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Paul Reed Paul Reed corrals eight rebounds in spot start
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 10:43 AM
Paul Reed tallied eight points (4-of-9 FGs), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in Sunday's win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: The Pistons did not have Tobias Harris or Jalen Duren for Sunday's game, so Reed joined Isaiah Stewart in the starting lineup. âBBall Paulâ wasn't a prolific scorer, but the rebounds and assists will be helpful to the few who streamed him. As for Stewart, he supplemented his eight points with three rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocked shots. He remains the superior option for fantasy managers while Harris and Duren remain out. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham records 27/6/7/2/1 line vs. CLE
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 10:41 AM
Cade Cunningham finished Sunday's win over the Cavaliers with 27 points (7-of-22 FGs, 11-of-11 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: While Cunningham did not shoot the ball well from the field on Sunday, he was efficient in other ways. A perfect 11-of-11 from the foul line, the Pistons' point guard was responsible for just one turnover, one shy of his season-low tally. Over the past two weeks, Cunningham has offered top-10 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Pistons play four games in Week 12, starting with the Knicks on Monday. |
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Paul Reed DET starts Cade, Robinson, Ausar, Reed, Stewart
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 7:43 AM
NBA Lineups
Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Paul Reed and Isaiah Stewart will start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: The Pistons remain without Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. While Stewart's starting nod is not a surprise, Reed's raises some eyebrows. He hasn't started a game since November 14, when the Pistons were without Duren, Stewart and Harris. The three perimeter starters are unchanged. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) ruled out vs. Cleveland
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 7:53 AM
Omari Sankofa
Caris LeVert (knee) has been ruled out against the Cavaliers on Sunday.
Analysis: LeVert remains day-to-day, but he won't travel with Detroit to Cleveland. Marcus Sasser has stepped up with LeVert sidelined, having averaged 18.5 points over their last two games. He'll continue to play a significant reserve role with LeVert unavailable for at least one more game. |
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Jalen Duren Duren (ankle) to be re-evaluated in one week
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 7:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Duren (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week.
Analysis: This means Duren should be re-evaluated on Jan. 10, with the Pistons playing four games before then, including a game on that day. Isaiah Stewart should occupy the starting center minutes in his absence, with Paul Reed filling out the reserve role. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris (hip) out at least two weeks
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 7:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tobias Harris (hip) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Analysis: This update has Harris being re-evaluated on Jan. 17. He missed Thursday's game after an early exit on Tuesday. Isaiah Stewart started in his stead, but with Jalen Duren (ankle) set to miss at least one week, Stewart will start at center. That means Javonte Green, Ron Holland and Paul Reed will take on extra minutes for the next couple weeks, with one of them taking on the open starting spot. |
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Marcus Sasser Marcus Sasser sinks four triples, scores 18 points
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 3:46 PM
Marcus Sasser tallied 18 points (6-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: With Caris LeVert (knee) sidelined by a knee injury, Sasser has stepped up for the Pistons. He followed up a 19-point performance against the Lakers with 18 more on Thursday, and the overall stat line was solid. Rostered in one percent of Yahoo! leagues, Sasser is not someone who has to be rostered. But he is worth watching, especially if LeVert and Tobias Harris (hip) remain out. |
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Ausar Thompson Ausar Thompson records 12 points, two blocks
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 3:45 PM
Ausar Thompson finished Thursday's loss to the Heat with 12 points (5-of-8 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocked shots.
Analysis: For the first time in four games, Thompson managed to crack double figures in the points category. And he's been a disappointment in fantasy basketball thus far, sitting well outside the top-150 in eight-cat per-game value. For a player who many fantasy managers were banking on for top-100 value, the season has reached an uncomfortable point. While few category league managers want to move on from a player with Thompson's defensive potential, it will be challenging to get decent value back in a trade. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham posts 31 points, 11 assists
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 3:43 PM
Cade Cunningham recorded 31 points (6-of-16 FGs, 17-of-18 FTs), eight rebounds, 11 assists, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: While Cunningham has recorded double-doubles in two straight and four of his last five games, turnovers have been an issue. After recording five in Tuesday's win over the Lakers, he was responsible for seven on Thursday. The good news for managers in eight-cat formats is that turnovers aren't a factor in those leagues. As for managers in nine-cat formats, Cunningham's value takes a slight hit because of that category. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren (ankle) will not return Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:47 PM
Detroit Pistons
Jalen Duren (ankle) will not return to Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Duren rolled his right ankle while driving in for a layup late in the second quarter. While he would be in the lineup to begin the third quarter, the Pistons center would depart shortly thereafter and has since been shut down for the night. Paul Reed has entered the rotation, and he would have streaming value if Duren misses time and Tobias Harris (hip) remains out. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart to start Thursday vs. Miami
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 12:40 PM
NBA Lineups
Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren will start Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Tobias Harris injured his hip during the first quarter of Tuesday's win over the Lakers, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. As was the case earlier this season, Stewart will move into the starting lineup. Already worth rostering in deep leagues, Beef Stew is worth streaming in 12-team formats until Harris returns. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris (hip) officially out for Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 7:20 AM
Tobias Harris (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Harris was hurt in Tuesday's game against the Lakers and was previously listed as doubtful, but he will now officially miss this contest. Isaiah Stewart started the second half for Harris and has previously performed well while starting alongside Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren. He would be worth a look in fantasy leagues as long as Harris remains out. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) remains out vs. Miami
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 10:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (knee) has been ruled out against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: LeVert will miss a second straight game, which has opened up extra minutes for both Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser, who played 24 minutes off the bench in Detroit's last games and scored 19 points. Ivey is still having his minutes managed, but Sasser has streaming appeal. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris (hip) doubtful Thursday vs. Heat
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 10:24 AM
Tobias Harris (hip) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Harris only played six minutes before exiting Tuesday's win over the Lakers with a sprained left hip. Isaiah Stewart started the second half for the Pistons and had an excellent game with 15 points on 6-of-6 shooting from the field. Stewart, Javonte Green and Ron Holland would all be candidates to start Thursday if Harris is indeed ruled out. |
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Marcus Sasser Marcus Sasser hits four triples, scores 19 points
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 7:18 PM
Marcus Sasser recorded 19 points (5-of-8 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), one rebound, five assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: With Caris LeVert (knee) unavailable, there were a few more minutes available to Sasser. And the third-year guard gave the Pistons an immense boost off the bench, scoring a season-high 19 points in 24 minutes. Sasser's stat line had everything but a blocked shot, but he showed that he can provide shooting off the bench when his name is called. Tuesday's performance does not change Sasser's fantasy outlook; he'll need to string together a few solid performances to become worth the risk. But he is someone to watch for now. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart finishes blowout with 15 points
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 7:18 PM
Isaiah Stewart accumulated 15 points (6-of-6 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one block and one three-pointer in Tuesday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: With the Pistons losing Tobias Harris to a hip injury during the first half, Stewart was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter. That did not significantly affect his playing time, with Beef Stew logging 18 minutes. However, Stewart didn't miss a shot, and he was one of six reserves to play at least eight minutes. A move into the starting lineup if Harris misses time would raise Stewart's fantasy ceiling, but the jump may not be extreme due to Detroit's improved depth. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren records 14 points, five steals vs. LAL
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 7:17 PM
Jalen Duren tallied 14 points (6-of-8 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists and five steals in Tuesday's win over the Lakers.
Analysis: The only negative for Duren on Tuesday was his turnover count, as he was tied with Cade Cunningham for the team-high of five. However, fantasy managers benefited from the rebounds, assists and steals, with Duren recording a new career-high in the latter category. The Pistons' starting center continues to hover just outside the top-50 in eight-cat formats, aligning with his Yahoo! ADP (55). |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham posts 27 points, 11 assists
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 7:17 PM
Cade Cunningham finished Tuesday's win over the Lakers with 27 points (12-of-19 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: While the Pistons' bench proved to be the difference in a decisive second-half run, Cunningham once again led the way offensively for the team with the best record in the East. Cade heads back to Detroit, having recorded three double-doubles in the team's five-game road trip. And over the past two weeks, he has provided top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The Pistons play two more games in Week 11, starting with the Heat on Thursday. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris (hip) will not return Tuesday
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 5:23 PM
Omari Sankofa
Tobias Harris (hip) will not return to Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Harris played six minutes before exiting with a sprained left hip, and he has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. Even with Caris LeVert (knee) already out, the Pistons have ample depth to compensate for Harris' early exit. Isaiah Stewart and Ron Holland are two players whose minutes should increase with Harris sidelined. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) ruled out vs. Los Angeles
Tue, Dec 30, 2025, 10:11 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (knee) has been ruled out against the Lakers on Tuesday.
Analysis: LeVert exited early from Sunday's game, and after initially being listed as doubtful, he has now officially been ruled out. Jaden Ivey played a season-high 29 minutes in that game and should play an extended role off the bench once again. |
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