Javonte Green to Re-Sign with Pistons on One-Year Contract The Detroit Pistons finalized a one-year, $3.95 million contract with veteran forward Javonte Green on July 3, 2026, during the fourth day of NBA free agency. The deal, confirmed by a source with knowledge of the agreement, marks Green’s return to the team after a season in which he became a key contributor off the bench. Green, who turns 33 on July 23, was the sole Pistons player to appear in all 82 regular-season games in 2025, averaging 6.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and shooting a career-high 38.1% from beyond the arc (94-of-247) in 17.6 minutes per game. Green’s performance was a surprise, especially after signing a non-guaranteed $2.87 million contract in August 2025. During the playoffs, he emerged as a reliable option in the rotation for coach J.B. Bickerstaff, playing in 11 of 14 games and averaging 12 minutes per contest. However, his shooting efficiency dipped significantly, as he converted just 9-of-30 field goals (30%) and 7-of-27 three-pointers (25.9%). Despite the struggles, Green’s ability to stretch the floor and defend perimeter players made him a valuable asset, particularly in the second-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he did not play in the final three games of the seven-game loss. The Pistons’ decision to re-sign Green comes amid a busy offseason marked by significant roster changes. The team’s 15-player roster, excluding Duren and rookie Ugonna Onyenso, is already crowded, with further movement expected. On June 23, the Pistons selected Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie with the No. 17 overall pick after trading up four spots with the Memphis Grizzlies.#detroit_pistons #jb_bickerstaff #javonte_green #trajan_langdon #ebuka_okorie
