NBA Rumors: 76ers' Tobias Harris Linked to Pistons Ahead of 2024 Free Agency

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris may reunite with one of his former teams in free agency during the 2024 offseason.

According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, "several NBA executives" believe that Harris will sign with the Detroit Pistons as a free agent although other teams are expected to be interested.

Pompey also noted that the 31-year-old's time with the 76ers is "expected" to be over following the team's current 2024 playoff run.

Harris previously played in Detroit, starting in 121 games for the Pistons from Feb. 2016 until he was eventually traded in Jan. 2018. He's currently playing out the final season of a five-year, $180 million contract that he signed with the 76ers in 2019.

The veteran forward hasn't exceeded expectations in Philadelphia. After averaging 20.0 points per game during the season prior to his five-year deal, Harris has averaged just 16.3 points each night over the past three years.

Still, he's proven to be a consistent shooter that could provide value on a relatively less expensive deal for a team that lacks proper floor spacing. Harris hasn't shot below 35 percent from behind the arc over a full season since 2017.

The Pistons could be interested in a reunion due to his shooting as the team looks to build around 22-year-old guard Cade Cunningham. During the 2023-24 season, Detroit ranked No. 26 among all teams in overall three-point percentage (via NBA.com).

With the Pistons' win total decreasing in each of the previous three years, general manager Tory Weaver could target veterans in free agency to help the team compete in the Eastern Conference. Detroit is also in the process of searching for a new head of basketball operations, which could determine Harris' potential reunion with the organization.