Team Profile
Detroit Pistons
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106.8 23rdOffensive Rating
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110.2 19thDefensive Rating
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-3.4 21stNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game109.3 4th
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Points per game Against111.8 2nd
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Rebounds per game46.5 1st
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Assists per game24.9 9th
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Ivey is experiencing soreness in his right ankle ahead of the second leg of Detroit's back-to-back, but he is likely to be available Tuesday. Chicago ranks eighth in fantasy points allowed to opposing shooting guards, per DraftKings scoring, but the 22-year-old offensive-minded guard is worth deploying in all season-long points leagues as long as he's in the Pistons first unit.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is probable for Tuesday's tilt against the Chicago Bulls. Detroit lost to the New York Knicks on Monday, and although Cunningham has not played in both ends of a back-to-back since returning from a strained left knee on Jan. 27, he is expected to play on Tuesday. The Bulls are yielding the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing point guards, but 2021's No. 1 overall pick is a must-start.
Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart will serve a three-game suspension for allegedly punching Suns forward Drew Eubanks on February 14. As a result, he won't play on Thursday versus the Pacers, and he'll also sit out meetings against the Magic and Knicks. The 22-year-old was out for eight games heading into the All-Star break because of a sprained ankle but had a shot to return on Thursday. However, Stewart's next chance to return to the floor will be Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. In the meantime, Ausar Thompson and Simone Fontecchio should see more minutes, with both men worthy of starting consideration in any fantasy format.
Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart (ankle) is currently listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 22-year-old has been sidelined for the past eight games due to an ankle injury and remains uncertain for the first game after the break. Initially expected to return for the stretch run, the team may choose to grant him additional time for full recovery. In the event Stewart is unable to play on Thursday, Simone Fontecchio is poised to see a significant increase in both minutes and usage. Stewart holds season averages of 11.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 30.6 minutes per game.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is probable for Thursday night against Indiana. The designation is nothing for fantasy managers to be alarmed by, considering he's been on the injury report since returning from a lengthy absence caused by a knee injury. Of course, anything can happen, so Cunningham could miss this one. If that's the case, Jaden Ivey will likely see an uptick in usage and interest from DFS managers. At the same time, Marcus Sasser could be worth starting in most fantasy setups if Cunningham isn't available.