Detroit Pistons 2026 Cap Sheet
Cap sheet & depth chart information for the Detroit Pistons as well as transactions, draft picks, trade exceptions and more.
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Partially Guaranteed
| Players (18) | Pos | Age | YoS | LBRN | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | Signed w/ | Gtd | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham Shot Creator | PG | 25 | 5 | 1.56 | $50.1M | $53.8M | $57.5M | $61.2M | birdRights | $222.6M | ||
| John Collins Stretch Big | PF | 29 | 9 | -0.59 | $17.0M | $17.0M | $17.0M | birdRights | $51.0M | |||
| Duncan Robinson Off Screen Shooter | SF | 32 | 8 | -1.55 | $15.9M | $15.1M | birdRights | $31.1M | ||||
| Isaiah Joe Movement Shooter | SG | 27 | 6 | -0.11 | $11.3M | $11.3M | earlyBirdRights | $22.6M | ||||
| Ausar Thompson Athletic Finisher | SF | 24 | 3 | 2.13 | $11.1M | rookieScaleException | $11.1M | |||||
| Ronald Holland II Stationary Shooter | SF | 21 | 2 | -0.94 | $9.0M | $11.4M | rookieScaleException | $20.5M | ||||
| Paul Reed Roll + Cut Big | C | 27 | 6 | 1.95 | $5.6M | earlyBirdRights | $5.6M | |||||
| Ebuka Okorie Draft Pick #17 | PG | 19 | 0 | $4.4M | $4.7M | $4.9M | $7.5M | rookieScaleException | $21.6M | |||
| Javonte Green Stationary Shooter | SG | 33 | 7 | -1.76 | $3.9M | nonBirdRights | $3.9M | |||||
| Gary Harris Movement Shooter | SG | 32 | 12 | -1.97 | $3.8M | minimum | $0 | |||||
| Taurean Prince Movement Shooter | SF | 32 | 10 | -1.43 | $3.8M | minimum | $0 | |||||
| Chaz Lanier Role Player | SG | 25 | 1 | $2.1M | $2.5M | $2.7M | secondRoundException | $7.4M | ||||
Two-Way (2) | ||||||||||||
| Isaac Jones Roll + Cut Big | PF | 26 | 2 | -1.52 | $0 | empty | $0 | |||||
| Elijah Harkless Stationary Shooter | SG | 26 | 2 | 0.25 | $0 | empty | $0 | |||||
Cap Holds (4) | ||||||||||||
| Kevin Huerter Movement Shooter | SG | 28 | 8 | -0.8 | $26.9M | Bird | $0 | |||||
| Jalen Duren Role Player | 4 | $19.4M | Restricted Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Malik Beasley Role Player | 10 | $7.2M | Non Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Wendell Moore Jr. Role Player | 4 | $2.1M | Draft Pick | $0 | ||||||||
| Age | YoS | LBRN | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | 2030-31 | Gtd | ||||
Average | 27.1 | 5.8 | -0.37 | $12.1M | $16.5M | $20.5M | $34.4M | $0 | $39.7M | |||
Guaranteed Total | $138.4M | $116.0M | $82.1M | $68.8M | $0 | $397.8M | ||||||
Inclusive Total | $194.2M | $116.0M | $82.1M | $68.8M | $0 | $397.8M | ||||||
Salary Cap | $166.0M | $174.3M | $183.0M | $192.1M | $201.7M | |||||||
Luxury Tax Threshold | $201.6M | $211.7M | $222.3M | $233.4M | $245.1M | |||||||
Apron | $210.6M | $220.8M | $231.8M | $243.4M | $255.6M | |||||||
Second Apron | $223.6M | $234.2M | $245.9M | $258.2M | $271.1M | |||||||
Bi-Annual Ex. | $5.5M | $5.7M | $6.0M | $6.3M | $6.6M | |||||||
Non-Taxpayer MLE | $15.1M | $15.8M | $16.6M | $17.5M | $18.4M | |||||||
Taxpayer MLE | $6.1M | $6.4M | $6.7M | $7.0M | $7.4M | |||||||
Room Ex. | $9.4M | $9.8M | $10.3M | $10.9M | $11.4M | |||||||
Cap Space | - $28.2M | $58.2M | $100.8M | $123.3M | $201.7M | |||||||
Max Cap Space | $27.5M | $58.2M | $100.8M | $123.3M | $201.7M | |||||||
Luxury Tax Space | $7.4M | $95.7M | $140.1M | $164.6M | $245.1M | |||||||
Apron Space | $16.4M | $104.7M | $149.6M | $174.6M | $255.6M | |||||||
Second Apron Space | $29.4M | $118.1M | $163.7M | $189.3M | $271.1M | |||||||
Notes
The Pistons are currently hard capped at the 1st apron for the 2026-2027 season
• Used more than taxpayer portion ($6,102,000.00) of their mid-level exception to sign Isaiah Joe trade with OKC.
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Depth Chart
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Trade Exceptions
Transactions
2026-2027
Kevin Huerter
Signed a 3 year $27 million contract with Detroit (DET)Kevin Huerter
Signed a 3 year $27 million contract with Detroit (DET) - includes 2028-29 Team OptionTaurean Prince
Traded to Detroit (DET) from Milwaukee (MIL) as part of a 6-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded AJ Johnson, a conditional, GSW pick 2030 1st round pick and a 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick] to Memphis (MEM); Dallas (DAL) traded Khris Middleton and a 2033 2nd round pick [DAL pick] to Washington (WAS); Detroit (DET) traded Marcus Sasser to Dallas (DAL); Detroit (DET) traded a 2028 2nd round pick [multiple conditions] to LA (LAC); Detroit (DET) traded Isaiah Stewart to Memphis (MEM); Detroit (DET) traded Caris LeVert, a 2027 2nd round pick [least favorable of BKN/DAL pick] and a 2027 2nd round pick [MIL pick] to Milwaukee (MIL); LA (LAC) traded John Collins to Detroit (DET); LA (LAC) traded $1,100,000 to Milwaukee (MIL); Memphis (MEM) traded Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberovic to Dallas (DAL); Memphis (MEM) traded a 2029 2nd round pick [2nd most favorable of DET/NYK/MIL] , a 2031 2nd round pick [DAL pick] and a 2032 2nd round pick [DET pick] to Detroit (DET); Milwaukee (MIL) traded Gary Harris to Detroit (DET); Washington (WAS) traded D'Angelo Russell, a 2029 2nd round pick [LAL pick] , a 2032 2nd round pick [most favorable of MEM/PHI/UTA pick] and a 2033 2nd round pick [WAS pick] to Memphis (MEM)John Collins
Traded to Detroit (DET) from LA (LAC) as part of a 6-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded AJ Johnson, a conditional, GSW pick 2030 1st round pick and a 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick] to Memphis (MEM); Dallas (DAL) traded Khris Middleton and a 2033 2nd round pick [DAL pick] to Washington (WAS); Detroit (DET) traded Marcus Sasser to Dallas (DAL); Detroit (DET) traded a 2028 2nd round pick [multiple conditions] to LA (LAC); Detroit (DET) traded Isaiah Stewart to Memphis (MEM); Detroit (DET) traded Caris LeVert, a 2027 2nd round pick [least favorable of BKN/DAL pick] and a 2027 2nd round pick [MIL pick] to Milwaukee (MIL); LA (LAC) traded $1,100,000 to Milwaukee (MIL); Memphis (MEM) traded Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberovic to Dallas (DAL); Memphis (MEM) traded a 2029 2nd round pick [2nd most favorable of DET/NYK/MIL] , a 2031 2nd round pick [DAL pick] and a 2032 2nd round pick [DET pick] to Detroit (DET); Milwaukee (MIL) traded Gary Harris and Taurean Prince to Detroit (DET); Washington (WAS) traded D'Angelo Russell, a 2029 2nd round pick [LAL pick] , a 2032 2nd round pick [most favorable of MEM/PHI/UTA pick] and a 2033 2nd round pick [WAS pick] to Memphis (MEM)Gary Harris
Traded to Detroit (DET) from Milwaukee (MIL) as part of a 6-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded AJ Johnson, a conditional, GSW pick 2030 1st round pick and a 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick] to Memphis (MEM); Dallas (DAL) traded Khris Middleton and a 2033 2nd round pick [DAL pick] to Washington (WAS); Detroit (DET) traded Marcus Sasser to Dallas (DAL); Detroit (DET) traded a 2028 2nd round pick [multiple conditions] to LA (LAC); Detroit (DET) traded Isaiah Stewart to Memphis (MEM); Detroit (DET) traded Caris LeVert, a 2027 2nd round pick [least favorable of BKN/DAL pick] and a 2027 2nd round pick [MIL pick] to Milwaukee (MIL); LA (LAC) traded John Collins to Detroit (DET); LA (LAC) traded $1,100,000 to Milwaukee (MIL); Memphis (MEM) traded Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberovic to Dallas (DAL); Memphis (MEM) traded a 2029 2nd round pick [2nd most favorable of DET/NYK/MIL] , a 2031 2nd round pick [DAL pick] and a 2032 2nd round pick [DET pick] to Detroit (DET); Milwaukee (MIL) traded Taurean Prince to Detroit (DET); Washington (WAS) traded D'Angelo Russell, a 2029 2nd round pick [LAL pick] , a 2032 2nd round pick [most favorable of MEM/PHI/UTA pick] and a 2033 2nd round pick [WAS pick] to Memphis (MEM)Show More
Elijah Harkless
Signed a Two-Way contract with Detroit (DET)Javonte Green
Signed a 1 year $3.94 million contract with Detroit (DET)Gary Harris
Traded to Detroit (DET) from Milwaukee (MIL) as part of a 6-team trade: Dallas (DAL) traded AJ Johnson, a conditional, GSW pick 2030 1st round pick and a 2029 2nd round pick [HOU pick] to Memphis (MEM); Dallas (DAL) traded Khris Middleton and a 2033 2nd round pick [DAL pick] to Washington (WAS); Detroit (DET) traded Marcus Sasser to Dallas (DAL); Detroit (DET) traded a 2028 2nd round pick [multiple conditions] to LA (LAC); Detroit (DET) traded Isaiah Stewart to Memphis (MEM); Detroit (DET) traded Caris LeVert, a 2027 2nd round pick [least favorable of BKN/DAL pick] and a 2027 2nd round pick [MIL pick] to Milwaukee (MIL); LA (LAC) traded John Collins to Detroit (DET); LA (LAC) traded $1,100,000 to Milwaukee (MIL); Memphis (MEM) traded Santi Aldama and Tarik Biberovic to Dallas (DAL); Memphis (MEM) traded a 2029 2nd round pick [2nd most favorable of DET/NYK/MIL] , a 2031 2nd round pick [DAL pick] and a 2032 2nd round pick [DET pick] to Detroit (DET); Milwaukee (MIL) traded Taurean Prince to Detroit (DET); Washington (WAS) traded D'Angelo Russell to Dallas (DAL); Washington (WAS) traded a 2029 2nd round pick [LAL pick] , a 2032 2nd round pick [most favorable of MEM/PHI/UTA pick] and a 2033 2nd round pick [WAS pick] to Memphis (MEM)Ebuka Okorie
Signed a 4 year $21.69 million Rookie Scale contract with Detroit (DET)Isaiah Joe
Traded to Detroit (DET) from Oklahoma City (OKC) for a 2030 2nd round pick [MIN pick] and a 2031 2nd round pick [DET pick]Daniss Jenkins
Detroit (DET) exercised $4 million option for 2026-27Tolu Smith
Detroit (DET) exercised $2.41 million option for 2026-27Karim Lopez
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 1 (#21 overall)Ebuka Okorie
Traded to Detroit (DET) from Memphis (MEM) for Karim Lopez, a 2nd round pick, a 2nd round pick and a 2nd round pickJalen Duren
Detroit (DET) tendered $9.62 million Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free AgentTolu Smith
Signed a 2 year $2.48 million Rest-of-Season contract with Detroit (DET) via converted Two-Way contract - includes 2026-27 Club OptionBobi Klintman
Waived by Detroit (DET)Daniss Jenkins
Signed a 2 year $7.8 million Rest-of-Season contract with Detroit (DET) - includes 2026-27 Club OptionDario Šarić
Waived by Detroit (DET)Isaac Jones
Signed a 2 year Two-Way contract with Detroit (DET)Kevin Huerter
Traded to Detroit (DET) from Chicago (CHI) as part of a 3-team trade: Chicago (CHI) traded Dario Saric to Detroit (DET); Detroit (DET) traded Jaden Ivey to Chicago (CHI); Detroit (DET) traded cash considerations to Minnesota (MIN); Minnesota (MIN) traded Mike Conley to Chicago (CHI); Minnesota (MIN) traded a 2026 1st round pick [MIN protected swap] to Detroit (DET)Dario Šarić
Traded to Detroit (DET) from Chicago (CHI) as part of a 3-team trade: Chicago (CHI) traded Kevin Huerter to Detroit (DET); Detroit (DET) traded Jaden Ivey to Chicago (CHI); Detroit (DET) traded cash considerations to Minnesota (MIN); Minnesota (MIN) traded Mike Conley to Chicago (CHI); Minnesota (MIN) traded 2026 1st round pick to Detroit (DET)Dario Šarić
Traded to Detroit (DET) from Chicago (CHI) as part of a 3-team trade: Chicago (CHI) traded Kevin Huerter to Detroit (DET); Detroit (DET) traded Jaden Ivey to Chicago (CHI); Detroit (DET) traded cash considerations to Minnesota (MIN); Minnesota (MIN) traded Mike Conley to Chicago (CHI); Minnesota (MIN) traded a 2026 1st round pick [MIN protected swap] to Detroit (DET)Kevin Huerter
Traded to Detroit (DET) from Chicago (CHI) as part of a 3-team trade: Chicago (CHI) traded Dario Saric to Detroit (DET); Detroit (DET) traded Jaden Ivey to Chicago (CHI); Detroit (DET) traded cash considerations to Minnesota (MIN); Minnesota (MIN) traded Mike Conley to Chicago (CHI); Minnesota (MIN) traded 2026 1st round pick to Detroit (DET)Kevin Huerter
Traded to Detroit (DET) from Chicago (CHI) with Dario Saric and 2026 1st round pick [MIN protected swap] for Jaden Ivey and Mike ConleyIsaac Jones
Waived by Detroit (DET)Incoming Draft Picks
| Year | Round | From |
|---|---|---|
2027 | 1 | Own |
2027 | 2 | MIL |
2027 | 2 | Own |
2027 | 2 | BKN or DAL |
2028 | 1 | Own |
2028 | 2 | MIA |
2028 | 2 | NYK |
2028 | 2 | CHA or LAC |
2029 | 1 | Own |
2029 | 2 | Own |
2030 | 1 | Own |
2030 | 2 | Own |
2031 | 1 | Own |
2031 | 2 | DAL |
2032 | 1 | Own |
2032 | 2 | Own |
2033 | 1 | Own |
2033 | 2 | Own |
Outgoing Draft Picks
| Year | Round | To |
|---|---|---|
2028 | 2 | PHI |
2028 | 2 | UTA holds rights to swap |
2031 | 2 | OKC |
2031 | 2 | CHI holds rights to swap |