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Isaiah Joe Traded to Detroit for Two Second-Round Picks
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Oklahoma City Thunder are trading guard Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two future second-round picks. Detroit adds one of the league's better volume shooters, as Joe averaged a career-high 11.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals, and 2.5 threes in 21.2 minutes while shooting 42.3 percent from deep last season. Joe should help space the floor for Cade Cunningham, although his fantasy value still leans heavily on points, threes, and efficiency rather than well-rounded production.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Tobias Harris May Remain in Motown
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but the team wants to keep him around. "We hope that we can bring him back," Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said on Tuesday. "He's somebody we want to keep in a Pistons uniform." Harris has spent the last two seasons in Detroit after signing a $52 million contract as a free agent in 2024. He averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 63 regular-season appearances this term. During the playoffs, Harris improved his production to 18.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, which might have been the decisive factor in Detroit's willingness to negotiate a new contract with him. At 33, Harris remains a dependable but modest contributor in fantasy basketball.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kevin Huerter Active on Sunday Night
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's been cleared for Game 7 after initially being considered questionable for the contest due to an adductor strain. Duncan Robinson (back) and Caris LeVert (heel) have also received the green light to play, meaning Huerter isn't expected to have a significant role on Sunday. He was also active in Game 6 but didn't leave the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson, Caris LeVert Available Sunday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) and guard/forward Caris LeVert (heel) have been cleared to play in Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Both players were listed as questionable on the initial injury report. Robinson and LeVert combined for 22 points and five assists off the bench in Game 6. Having filled significant roles in the rotation, they'll need to stay productive on Sunday if the Pistons are to reach their first Conference Finals since 2008.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter Iffy for Sunday Night
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) remains on the injury report ahead of Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. After missing seven games due to an adductor strain, Huerter has suited up for back-to-back games despite being listed as questionable each time. However, he logged only three minutes in Game 5 and was a DNP-CD in Game 6 on Friday night. Overall, Huerter has been limited to 9.2 minutes per game across five postseason appearances, so even if he's cleared to play on Sunday, he might not be part of the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert Questionable for Game 7
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (heel) is considered questionable for Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The former Cavalier is nursing a right heel contusion. Given that LeVert has played through the injury so far, it seems likely he will suit up on Sunday. He's done a decent job off the bench in the series, averaging 8.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.2 steals in 20.5 minutes per game. If LeVert isn't in the lineup, Marcus Sasser and Duncan Robinson (back) can expect a larger workload, though Robinson is also listed as questionable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson Back on Injury Report Ahead of Game 7
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Robinson hurt his lower back earlier in the series and didn't play in Game 5. He was listed as questionable ahead of Game 6 but managed to return to action, contributing 14 points in 20 minutes off the bench. It's hard to imagine Robinson sitting out Sunday's crucial game, but if he has to miss time again, Daniss Jenkins, Caris LeVert (heel), and Marcus Sasser will be in a position to see additional minutes on the floor.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson Nets 14 Points With Four Triples
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson had a major impact in his return to action on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, contributing 14 points in 20 minutes off the bench in a 115-94 win. Following a tightly-contested first half, Detroit won the third quarter 30-19, with Robinson nailing a pair of three-pointers late in the frame. Overall, he finished 4-for-7 from behind the arc and had no two-point attempts, going 2-for-3 at the line. After missing one game due to a lower back injury, Robinson also contributed two rebounds and two assists. Daniss Jenkins, who jumped into the starting unit as Robinson's replacement in Game 5, recorded 15 points, three rebounds, and three assists on Friday. With both players performing well, Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has little reason to tinker with the starting lineup in Game 7 on Sunday.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kevin Huerter Tagged as Questionable for Game 6 Against Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Friday's elimination game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 27-year-old has dealt with an adductor injury throughout the postseason and might land back on the shelf after making his comeback in Game 5 on Wednesday night. In a 117-113 overtime loss, Huerter saw just three minutes of action, contributing one assist. Duncan Robinson (back) and Caris LeVert (heel) are also questionable for Friday's action. If they can't play, Huerter could have a bigger role in the rotation, but he hasn't been a good DFS option in the playoffs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert Considered Questionable for Friday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (heel) is listed as questionable for Friday's Game 6 tilt against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is bothered by a right heel contusion, though LeVert played through it in Game 5 on Wednesday, logging 24 minutes. Recently, LeVert has played an important role off the bench for Detroit and was the team's leading scorer with 24 points in Game 4 against Cleveland. If LeVert can't play on Friday night, more minutes could be available to Marcus Sasser and Kevin Huerter (adductor) off the bench, but they aren't expected to make a significant fantasy impact.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson Iffy for Game 6
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) is questionable for Game 6 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. He missed Game 5 due to lower back soreness, marking his first absence of the postseason. Before Wednesday's contest, Robinson was also listed as questionable. With Robinson out, Daniss Jenkins moved into the starting lineup, tallying 19 points, two rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and one steal. While Jenkins can also make a significant impact as a member of the second unit, his fantasy ceiling is higher as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter Iffy for Game 5 Against Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (adductor) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Huerter hasn't seen any action since Game 4 of the first-round series against Orlando, missing seven games due to a left adductor strain. His absence has created additional playing time for Caris LeVert (heel), but he isn't 100% either. Meanwhile, Duncan Robinson (back) is a new addition to the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game, which could mean several tweaks to the Pistons' rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert Remains on Injury Report With Heel Issue
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (heel) is listed as questionable for Wednesday night's Game 5 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was also considered questionable for Game 4 on Monday before being cleared to play. LeVert had by far his best postseason outing of the year, erupting for a team-high 24 points off the bench. If LeVert can't play on Wednesday night, the second unit must lean more on Daniss Jenkins, who notched two points, three rebounds, and three assists in 21 minutes during Monday's 112-103 loss.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Duncan Robinson Listed as Questionable for Game 5
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (back) is questionable for Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. The veteran has been added to the injury report due to lower back soreness. Robinson had a great start to the series against Cleveland but was limited to four points in 29 minutes during Game 4. Instead, the Pistons received increased production off the bench from Caris LeVert (heel). If LeVert can shake off his heel issue and play on Wednesday, he could be the biggest beneficiary of Robinson's absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert Iffy for Monday Night
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (heel) is questionable for Monday's Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has popped up on the injury report with a right heel contusion. LeVert logged 17 minutes off the bench in Game 3 and made his biggest impact defensively, snagging four steals. Generally, he has not played a significant role for the Pistons this postseason, averaging 3.0 points and 2.1 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game. If LeVert can't go and Kevin Huerter (adductor) remains out, Daniss Jenkins and Javonte Green will lead the bench unit. It's also possible that Ron Holland II will get more run-outs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
