Detroit Pistons DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. This doesn't come as much of a shock after Stewart hyperextended his left knee during Monday's game. As a result, Stewart will miss his second straight game, so his next chance to play will be against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Paul Reed figures to serve as the backup center while Stewart is out. Reed finished with 12 points and nine rebounds across 17 minutes on Thursday. That was a solid outing from Reed, but he 's unlikely to match that same performance on Saturday.

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) is currently listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. It appears Ivey is trending towards getting back on the court following a two-game absence due to left knee soreness. If active, Ivey figures to return to his regular role in the starting five. The 22-year-old hasn't been the best fantasy option lately, but is worth holding due to his upside. Ivey is going to continue getting nearly 30 minutes per game, so hopefully he gets back into a rhythm soon. The return of Ivey would likely mean that Malik Beasley sees a reduced role.

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) has been downgraded to out on Thursday as expected. The third-year guard was originally considered doubtful while he dealt with knee inflammation. Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway Jr. should both see extra minutes in the starting five while Ron Holland II will remain in a reserve role. Beasley stands out as the better streaming option, especially after dropping 28 points, four assists, three rebounds, and one block in their last game against the Miami Heat.

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (thumb) will officially return from a one-game absence due to a sprained right thumb. He was already listed as probable heading into this matchup, so it doesn't come as a surprise that he'll be suiting up. With Jaden Ivey (knee) ruled out, Harris could take on a bit more of the scoring load than usual. The veteran has been a solid contributor in deeper category leagues as he averages 13.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 threes per game on shooting splits of .449/.342/.839.

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) was a late scratch on Monday versus Miami because of left knee pain. He was already announced as a starter before the team pulled him from the game. Malik Beasley filled in for Ivey in the first unit and had a great night with a season-high 28 points on 7-for-13 three-point shooting. Ivey's issue doesn't sound serious, but fantasy managers should definitely monitor the situation. Beasley led the Pistons in scoring on Monday and will have additional fantasy value if Ivey remains out. Detroit returns to the court Thursday night versus Utah.