Pistons Cut Ties With 12-Year Wing as Jalen Duren Decision Looms

The Pistons cut ties with a 12-year NBA veteran as a major decision on Jalen Duren looms before training camp.

By Alder Almo · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 9:34 PM

Key Things to Know

The Detroit Pistons waived 12-year veteran guard Gary Harris to open a roster spot.
Detroit has reportedly offered unsigned All-Star center Jalen Duren a five-year, $200 million contract.
Harris was previously acquired by the Pistons via a multi-team trade with Milwaukee.

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The Detroit Pistons have waived veteran guard Gary Harris just ahead of Media Day, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. The roster move opens up a spot while the franchise remains in contract negotiations with unsigned All-Star center Jalen Duren.

Harris joined Detroit during the summer through a multi-team trade involving Caris LeVert but was released before training camp. Meanwhile, Detroit has reportedly offered Duren a five-year, $200 million contract extension that remains unsigned.

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