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Ausar Thompson Ausar Thompson (ankle) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 12:02 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ausar Thompson (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Thompson will not play on Sunday after spraining his ankle during Friday's win over the Heat. Ron Holland II and Javonte Green are two of the potential replacements in the starting lineup. |
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Ausar Thompson Ausar Thompson (ankle) sits out shootaround
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 5:59 AM
Coty Davis
Ausar Thompson (ankle) did not participate in Sunday's pregame shootaround.
Analysis: Thompson, who's officially questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers, sprained his right ankle during Friday's win over the Heat. If he can't play, the Pistons have multiple options on the bench, including Ron Holland II and Javonte Green. Holland played 22 minutes on Friday, while Green played 13. |
Jalen Duren Duren (hamstring) to be re-evaluated in two weeks
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 4:50 AM
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons announced on Sunday that Jalen Duren (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Analysis: Duren was injured in the second quarter of Friday's win over the Heat and did not return to the game. With the Pistons' starting center sidelined for at least two weeks, now is the time to add Paul Reed if he's sitting on the waiver wire. In 26 minutes on Friday, Reed tallied 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Pistons, who visit the 76ers on Sunday. |
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Ausar Thompson Ausar Thompson (ankle) questionable Sunday vs. 76ers
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 10:19 AM
Ausar Thompson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Thompson rolled his ankle, left the game and didn't return in Friday's win over the Heat. It's encouraging that he's listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers rather than being ruled out in advance. Still, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Pistons exercise some caution and give Thompson more time off. In that case, Ron Holland II could see more playing time off the bench, though he's not worth the risk to stream in fantasy leagues. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren (hamstring) ruled out vs. Philadelphia
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 10:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Duren (hamstring) has been ruled out against the 76ers on Sunday.
Analysis: Duren exited early from Friday's win over the Heat, and that injury will keep him out against Philadelphia. Paul Reed should get the starting nod in his place after contributing 19 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes against Miami. He should be considered high-priority streaming option until Duren returns. |
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Ausar Thompson Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren leave game injured
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 5:26 PM
Coty M. Davis
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff told reporters there's no injury update on Ausar Thompson (ankle) and Jalen Duren (thigh).
Analysis: Thompson appeared to roll his ankle while Duren grabbed his leg and headed to the locker room midway through the second quarter. While there was no update from Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff after the game, the team said Duren was questionable to return with a thigh injury. It's unclear if either player will be available for Sunday's game against the 76ers, though more information about Thompson and Duren's status should be available Saturday. |
Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson has 17 points, five threes in win
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 5:21 PM
Duncan Robinson had 17 points (5-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, two assists, two steals and five three-pointers in Friday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Robinson is yet to make a two-point field goal so far this season, but he's 10-of-19 from behind the three-point line in the first two games this year. The 32-year-old forward's fantasy utility is mostly limited to his three-point shooting, but it looks like the right time to continue to ride the hot hand. |
John Collins John Collins drops 23 points in win over Heat Friday
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 5:14 PM
John Collins had 23 points (9-of-15 FGs), seven rebounds, one assist and five three-pointers against the Heat on Friday.
Analysis: Collins had a quiet debut with six points in the win over the Celtics on Tuesday, but he was excellent in the win over the Heat on Friday. The 29-year-old power forward was 9-of-15 from the field, including 5-of-6 from behind the three-point line. Jalen Duren (thigh) left with an injury in the second quarter and didn't return, which likely led to more opportunities for Collins. With Duren's status still up in the air, Collins could be in line for more usage again on Sunday against the 76ers. |
Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham has 16 points, eight assists in win
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 5:05 PM
Cade Cunningham had 16 points (5-of-8 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, eight assists, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers in the Pistons' 128-111 victory over the Heat on Friday.
Analysis: Cunningham had another fine game as he filled the stat sheet and led the Pistons to another win to start the season. However, after turning the ball over five times in the win over the Celtics on Tuesday, he had seven turnovers against the Heat on Friday. Even opposing coaches like the Heat's Erik Spolstra have pointed out that Cunningham isn't necessarily a bad ball-handler, but commits a lot of turnovers thanks to almost always having the ball in his hands. That doesn't offer much comfort to fantasy managers with Cunningham in nine-category leagues as he's likely to be towards the top of the league in turnovers this year. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren (leg) heads to locker room Friday
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 3:06 PM
Omari Sankofa II
Jalen Duren (leg) headed to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Duren appeared to tweak something midway through the second quarter of Friday's game against the Heat. It's unclear if he injured his knee or hamstring and also the severity of the injury isn't known at this time. Duren had four points and six rebounds. We'll update his status when more information becomes available. |
Taurean Prince Taurean Prince (personal) upgraded to available
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 7:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Taurean Prince (personal) is available for Friday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Prince is available to make his Pistons' debut after missing Tuesday's win over the Celtics. While his status won't significantly affect fantasy basketball, it could drop Ron Holland II out of the rotation entirely. Holland played three first-half minutes against the Celtics but saw no action after halftime, while Javonte Green played 18 second-half minutes and gave the Pistons a needed spark. |
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Taurean Prince Taurean Prince (personal) probable Friday vs. MIA
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 9:17 AM
NBA Injury Report
Taurean Prince (personal) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Heat.
Analysis: Prince is poised to make his Pistons debut on Friday, but fantasy managers shouldn't be tracking. His availability has little impact on Detroit's rotation. |
Javonte Green Javonte Green sparks comeback win with 19 points
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 1:27 PM
Javonte Green provided a boost off the bench with 19 points (5-of-10 FGs), four rebounds and five three-pointers against the Celtics on Tuesday.
Analysis: Green didn't see the floor in the first half, and Detroit entered the break down 13 points. They trailed by 22 points in the third quarter, but Green was able to spark a comeback. He contributed 11 points in the third quarter and eight more in the fourth to help the Pistons start the season 1-0. He's an excellent depth piece for them, but he likely won't replicate this level of production often. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson scores 21 points in season opener
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 1:22 PM
Duncan Robinson lit up the Celtics with 21 points (5-of-10 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and five three-pointers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Despite some early foul trouble, Robinson was able to put together an excellent second half. He scored 18 of his 21 points after the break, including 15 in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback. Robinson won't contribute much outside of three-pointers with any consistency, but when he gets hot, he can certainly pour in the buckets, just like he did in this game. |
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Ausar Thompson Ausar Thompson posts double-double with five dimes
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 1:18 PM
Ausar Thompson recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 11 points (4-of-8 FGs), 11 rebounds, five assists and one steal against the Celtics.
Analysis: Thompson made his presence felt on the defensive end, which contributed to Jayson Tatum only shooting 6-of-23 from the floor. That didn't lead to many defensive stats, but those will come with time. However, Thompson was able to lead both teams in rebounding and was a solid secondary playmaker for them. It likely won't last, but he did also make all three of his free throws after shooting 57.1 percent from the line last year. The most encouraging aspect of his stat line may have been that he played 33 minutes, which is way more than his 26.0 minutes per game last season. |
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John Collins John Collins scores six points in Pistons debut
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 1:11 PM
John Collins made his debut on Tuesday and finished with six points (3-of-7 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block against the Celtics.
Analysis: Suiting up for the Pistons for the first time, Collins wasn't able to contribute much for fantasy managers. He should continue to start, and he did spend some time at center, which is encouraging for his value. He should be more productive moving forward than he was in his 25 minutes in this game. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren tallies 22/9/1/1/1 line vs. Boston
Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 1:08 PM
Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 22 points (8-of-13 FGs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in a 121-113 win over the Celtics on Tuesday.
Analysis: Following a drama-filled offseason, Duren finally got a new contract and immediately had a monster preseason game and a monster regular season debut. He matched Cade Cunningham as the leading scorer for Detroit and fell one rebound shy of recording a double-double. Duren was drafted at the end of the third round and should be able to return that level of value. It's clear that whatever issues there may have been during contract negotiations won't impact his play on the floor. |
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Taurean Prince Taurean Prince (personal) questionable vs. Boston
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 11:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Taurean Prince (personal) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: While Prince's availability won't significantly impact fantasy basketball, it does factor into the Pistons' wing rotation. There's no need to consider rostering the veteran forward when the Pistons are otherwise healthy. |
Xavier Cooks Ebuka Okorie has 14 points in nine minutes vs. TOR
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 4:16 PM
Ebuka Okorie had 14 points (4-of-4 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Friday's exhibition against the Raptors.
Analysis: In the final game of the preseason, the Raptors starters sat out. Okorie played only nine minutes at the end of the game against the end of Toronto's bench, but he was electric. The 19-year-old point guard couldn't miss, going 4-for-4 from the field. He sliced up the defense when he drove the lane for a layup and crossed over a big man before sinking an open jumper. Okorie played only one year at Stanford before the Pistons drafted him in the first round. While the rookie certainly has a bright future, minutes could be sparse to begin his career. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham dishes 9 assists on Wednesday
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 5:01 PM
Cade Cunningham put up 14 points (5-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, nine assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 25 minutes against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Cade looked like his usual self as the primary creator of the offense. It is important to note the nine assists to the five turnovers he had. Detroit lost some ball handling this summer which will put even more responsibility on Cade. It would not be a shock if he leads the league in turnovers this year because he's the only starter that can handle the ball. |
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