DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons are trading former Michigan Wolverines guard Caris LeVert and two second-round draft picks to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Taurean Prince and former Michigan State Spartans guard Gary Harris.
ESPN NBA Senior Insider Shams Charania reported the trade Tuesday (July 7) on X.
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The Detroit Pistons are trading Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, sources tell ESPN. Pistons will create a trade exception from the deal and savings while Bucks acquire LeVert and pick up assets. pic.twitter.com/J615WaNmGA
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 7, 2026
The deal is expected to create salary savings for Detroit while also giving the Pistons a trade exception.
Milwaukee adds LeVert and additional draft assets as it continues to build its roster.
Dallas is sending Middleton to the Wizards via sign-and-trade as part of a larger six-team deal that includes, in total, the Mavericks, Wizards, Clippers, Pistons, Bucks and Grizzlies. It involves previously agreed upon deals such as John Collins, Gary Harris and Taurean Prince… https://t.co/bgmC8NoSup
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2026
Prince appeared in 26 regular-season games during the 2025-26 NBA season, with his playing time limited by a herniated disc in his neck.
Prince averaged 9.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 21 minutes per game.
He shot 45.0% from the field and 43.6% from three-point range.
Despite missing significant time because of the injury, Prince remained an efficient perimeter shooter and provided veteran experience when available.
Prince is expected to bring additional depth, outside shooting, and defensive versatility to the Pistons following his reported trade from the Bucks.
LeVert’s time in Detroit
LeVert appeared in 60 regular-season games for the Pistons during the 2025-26 season, averaging 7.4 points, 2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. He shot 41.7% from the field and contributed 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks per game.
During Detroit’s 2026 playoff run, LeVert appeared in 13 games, averaging 5.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
LeVert’s path from Michigan to the NBA
Before beginning his professional career, LeVert became a standout at the University of Michigan, playing four seasons from 2012-16 under head coach John Beilein.
He appeared in 103 games for the Wolverines, averaging 10.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.
LeVert helped Michigan reach the 2013 NCAA championship game as a freshman, appearing in 33 games while providing perimeter defense and contributing to the team’s postseason run.
He emerged as a star during his sophomore season, becoming a full-time starter and Michigan’s leading scorer as the Wolverines won the Big Ten regular-season title outright.
LeVert averaged 12.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game and earned second-team All-Big Ten honors.
His junior and senior seasons were limited by foot injuries, resulting in 18 games in 2014-15 and 15 in 2015-16.
LeVert finished his Michigan career with 98 wins before entering the 2016 NBA Draft.
The Indiana Pacers selected LeVert with the No. 20 overall pick, launching a professional career that included stops with multiple NBA teams before his time in Detroit.
Harris brings Michigan State ties
Harris returns to the state of Michigan after a standout college career with Michigan State from 2012-14.
The shooting guard earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors in 2013 and was named first-team All-Big Ten in 2014.
He finished his Spartans career averaging 14.9 points per game before entering the NBA draft.
As a freshman, Harris averaged 12.9 points per game, led Michigan State with 65 made three-pointers, and became the first freshman in program history to be voted team MVP.
He also shared the team’s Best Defensive Player award.
During his sophomore season, Harris led the Spartans in scoring at 16.7 points per game, along with team highs in steals and three-pointers made.
He earned first-team All-Big Ten honors, was named to the All-Big Ten Defensive Team and helped Michigan State reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.
The Chicago Bulls selected Harris with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft.
During the 2025-26 NBA season with Milwaukee, Harris averaged 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 44.2% from the field and 41.2% from three-point range.
What the trade means for Detroit
The additions of Prince and Harris give the Pistons more veteran depth as the team continues reshaping its roster.
Detroit moves on from LeVert while adding experienced players who bring defensive ability and perimeter shooting as they continue their search for a second scorer to play alongside Cade Cunningham ahead of the 2026-27 season.