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DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
1 day ago
Cunningham had failed to reach 20 points in two games in a row, but bounced back with this effort in a loss to the Raptors on Sunday. The 24-year-old point guard had nine assists after recording 28 combined in the last two games. Cunningham has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks despite the point-scoring blip. The Pistons have three games upcoming in Week 21, starting with a matchup against the Wizards on Tuesday.

DET • Small Forward • #9
1 day ago
Thompson is back after a five-game absence, and he’s in the starting lineup immediately. As a result, Marcus Sasser heads to the bench, where he offers minimal fantasy value at best.
Source: NBA Lineups

DET • Small Forward • #9
2 days ago
Thompson is back after a five-game absence, but an immediate return to the starting lineup is not guaranteed. Back in mid-November, the Pistons’ wing was brought off the bench for a game after missing the previous four with a sprained right ankle. Marcus Sasser has been Thompson’s replacement in the starting lineup and may retain that role for another game.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DET • Small Forward • #9
2 days ago
Thompson is on the verge of returning after a five-game absence. Marcus Sasser has been his replacement in the starting lineup, and the second-year guard is likely headed to the bench if Thompson can play.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DET • Center and Power Forward • #28
3 days ago
Stewart, who played 20 minutes in Friday’s win over the Grizzlies, is out with a strained left calf. His absence moves Paul Reed up in the rotation, and he may hold onto the backup center role for a few games. In that role, Reed is worth a look in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 days ago
Harris is back after sitting out Friday’s win over the Grizzlies. His return means that Javonte Green will come off the bench, which limits his fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 days ago
After recording 13 assists in Thursday’s win over the Nets, Cunningham was even better against the Grizzlies. The Pistons’ star point guard racked up 15 helpers on Friday, the second time in three games that he’s hit that number. Cunningham also brought more to the table as a scorer, getting into double figures after scoring eight points on Thursday. He’ll likely run into greater resistance when the Pistons visit the Raptors on Sunday.

DET • Center • #0
3 days ago
Duren was dominant on Friday, an unsurprising development, given the Grizzlies’ lack of interior depth and size. The Pistons center made 80 percent of his shot attempts, and the double-double was his 33rd of the season and second in as many nights. For fantasy managers, they’ll get another game out of Duren as the Pistons visit the Raptors on Sunday.

DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #4
4 days ago
Already without Ausar Thompson, the Pistons won’t have Tobias Harris for Friday’s game. Green moves into the starting lineup and is worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues. Due to Thompson’s continued absence, Sasser remains in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Lineups

DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
4 days ago
Harris is dealing with a hip injury, and his absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup. Ron Holland is a potential replacement and would be worth streaming in deep leagues given the opportunity and matchup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
4 days ago
LeVert is back after a three-game absence, and he’ll take on his usual reserve role. With Ausar Thompson still out, there may be a few more minutes available than usual, but the Pistons expect to get their starting wing back soon. For Friday’s game, Kevin Huerter may lose out on a few minutes with LeVert available.
Source: Omari Sankofa

DET • Small Forward • #9
4 days ago
Thompson will likely sit out another game which should clear the way for Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland II to see additional playing time. Thompson’s next chance to take the court will come on Sunday against the Raptors.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
4 days ago
LeVert is on track to return from a three-game absence, and he should handle his normal workload. Kevin Huerter could see his playing time decrease as a result.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #4
4 days ago
Seven Pistons finished Thursday’s 131-107 victory in double figures, with the reserves getting a little more playing time due to the game getting out of hand. However, Green didn’t need “garbage time” to have one of his most productive games of the season. The 17 points were the most in a game for him since hitting that number in a January 5 blowout of the Knicks, and he scored eight in the third quarter. Friday’s game against the Grizzlies may be another opportunity for Green to put up solid numbers against a shorthanded opponent.

DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
4 days ago
The Pistons were able to pull away from the 76ers in the third quarter, despite Cunningham having a limited impact as a scorer. The All-Star guard attempted just six shots in the night, a season-low, with this being the second time he’s failed to put up at least ten. The good news is that Cunningham recorded 13 assists, the fifth time in the last six games that he’s dished out ten or more.

DET • Center • #0
4 days ago
Duren found himself in early foul trouble on Thursday, and that, combined with the blowout, conspired to limit the Pistons’ center to 15 minutes. The good news for fantasy managers was that Duren recorded his first double-double in three games and 32nd of the season. With the Pistons hosting the Grizzlies on Friday, that’s another game where Duren’s playing time could be limited due to the competition.

DET • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
4 days ago
Given how banged-up the 76ers were entering Thursday’s game, this was an opportunity for some of the Pistons’ unheralded options to put up better numbers than usual. Robinson’s 19 points were the most he’s scored in a game in over a month, and he last made five triples in a February 21 win over the Bulls. Robinson’s four assists were a nice bonus, but he remains a three-point specialist in fantasy leagues.

DET • Small Forward • #9
6 days ago
Injured during Thursday’s loss to the Spurs, Thompson has not appeared in a game since. Marcus Sasser has moved into the starting lineup, but Thompson’s absence has also resulted in more minutes for Ron Holland II. Holland offers a slightly higher short-term fantasy ceiling while the Pistons await Ausar’s return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
6 days ago
LeVert has missed the two games with a sprained left wrist, and it appears likely that he’ll miss a third on Thursday. Kevin Huerter’s playing time has increased in recent games, and he should continue to play rotation minutes off the bench due to LeVert’s injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DET • Center • #0
6 days ago
On the same night that Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, Duren had 26 points in 23 minutes in the blowout victory over the Nets. The 22-year-old center was 9-of-10 from the field and 8-of-10 from the free throw line. The Pistons cleared their bench with the game out of reach in the second half, but Duren still had a great game. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks.

DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
6 days ago
Coming off a four-game losing streak that included an embarrassing home loss to the Nets with Cunningham out of the lineup, the Pistons were highly motivated for Tuesday’s game against the Nets. Cunningham was able to produce 21 points, 15 assists and four three-pointers in just 26 minutes in the 138-100 victory. The Pistons have three more games this week, starting with a matchup against the 76ers on Thursday.

DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
8 days ago
Cunningham missed Saturday’s home loss to the Nets with a quad injury, but returned Sunday against the Heat. The Pistons still suffered a similar result, falling to the Heat by 11 points, though Cunningham played well with 26 points and 10 assists. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Pistons have four games coming up in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Nets on Tuesday.

DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
9 days ago
Cunningham is back after missing Saturday’s loss to the Nets. His return pushes Daniss Jenkins to the bench, with Marcus Sasser starting alongside the Pistons’ All-Star guard. Duncan Robinson, Tobias Harris and Jalen Duren complete the starting five.
Source: NBA Injury Report

DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
9 days ago
Cunningham is on track to play after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Nets. His return would push Marcus Sasser to the bench, where there may still be some minutes available to the young guard with Caris LeVert (wrist) out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
9 days ago
LeVert played 16 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Nets. With Cade Cunningham considered probable, he can absorb LeVert’s minutes, and then some. According to Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, there is no timeline for LeVert’s return.
Source: Coty M. Davis

DET • Center • #0
9 days ago
While the field-goal percentage wasn’t great, most managers who have Duren on their rosters will be pleased with his final line. The Pistons center recorded a double-double with four defensive contributions after playing just 12 minutes in Thursday’s loss to the Spurs due to foul trouble. And Duren will have another opportunity to put up numbers in Week 19, as the Pistons face the Heat on Sunday.

DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
9 days ago
Harris’ 18 points led the way for the shorthanded Pistons, and the double-double was his first since a February 19 win over the Knicks and third of the season. Due to Cade Cunningham’s quad injury, Harris’s offensive ceiling has been raised for the end of Week 19. If Cunningham can’t play on Friday against the Heat, that’s another game in which Harris could prove more valuable to fantasy managers.

DET • Point Guard • #24
9 days ago
With no Cade Cunningham (quad) or Ausar Thompson (ankle), the Pistons called on Jenkins and Marcus Sasser to start against the Nets. The former had an opportunity to tie the game in the Pistons’ penultimate possession, but his shot was short of the mark. Jenkins did record nine assists and two steals, so those who streamed him received solid value in those categories. As for Sasser, he accounted for eight points, three rebounds, four assists, five steals and two three-pointers. The Pistons are likely to be without Thompson for multiple games, and Cunningham’s status for Sunday’s game against the Heat remains undetermined. As a result, Jenkins and Sasser could be in line for another start.

DET • Point Guard • #25
10 days ago
The Pistons will roll out a new starting backcourt on Saturday, as Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson are out due to injury. Jenkins and Sasser will start, with the former offering a higher streaming ceiling.
Source: NBA Lineups

DET • Center • #0
10 days ago
Duren is officially available after landing on the injury report with back spasms. He’ll occupy his usual place within the Pistons’ starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report