The Pistons are signing free agent wing Caris LeVert to a two-year, $29MM contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter).
It’s a straight two-year deal with no player or team option for the 2026/27 season, tweets Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press.
The signing could be completed using either the full mid-level exception or cap room, depending on whether the Pistons operate over or under the salary cap.
A nine-year veteran, LeVert split last season between Cleveland and Atlanta after the Cavaliers traded him to the Hawks in February as part of the De’Andre Hunter deal. He made 64 combined appearances in 2024/25, averaging 12.1 points, 3.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds on .467/.373/.710 shooting in 24.9 minutes per game.
LeVert, who played four years of college ball in Michigan with the Wolverines, will be 31 years old in late August.
In addition to his familiarity with Michigan, LeVert also played under Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff for two-plus seasons while they were members of the Cavs.
Grant Afseth first reported that Detroit was viewed as the frontrunner to land LeVert, with The Stein Line later confirming the rumor. The Hawks are reportedly targeting Nickeil Alexander-Walker as their primary free agent addition, though it might take a sign-and-trade to land him.
LeVert will bring versatile offense and play-making to the Pistons and will likely come off the bench behind Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey. He could also slot in as a small forward in certain lineups.
The Pistons pivoted to signing LeVert in the wake of the Malik Beasley gambling allegations.
Nice….to say Malik Beasley isn’t all that bright would be an understatement. Lavert will be good for the ascending Pistons.
This means goodbye Malik Beasley unless he is willing to sign for a slave wage
Anyone touching Beasley at this point? Can’t stay straight off the court.
Nice signing but they will still need to add another stretch big imo…
Replaced Malik…
That was quick, like it. Should have made Duncan an offer at least. I guess we can all bet Beasley is out the L for awhile ……