Detroit Pistons Could Reportedly Be Landing Spot For 11-Year NBA Veteran

According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Detroit Pistons have interest in a Dallas Mavericks player.

Apr 12, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports / Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Tim Hardaway Jr. has played 11 seasons in the NBA.

He is coming off his sixth playing for the Dallas Mavericks and finished the year with averages of 14.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 40.2% from the field and 35.3% from the three-point range in 79 games.

Recently, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported that the Detroit Pistons are a team who could end up landing Hardaway Jr. in a trade.

Via Stein: "Detroit has emerged as a potential trade destination for Dallas' Tim Hardaway Jr., league sources tell @TheSteinLine."

Detroit has emerged as a potential trade destination for Dallas' Tim Hardaway Jr., league sources tell @TheSteinLine.

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— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 25, 2024

Hardaway Jr. was the 24th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft out of Michigan.

He has also spent time with the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks (in addition to Dallas).

His career averages are 14.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 41.8% from the field and 36.0% from the three-point range in 736 regular season games.

Jun 14, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) celebrates with teammates during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics during game four of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Stein also reported more details.

Via Stein: "A full potential trade construction has not yet emerged, but league sources say there have been scenarios discussed in which Quentin Grimes would land in Dallas."

A full potential trade construction has not yet emerged, but league sources say there have been scenarios discussed in which Quentin Grimes would land in Dallas.

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— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 25, 2024

The Pistons are coming off another tough year where they were the 15th seed (last place) in the Eastern Conference with a 14-68 record.

They have missed the NBA playoffs for five straight seasons.

Since parting ways with star big men Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin, the Pistons have been unable to get out of a rebuilding mode.