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Nets Pistons compete! The defender averages 12+3 per game and becomes a hot commodity, the Hawks are facing the problem of retaining people

6:42pm, 1 June 2025Basketball

June 1, according to well-known journalist Sam Amico, after the NBA free agent market opened, the Brooklyn Nets and the Detroit Pistons are expected to pursue Atlanta Hawks guard Carris Leville.

Amiko revealed in his report: "The Hawks certainly want to stay Leville, who is about to become a free agent, but they also know that this experienced guard will attract the attention of other teams. According to sources to HoopsWire, the Pistons and Nets have been considered potential suitors for Leville."

It is worth mentioning that the 30-year-old Leville has a lot of connections with these two teams. He played for the Nets early in his career and made his mark, and was later sent to the Cavaliers in a trade. Detroit, where the Pistons are located, is relatively close to his hometown of Columbus.

Leville's experience this season has been quite ups and downs. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers before the trade deadline. Then in a multi-player deal, the Hawks sent DeAndre Hunter, and exchanged Leville, Georges Nian from the Cavaliers, as well as three future second-round picks and two first-round picks.

This season's regular season, Leville played a total of 64 games. During his 24.9 minutes of playing time, he has contributed 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists, while also making nearly 1 steal (0.9) and 0.5 blocks. His offensive efficiency is remarkable, with a shooting percentage of 46.7%, an outside three-point shooting percentage of 37.3%, and a free throw percentage of 71.0%.

As the free market approaches, Leville's stable scoring ability and all-rounder attributes make him the focus of many teams that need to supplement the depth of the backcourt. Whether the Hawks can successfully retain this key rotation player and how the Nets and Pistons will unfold will be one of the highlights worth paying attention to this summer.

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