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Detroit executive Trajan Langdon publicly expressed his desire to retain forward Tobias Harris, who was the team’s second-leading scorer in the playoffs. The Pistons will also work with Jalen Duren on a new deal amid his restricted free agency. In addition, a Reaves pursuit would require more acrobatics than Simone Biles in the Olympics. Detroit would have to pick up the $4 million team option on Daniss Jenkins, renounce cap holds on Harris, Kevin Huerter, and Malik Beasley, waive Duncan Robinson, likely trade Caris LeVert and one of Paul Reed or Marcus Sasser, and decline Tolu Smith’s $2.4 million team option to be able to offer Reaves a max contract, as outlined by salary cap expert Yossi Gozlan.
Caris LeVert has been a key player for the Pistons during their 60-win season, but his greatest influence has been evident throughout the playoffs. "For me, it was all about knowing where I am in my career and knowing how good this team was," LeVert said. "It was all about getting my body right for this moment (the postseason) while realizing that there is still more room for me to grow. It's all about playing winning basketball, which has always been the most important thing for me."
"He's a pro, the way he carries himself and how he handles different things being thrown at him," guard Cade Cunningham said. "He can adapt to anything, and he gets so much respect from that alone. His versatility on the court allows us to play him on and off the ball. He's been in a lot of different situations and knows what it takes."
"This is why 'Vert is here," coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. "He isn't afraid of the moment. He is a two-way impactful player. He can put a ton of pressure on defenses. He has that off-rhythm cadence to his game, which makes him hard to guard. He can get to the paint and make shots. Defensively, he is a pest. He can put his hands on people. He is digging at the ball. He can get deflections, get steals, and take one-on-ones. This is why we wanted 'Vert to be with us this year, because we knew what he is capable of in moments like this."
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Coty M. Davis: Duncan Robinson, Kevin Huerter and Caris LeVert were at shootaround this morning. They are all questionable for Game 7 tonight vs. the Cavs. #Pistons
The Pistons have upgraded Duncan Robinson (low back soreness) to questionable for Friday's Game 6 against Cleveland. Kevin Huerter (left adductor strain) and Caris LeVert (right heel contusion) are also questionable.
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The Pistons have downgraded Caris LeVert (right heel contusion) and Duncan Robinson (low back soreness) as questionable for Wednesday’s Game 5 against Cleveland. Kevin Huerter (left adductor strain) is also questionable.
The Pistons have downgraded Caris LeVert (right heel contusion) to questionable for Monday’s Game 4 against Cleveland. Kevin Huerter (left adductor strain) is also questionable.
Being a LeVert—how much did seeing your relatives in the entertainment industry help show you how to be a professional? Caris LeVert: It’s cool, man. It’s definitely cool. Eddie [LeVert], shoutout to Eddie has been very supportive of my NBA career and obviously he’s a superstar and he’s done this thing for a long, long time now but he really supports me and gives positive words all the time so, shoutout to the whole family because they give out a lot of love for sure.