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Jared Rhoden Jared Rhoden scores 16 with four triples off bench
Sun, Apr 14, 2024, 11:46 AM
Jared Rhoden provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (6-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, one assist and four 3-pointers against the Spurs on Sunday.
Analysis: Rhoden didn't have much of a role for the Pistons for most of the season, but he has taken on a larger role over their last few games. He ended up setting his career-high for scoring in each of their last two games and set his career-high for 3-pointers in this one. It was a fun game for Rhoden, but he isn't a player to consider rostering until next silly season. |
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James Wiseman James Wiseman records 21/18 double-double in loss
Sun, Apr 14, 2024, 11:42 AM
James Wiseman recorded a double-double on Sunday with 21 points (8-of-18 FGS), 18 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in a 123-95 loss to San Antonio.
Analysis: With Jalen Duren out once again, Wiseman remained in the starting unit for this game. He had one of his best games of the season as he recorded a double-double before halftime and set a new career-high for rebounds. Wiseman has had some solid games to close the year, especially as a starter. However, if he returns to Detroit this summer, he won't be an intriguing fantasy option with Duren healthy. If they don't re-sign him or match an offer sheet, and he finds a team that needs a starting center, he may have some upside. The odds of that happening are incredibly slim. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren ruled out vs. Spurs
Sun, Apr 14, 2024, 5:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (left knee tendinopathy) and Jalen Duren (low back spasms) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Detroit currently has the worst record in the league, though they could lose out on the best odds if they get a win today. There is no reason for Cade or Duren to suit up, so it isn't shocking that they'll both remain sidelined. Marcus Sasser and James Wiseman should remain in the starting unit and take on large roles once again. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (knee) doubtful vs. Spurs Sunday
Sat, Apr 13, 2024, 1:25 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (left knee tendinopathy) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Cunningham is expected to be remain sidelined for the seventh straight game, which will end his season. Marcus Sasser should continue to start alongside Jaden Ivey in the backcourt, and he is coming off two straight games with at least 20 points. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren (back) questionable vs. San Antonio
Sat, Apr 13, 2024, 1:22 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Duren (low back spasms) is questionable to play against the Spurs on Sunday.
Analysis: Duren sat out on Friday, but there is a chance that he returns to play in the season finale on Sunday. If he remains sidelined, James Wiseman will continue to start in his place after he had a double-double with two blocks in 37 minutes on Friday. |
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Chimezie Metu Chimezie Metu totals 18 points vs. Mavericks
Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 5:24 PM
Chimezie Metu posted 18 points (6-of-11 FGs) with eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and four 3-pointers in the Pistons' game against the Mavericks on Friday.
Analysis: Metu has now tallied at least 15 points and seven boards in three of his previous four outings. The Pistons forward appears poised to get one more chance to star as a featured player when Detroit closes out its season against the Spurs on Sunday. |
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Marcus Sasser Marcus Sasser ties career-high of 24 points vs. DAL
Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 5:20 PM
Marcus Sasser tallied 24 points (9-of-20 FGs) to go along with three rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a pair of 3-pointers in the Pistons' game against the Mavericks on Friday.
Analysis: Sasser surprisingly outshined Jaden Ivey and led Detroit in points. He's now scored 24 points twice this season and is likely to remain a starter to close out 2023-24. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren (back) downgraded to out vs. Mavs
Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 1:33 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Duren (low back spasms) has been downgraded to out for Friday's game against Dallas.
Analysis: Duren will miss Friday's game after being available to play in their last two. James Wiseman should return to the starting unit, though he only had four points and five rebounds in 26 minutes in his last start. However, he has been productive in other starts, so he should be in for a solid night. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (knee) out Friday vs. Mavericks
Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 1:12 PM
NBA injury report
Cade Cunningham (left knee tendinopathy) has been ruled out for the Pistons' Friday matchup against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Cunningham is set to miss a sixth consecutive game on Friday. Marcus Sasser and Jaden Ivey will continue to get a fantasy boost with him out of the lineup. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham doubtful, Jalen Duren questionable
Fri, Apr 12, 2024, 8:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (left knee tendinopathy) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Mavericks, and Jalen Duren (low back spasms) is questionable.
Analysis: Cunningham has missed Detroit's last five games, and the doubtful tag suggests Friday will make six. As for Duren, he played 31 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Bulls. Marcus Sasser will continue to serve as the starting point guard if Cunningham remains sidelined, while James Wiseman will fill the void left by Duren if he cannot play. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren tallies 20 points, 11 boards Thursday
Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 3:50 PM
Jalen Duren accounted for 20 points (7-of-9 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), 11 rebounds, and three assists in 31 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: Duren finished Thursday's defeat with his 44th double-double of the season and third in as many appearances. The second-year pivot has provided top 100 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo ADP (87). The Pistons still have two games to play this season, but Duren should not slip outside the top 75 in standard league drafts in the fall. The percentages from the field and the foul line have been quality, and he's averaging a double-double. Hopefully, Year 3 is when Duren boosts his production as a shot-blocker (0.8 per game this season). |
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Marcus Sasser Marcus Sasser starts again, scores 20 points
Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 3:39 PM
Marcus Sasser played 33 minutes in Thursday's 127-105 loss to the Bulls, tallying 20 points (8-of-15 FGs), five assists, two steals, one block, and four 3-pointers.
Analysis: Due to Cade Cunningham's recent absence, Sasser has started eight of Detroit's last ten games. Thursday's performance was one of his best, with the rookie hitting the 20-point mark for the first time since March 25 and dishing out five assists. Sasser's four turnovers were suboptimal, but the overall production was solid. Backcourt partner Jaden Ivey added 16 points, two rebounds, six assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 31 minutes. That tandem won't lack for minutes during Detroit's final two games, especially if Cunningham remains sidelined. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (knee) out Thursday vs. Pistons
Thu, Apr 11, 2024, 11:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (left knee tendinopathy) is out for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Cunningham will miss a fifth straight game, as there's no need for the Pistons to rush him onto the court. Marcus Sasser will continue to start alongside Jaden Ivey, and Cunningham's absence boosts both players' fantasy value. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (knee) questionable Thursday
Wed, Apr 10, 2024, 11:39 AM
NBA injury report
Cade Cunnigham (left knee tendinopathy) is listed as questionable ahead of the Pistons' Thursday matchup with the Bulls.
Analysis: Cunningham has been upgraded from out to questionable but has missed four straight contests. It appears like the Pistons are erring on the side of caution. Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser will continue to have higher fantasy value as Detroit's starting backcourt if Cunningham is ruled out again. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren tallies 15 points, 11 rebounds vs. PHI
Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 3:55 PM
Jalen Duren accounted for 15 points (5-of-12 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, and two assists in 27 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Duren returned to the Pistons lineup after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Nets, resulting in James Wiseman coming off the bench. Duren has recorded a double-double in five of the last seven games he's appeared in, and he exited one of the other two after five minutes with an injury. Duren is the lone Pistons player providing top 100 per-game value in 8- and 9-cat formats this season. As for Wiseman, he played 20 minutes off the bench on Tuesday, finishing with eight points, six rebounds, and two assists. |
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Jaden Ivey Jaden Ivey leads DET with 25 points, six triples
Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 3:46 PM
Jaden Ivey logged 32 minutes in Tuesday's 120-102 loss to Detroit, accounting for 25 points (8-of-17 FGs, 3-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one block, and six 3-pointers.
Analysis: Cade Cunningham has missed Detroit's last three games, freeing up a spot in the starting lineup for Marcus Sasser and increasing Ivey's usage. The latter led the Pistons in scoring on Tuesday, and he's scored 25 or more in two of his last three outings. The lone issue for Ivey recently has been the turnovers, as he racked up five on Tuesday. As for Sasser, he shot 3-of-10 from the field, finishing with 10 points, three rebounds, five assists, and two 3-pointers. With the Pistons not having much need to play Cunningham, Ivey and Sasser should be the starters in the backcourt for the final three games of the regular season. |
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Jalen Duren DET starting Sasser, Ivey, Brown, Metu, Duren
Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 12:49 PM
NBA Lineups
Marcus Sasser, Jaden Ivey, Troy Brown Jr., Chimezie Metu, and Jalen Duren will start Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: The Pistons remain without Cade Cunningham, but Duren is back after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Nets. Due to his return, James Wiseman heads to the bench, considerably lowering his fantasy ceiling. Sasser continues to start for Cunningham and is worth holding onto throughout the final week of the regular season. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (knee) ruled out Tuesday vs. 76ers
Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 12:38 PM
Pistons PR on Twitter
Cade Cunningham (left knee injury management) is out for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Cunningham is out after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Rookie Marcus Sasser will remain in the starting lineup and is worth rostering in active leagues. Cunningham's absence also improved Jaden Ivey's usage and fantasy value. |
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Evan Fournier Evan Fournier (knee) upgraded to available vs. PHI
Tue, Apr 9, 2024, 6:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Fournier (right knee soreness) will play against the 76ers on Tuesday.
Analysis: After missing their last game, Fournier will be back in the lineup against Philly. Jared Rhoden and Jaylen Nowell may lose out on a few minutes, but with 14 games being played on Tuesday, this won't impact fantasy basketball. |
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Evan Fournier Evan Fournier (knee) probable Tuesday vs. 76ers
Mon, Apr 8, 2024, 9:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Fournier (right knee soreness) is probable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Fournier sat out of Saturday's loss to the Nets, with Jared Rhoden playing 21 minutes off the bench and Jaylen Nowell 19. None of these players are must-stream options in active leagues, especially if Cade Cunningham (knee) is allowed to play. |
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