Pistons Acquire Shooting Guard Kevin Huerter in 3-Team Deal

Detroit trades Jaden Ivey's expiring contract to Bulls, also receives Dario Saric and a 2026 first-round pick swap

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Detroit Pistons made a move at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, acquiring shooting guard Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls in a three-team deal. The Pistons sent backup guard Jaden Ivey's expiring contract to the Bulls, while also receiving Dario Saric and a 2026 first-round pick swap with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Why it matters

The Pistons are in a unique position, sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings and poised to make a deep playoff run. This trade was an attempt to bolster their perimeter shooting, which has been a weakness for the team this season.

The details

In the deal, the Pistons traded Jaden Ivey's expiring contract to the Bulls, while receiving Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric. Detroit also orchestrated a 2026 first-round pick swap with the Timberwolves, which is top-19 protected. The Bulls also acquired veteran point guard Mike Conley Jr. from the Timberwolves, but subsequently traded him to the Charlotte Hornets, who waived him. Huerter is expected to help address the Pistons' need for consistent perimeter shooting, though he has struggled with his shot so far in his first three games with the team.

  • The Pistons made the trade at the 2026 NBA trade deadline.
  • Detroit has 30 games remaining in the 2025-2026 season.

The players

Kevin Huerter

An eighth-year shooting guard who was acquired by the Pistons in the trade. Huerter is on an expiring contract and will hit unrestricted free agency in the offseason.

Jaden Ivey

A backup guard whose expiring contract was traded by the Pistons to the Bulls as part of the deal.

Dario Saric

A veteran forward who was also acquired by the Pistons in the trade, but has since been released by the team.

Trajan Langdon

The President of the Detroit Pistons, who orchestrated the trade.

J.B. Bickerstaff

The head coach of the Detroit Pistons.

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