3 years, $27 million! Sharpshooter Huerter re-signs with Pistons, continuing partnership with Cunningham in pursuit of a championship

On June 30, Beijing time, per renowned reporter Shams, ESPN sources indicate that free-agent sniper Kevin Huerter intends to sign a three-year, $27 million deal to rejoin the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons' management reached an agreement with Mark Bartelstein and Andy Schiffman of Priority Sports on this contract today. He will team up with Cunningham to help the Pistons contend for the championship.

Standing at 1.98 meters, Huerter plays shooting guard/small forward. Selected 19th overall in the first round of the 2018 draft, he is now 27 years old with eight years of NBA experience. He attended the University of Maryland, where his three-point shooting percentage consistently exceeded 40%, earning him entry into the league thanks to his elite shooting talent.

His professional career began with the Atlanta Hawks, where he peaked as a key perimeter shooter assisting Trae Young in reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. He is a typical off-ball wing who does not require possession, excelling at quick releases off screens. His spot-up shooting from the corners and top of the arc is highly reliable, with a career three-point percentage of 36.8%. He moves actively, constantly stretching the opponent's defense, making him an ideal fit for a ball-dominant system. His offensive weakness lies in limited self-creation and average physicality; on defense, he works hard, and his height around 2 meters allows him to switch across multiple perimeter positions, making him a solid rotational 3-and-D piece.

Subsequently, Huerter moved through the Kings and Bulls before being traded to the Detroit Pistons mid-season, addressing the team's need for perimeter shooting. Last season, he appeared in 69 games for the Pistons, averaging 10 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. During the latter part of the regular season, he gradually regained his shooting touch, hitting several crucial three-pointers in key games, becoming an important part of the Pistons' playoff rotation. In the offseason, he became an unrestricted free agent. His agency, Priority Sports, reached a consensus with the Pistons' front office on a three-year, $27 million contract extension, with an average annual salary of $9 million—offering good value without tying up long-term cap space.