With Malik Beasley in limbo and Dennis Schroder departing for the Sacramento Kings, the Pistons needed backcourt and wing depth.

A Columbus, Ohio native, LeVert played his four seasons of college ball with the Wolverines. Despite fighting injuries most of his career, LeVert became a Second-Team All-Big Ten selection in 2014 before being selected 20th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers.

"Free agent C/F Paul Reed – aka BBall Paul – has agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to return to the Detroit Pistons, sources tell ESPN," wrote Charania. "Reed played a versatile role for Pistons frontcourt, and the team and his agent Ron Shade of Octagon reached the new contract tonight."