Detroit Pistons DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) is probable for Saturday's clash with the Wizards. Detroit's young star is expected to return from an eight-game absence, although he also had a probable tag on Wednesday ahead of an encounter with the Hornets and didn't play. Following a multi-week absence, the team wanted to give Cunningham more time to work on his conditioning before he jumped back into action. Cunningham's return would bump Killian Hayes to the bench. Hayes had a good game on Wednesday with a 6-7-8 line, but his spot in the rotation is under threat as Monte Morris finally made his season debut against Charlotte.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (illness) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. The veteran has battled an illness, keeping him off the floor for Thursday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. As a result, Patrick Beverley entered the starting lineup, although he struggled, finishing with just four points. At any rate, Harris practiced in a limited capacity on Friday, so he's moving in the right direction. But if he misses another game, Beverley should remain in the streaming conversation. At the same time, Kenyon Martin Jr., who amassed 11 points and two steals in 31 minutes versus Indy, will see plenty of attention from DFS participants.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (illness) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Normally, players usually play through illnesses, so fantasy managers will have to check back on the status of Harris. If he sits, Kelly Oubre Jr. figures to move into the starting five. Oubre has been a solid option off the bench for the Sixers this season. A move to the starting unit would give him even more streaming appeal for Thursday's slate.

Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams says the team decided that guard Cade Cunningham (knee) won't play on Wednesday versus the Charlotte Hornets because they feel he needs a bit more time to work on his conditioning and get more practice reps. Detroit listed Cunningham as probable with a strained left knee on Tuesday but downgraded him to questionable on Wednesday morning before ruling him out altogether, and the 2021 No. 1 overall pick targets a return on Saturday against the Washington Wizards. Monte Morris (quadriceps) will make his debut for the Pistons and reportedly face a minutes restriction against Charlotte, so he won't be a fantasy option right off the bat. Jaden Ivey has averaged 21.4 points, 6.1 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 threes covering seven games without Cunningham this year.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (knee) appears to be on track to return to the lineup Wednesday versus Charlotte, with the team listing him as probable for the game. Detroit's young star has missed seven games. Cunningham put together a strong stretch of games right before getting hurt, and he returns in a juicy matchup against a team that shares the league's worst defensive rating with the Pistons. His return will push Killian Hayes back to the bench. Hayes has struggled even with Cunningham out of the lineup and should be a free agent in most fantasy leagues.