The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a three-year $51 million deal with former Los Angeles Clippers power forward John Collins. Collins is projected to be their new starting power forward. The 28-year-old saw a drop in both production and minutes last season in his only year with the Los Angeles Clippers after previously playing two seasons with the Utah Jazz.
Free agent John Collins has agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal to sign with the Detroit Pistons, sources tell ESPN. Frontcourt addition and a new lob threat for Cade Cunningham in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/kYZlpHVcDz— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026This is a big move for the Pistons frontcourt, which is likely to lose center Jalen Duren in free agency this offseason. He will be a key piece in what could be a very different-looking frontcourt heading into the 2026 - 2027 season.
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Last season, Collins scored just 13.6 points per game, while pulling down 5.3 rebounds and dishing out 1.0 assist per game. He also contributed with 0.7 blocks and 0.9 steals per game. His numbers were down across the board, with his rebounds, assists, and blocks being the lowest of his career.
