBA selection, was underwhelmed by Detroit's restricted free agency offer and has been exploring sign-and-trade scenarios, sources said. The Kings have been given the go-ahead to make the first run at the 22-year-old.

  It remains unclear how the Pistons view a potential Sabonis-headlined return. Detroit has signaled a strong desire to retain Duren, and other teams are expected to pursue the young center as well.

  Duren averaged 19.5 points on 65 percent shooting and 10 rebounds across 70 regular season games. Duren's play dropped off dramatically in the playoffs. In 14 games against the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers, Duren averaged just 10.2 points on 51.4 percent shooting and 8.5 rebounds before the Pistons were eliminated in the second round.

  Duren is represented by Chafie Fields of The Team. Fields also represents fellow restricted free agent Tari Eason of the Houston Rockets.

• Kevin Huerter, Pistons Agree To Three-Year, $27M Deal

  Kevin Huerter and the Detroit Pistons have agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract.

  Huerter is coming off the final season of his four-year, $65 million contract originally signed with the Atlanta Hawks. Huerter was on a $17.99 million expiring contract and his salary for the 2026-27 season will come down with the new deal.

  Huerter appeared in 25 regular season games with the Pistons following his trade from the Chicago Bulls, averaging 8.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 20.5 minutes. Huerter is a career 36.8 percent three-point shooter, but shot just 30.8 percent this past season.

  Huerter is represented by Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein.

• Pistons Pick Up $4M Option On Daniss Jenkins

  The Detroit Pistons have exercised their $4 million team option on Daniss Jenkins.

  Jenkins appeared in 72 games last season, averaging 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 20.2 minutes.

  Jenkins will be a restricted free agent during the 2027 offseason.

• Pistons Acquire Isaiah Joe From Thunder For Two Second Round Picks

  The Detroit Pistons have acquired Isaiah Joe from the Oklahoma City Thunder for two future second round picks. The Pistons have entered the offseason looking to add more shooting around Cade Cunningham.

  The Pistons had planned on pursuing Austin Reaves and Coby White in free agency before they reached agreements with their incumbent teams.

  Joe appeared in 71 games last season with the Thunder, averaging 10.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 21.7 minutes while shooting 42.3 percent on three-pointers. In the playoffs, Joe only averaged 4.8 points in 11.0 minutes across 13 games as he played sparingly against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.

  Joe is on a declining four-year, $48 million contract and will make $11.3 million this coming season. The Pistons will hold a team option on Joe's contract for the 2027-28 season at $11.3 million.

  Joe is represented by Michael Conley, Sr. and turns 27 in July.