Veteran Forward Tobias Harris Agrees to Return to Detroit Pistons on 2-Year Deal

Free agent forward Tobias Harris has reportedly chosen to reunite with the Detroit Pistons after agreeing to a lucrative 2-year, $52 million deal, as confirmed by multiple sources.

The 31-year-old, who has been a consistent presence in the league for over a decade, has bid farewell to his six-season tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers to return to the Pistons, where he previously played from 2015 to 2017.

Harris, known for his scoring versatility and leadership qualities, will provide a boost to a Pistons squad aiming to rebuild and end their playoff drought, now stretching to five seasons.

With Detroit struggling in recent years, the signing of Harris aligns with the team’s efforts to bolster their roster, especially with rising star Cade Cunningham set to sign a contract soon.

Pistons’ president of basketball operations, Trajan Langdon, has been actively reshaping the team, making strategic moves such as declining Evan Fournier‘s option, extending a qualifying offer to Simone Fontecchio, and acquiring Tim Hardaway Jr. via a trade.

Additionally, the Pistons selected Ron Holland of the G League Ignite in the recent draft, showcasing a blend of experienced talent and promising rookies in their approach to the upcoming season.

This latest agreement with Tobias Harris marks a significant step in Detroit’s ongoing efforts to rejuvenate their roster and compete at a higher level in the challenging Eastern Conference.

Elements of this report are attributed to information sourced from The Associated Press.