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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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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) doubtful Tuesday vs. Lakers
Mon, Dec 29, 2025, 2:17 PM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (knee) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: LeVert had to leave Sunday's loss to the Clippers after playing 13 minutes, and he appears likely to miss the final game of Detroit's road trip on Tuesday. Jaden Ivey played a season-high 29 minutes on Sunday and could be in for a similar workload. |
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Jaden Ivey Jaden Ivey logs season-high 29 minutes vs. LAC
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 5:37 PM
Omari Sankofa
Jaden Ivey produced 11 points (2-of-10 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Pistons.
Analysis: Ivey's offensive production on Sunday wasn't great, but this was a big night for him in other aspects. The Pistons' guard played fourth-quarter minutes for the first time since December 15, and the 29 minutes were a season-high. With Caris LeVert (knee) leaving Sunday's game during the third quarter, Ivey reaching the high-20s in minutes may happen again on Tuesday against the Lakers. He isn't at the point where standard-league managers need to consider adding Ivey yet, but he's worth watching. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham records 27 points, nine assists
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 5:37 PM
Cade Cunningham accounted for 27 points (9-of-18 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, nine assists and three three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: For the first time this season, Cunningham has shot 50 percent or better from the field in four straight games. Between the percentages, assists and relatively low turnover count, Sunday was a good night for those with Cunningham on their fantasy rosters. Over the past two weeks, he has provided top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. Cunningham and the Pistons will look to end their road trip on a positive note when they visit the Lakers on Tuesday. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren posts 18 points, 14 rebounds vs. LAC
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 5:36 PM
Jalen Duren finished Sunday's loss to the Clippers with 18 points (8-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 14 rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot.
Analysis: Duren has recorded a double-double in five of his last six appearances, with Friday's loss to the Jazz being the exception. If there has been an issue for the Pistons center recently, it has been at the foul line, though he made both of his attempts on Sunday. Duren is shooting 60 percent from the line over the past two weeks, a big reason why he has provided eighth-round value in eight-cat formats during this stretch. For the season, Duren is shooting a respectable 72.9 percent from the charity stripe. The Pistons end their west coast trip on Tuesday against the Lakers, the first of three games they'll play in Week 11. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) will not return Sunday vs. LAC
Sun, Dec 28, 2025, 5:02 PM
Omari Sankofa
Caris LeVert (knee) will not return to Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: LeVert exited Sunday's game with just over two minutes remaining in the third quarter and has been ruled out for the rest of the night. He played 13 minutes, finishing with four points (1-of-3 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound and one steal. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson hits four triples, scores 14
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 6:20 PM
Duncan Robinson tallied 14 points (5-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, one assist, one block and four three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Jazz.
Analysis: Robinson has now made at least three three-pointers in four straight appearances, which is precisely how he's expected to offer value in fantasy basketball. Averaging 2.9 three-pointers per game, the Pistons wing is ranked outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats. Unless there's a need for three-pointers and not much else, fantasy managers in most leagues can afford to leave Robinson on the waiver wire. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris finishes defeat with 16 points
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 6:19 PM
Tobias Harris amassed 16 points (6-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Friday's loss to the Jazz.
Analysis: Harris has scored in double figures in four straight and five of his last six games. While the scoring has been relatively consistent, the veteran forward's fantasy value has remained relatively low. Over the past two weeks, Harris has been ranked just outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats. Rostered in 33 percent of Yahoo! leagues, some fantasy managers will have to determine if holding onto Harris is worth it. His ceiling is considerably lower than in seasons past, due in part to Detroit's improved depth. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham drops 29/5/17/2/2 line vs. Utah
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 6:19 PM
Cade Cunningham accounted for 29 points (10-of-19 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, 17 assists, two steals, two blocks and three three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Jazz.
Analysis: After dishing out 14 assists in Tuesday's win over the Kings, Cunningham racked up 17 more on Friday, one shy of his career-high. Even better for fantasy managers is that the Pistons' point guard kept the turnovers in check. He only committed four on Friday, less than half of his total against Sacramento (nine). Cunningham had a chance to win the game, but his three-pointer fell left of the mark as time expired. He and the Pistons will look to end Week 10 with a win when they visit the Clippers on Sunday. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham dishes out 14 assists vs. Kings
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:50 PM
Cade Cunningham produced 23 points (8-of-15 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, 14 assists, five steals and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: Cunningham has dished out at least nine assists in five straight games, and the 14 he recorded on Tuesday were four shy of his season-high. However, there was a negative for those competing in nine-cat formats: turnovers. Cunningham committed a season-high nine against the Kings, and that has been a category that fantasy managers have needed to punt in previous seasons. There's a one-round difference between Cade's eight-cat and nine-cat values, with the Pistons point guard being a first-round player in the former. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris scores team-high 24 points vs. SAC
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:49 PM
Tobias Harris tallied 24 points (10-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: For just the fourth time this season and first since December 3, Harris has scored at least 20 points in a game. Tuesday's final tally was two shy of the veteran forward's season-high. Given Detroit's depth, Harris's fantasy ceiling and floor have taken a hit this season. Over the last two weeks, he's ranked outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats, which is where his season-long value lies as well. Deep-league managers shouldn't drop Harris immediately, but taking a swing on a player with higher upside wouldn't be a bad idea. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren records 23 points, 13 rebounds vs. SAC
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 6:48 PM
Jalen Duren finished Tuesday's win over the Kings with 23 points (10-of-15 FGs, 3-of-7 FTs), 13 rebounds, four assists and two blocks.
Analysis: For the third time this season, Duren has recorded a double-double in four consecutive games. The physicality he and the other Pistons' interior players brought proved too much for the Kings to handle on Tuesday, as Detroit extended its lead atop the Eastern Conference to three games in the loss column. Duren has been close to a top-50 player in eight- and nine-cat formats this season, and it would be unsurprising if he cracked that threshold at some point and remained there. |
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