Pistons Acquire Tim Hardaway Jr. and Draft Picks

The Detroit Pistons have acquired veteran guard Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Quentin Grimes. This trade, largely seen as a salary dump for Dallas, allows the Mavericks to clear cap space to re-sign key players like Derrick Jones Jr. Hardaway, who averaged 14.4 points per game last season, struggled during the postseason and will now bring his veteran presence to the rebuilding Pistons. Grimes, who played only six games with Detroit due to knee issues, hopes to find a consistent role off the bench for the Mavericks. The Pistons also gain valuable draft capital, including a 2025 second-rounder from the Raptors and two 2028 second-rounders. This move helps both teams strategically position themselves for future roster improvements.