Harris announced Thursday that he is retiring, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Harris spent his final year in the NBA with the Pistons in 2023-24, when he made 16 appearances and averaged 2.4 points in 10.6 minutes. Harris spent the majority of his career in Brooklyn and was known as a lethal outside shooter, converting 43.5 percent of his career 4.7 three-point attempts per contest.
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Joe Harris: Parting ways with Detroit
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Harris will be waived by the Pistons on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Harris averaged over 20 minutes per game across the seven seasons prior to the 2023-24 campaign, but he wasn't a consistent part of the Pistons' rotation after being traded to the team during the offseason. He'll now be let go by Detroit and will be free to sign with a contender if he clears waivers. It wouldn't be surprising to see Harris carve out more consistent playing time if he agrees to terms with another team to close out the year.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Gets light run in return
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Harris (shoulder) missed his lone field-goal attempt and recorded a blocked shot in four minutes in Friday's 123-91 loss to the Magic.
Harris checked into the game with 3:34 left in the first period and stayed in the game for the remainder of the quarter, but he didn't see any action thereafter. The fact that the game turned into a blowout in the second half may have prompted head coach Monty Williams to stay away from Harris, but the 32-year-old doesn't look as though he'll be in store for a major role in any case even though he's now made his way back from the right shoulder strain that had sidelined him for the previous 14 games. Harris will primarily be vying with Alec Burks, Isaiah Livers, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser for reserve minutes on the wing.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Returning to action
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Harris (shoulder) is available for Friday's game versus the Magic.
Harris missed the previous 14 games with a right shoulder strain but has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday. However, the veteran forward will likely be on a minute restriction following his lengthy absence.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Iffy for Friday
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Harris (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Magic.
Harris will hasn't played since Nov. 5 due to a right shoulder strain. However, the veteran forward's upgraded status is a good sign that he is nearing a return.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Officially ruled out
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Harris (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Harris' absence streak will extend to 15 games Wednesday after being downgraded from doubtful to out with a right shoulder sprain. The veteran forward's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Orlando.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Unlikely to play Wednesday
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Harris (shoulder) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
While Harris will likely miss a 14th straight game, his doubtful designation is a sign of progress, as it's the first time he's listed as something other than out since suffering the right shoulder sprain. Following Wednesday's contest, Detroit will head to Orlando for a matchup Friday.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Remains out
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Harris (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
Harris will miss a 13th straight game due to a right shoulder sprain. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance will arrive Wednesday versus Memphis.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Still out
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Harris (shoulder) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Knicks.
Harris' absence streak will extend to 12 games Thursday due to a right shoulder sprain. There is no current timetable for his return.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Remains sidelined
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Harris (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Lakers.
Harris will miss his 11th straight game Wednesday due to a right shoulder sprain. His next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with the Knicks.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Remains out
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Harris (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Washington.
Harris' absence will extend to 10 games. The team hasn't released an update since Nov. 7, when they said the veteran sharpshooter would miss 10-to-14 days with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Out again Friday
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Harris (shoulder) will not play in Friday's game against the Pacers.
This will be the ninth straight game on the shelf for Harris, and it's unclear if he'll be ready in time for Monday's game against the Wizards.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Still out
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Harris (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Harris will miss an eighth straight game due to a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. He is due to another evaluation soon but can be considered doubtful, at best, for Friday's matchup in Indiana.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Remains out Sunday
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Harris (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
The veteran forward was expected to be in the mix to return around late November, but he's not yet cleared to suit up. Harris' next chance to play will come against Denver on Monday.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Out at least 10 days
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Harris was diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Harris has already been ruled out Wednesday but will be headed toward a more lengthy absence due to his shoulder injury. The veteran forward could be in the mix to return around late November.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Out again Wednesday
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Harris (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.
Harris will miss his second straight game Wednesday due to a right shoulder sprain. Marcus Sasser and Stanley Umude are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence. Harris' next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with Philadelphia.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Ruled out Monday
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Harris will not play in Monday's game against the Warriors due to a right shoulder sprain.
Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, but there's no indication if that factored into the decision. Harris hasn't found his rhythm this season, as he's averaging 3.4 points per game on 36.0 percent shooting from the field.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Goes for 11 points in loss
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Harris totaled 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 110-101 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Few Detroit players stood out in this loss against the Blazers, but Harris took advantage of the team's struggles to deliver his best scoring mark of the campaign. He posted season-high marks in both points and minutes played in this one, but at the same time, these numbers suggest he's going to continue holding a minimal role off the bench, a situation that won't improve his fantasy prospects going forward.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Minimal role in team debut
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Harris had zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 103-102 loss to the Heat.
Harris was traded from the Nets to the Pistons at the end of June and didn't have much of a role during his first regular-season appearance with his new club. He averaged just 7.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 20.6 minutes per game with the Nets last year, and it appears as though he could see an even smaller role early in the 2023-24 campaign.
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Pistons' Joe Harris: Traded to Detroit
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Harris was traded from the Nets to the Pistons on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Harris spent the past seven seasons in Brooklyn but saw his role decrease during the 2022-23 campaign, averaging 7.6 points and 2.2 rebounds in 20.6 minutes per game despite making 74 appearances. The 31-year-old will attempt to bounce back with the Pistons, but he'll have to compete for playing time with several young players on the wing, including Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson and Marcus Sasser.
