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Reports: Pistons Sign Forward John Collins; Tobias Harris Leaves for Spurs
- On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, free agent John Collins agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.
- The 6-foot-9 Collins fills a significant frontcourt need for the Pistons, who likely will lose free agent power forward Tobias Harris in free agency.
- Because the contract exceeds the $15 million midlevel exception, the Pistons will likely execute a sign-and-trade with the Clippers or open cap space by waiving Duncan Robinson, who has only $2 million of his $16 million salary guaranteed.
- Agents Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management finalized the agreement Wednesday morning, though the signing cannot become official until Monday at 12:01 p.m.
- Collins, a nine-year NBA veteran, averaged 13.6 points per game last season while shooting a career-high 40.6% from 3-point range, providing versatility as a vertical spacer.
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Pistons Rebuild Front Court with John Collins Signing
Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images DETROIT, MICH. ~ After trading Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Detroit Pistons are adding to the front court in the form of power forward John Collins. The 28-year-old signed a 3-year, $51 million deal, ESPN’s Shams Charania announced Wednesday. The first year of Collins’ contract is the only one that is fully guaranteed, offering Detroit future financial flexibility. National media is also repo…
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