ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Former Michigan Wolverines standout Duncan Robinson is staying with the Detroit Pistons, putting an end to speculation that the veteran sharpshooter could be waived.
Senior NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Wednesday that the Pistons have no plans to release Robinson despite rumors that surfaced following the team’s recent free-agency moves.
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Contrary to speculation, the Detroit Pistons will not be waiving marksman Duncan Robinson, league sources tell me.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 1, 2026
Speculation intensified after Detroit drafted Ebuka Okorie, acquired forward John Collins and guard Isaiah Joe, and re-signed Kevin Huerter, raising questions about whether Robinson would be waived to create additional roster flexibility.
Reports indicate the team can retain all players while remaining within its salary cap plans.
Robinson’s case for staying
Robinson, who starred at the University of Michigan before beginning his NBA career, is expected to continue providing the Pistons with perimeter shooting and floor spacing.
During the 2025-26 regular season, Robinson appeared in 77 games, averaging 12.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists.
He shot 45.6% from the field and 41.0% from three-point range while helping the Pistons win 60 games and lock up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference during the 2025-26 season.
A roster loaded from deep
Wednesday’s news means the Pistons now boast three players who shot above 40% from three-point range last season.
Robinson led the group at 41.0%, followed by Joe at 42.3% and Collins at 40.6%.
Detroit also re-signed Huerter, who shot 36.8% from three-point range last season, adding yet another perimeter threat to a roster that is quickly becoming one of the league’s most shooting-rich lineups.
The Pistons’ decision to keep Robinson preserves one of the NBA’s most reliable long-range shooters as the team continues to reshape its roster ahead of the upcoming season.
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