Kevin Huerter
#27SG · Detroit Pistons
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 540 | 11.4 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 44.2% | 36.8% | 76.1% |
| 2025-26 | 58 | 9.8 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 44.7% | 29.3% | 76.6% |
| 2024-25 | 69 | 9.9 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 42.5% | 33.8% | 71.4% |
| 2023-24 | 64 | 10.2 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 44.3% | 36.1% | 76.6% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$18.0M
AAV
$18.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kevin Huerter's contract with the Detroit Pistons grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $18.0M per year over 1 year, this is a mid-tier contract. Kevin's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 27 years old, Kevin is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Kevin Huerter earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 540 career games, Kevin has averaged 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. Kevin's strongest metric is FG% at 4418.3, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 3.4, below the Shooting Guard median of 5.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Kevin ranks 33rd in overall performance. Kevin will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Detroit Pistons.
Current Sentiment
Media views Huerter as a solid complementary piece after midseason acquisition, but enthusiasm remains cautiously optimistic rather than celebratory. His recent performances justify the trade, showing improved three-point shooting and perimeter defense the Pistons desperately needed. The $18M annual salary is acceptable for a reliable scorer, though not overpaying for production. Core narrative centers on whether he'll maintain deadline momentum or regress into inconsistency. Fan confidence is measured—hopeful he stabilizes the rotation but skeptical about long-term impact on contention.
Transaction History
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