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DET • Guard • #2
3 months ago
Cunningham, who did not play in the Pistons’ most recent game, is back in the lineup for Thursday’s preseason finale. The player to watch is Robinson, who may be on track to begin the regular season as a starter. Jaden Ivey (knee) underwent an arthroscopic procedure that will sideline him for at least four weeks, opening up a place within the starting five. Robinson also started Tuesday’s loss to Cleveland, potentially a sign that the starting job will be his when the regular season begins next week.
Source: Omari Sankofa
DET • Guard • #23
3 months ago
Working his way back from a fractured left fibula suffered during a New Year’s Day game against the Magic, Ivey has been dealing with right knee discomfort during the preseason. While the knee issue is not related to the fractured leg suffered last season, it was problematic enough to result in an arthroscopic procedure that will keep Ivey out for at least four weeks. Duncan Robinson started Detroit’s most recent preseason game, an October 14 loss to Cleveland, and he may be the favorite to hold onto that role when the regular season begins. Ivey’s absence will also boost the fantasy values of Ausar Thompson and Tobias Harris, as both must provide more production.
Source: Detroit Pistons
MIL • Guard • #20
3 months ago
Green has found success in the NBA as a premier three-point shooter, though his long-range abilities haven’t translated to fantasy success. He can be a worthwhile streamer when given extra playing time, but he’s otherwise off the fantasy map outside of deeper formats.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Forward • #7
3 months ago
Livingston signed a fully guaranteed deal in July, but the Bucks don’t have room for him on the final 15-man roster. The 2023 second-round pick will look to latch on with another team.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
MIL • Guard • #14
3 months ago
The Gary Harris Era isn’t off to a great start in Milwaukee. The 31-year-old shooting guard is a decent flier for a team like the Bucks to take, but the durability issues over his career are undeniable at this point. Harris appeared in 48 games for the Magic last year, but made only three starts and played just 14.8 minutes per game. Orlando declined its option on Harris for this season for a reason and Harris is already hurt again before the regular season even begins.
Source: Eric Nehm
DET • Forward • #12
3 months ago
Harris was excellent against the Cavaliers on Tuesday. Without Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, the 33-year-old power forward was the primary scoring option for the Pistons. He made 5-of-11 attempts from the field and went 7-of-9 from the free throw line. Harris is in line for another significant role with the Pistons this year, making him a nice selection in the middle rounds of fantasy basketball drafts.
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
3 months ago
Porter Jr. appears to be the Bucks’s starting point guard heading into the season. He started once again, dropped 15 points in 24 minutes and made 4-of-6 three-pointers. Porter Jr. will have fantasy value as long as he plays well enough to maintain the role as the primary point guard. Offseason addition Cole Anthony had 21 points and went 5-of-6 on three-pointers in 19 minutes. Anthony at least gives the Bucks a depth option at points guard should Porter Jr. falter at any point this season.
MIL • Forward • #34
3 months ago
Giannis might’ve been headed for a triple-double if he played his usual nearly 40 minutes, but he played just 25 minutes because it’s the preseason. The 30-year-old power forward made 6-of-10 free throws against the Thunder on Tuesday after shooting 61 percent from the free throw line last year. Despite his troubles from the foul line, the Greek Freak is a steal in the back half of the first round of fantasy basketball drafts.
DET • Guard-Forward • #9
3 months ago
Thompson has to be one of the best players in the league that struggles as much as he does shooting. The 22-year-old small forward didn’t even attempt a three-pointer against the Cavaliers and was 1-of-5 from the free throw line. Thompson is 7-of-17 from the free throw line in three preseason games this year and a 62 percent free throw shooter for his career. He could make a serious leap into stardom with improved shooting, but for now the Pistons will likely have to rely on Jaden Ivey, Duncan Robinson and Caris LeVert for outside shooting.
MIL • • #
3 months ago
Obviously both Giannis and Thanasis have already been with the Bucks, and now they’re adding another one. Will this quiet the rumors that Giannis’ time in Milwaukee may be running out? Only time will tell, but don’t expect this Antetokounmpo to see the floor often.
Source: Shams Charania.
MIL • Center-Forward • #33
3 months ago
The big man added six boards, an assist and a block. Turner shot nothing but three-pointers, and he knocked down 5-of-8 while leading Milwaukee in the scoring department. Games like these are what Turner can provide to fantasy managers, though some more rebounds and blocks would be a nice, added touch. He heads into the 2025-26 season as a fringe top-50 pick in fantasy leagues.
MIL • Forward • #34
3 months ago
Antetokounmpo made his first start of the preseason after getting over a case of COVID-19, and he delivered a strong performance. Giannis’ stats certainly weren’t eye-popping, but a double-double in limited time after getting over an illness is definitely encouraging. The free throw element of Giannis’ game keeps him out of the No. 1 conversation in fantasy basketball, but he should go in the first round of every draft.
MIL • Forward • #34
3 months ago
Antetokounmpo, whose arrival in Milwaukee for the preseason was delayed due to a case of COVID-19, will make his first in-game appearance on Sunday. Bobby Portis started Milwaukee’s most recent preseason game on Thursday against the Pistons, and he’ll likely move to the bench with Giannis available.
Source: JIm Owczarski
DET • Forward-Center • #28
3 months ago
Stewart, who missed the final five games of the Pistons’ first-round playoff series with the Knicks due to a knee injury, has started both of Detroit’s preseason games. Starter Jalen Duren has been out, so this is not a case of Beef Stew taking the lead in a competition for that role. Having failed to crack the top 100 in any of his first five seasons, the best-case scenario for Stewart would be to provide consistent late-round value. However, he isn’t a player who should be selected in standard league drafts.
DET • Forward • #00
3 months ago
Detroit was without Jaden Ivey and Tobias Harris on Thursday, so Holland and Duncan Robinson (7/3/3/1 with one three-pointer) moved into the starting lineup. Holland did play in all 82 games as a rookie, but he provided limited fantasy value in a reserve role. And with the Pistons being even deeper this season due to the additions of Robinson and Caris LeVert, and Ivey’s return from a fractured leg, Holland faces a challenging climb to achieve fantasy relevance in 2025-26.
DET • Guard • #2
3 months ago
Based on his performances in Detroit’s first two preseason games, Cunningham could be in for a massive 2025-26. Thursday night, he only needed 19 minutes to do his damage, playing efficiently as a scorer and playmaker for his teammates. Detroit did not have its full rotation in Milwaukee, as Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey and Tobias Harris were all inactive. Yet that did not keep Cunningham from having another excellent outing. Turnovers have been an issue in the past, lowering his value in nine-cat formats. But managers competing in eight-cat leagues should not hesitate to select Cunningham with a first-round pick.
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
3 months ago
After rejuvenating his NBA career during his time with the Bucks late last season, Porter is on track to be the team’s starting point guard to open the regular season. He didn’t miss a shot from the field against the Pistons and generally made solid decisions with the basketball in his 14 minutes of game time. Given the track record, Porter can be challenging to trust in fantasy leagues fully. However, the opportunity in front of KPJ makes him worth the risk as a late-round pick.
MIL • Forward • #9
3 months ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo was on the Bucks bench in street clothes Thursday night, so Portis received the starting nod. The veteran forward/center was solid playing alongside Myles Turner, and he’ll provide consistent fantasy value when the regular season begins, whether he starts or comes off the bench. Portis has finished each of the last three seasons ranked just outside the top-100 in per-game value, making him well worth the risk in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.
MIL • Guard • #20
3 months ago
With Kyle Kuzma unavailable, Green was inserted into the starting lineup for Thursday’s game. He took full advantage of the opportunity, hitting all five of his three-point attempts and leading the Bucks with 22 points. Green has not been much of a fantasy asset in Milwaukee, but he’s worked hard to earn rotation minutes. While not a player who has to be selected in most drafts, there may be times when Green is worth a look as a streamer, especially where there’s a need for three-pointers.
MIL • Forward • #9
3 months ago
The Bucks remain without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was unavailable to begin training camp after contracting COVID-19 while in Greece. However, he has been practicing. With Kyle Kuzma also out, Portis will start at power forward Thursday night. The other four starters from Monday’s preseason opener are unchanged.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
DET • Forward • #00
3 months ago
The Pistons have made two changes to the lineup that began the preseason opener against the Grizzlies. Holland and Robinson are in the starting lineup, filling the voids left by Jaden Ivey and Tobias Harris. While both will be in the rotation when the regular season begins, performing well during the preseason may improve their standing within the bench unit. Also of note is Stewart making a second straight start, as the Pistons remain without Jalen Duren.
Source: Detroit Pistons
DET • Forward • #55
3 months ago
With Tim Hardaway Jr. in Denver and Malik Beasley no longer in the Pistons’ plans, Robinson was brought in via offseason trade due to Detroit’s need for perimeter shooting. While he did have his moments in Miami, a change of scenery may benefit the veteran sharpshooter. Robinson’s eight shot attempts were tops among Pistons reserves on Monday, with Caris LeVert (two points on 1-of-8 shooting and one assist) also hitting that number. Robinson will remain a specialist in deeper fantasy leagues, but he may have more consistent opportunities to produce in Detroit than he did in his final seasons with the Heat.
DET • Guard • #2
3 months ago
Less than a month after the Pistons’ 2024-25 campaign concluded, Pistons lead executive Trajan Langdon told Cunningham that he wanted the franchise cornerstone to be in “elite shape” this season. He looked sharp in Monday’s preseason opener, taking over in the second quarter to spearhead a 40-9 Pistons run. He’s receiving first-round attention in fantasy drafts and with good reason, as Cunningham played a career-high 70 games last season. As long as Cunningham stays healthy, he can provide top-10 fantasy value regardless of league format.
DET • Guard • #23
3 months ago
Monday’s exhibition may not have counted toward official records, but it was a big day for Ivey. The Pistons guard was on the floor in game action for the first time since New Year’s Day, when he suffered a fractured fibula during a game against the Magic. Unsurprisingly, Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff did not push Ivey or any of the starters too far against the Grizzlies, but the playing time should increase as the regular season gets closer. Before his injury, Ivey shot a career-best 40.9 percent from beyond the arc. While the Pistons did add Duncan Robinson and Caris LeVert during the offseason, they’ll need Ivey to continue on that trajectory, especially with fellow starter Ausar Thompson (5/5/3/2/1) not being much of a perimeter shooter.
MIL • Center-Forward • #33
3 months ago
Turner played limited minutes in his preseason debut with the Bucks, but displayed the two-way ability that should make him a nice fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. He missed his only three-point attempt and converted on his two looks inside the arc, all while anchoring the middle as a shot blocker. Turner, realistically, should slot in seamlessly and fill the role Brook Lopez occupied in Milwaukee for several years. If he can continue to space the floor well and protect the rim at a high level, he’ll be in for another good season as far as fantasy basketball is concerned.
MIL • • #
3 months ago
The three-point shot was a significant positive for Nance on Monday, which he utilized to finish with a team-high in points in the win over Miami. The high-scoring outing came in 17 minutes of game action, with the process resembling his most productive games during the Summer League. As Nance remains on a two-way contract with the Bucks, he’ll likely see more chances throughout the season to impress.
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
3 months ago
No Milwaukee starter played more than 17 minutes on Monday, including Porter Jr., who needed just 15 minutes to reach double figures in points and finish as the team’s leader in assists. The veteran guard figures to have the ball in his hands often this season after head coach Doc Rivers recently made known his intentions to start Porter Jr. at the point guard position. He’ll provide the Bucks with additional ball handling and playmaking alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, while also contributing three-level scoring to the starting unit. If Porter Jr. can retain his shooting efficiency from his half-season with the Bucks last season, he’ll have a chance to make a positive impact throughout the year.
MIL • Forward • #34
3 months ago
Antetokounmpo was not present at the start of the Bucks’ training camp, as he had remained in Greece after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Being able to travel is a surefire sign that the Bucks star has been given a clean bill of health, which is the most important news. No decision has been made regarding Antetokounmpo’s availability for Monday’s preseason game against the Heat, but one can likely assume that neither he nor Milwaukee will look to rush things. The Bucks begin their regular season on October 22 against the Wizards.
Source: Jim Owczarski