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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (calf) out against vs. Cleveland
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (calf) has been ruled out against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Analysis: This will be a third-straight absence for Cunningham, and since he was immediately ruled out, he could be out longer than we initially thought. Dennis Schroder should start at point guard again, but Marcus Sasser has averaged 23.5 points over Detroit's last two games without Cade. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. scores 12 points in return
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 3:30 PM
Tim Hardaway Jr. accounted for 12 points (4-of-7 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in 25 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Spurs.
Analysis: Hardaway returned to the Pistons lineup on Tuesday after sitting out Sunday's win over the Hornets. While he has reached double figures in six of his last eight appearances, the production has been âfeast or famineâ for those who have THJ rostered. Over the past three weeks, Hardaway's production placed him just inside the top 300 in eight- and nine-cat formats. Malik Beasley, who has been a superior fantasy option despite coming off the bench most nights, finished Tuesday's win with 13 points, three rebounds, three assists and two three-pointers in 25 minutes. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren dishes out seven assists in blowout
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 3:30 PM
Jalen Duren finished Tuesday's win over the Spurs with 14 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), four rebounds and seven assists in 24 minutes.
Analysis: Now a double-digit scorer in four straight games, Duren matches his season-high with seven assists on Tuesday. The Pistons center has recently seen his fantasy value decrease, as he has provided 12th-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Dips in rebound and defensive production are responsible for that, with Duren averaging 8.9 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per game. Duren is ranked safely within the top 100 for the season, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 96. |
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Marcus Sasser Marcus Sasser scores career-high 27 points vs. SAS
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 3:29 PM
Marcus Sasser finished Tuesday's win over the Spurs with 27 points (9-of-12 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and five three-pointers in 25 minutes.
Analysis: The Pistons were again without Cade Cunningham, whose absence ensured Sasser of rotation minutes off the bench. The second-year guard made the most of his opportunity, recording a career-high point total with five three-pointers. Sasser scored 20 points or more in consecutive games for the second time in his career. Dennis Schroder (7/2/6) may remain the starter if Cunningham continues to miss time, but deep-league managers should not overlook Sasser in that scenario. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris records 15 points, full stat line
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 3:29 PM
Tobias Harris logged 27 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Spurs, tallying 15 points (4-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, three steals, one block and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Harris isn't a prolific fantasy option, but the Pistons forward's production has been reliable. He finished Tuesday's rout with a complete stat line and has recorded three steals or more in two of his last three appearances. Over the past two weeks, Harris has been a sixth-round player in nine-cat formats, one round better than his season-long value. Unfortunately for those who have Tobias rostered, the Pistons don't play again until Friday against the Cavaliers. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) available Tuesday vs. SAS
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 12:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Hardaway is back after a one-game absence. His return means Malik Beasley will head back to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a slight hit. However, Beasley has been productive enough to merit being rostered in some 12-team leagues. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (calf) out Tuesday vs. SAS
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 12:32 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (calf) is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Cunningham will miss a second straight game with a left calf contusion. His absence means Dennis Schroder will take over the starting point guard job, with Marcus Sasser as his backup. While Sasser had one of his best games of the season in Sunday's win over the Pelicans, Schroder remains the safer streaming option with Cunningham unavailable. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham, Tim Hardaway questionable Tuesday
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 9:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (calf) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) are questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Both Cade and THJ were out against New Orleans on Sunday, which allowed Dennis Schroder and Malik Beasley to enter the starting unit for that game. That will likely be the case again if Cunningham and Hardaway Jr. are sidelined against San Antonio. Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland also had spectacular games off the bench on Sunday and will certainly have some upside if Detroit is shorthanded once again. |
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Marcus Sasser Marcus Sasser drops season-high 20 points Sunday
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 12:06 PM
Marcus Sasser finished Sunday's win over the Pelicans with 20 points (6-of-9 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), one rebound, two assists, one steal and three three-pointers in 26 minutes.
Analysis: Sasser wasn't the choice to start once Cade Cunningham was scratched from the Pistons' lineup, but that did not prevent the second-year guard from having one of his best games this season. The 20 points were two shy of Sasser's season-high, and this was his first game in double figures since February 11. Dennis Schroder (16/1/5/2 with one three-pointer) received the starting nod and would be the superior streaming option if Cunningham is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren records 22/12/2 line in victory
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 12:04 PM
Jalen Duren logged 29 minutes in Sunday's win over the Pelicans, tallying 22 points (8-of-11 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), 12 rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: With Cade Cunningham being a late scratch for Sunday's game, there was room for others to step up offensively. Duren was one of the Pistons who answered the call, notching his first 20-point game since February 21. That was also the last time the third-year center recorded a 20-point double-double, with Sunday's line raising Duren's total to three this season. Duren is ranked just outside the top 100 in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Detroit plays three games during Week 21, starting with the Spurs on Tuesday. |
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Dennis Schroder DET: Schroder, Beasley, Thompson, Harris, Duren
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 8:57 AM
The Pistons will start Dennis Schroder, Malik Beasley, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, and Jalen Duren against the Pelicans on Sunday.
Analysis: Schroder will fill in for Cade Cunningham, who was a late scratch because of a calf injury. This will mark his first career start with Detroit. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (calf) out Sunday vs. Pelicans
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 8:54 AM
Cade Cunningham (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Cunningham was a late scratch after scoring 35 points against the Mavericks in his last game. Dennis Schroder will start in his place against New Orleans. The calf injury is new and portends the possibility of more missed games in Cunningham's future. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) out Sunday vs. Pelicans
Sat, Mar 22, 2025, 10:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) is out against the Pelicans on Sunday.
Analysis: Hardaway sprained his ankle during Friday's loss to the Mavericks. His absence means a likely move into the starting lineup for Malik Beasley, who boasts a higher fantasy ceiling. Despite coming off the bench, he has been a superior fantasy option to Hardaway throughout the season. |
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Malik Beasley Malik Beasley has 16 points, five threes in loss
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 5:18 PM
Malik Beasley had 16 points (5-of-15 FGs), one rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and five three-pointers against the Mavericks on Friday.
Analysis: Beasley had his typical game Friday against the Mavericks as his only meaningful contribution was in the threes category with him making five of them. It was notable that teammate Tim Hardaway Jr. left the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury and the Pistons predictably leaned on Beasley to pick up the slack, giving him 36 minutes. We've seen the Pistons do this at other points in the season. If Hardaway's ankle injury lingers, Beasley would have a lot of fantasy value playing starter-level minutes. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham has 35/7/6 line in loss to Mavs
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 5:17 PM
Cade Cunningham had 35 points (15-of-30 FGs), seven rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Mavericks on Friday.
Analysis: Cunningham has eclipsed 35 points on three occasions since the start of March. The 23-year-old point guard also chipped in with seven rebounds and six assists. Perhaps most notably, Cunningham only had two turnovers after committing at least four turnovers in three of his last four games. He's a fantasy superstar, but the turnovers are the one category where he has some considerable room for improvement. |
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Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) will not return vs. Mavs
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 3:50 PM
Pistons PR
Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) will not return to Friday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: THJ injured his ankle in the second quarter, and it will keep him sidelined for the second half of Friday's game. Malik Beasley should start the second half in his place and provide plenty of three-pointers. |
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Malik Beasley Malik Beasley has 16 points, five threes in win
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 4:23 PM
Malik Beasley had 16 points (5-of-11 FGs), one rebounds, three assists and five three-pointers against the Heat on Wednesday.
Analysis: Beasley isn't much of a fantasy factor. He has a bench role and typically plays 25-30 minutes for the Pistons. He had 16 points against the Heat Wednesday while making five three-pointers, which is his primary fantasy utility. Beasley fits in the right builds for fantasy managers that need threes. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren has double-double in win over Heat
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 4:21 PM
Jalen Duren had 15 points (6-of-9 FGs), 11 rebounds and one assist against the Heat on Wednesday.
Analysis: Duren picked up his second foul just four minutes into the first quarter. It appeared that it could be a long night for the 21-year-old center, but he managed to still play 28 minutes and was effective while he was out there. Duren recorded another double-double. He's been a top-30 fantasy player over the last two months. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham has triple-double in win over Heat
Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 4:14 PM
Cade Cunningham had 25 points (11-of-25 FGs), 12 rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, two blocks and three three-pointers in the Pistons' 116-113 victory over the Heat on Wednesday.
Analysis: With the clock winding down in a tie game Wednesday, Cunningham banked in a three-pointer over Bam Adebayo with less than one second remaining. The 23-year-old point guard's buzzer beater sealed a back and forth game that included 18 lead changes and 10 ties. Cunningham also had his ninth triple-double of the season as he continues to be a superstar in both fantasy and real life. |
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Simone Fontecchio Simone Fontecchio scores season-high 23 points
Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 4:52 PM
Simone Fontecchio provided a boost off the bench with 23 points (9-of-10 FGs), seven rebounds, one steal and five three-pointers against the Pelicans on Monday.
Analysis: The lopsided score in favor of Detroit helped Fontecchio set a new season-high for scoring in this game. He did an excellent job during cleanup time and scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half. Fontecchio also made all five of his attempts from deep. It was a fantastic night for him, but this isn't something that managers should get used to. He has averaged 6.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 triples per game this season, which has him ranked outside the top-300 in nine-cat leagues. |
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