REPORT: Pistons trade Caris LeVert to Bucks

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REPORT: Pistons trade Caris LeVert to Bucks

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By Pat Dowd | Last updated Jul 7, 2026 9:08 PM ET

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade veteran guard Caris LeVert to the Milwaukee Bucks according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Detroit will also be sending two second round picks and receive forward Taurean Prince and guard Gary Harris.

The move also creates a trade exception for the Pistons while Milwaukee continues to stockpile assets after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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

LeVert played 60 games for the pistons last season averaging 7.4 points on 41% shooting from the field and 33% shooting from three. Prince played just 26 games for the Bucks in 2025 averaging 9.2 points while Harris appeared in 48 games averaging only 2.7 points.

However the major portion of the trade is Detroit getting off the hook of the $14 million owed to LeVert for this upcoming season as it creates more flexibility down the line to make another trade.

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