The Detroit Pistons have signed guard Brice Williams to an Exhibit 10 contract, adding him to their training camp roster. The move comes just before Media Day and the start of camp, solidifying the team's depth as they prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Williams is a 6-foot-7 guard who spent last season with the Pistons' G-League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise. He made an immediate impact as a rookie, dropping 27 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in his professional debut last November. He later exploded for a 41-point game, announcing himself as a serious scoring threat in the league. Williams was a key rotation piece for a Cruise squad that made a deep playoff run, the furthest in franchise history.
He carried that momentum into NBA Summer League with the Pistons. Over games two through four in Las Vegas, Williams and fellow guard Chaz Lanier provided consistent perimeter shooting. Their ability to space the floor and knock down open threes gave Detroit's Summer League offense a needed boost during a challenging 1-4 stretch.
This Exhibit 10 deal is a low-risk, high-reward move for Detroit's front office. It rewards Williams for his development and gives him a direct path to compete for a two-way contract. The Pistons added several veterans this offseason, but maintaining a strong pipeline of young talent through the G-League remains a priority. Williams' shooting and size on the wing are assets the organization wants to cultivate.
His development will now be guided by Steve Scalzi, recently promoted to head coach of the Motor City Cruise. Scalzi, a former Pistons assistant, specializes in player development using a constraints-led approach. He designs practices around specific game situations, which should help Williams refine his off-ball movement and shot selection. This coaching continuity between the Cruise and the parent club is a big plus for Williams' growth.
While adding Williams, the Pistons' main roster situation remains unresolved with restricted free agent Jalen Duren. The 22-year-old All-Star center has a contract dispute ongoing, with an October 1 deadline looming for his qualifying offer. The team holds the right to extend that deadline to March 1, but that is not currently expected. His absence would leave a major hole in Detroit's frontcourt as they look to improve on a season that ended with a 1-4 playoff record against Cleveland.
Training camp opens tomorrow, and Williams will battle for a spot. An Exhibit 10 contract can be converted to a two-way deal before the season starts, offering him a chance to split time between the NBA and G-League. For the Pistons, building chemistry with their new veterans is the immediate focus. Integrating reliable shooters and developing young players like Williams are steps in that process. His journey from a standout G-League rookie to an NBA training camp invite is just beginning.
