CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 15: Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons celebrates after a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third period in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Veteran NBA center Paul Reed landed some good news from the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, September 2.
The supposed backup center found out that he would have his salary fully guaranteed for the upcoming season.
GettyORLANDO, FLORIDA – MAY 01: Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter in Game Six of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Kia Center on May 01, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
The Pistons signed Paul Reed to a two-year contract last summer.
During the 2025-2026 NBA season, Reed made $5.3 million. For the upcoming season, Reed was set to make up to $5.6 million. However, the Pistons could have waived Reed before January 10 and wouldn’t have to pay out the rest.
The Pistons aren’t go to allow Reed to think about that, though. They have issued the center his full $5.6 million before the season starts up.
Pistons Center Depth
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 23: Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after dunking the ball against the San Antonio Spursduring the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 23, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
The Pistons haven’t managed to sign Jalen Duren just yet, but he is expected to be back with the team for the 2026-2027 season.
Duren will be the sure starter, while Reed will slide into the No. 2 spot officially. Last season, Reed would split minutes with Isaiah Stewart. An offseason trade sent Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Paul Reed’s NBA Career
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons celebrates after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 in Game Six of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Reed entered the NBA in 2020. He was a second-round pick for the Philadelphia 76ers.
During his first four years with the Sixers, Reed appeared in 215 games. He posted averages of 5.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and nearly 1.0 blocks per game.
After the Sixers waived Reed, the Pistons picked him up ahead of the 2024-2025 NBA season. Throughout his two seasons with the Pistons, Reed has averaged 6.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.
Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA/NFL reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
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Veteran NBA center Paul Reed landed some good news from the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, September 2. The supposed backup center found out that he would have his salary fully guaranteed for the upcoming season. “In Pistons center news, sources say Detroit has fully guaranteed Paul Reed’s $5.6 million salary for this upcoming 2026-27 season,” […]
