Robinson has officially agreed to a 3-year, $48 million sign-and-trade deal with the Detroit Pistons, after declining his $19.9M early termination option from Miami .
In return, the Pistons will send Simone Fontecchio to the Heat .
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đź“Š Why It Matters
Feature Details
Miami Heat Legacy Robinson leaves as Miami’s all-time leader in made 3-pointers, with 1,202 total .
Detroit Fit Known for elite shooting (career ~39.7%), Robinson averaged 190 threes last season and will bring spacing to Detroit’s roster .
Contract Structure Reports indicate a partially guaranteed year 2 and non-guaranteed year 3, providing Detroit flexibility .
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🎥 Analyst Take
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🔍 Bigger Picture
Detroit pivoted to Robinson after their primary target, Malik Beasley, became unavailable due to off-court issues .
The Pistons are simultaneously strengthening their wing depth, having also signed Caris LeVert .
Miami will now face the challenge of replacing Robinson’s elite floor spacing and veteran presence in their rotation .
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âś… Final Summary
Duncan Robinson has completed a strategic sign-and-trade move to the Pistons on a 3‑year, $48M contract. The Pistons bolster their outside shooting, while the Heat receive Simone Fontecchio and cap flexibility. This closes a seven-season chapter for Robinson in Miami — where he became the franchise’s top 3-point threat — and marks a new beginning in Detroit.
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