Gary Harris is off the Detroit Pistons roster as of Monday, Sep. 28, following a Sunday hoopsrumors report that the team waived him. The 32-year-old guard, entering his 12th season, had a $3.8M player option on file for 2026-27.
The move
Gary Harris is off the Detroit Pistons roster, per the club's official roster as of Monday, Sep. 28. The move follows a Sunday, Sep. 27 report from hoopsrumors headlined "Pistons Waive Gary Harris"; no confidence rating was attached to that report. Harris is a 32-year-old guard with 12 seasons of experience. No new team has been announced for him.
The money
Harris carries a $3.8M player option for the 2026-27 season, the only contract detail on file for him. Detroit's payroll stands at $153.2M across 15 contracts for 2026-27, which keeps the club under the $165.0M salary cap. The tax line sits at $200.4M, the first apron at $209.0M and the second apron at $221.7M, so the Pistons have room under every threshold this season.
The fit
Harris played 48 games last season, averaging 13.8 minutes, 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists. Detroit's rotation last season featured Cade Cunningham at 33.9 minutes and 23.9 points, Duncan Robinson at 27.4 minutes and 12.2 points, Ausar Thompson at 26.0 minutes and 9.9 points, and Kevin Huerter at 20.5 minutes and 8.6 points, with Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, Isaiah Stewart and Daniss Jenkins also in the mix. The Pistons now carry 20 players on the roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
What is Gary Harris's contract status?
He had a $3.8M player option on file for the 2026-27 season, the only contract detail listed for him.
How was the move first reported?
hoopsrumors reported it Sunday, Sep. 27, under the headline "Pistons Waive Gary Harris"; no confidence rating was given for that report.
How many players are on Detroit's roster now?
20, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.