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.

Detroit Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (head) is available ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran guard will make his return to the court after missing each of the last three games due to a head laceration. Malik Beasley has been seeing an increase in playing time with Hardaway sidelined. Beasley has scored 20 points or more in each of the last four games, so he should still remain a key piece of the rotation. Hardaway hasn't done enough on the court to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats but he might have some deep league appeal.

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (head) is listed as probable for the team's Monday night game against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran shooter hasn't played since November 12 when he was hit in the head and suffered a laceration. He seems primed to take back his starting role on the team without any restrictions. This likely means that Malik Beasley will head back to the bench, but he still has received around 28 minutes per contest, so both could be viable in deeper leagues.