Tobias Harris Joins Spurs on $31 Million Deal After Pistons Exit

WHO:

HoopsHype - Tobias Harris, Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff, Pistons executive Trajan Langdon

NBA.com - Tobias Harris, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons

NY Post - Tobias Harris, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons

Newsweek - Tobias Harris, San Antonio Spurs

RealGM Basketball - Tobias Harris, Torrel Harris (agent), San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, John Collins

WHAT:

HoopsHype - Harris received interest from the Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, and Charlotte Hornets before signing with the Spurs.

HoopsHype - Harris stated, “The urgency to win a championship. It felt like both our goals aligned,” regarding his decision to join the Spurs.

HoopsHype - Harris expressed "Extreme gratitude to come in here and be a part of the historic rebuild" with the Pistons.

NBA.com - Harris was a key veteran leader for the Detroit Pistons, who finished with the No. 1 seed in the East last season.

NBA.com - Harris averaged 13.3 points and 5.1 rebounds over 63 games with Detroit in 2025-26, his 15th season in the NBA.

Newsweek - The San Antonio Spurs signed Tobias Harris to a two-year, $31 million deal.

RealGM Basketball - Harris averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 27.7 minutes across 63 games with the Pistons.

RealGM Basketball - The Pistons signed John Collins to a three-year, $51 million contract as a probable replacement for Harris.

WHERE:

NY Post - San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons

WHEN:

Newsweek - The deal is set to take effect before the 2026-27 season.

WHY:

HoopsHype - The Pistons lost their second-leading scorer in the playoffs and a valued veteran locker room presence when Harris left for the Spurs.

NBA.com - Harris joins a young contending team in the Western Conference.

RealGM Basketball - The Spurs were looking to sign a forward in free agency to bolster their championship roster.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - The Spurs will utilize their non-taxpayer midlevel exception on Harris, which will hard cap them at the first apron.

Tobias Harris has officially signed with the San Antonio Spurs after receiving interest from several teams, including the Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, and Charlotte Hornets. In discussing his decision, Harris emphasized the alignment of his goals with the Spurs, stating, “The urgency to win a championship. It felt like both our goals aligned.” The Pistons are now facing the challenge of replacing their second-leading scorer and a key veteran presence in the locker room following Harris's departure.