Michael Beasley's Production Hurt by Tim Hardaway Jr.'s Return
Michael Beasley has been on fire lately but seemed to be slowed down by guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr.'s (leg) return on Friday. Beasley only scored 13 points in Minnesota, shooting 6-for-8 from the field. He was just as effective as usual in terms of efficiency, but the opportunity was not there in this one like it has been. B-Easy only had a single board in Minnesota as well, which is much lower than his nine-rebound average over the last two weeks. It was fun while it lasted, but it looks like the Beasley party may be drawing to a close. Owners may want to hold on to Beasley for a few more games and see if he can hold late-round value, but they will need to have their expectations in check.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. Available To Play Against Toronto
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.
Source: Pistons PR
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Tim Hardaway Jr. Will Not Play Against The Warriors
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.
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Detroit Pistons guard/forward Source: Keith Langlois
Tim Hardaway Jr. Getting Back In Action
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Detroit Pistons guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Tim Hardaway Jr. Expected To Return Monday Against Bulls
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Source: NBA Injury Report
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