Free agent sharpshooter Duncan Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $48 million cope with the Detroit Pistons, sources instructed ESPN on Tuesday.
Detroit is buying and selling Simone Fontecchio to Miami to amass Robinson in a sign-and-trade, sources instructed ESPN.
Robinson’s agent, Jason Glushon, navigated a number of choices available in the market, which included a possible return to Miami after Robinson declined his $20 million early termination choice on Sunday to grow to be a free agent.
Detroit had deliberate to signal Beasley to a 3-year, $48 million contract, however talks paused after information broke that the veteran guard was caught up in a federal gambling probe.
Robinson, 31, is a robust pivot for the Pistons, who wanted to switch Beasley’s manufacturing as among the best 3-point shooters within the NBA. Robinson is a profession 39.7% 3-point shooter himself and his 1,192 3-pointers since 2019-20 ranks eighth within the NBA over that span.
Robinson joins Caris LeVert as free agent addition for a Pistons squad trying to construct on final season’s historic turnaround from 14 wins to playoff staff.