Nets trade Joe Harris, two second-round picks to Detroit Pistons

The Nets have officially traded Joe Harris and two second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for cash considerations.

Harris is set to make $19.9 million in 2023-24.

SNY NBA insider Ian Begley said last week that Brooklyn was looking to trade the 31-year-old and shed salary so that they could retain restricted free agent Cam Johnson, which they did by signing him to a four-year, $108 million deal.

Harris spent seven seasons in Brooklyn from 2016-23 and played in 432 games (282 starts). The wing averaged 11.6 points in 26.9 minutes per game and was a strong perimeter threat on the court, shooting 44 percent from deep.

He led the league in three-point percentage in 2018-19 (47 percent) and 2020-21 (48 percent), but saw his minutes and production drop last season, averaging 7.6 points in 20.6 minutes per game -- both career lows with the Nets.

"It’s difficult to put into words just how much Joe has meant to this franchise," Nets GM Sean Marks said in a statement. "For seven years he displayed the character, drive and team-first approach that served as a model for his teammates and staff alike.

"Joe helped define what it means to be a Net, while fully embracing being a part of the Brooklyn community. We’re grateful for everything Joe has done and wish him and his family the very best going forward. He will forever remain part of our Nets family.”

Brooklyn is sending Detroit a 2027 second-round pick via the Dallas Mavericks and a 2029 second-round pick via the Milwaukee Bucks.

Patty Mills trade official

The Nets also announced on Thursday afternoon that they have completed a trade to send guard Patty Mills and a 2028 second-round pick (via Milwaukee) to the Houston Rockets in exchange for future draft considerations.

“Patty was an exemplary representative of the Nets during his two years in Brooklyn, both for his contributions on the court and his impact in the community,” said GM Sean Marks. “We thank Patty for all he has brought to our organization and wish him and Alyssa nothing but the best in their next chapter.”

Mills appeared in 121 games (50 starts) across two seasons (2021-23) for the Nets, averaging 9.7 points on 40.9 percent shooting from the field and 39.3 percent shooting from three-point range.