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Ausar Thompson Thompson only plays 18 minutes in Monday's loss
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 4:20 PM
Ausar Thompson had eight points (4-of-6 FGs), four rebounds and two assists in Monday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Thompson wasn't having the greatest game, but he was curiously benched in the second half of Monday's loss to the Spurs. The 23-year-old small forward finished with eight points in just 18 minutes. After the game, Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said he simply preferred to play Ron Holland. It's difficult to argue with the results as Holland had 15 points, 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 26 minutes off the bench. This will certainly be a situation for Thompson's fantasy managers to monitor, starting with the Pistons' next game Wednesday against the Thunder. |
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Jalen Duren Duren has 25 points, 14 boards in loss to Spurs
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 4:17 PM
Jalen Duren had 25 points (10-of-13 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 14 rebounds, one assist and two steals in Monday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: While the Pistons struggled as a whole in Monday's 11-point loss to the Spurs, Duren managed to have a great fantasy game. The 22-year-old center had 25 points on 13 field goal attempts and 14 rebounds. He's provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks. Duren and the Pistons will take on the Thunder at home on Wednesday. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham has 16/6/10 line in loss to Spurs
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 4:12 PM
Cade Cunningham had 16 points (5-of-26 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, three blocks and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Cunningham couldn't get much going against the Spurs defense, finishing with 16 points on 26 field goal attempts. He was still able to record 10 assists and only had three turnovers. Cunningham has been second overall in per game value over the last two weeks. The Pistons' next game is Wednesday against the Thunder. |
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Jalen Duren Duren tallies 26 points, 12 boards vs. Bulls
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 6:03 PM
Jalen Duren powered the Pistons to their fifth straight win on Saturday, posting 26 points (12-of-20 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 28 minutes in a 126-110 win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Duren has been one of the most improved players in the entire league this season, making a significant leap from a scoring standpoint, averaging 17.8 points through 45 games after mustering just 11.8 per-game last year. The 22-year-old big man topped the 20-point mark for the 15th time this season, accomplishing the feat in four of his last seven games since January 29. The Pistons will attempt to keep their win streak alive when they face the Spurs on Monday before closing out a busy four-game week with showdowns against the Thunder, Cavaliers and Magic. |
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Cade Cunningham Cunningham posts 18 points, 13 helpers in victory
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
Cade Cunningham finished Saturday's lopsided victory over the Bulls with 18 points (7-of-16 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), nine rebounds, 13 assists, one steal and three blocks over 30 minutes.
Analysis: On the heels of a sublime 42-point effort against the Knicks earlier this week, Cunningham served as more of a facilitator against the free-falling Bulls, dishing out double-digit assists for the second straight contest. Detroit didn't need to lean on him down the home stretch as they pulled away for a relatively easy win. The 24-year-old superstar has paced the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons with 30.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 10.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks over his last four games. Simply put, he's one of the most impactful all-around contributors in the entire fantasy landscape. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris has double-double in win over Knicks
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 4:29 PM
Tobias Harris had 11 points (4-of-16 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Thursday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Harris wasn't efficient from the field as he scored just 11 points on 16 field goal attempts, going 4-of-16. The 33-year-old power forward cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds, which helped the Pistons given the suspensions to Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. Harris continues to be just solid in his role while the Pistons' overall depth has capped his ceiling. |
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Paul Reed Paul Reed has 18 points, seven rebounds as starter
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 4:24 PM
Paul Reed had 18 points (7-of-9 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and three blocks in Thursday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Reed had another big game as he drew another start with Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart suspended. The 26-year-old center had 18 points and seven rebounds as well as one steal and three blocks on the defensive end. That's a complete game from Reed. With Duren's suspension over now, he'll return to the bench, but could still have fantasy value with Stewart suspended another five games. |
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Cade Cunningham Cunningham has 42/8/13 line in win over Knicks
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 4:18 PM
Cade Cunningham had 42 points (17-of-34 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, 13 assists, one steal, two blocks and five three-pointers in the Pistons' 126-111 victory over the Knicks on Thursday.
Analysis: With Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart suspended, the Pistons entered Madison Square Garden as underdogs Thursday night. Shorthanded or otherwise, Cunningham proceeded to carry Detroit to a 15-point victory, its third of the season over the Knicks. The 24-year-old point guard was aggressive and never let up, dropping 42 points and 13 assists on New York in the process. He's provided second-round per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham scores game-high 28 points
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 5:43 PM
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 28 points (9-of-14 FGs), seven rebounds, nine assists, three steals, one block and six three-pointers in a 113-95 win over the Raptors on Wednesday.
Analysis: Cunningham remained hot to help Detroit win a third straight game to enter the All-Star break. He was able to match his season high for three-pointers while also shooting efficiently from the floor. Cunningham's excellent season has Detroit atop the Eastern conference entering the break, and he'll continue to be elite in fantasy basketball for the rest of the season. |
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Paul Reed Paul Reed records 22/5/3/2/4 line as starter
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 5:36 PM
Paul Reed started on Wednesday and finished with 22 points (10-of-17 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, two steals, four blocks and one three-pointer against the Raptors.
Analysis: Reed got the starting nod with both Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart suspended for this game. He made an immediate impact on this game, contributing 16 points and three stocks in the first quarter without missing a shot in just the first quarter. He cooled off as the game progressed, but he was still incredibly productive. Stewart has six games left on his suspension, while Duren will only be sidelined for one more, which will be on Feb. 19 against the Knicks. Reed should get one more start and then play an increased role off the bench until Stewart returns. |
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Paul Reed DET starting Cade, Robinson, Ausar, Harris, Reed
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 1:09 PM
Blake Murphy
Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris and Paul Reed will start against the Raptors on Wednesday.
Analysis: Reed enters the starting unit and should remain there for one game beyond this. Jalen Duren was suspended two games, and Isaiah Stewart was hit with a seven-game ban for each's involvement in Monday's brawl. Reed should play a significant role as the primary center option. |
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Jalen Duren Duren suspended two games for initiating brawl
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 5:32 AM
NBA PR
Jalen Duren was suspended two games for his role in the bench-clearing brawl with the Hornets on Monday.
Analysis: Duren was suspended two games for initiating the altercation and fighting, according to a release from the NBA. The 22-year-old center started the altercation with the Hornets by shoving Moussa Diabate in the face with his open hand. Duren will begin serving his suspension Wednesday against the Raptors. He'll still be able to participate in the All-Star despite his suspension. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart suspended seven games for fighting
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 5:29 AM
NBA PR
Isaiah Stewart was suspended seven games for his role in the bench-clearing brawl against the Hornets on Monday.
Analysis: Stewart, who was levied with the longest suspension stemming from the altercation between the Pistons and Hornets, was suspended for leaving the bench area, aggressively entering an on-court altercation and fighting, according to a release from the NBA. The 24-year-old power forward's repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts was also a factor in the length of his suspension. He'll begin serving his suspension Wednesday against the Raptors. With Jalen Duren also suspended, Paul Reed will move into the starting lineup and is a must-stream option against Toronto. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson scores 18 points vs. Charlotte
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 4:51 PM
Duncan Robinson lit up the Hornets with 18 points (8-of-10 FGs), three rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer on Monday.
Analysis: Typically, Robinson's impact comes from behind the three-point line. However, that wasn't the case in this game. He only took three triples, but he made all seven of his attempts from inside the arc, which was enough to help end Charlotte's winning streak. This was Robinson's fourth game with at least 15 points over Detroit's last six, and he'll look to stay hot in Toronto on Wednesday. |
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Cade Cunningham Cunningham pours in 33/9/7 line vs. Charlotte
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 3:59 PM
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 33 points (12-of-27 FGs), nine rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two three-pointers in a 110-104 win over the Hornets on Monday.
Analysis: Cunningham didn't do much in Friday's win over the Knicks, though that was mostly due to the lopsided score, which limited his minutes. However, he was able to respond with a strong performance to help end the Hornets' winning streak. Cunningham's 33 points were the most he has scored in a game since November. He'll look to stay hot in Detroit's final game before the All-Star break in Toronto on Wednesday. |
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Paul Reed Paul Reed tallies 12/3/1/2/2 line off bench
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 3:50 PM
Paul Reed came off the bench and contributed 12 points (3-of-5 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer against the Hornets on Monday.
Analysis: Reed was able to play a larger role for a second straight game. The first was because Jalen Duren (knee) was sidelined. For this one, it was because both Duren and Isaiah Stewart were ejected for their involvement in a brawl. Managers should expect both Duren and Stewart to face suspensions, and Stewart's could be lengthy. Reed is rostered in just one percent of Yahoo! leagues, and he should be worth streaming against the Raptors on Wednesday. |
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Jalen Duren Duren, Stewart ejected due to fight with Hornets
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 2:48 PM
Keith Langlois
Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart have been ejected from Monday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Expect some suspensions to be handed out. The brawl started with Duren and Moussa Diabate getting tangled up, and every time it seemed like cooler heads would prevail, things escalated again. Diabate and Miles Bridges were also ejected. This leaves Detroit shorthanded down low. With Tolu Smith in the G League, Paul Reed should fill the center minutes for the remainder of this game. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren (knee) available vs. Charlotte
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 12:33 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Duren (knee) is available to play against the Hornets on Monday.
Analysis: Duren will be back after a one-game absence, which isn't surprising since he was initially listed as probable. Isaiah Stewart moved into the starting lineup in his place but will return to playing a reserve role with Duren back. |
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Jalen Duren Jalen Duren (knee) probable vs. Charlotte
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 1:25 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Duren (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Duren was not available for Friday's demolition of the Knicks, as he exited Thursday's loss to the Wizards with a sore right knee. He's on track to return in Charlotte, which would push Isaiah Stewart to the bench since Tobias Harris is available. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham dishes out seven assists vs. NYK
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 4:01 PM
Cade Cunningham produced 11 points (4-of-11 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, seven assists and one three-pointer in Friday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Cunningham landed in early foul trouble, but it didn't matter as the Pistons grabbed control of Friday's game during the second quarter and never looked back. While fantasy managers will be disappointed that he only played 22 minutes, the Pistons will be pleased that their All-Star guard got some additional rest. The Pistons are done for Week 16 and return to action on Monday against the Hornets. |
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