ESPN: Jon Leuer reportedly agrees with the Detroit Pistons
Jul 2, 2016, 11:16 AM | Updated: Jul 3, 2016, 12:11 am
Phoenix Suns' Jon Leuer (30) grabs a rebound against the Sacramento Kings as teammate Archie Goodwin, left, looks on during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, in Phoenix. The Suns won 102-98. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Another Phoenix Sun won’t be coming back to the desert.
After seeing Mirza Teletovic sign with the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, free agent Jon Leuer has found a new home in Detroit. According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the 27-year-old will reportedly sign a four-year, $42 million deal with the Pistons.
Jon Leuer has landed a four-year deal worth $42 million with the Pistons, sources say https://t.co/YjtGcJuYRU
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 2, 2016
Before free agency began on July 1, ESPN Insiders Jeremias Engelmann and Steve Ilardi stated in a list of underrated free agents that Leuer would be a potential steal for a team.
Leuer averaged career-highs in minutes (18.7), points (8.5), rebounds (5.6) and assists (1.1). The power forward played for Phoenix for one season after three years with the Memphis Grizzlies. Detroit will be the fifth team in Leuer’s career.
