NBA Rumors: Shake Milton, Pistons Agree to Contract Buyout; PG Will Be FA

Shake Milton has agreed to a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The buyout comes ahead of the league's deadline for players to be postseason eligible, meaning a playoff contender could sign Milton for the rest of the season.

Milton, who was traded to the Pistons from the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of the trade deadline, played just four games for Detroit. Milton is averaging 4.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game this season.

Milton, a late second-round pick in the 2018 draft, spent the first five years of his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he emerged as a valuable scoring option off the bench. In the 2020-21 season, Milton put up a career-high 13 points per game.

Since his time in Philadelphia, Milton's scoring has taken a dip, but with the right fit he could return to his former 76ers self.

With the playoffs nearing, it won't be a surprise to see Milton get picked up soon. While he isn't the type of player that can make or break a playoff run, his postseason experience—34 games with the 76ers—could be valuable for a team in need of an edge.