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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (lung) expected to play Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 8:58 AM
Vincent Goodwill
ESPN's Vincent Goodwill reports that Cade Cunningham (lung) is expected to play in Wednesday's matchup with the Bucks.
Analysis: Cunningham will return after a lengthy absence, but his minutes may be managed. Detroit has a winning record with its star point guard sidelined, and Detroit has the No. 1 seed locked up. The Pistons have the luxury of easing Cunningham back into action, so if you're playing fantasy hoops, you should hang onto Daniss Jenkins. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) removed from injury report
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (knee) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: LeVert will return on Wednesday after sitting out Monday's loss to the Magic. Chaz Lanier, who struggled in 16 minutes of action the last time out, is likely to fall out of the rotation entirely. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (calf) questionable vs. Milwaukee
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Stewart is closing in on a return to action after having last played on March 13. It would be optimal for him and the Pistons to get in some game action before the playoffs. Paul Reed may lose out on some playing time, but it's highly unlikely that Beef Stew would take on a full workload immediately. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson (hip) removed from injury report
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson (hip) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Robinson did not play in Monday's loss to the Magic, with Kevin Huerter logging 32 minutes as his replacement in the starting lineup. Huerter will head to the bench, but his playing time may not take a severe hit with the Pistons locked into the top seed in the East. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris (knee) absent from injury report
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tobias Harris (knee) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Harris is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Magic. Paul Reed moved into the starting lineup, playing 19 minutes. With Harris available, Reed will head back to the bench. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (lung) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 10:18 AM
Cade Cunningham (lung) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Cunningham continues to progress after suffering a collapsed lung in a March game against the Wizards. The 24-year-old point guard was listed as doubtful before being ruled out Monday against the Magic, so his questionable status for Wednesday's game against the Bucks represents progress. Daniss Jenkins will start again if Cunningham is ultimately ruled out. |
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Javonte Green Javonte Green posts 17/7/2/3/2 line off bench
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:24 PM
Javonte Green provided a boost off the bench with 17 points (6-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, three steals, two blocks and three three-pointers against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: Green didn't get the starting nod with Tobias Harris (knee) sidelined, but he started the second half of this game in place of Paul Reed. He played 27 minutes to Reed's 18 and was far more productive. Detroit has already locked up the top seed in the East, so Harris could get more rest days this week, which may lead to more minutes for Green. He has been a solid rotation piece for them, but he hasn't had many games as productive as this one. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter turns in 17/3/5/4 line as starter
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:20 PM
Kevin Huerter started on Monday and contributed 17 points (7-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, five assists, four steals and three three-pointers against the Magic.
Analysis: With Duncan Robinson (hip) sidelined for this game, Huerter got the starting nod in his place. This was his third start since being traded to Detroit, and he has been excellent in all of them. Robinson will be the starter when this team is healthy, but Huerter is proving that he can be a valuable option off the bench, or as a starter, for the Pistons during the playoffs. He was traded from Chicago ahead of the trade deadline, and now he'll be an important piece of a contending team. |
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Paul Reed DET starting Jenkins, Huerter, Ausar, Reed, Duren
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 12:41 PM
Pistons PR
Daniss Jenkins, Kevin Huerter, Ausar Thompson, Paul Reed and Jalen Duren will start against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: Detroit will roll out a two-big starting unit for this game, with Reed starting in place of Tobias Harris (knee). Huerter also joins the starting unit with Duncan Robinson (hip) out for this game. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) ruled out Monday vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (knee) will not play on Monday against the Magic.
Analysis: LeVert's absence will leave the Pistons without a proven scorer off the bench. JaVonte Green, Ron Holland, and Kevin Huerter could all see increased opportunities to produce from a fantasy standpoint with LeVert sidelined. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (calf) ruled out vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart (calf) has been ruled out against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: Stewart was initially ruled out for this game but was upgraded to doubtful Monday afternoon. He has now been ruled out again. Paul Reed will continue to fill out the backup center minutes, though Stewart appears to be getting closer to a return. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris (knee) ruled out vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tobias Harris (knee) has been ruled out against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: Harris was downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day, so his absence isn't a surprise. Javonte Green will likely fill the void in the starting unit. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (lung) ruled out vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (lung) has ben ruled out against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: As expected, Cunningham won't suit up against Orlando, but the initial doubtful tag is an indication that he could be getting closer to a return. With the playoffs start in less than two weeks, that is a good sign, even if he doesn't play again during this regular season. Daniss Jenkins will continue to start until Cunningham is back. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson (hip) ruled out vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson (hip) has been ruled out against the Magic on Monday.
Analysis: Robinson was downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day, so his absence isn't a surprise. He'll likely be replaced in the starting lineup by Kevin Huerter. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (calf) upgraded to doubtful vs. ORL
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 7:40 AM
Isaiah Stewart (calf) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Stewart, who last appeared in a game on March 13, was initially ruled out for Monday's game. Paul Reed will lose out on some minutes if Beef Stew returns, but the Pistons are locked into the top seed in the East. If cleared during the regular season, Stewart may only play enough to shake off the rust ahead of the playoffs. |
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Duncan Robinson Duncan Robinson (hip) downgraded to doubtful
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 7:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson (hip) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Robinson was initially questionable for Monday's game. If he can't play, Kevin Huerter is likely to move into the starting lineup. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (knee) questionable vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 7:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Absent from the Pistons' initial injury report, LeVert may sit due to bilateral knee injury management. If he can't play, this may be a spot where rookie Chaz Lanier plays more minutes. The first-round pick has not cracked the Pistons' rotation this season, which is unsurprising, given the team's youth and depth on the wings. |
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Tobias Harris Tobias Harris (knee) downgraded to doubtful
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 7:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tobias Harris (knee) is now doubtful for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Monday's game, Harris appears to be on track not to play. With the Pistons locking up the top seed in the East on Saturday, ensuring their key contributors are healthy heading into the playoffs will be a priority. Javonte Green is the likely replacement in the starting five if Harris sits. |
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Cade Cunningham Cade Cunningham (lung) doubtful vs. Orlando
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 7:25 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cade Cunningham (lung) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: While the doubtful tag suggests it's more likely Cunningham will not return on Monday, the status change is an upgrade. On April 2, it was announced that he would be re-evaluated in a week, so a return before the playoffs may be within reach. Daniss Jenkins has filled in admirably as the starting point guard in Cunningham's absence, and Jalen Duren has been able to do more facilitating from the center position. |
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Isaiah Stewart Isaiah Stewart (calf) to remain out vs. Orlando
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:58 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Stewart has not appeared in a game since March 13, and that won't change on Monday. Paul Reed will continue to take on the backup center responsibilities, making him a worthwhile option in deep leagues. |
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