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Reports: Pistons sign forward John Collins; Tobias Harris leaves for Spurs

By David Komer
FOX 2 Detroit
Detroit Pistons
Published July 1, 2026 11:14 AM EDT
Published July 1, 2026 11:14 AM EDT
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 19: John Collins #20 of the Los Angeles Clippers takes a shot over Karlo Matkovic #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center on March 19, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER:

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The Brief

    • The Pistons have added forward John Collins from the Clippers, per reports.
    • Collins is a lob threat in the paint who averaged almost 14 points per game last season.
    • Tobias Harris – last year's starter – has left to sign with the San Antonio Spurs.

FOX 2 - The Pistons added forward John Collins but lost Tobias Harris on the first full day of NBA free agency, according to published reports.

What we know:

Collins, 28, comes from the Los Angeles Clippers expected to start at power forward in Detroit.

Last season Collins averaged 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. He shot 55 percent from the field while bringing a touch from deep, hitting 40 percent of his three-point attempts.

ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Collins has agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal.

Hours later on Wednesday, Tobias Harris has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal for $31 million with the defending Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs. 

Various reports claimed that the Pistons were hesitant to offer Harris, 33, a deal longer than one year.

DETROIT, MI - MAY 17: Tobias Harris #12 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round Two Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 17, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE T

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What we don't know:

NBA free agency began Tuesday at 6 p.m. and the Pistons, which recently traded Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies, have been active in clearing salary cap space.

The Pistons, however, are negotiating with center Jalen Duren, who is a restricted free agent. Duren has reportedly met with the Lakers and Kings in an effort to secure a bigger contract.

Due to the restricted nature though, Detroit has the rights to match any contract that Duren signs.

It is unclear if the Pistons and Duren will work out an agreement for the all-star center depending on the outside interest. 

There is also speculation if the Pistons will seek any other free agents, but that remains unclear. 

The Source: Information for this report is from published coverage of the signing.

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