The Wolves trade Mike Conley to the Bulls in a three-team deal

The Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons went deeper Tuesday by agreeing to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls as the cornerstone of a four-player, three-team deal, two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press.

The Pistons acquired Huerter and Dario Saric — who Chicago just acquired over the weekend — from the Bulls. Chicago landed Mike Conley Jr. from Minnesota and Jaden Ivey from the Pistons, said the people who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade is still awaiting league approval.

ESPN first reported the agreement.

Conley’s departure from Minnesota will come with one benefit for the Timberwolves – the tax bill. Facing an estimated $24 million bill entering Tuesday, Conley’s move lowers the projected total to about $4 million and brings it under first place.

That could open the door to other moves for Minnesota, which has been mentioned as one of the teams pursuing Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Huerter is averaging nearly 11 points this season and is set to become a free agent this summer.