Pistons Eye Surprising Trade That Could Shake Up the Heat’s Veteran Roster

So, what if the Detroit Pistons suddenly decide to steal Duncan Robinson from under the Miami Heat’s nose? With rumors swirling that Malik Beasley might be out the door thanks to gambling allegations, Detroit’s got some urgent roster puzzles to solve—fast. Now, Robinson, a sharpshooting vet who’s been Miami’s secret weapon, just declined his nearly $20 million player option, sparking all sorts of speculation. Will Detroit dive headfirst into this unexpected shooting solution, or is this just another chess move in a league full of power plays? I gotta say, the thought of Robinson lighting it up in Detroit’s blue and red—rather than sun-soaked Miami—gets the imagination churning. Buckle up; this offseason might get way more interesting than we expected.

The Detroit Pistons may need to fill some roster holes this summer, especially if they lose Malik Beasley due to gambling allegations.

The team is weighing its options and, according to Marc Stein, they are looking at Duncan Robinson, currently of the Miami Heat.

“The Pistons, meanwhile, are likewise said to be weighing a run at Miami’s Duncan Robinson to potentially fill their sudden need for shooting in addition to the interest in LeVert. Robinson opted Sunday to bypass his $19.9 million player option for next season, but the move was made, sources said, with the expectation that the Heat and Robinson would work together on a new deal or pursue his exit via sign-and-trade,” Stein said, per NBACentral.

The Detroit Pistons could make a run at acquiring Duncan Robinson, per @TheSteinLine

“The Pistons, meanwhile, are likewise said to be weighing a run at Miami's Duncan Robinson to potentially fill their sudden need for shooting in addition to the interest in LeVert. Robinson… pic.twitter.com/l362ZAgp0O

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 30, 2025

Robinson has been with the Heat since the beginning of his career, averaging 11.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists during that time.

As noted by Stein, a lot of people believe that he and Miami will agree on a new contract, and he could be a Heat player again next season.

But the Pistons might be aggressive in their pursuit of him and pick him off.

With seven years under his belt and a variety of skills, he’d be a good fit in Detroit or another team, too.

The Pistons have a few options right now, and they are contemplating multiple players.

Will they zero in on Robinson more, or will another star from a different team attract them?

The Pistons are currently waiting to get more information about Beasley, but until then, they will plan accordingly and take nothing for granted.

No matter what happens with the Pistons, fans will definitely see Robinson on the court again next season.

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