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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (wrist) probable Wednesday
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 2:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (wrist) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Cunningham, who did about whatever he wanted in Monday's win over the Knicks, is dealing with a right wrist contusion. The good news is that he's considered probable, so fantasy managers should assume that Cade will play. If he doesn't play, Daniss Jenkins and Marcus Sasser will figure more prominently in the Pistons' rotation. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson (calf) probable Wednesday vs. CHI
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 11:10 AM
NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson (calf) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Despite having a left calf contusion, Robinson is on track to play based on the probable tag. If he's available, Robinson will be in the starting lineup. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) probable Wednesday vs. CHI
Tue, Jan 6, 2026, 11:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: LeVert has missed Detroit's last four games wth left knee tendinopathy. His return would likely result in fewer minutes for Daniss Jenkins, who played 23 minutes off the bench in Monday's win over the Knicks. |
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Javonte Green Javonte Green has 17 points, four threes in win
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 3:41 PM
Javonte Green had 17 points (6-of-9 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, two steals and four three-pointers against the Knicks on Monday.
Analysis: Green continues to play more minutes with Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris and Caris LeVert missing some time. The 32-year-old shooting guard isn't worth rostering in most leagues, but in the right matchup he can score around 20 points and make 3-4 threes. That might be enough to make him worth considering as a streamer in some deeper formats. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham has 29 points, 13 assists in win
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 3:34 PM
Cade Cunningham had 29 points (11-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, 13 assists, one steal, two blocks and three three-pointers in the Pistons' 121-90 victory over the Knicks on Monday.
Analysis: Cunningham admitted in the postgame interview that there was something extra to the game because they were playing the Knicks for the first time since losing to them in last year's playoffs. The Pistons had a 10 point at halftime before Cunningham completely took over in the third quarter. The 24-year-old point guard had 15 points, the same amount as the Knicks' entire team, as the Pistons won the third quarter by 10. He came out of the game with 29 points and 13 assists in just 29 minutes. Cunningham should be well rested when Detroit is back in action Wednesday against the Bulls. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (hip) available Monday vs. Knicks
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 12:34 PM
Cade Cunningham (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Cunningham was listed as probable with a right hip contusion, so it's no surprise he's available for Monday's game. The 24-year-old point guard had 27 points in 37 minutes in Sunday's win over the Cavaliers. Cunningham went through warmups and was ruled in for a rematch from last year's playoffs against the Knicks. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) remains out vs. New York
Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 12:33 PM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (knee) has been ruled out against the Knicks on Monday.
Analysis: LeVert will miss a fourth straight game, which means Daniss Jenkins and Marcus Sasser will continue to fill his role off the bench. Sasser shined in the first two absences, while Jenkins scored 25 in Detroit's last game. |
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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
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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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