The Pistons have signed Jaden Akins to an Exhibit 10 deal, per Keith Smith of Spotrac (via Twitter).
Akins, who went unselected in the 2025 draft, played for four years at Michigan State. The 6’4″ guard averaged 12.8 points and 3.5 rebounds per game and made just 29.3% of his three-point tries after converting 38.6% in his first three college seasons. He was named to the All-Big 10 team, as well as the All-Big 10 All-Defense team, in his senior year.
The 22-year-old played four Summer League games for the Magic this offseason, averaging 5.8 points and 1.8 steals in 13.9 minutes per game.
Signing an Exhibit 10 contract will allow Akins to earn a bonus of up to $85,300 if the Pistons waive him and he spends at least 60 days with their G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise.