Tim Hardaway Jr. DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (ankle) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. The veteran sniper sprained his left ankle on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks and sat out Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Malik Beasley hopped into the starting unit over the weekend and should maintain his spot if Hardaway Jr. isn't ready to return against San Antonio. Beasley has increased his scoring output to 19.2 points in a starting role this season, adding 3.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

Detroit Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) will be able to return to the floor for the Pistons on Saturday night when they host the Raptors. Hardaway was originally listed as questionable after being a late scratch for Thursday's contest due to back tightness. He had been starting for Detroit and getting a little more work with Jaden Ivey (leg) out. The veteran averaged 13.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 2.4 three-pointers in 31 minutes in his last five games before being sidelined. His return will move Malik Beasley to the second unit while Ron Holland II and Marcus Sasser will likely have less work off the bench as well.

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) will not play in Thursday's contest against Golden State. He was a late addition to the injury report due to a back issue, and the injury will keep the veteran sniper sidelined on Thursday. Ausar Thompson (illness) will take over Hardaway Jr.'s spot in the starting unit. Thompson has been battling an illness lately, missing two games, and might not be at his best on Thursday.