The Detroit Pistons signed No. 37 pick Chaz Lanier to a four-year, $8.79 million deal, league sources told @hoopshype. The first two years are fully guaranteed ($3.52M total). There’s a third-year trigger date and fourth-year team option. He won the Jerry West Award at Tennessee. pic.twitter.com/01xZQspoDn
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 8, 2025
Former Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier, the 37th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons on Monday, the team announced.
Lanier led the Volunteers to the Elite Eight, averaging 18 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists on 39.5% shooting from 3-point range in 38 appearances last season as a fifth-year senior. He was a third-team All-American and an All-SEC second-team selection.
The Jerry West Award winner reportedly signed a four-year, $8.79 million contract with the Pistons, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The contract is guaranteed for the first two years and includes a team option in the fourth season.
Lanier ranked 15th in the country in points (684) and fourth in 3-pointers, setting the program record for a single season (123). He finished in double figures 36 times with the Volunteers, becoming the third player in the SEC over the last 20 years to accomplish that feat.
The 23-year-old was highly touted entering the draft this year because of his ability as a high-level floor spacer and defender, boasting a 6-foot, 9-inch wingspan. He also brings good athleticism after posting the seventh-highest max vertical jump at the combine in May (39 inches).
Lanier will suit up alongside Ron Holland II and Bobi Klintman in the NBA Summer League for at least five games, beginning on Friday against the New York Knicks (6 p.m. EDT, NBA TV).