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Sunday, January 15

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (non-COVID-illness) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the visiting Knicks. The veteran recently scored 22 points in Friday's loss to New Orleans. However, he went 1-for-7 from deep. If Bogdanovic doesn't suit up versus New York, Saddiq Bey would be the favorite to lead the way on the scoring end. At the same time, Hamidou Diallo, who amassed 19 points against the Pelicans, could enter the starting lineup.
		Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) won't play against the Knicks. The rookie is currently nursing right ankle soreness, so he'll miss his fifth consecutive outing on Sunday. Fortunately, Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) is probable and will likely take Duren's spot at the five. At the same time, Nerlens Noel, who had been starting, would presumably head back to the bench while also seeing a dip in his already low fantasy ceiling.
		Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) is probable ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Knicks. Detroit has been shorthanded underneath the rim, with Stewart missing the previous three games while Jalen Duren (ankle) has sat out the last four. However, with Duren out again on Sunday, Stewart will likely slide over to the five spot. Nerlens Noel, who had been starting, should head back to the bench. However, even if Noel remains with the first five, his fantasy upside is limited.

Friday, January 13

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for the team's Friday night contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He's already missed the last games and could miss his third in a row. If he needs to miss more time, Nerlens Noel would likely stay in the starting five since Jalen Duren (ankle) is also sidelined. After Noel, Isaiah Livers has seen a small bit of playing time and Bojan Bogdanovic has seen some more usage as well.
		Detroit Pistons centers Jalen Duren (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) won't play in Friday's game against the Pelicans. Marvin Bagley III (hand) also remains out, so the team is shorthanded underneath the basket. As a result, Nerlens Noel should continue to start, with the 28-year-old averaging 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 points, and 3.5 blocks in two starts this season.

Wednesday, January 11

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) will play Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bogdanovic sat out the first leg of a the back-to-back set on Tuesday with calf soreness, but it appears it was nothing more than a rest day for the veteran forward. Saddiq Bey and Alec Burks will likely take a hit with Bogdanovic back in the lineup.

Tuesday, January 10

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) will not play Tuesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Duren will miss his second straight game with an ankle injury and will have a quick turnaround as the Pistons play a back-to-back starting Tuesday. With Duren out, Saddiq Bey should continue to start while Isaiah Stewart should see the lion's share of the center minutes. Stewart posted 20 points and 13 rebounds without Duren on Sunday.
		Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) will sit out Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Bogdanovic is listed with calf soreness and with the Pistons entering a back-to-back set, it remains to be seen if this is just a day off. With Bogdanovic out Tuesday, Hamidou Diallo, Alec Burks and Kevin Knox should all see an increase in play time. Bogdanovic's next chance to return to the court will come Wednesday.
		Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) has been ruled out Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Stewart was not listed on the injury report, but was ruled out before tip-off with shoulder soreness. With Jalen Duren (back) and Marvin Bagley III (hand) also out, Nerlens Noel will get the spot start and most likely see hefty minutes. Noel would be a good option for defensive stats, assuming he gets enough minutes Tuesday.

Sunday, January 08

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the 76ers. The rookie is plagued by right ankle soreness. However, he logged 27 minutes on Friday in San Antonio, so even if he misses this one, he'll likely be back for Tuesday's rematch with Philly at home (or soon after). Isaiah Livers (shoulder) and Marvin Bagley III (hand) are out, as expected, meaning Saddiq Bey, who had 10 points in 25 minutes in his previous appearance, could see more minutes and a possible uptick in production.
		Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (shoulder) remains out for Sunday's meeting against Philadelphia. He hasn't played in over a month because of a right shoulder sprain, so it's anyone's guess how much more time he'll miss. Marvin Bagley III (hand) also won't play, as expected, and Jalen Duren (ankle) is questionable. As a result, Saddiq Bey, who has averaged 13.7 points in 38 games this season, could be in line for additional work. Kevin Knox II may also see an uptick in minutes, although not enough to make him relevant on the fantasy end.
		Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The rookie big man is dealing with right ankle soreness, so the Pistons are going to be cautious with him. His absence should open up more playing time for Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart on Sunday. Both players should be able to have productive days with Joel Embiid (foot) unavailable for this game. Between the two, Bey is the slightly better fantasy option and is starting in this game.

Wednesday, January 04

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons center Marvin Bagley III (hand) will be sidelined for approximately the next 6-8 weeks as two broken fingers on his right hand are expected to require surgery, per multiple reports. Bagley spent most of the past month working into a second unit role for Detroit, albeit to mixed results with an average of 9.1 points and 5.5 boards in just over 18 minutes per night. Nerlens Noel could notch a handful of minutes off the bench in Bagley's absence, but Jalen Duren is likely to continue seeing the lion's share of minutes at the five, making him a season-long roster candidate in all formats. Updates on Bagley's return to action will be provided as they emerge.

Friday, December 30

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons center Marvin Bagley III (illness) has been given the green light to get back onto the floor for Friday's game vs. Chicago. Bagley had missed Detroit's previous two outings due to an illness. In his absence, Jalen Duren has further emerged as a rebounding dynamo alongside Isaiah Stewart in the frontcourt; for now, Bagley should continue to have a solid floor as an 18-20-minute contributor off the bench. While his role may not jump off the page, Bagley has shot a career-best 54.5 percent from the floor this season, averaging 10.7 points and 6.1 boards per contest.

Monday, December 26

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID related illness. The Pistons will likely use a committee approach to fill the void, assuming Bagley sits out. Kevin Knox II, Nerlens Noel and Saddiq Bey are candidates to see additional playing time if Bagley is unable to go. However, none of them are considered strong streaming options with Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren healthy.

Wednesday, December 21

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with Philadelphia. A troublesome left knee could force the 21-year-old to sit out his first contest of the season. Hayes has been very inconsistent in recent weeks, but he's done well overall this month, averaging close to 12 points per game with 3.4 rebounds and 7.1 assists. Cory Joseph and Alec Burks are candidates to replace Hayes in the starting lineup on Wednesday, with the latter definitely having more fantasy appeal. Burks has been a very solid contributor off the bench with 13.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

Friday, December 16

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons center Marvin Bagley III (knee) wasn't listed on the team's final injury report ahead of Friday's contest vs. Sacramento, making him a full-go against his former organization. Bagley was limited to just 10 minutes Wednesday due to a sore right knee. When healthy, the 23-year-old's minutes have hovered around the 20-25 mark, although he has garnered double-digit shot attempts just once in the past six contests. Aside from those eyeing Bagley as a DFS upside play against the team that drafted him second overall in 2018, Detroit's crowded frontcourt largely limits his season-long upside for the time being.

Thursday, December 15

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III (knee) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He exited after playing 10 minutes due to right knee soreness. The Pistons are going to hold out Bagley for the rest of this game. Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and possibly Kevin Knox II will see increased playing time. There's a chance that Bagley misses time from this injury, so Duren and Stewart would benefit the most if he does sit out more games.

Monday, December 12

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (shin) plans to have season-ending surgery, but is expected to be ready for the beginning of training camp. This is the worst case scenario, but not exactly surprising with the Pistons being non-competitive this season. They aren't going to risk the health of their young star guard in a lost season. Killian Hayes figures to remain in the starting unit the rest of the way. That being said, he should be rostered in all fantasy formats, so fantasy managers should check to see if he's available. Cunningham can safely be dropped in all re-draft formats.

Thursday, December 01

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's matchup against Dallas. He is dealing with a sore right knee and it's kept him out of three games. The 20-year-old is having a really nice rookie season, averaging 16.2 points per game with 4.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists. His absence has allowed Rodney McGruder to make a pair of starts and Isaiah Livers has started to play a much bigger role. However, neither player has impressed and fantasy managers should look elsewhere.

Tuesday, November 29

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (knee) is still listed as questionable going into the team's game on Tuesday night. He's already missed his last two games and was listed as questionable before the last one on Sunday. In their last game, Rodney McGruder received the start, but Alec Burks and Hamidou Diallo saw more minutes and usage. The latter two players are the better streaming options if Ivey can't give it a go.
		Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (toe) is now listed as questionable to make his return from a seven-game absence. Originally he was given 2-to-3 weeks until he was re-evaluated. We're now in the middle of that range and he seems to be getting closer to making a return to the floor. If he does return on Tuesday, Jalen Duren and Marvin Bagley III will likely take a hit to their fantasy value. Bagley would be the more trustworthy fantasy option moving forward as he can slide into the power forward role on the starting five.

Tuesday, November 22

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) will be forced to miss his second consecutive game with an ankle sprain. The sharpshooting forward has had a rough go of it over the last five games that he's played. He's failed to score more than 11 points and has only shot 40% or better in one of those games. While he's in street clothes, Isaiah Livers, Marvin Bagley III, and Kevin Knox should all see more playing time. Bagley will likely get the most out of the three. Livers and Knox are only recommended streaming options in deeper leagues.

Sunday, November 20

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (shin) is out indefinitely. The 21-year-old has played well this season, averaging 19.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 6.0 assists. However, there's a concern that a stress fracture may be the issue with his left shin, so he'll remain out while considering his options. Until he's cleared to return, Killian Hayes is the favorite to continue filling the void in the lineup. Hayes has averaged 11.0 points, 4.8 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.0 blocks in four starts this season and could be a viable replacement for the foreseeable future in all fantasy setups. Alec Burks, who had 23 points on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers, may also see more minutes moving ahead.
		Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) won't play against the Kings. Bey sprained his right ankle during Friday's meeting with the Lakers, so his next chance to return will occur on Tuesday in Denver. Cade Cunningham (shin) is also out indefinitely, so Bojan Bogdanovic should lead the way offensively. However, Alec Burks, Killian Hayes, and Hamidou Diallo, who combined for 54 points against the Lakers, should see more action.
		Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Originally, Bey was considered out, but he has improved enough for the team to consider letting him play. He'll likely want to give it a go because his streak of 152 consecutive games is on the line. Otherwise, Isaiah Livers and Hamidou Diallo could see increased playing time and touches. Between the two, Diallo is the better streaming option, assuming Bey is unable to play.

Saturday, November 19

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey rolled his right ankle and couldn't complete Friday's contest against the Lakers. He was hurt in the fourth quarter and needed help to get to the locker room, so it's not looking good, although Bey hasn't yet been ruled out for Sunday's trip to Sacramento. Bey is one of Detroit's leaders, although he has been slumping lately and didn't have a great night on Friday either, scoring only four points in 21 minutes and picking up three rebounds and two assists. The Pistons already have Cade Cunningham (shin) and Isaiah Stewart (toe) on the shelf, so losing Bey would be a bitter blow. Alec Burks, who led the team with 23 points Friday, should start to see more opportunities off the bench if Bey is forced to spend some time on the sidelines

Thursday, November 17

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (shin) will officially miss his fourth consecutive game due to this shin issue. His amount of missed time is also most likely due to the Pistons being extra cautious on top of it all. During a season where they're not going to compete for a championship, they're not going to risk the health of their centerpiece. Corey Joseph started only one of the games while Cunningham has been out, while Killian Hayes has taken over since then. Hamidou Diallo has also gotten some extra time but Hayes seems to be the better streaming option until Cunningham returns.
		Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (hip) is questionable for Thursday's road game against the Clippers. He is carrying a sore left hip and already sat out Monday's loss to Toronto. The Pistons could really use Joseph right now, with Cade Cunningham (shin) having dropped out of the lineup and slated to miss at least three more games. The injuries have helped Killian Hayes to finally get his season going and Jaden Ivey has benefitted as well. Alec Burks is also a guy to monitor after he made his season debut last week and produced a pair of solid performances.

Tuesday, November 15

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart sprained his right foot against Toronto Monday and wasn't able to finish the game. He was injured in a very unfortunate incident late in the second quarter when Stewart tried to save the ball from heading out of bounds and crashed into the stands. The young center was having a solid night until the injury, recording nine points on 3-for-6 shooting with four rebounds and one block in 13 minutes. It's currently unknown if he is forced to miss time. If Stewart indeed can't play, Saddiq Bey might find himself back in the starting five after giving up his spot to Marvin Bagley III Monday. Bagley would be sharing minutes at the center position with Jalen Duren.
		Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (toe) will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks after being diagnosed with a big-toe sprain. Stewart left and did not return to Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors after suffering the injury. Saddiq Bey was the next man up with Marvin Bagley III shifting to the center position, and that seems like a likely roster move moving forward. Jalen Duren should also get added run off the bench, as it seems the Pistons are reluctant to play him and Bagley together.

Monday, November 14

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (hip) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He was held out of Saturday's contest as well due to hip soreness. That resulted in Killian Hayes getting the starting nod. He is worth looking at in deep leagues because of the extended playing time. However, Hayes doesn't shoot too well, so there's plenty of risk in streaming him.

Saturday, November 12

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (shin) won't suit up for Saturday's game against Boston. The 21-year-old was also out on Friday night, which opened the door Bojan Bogdanovic to lead the team with 25 points. Bogdanovic should continue to benefit immensely without Cunningham on the floor, and so should guys like Isaiah Stewart, Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey.
		Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (foot) may not play in Saturday's meeting with Boston. The veteran made his 2022-23 debut on Friday night against the Knicks and finished with 17 points in 25 minutes of work, taking advantage of Cade Cunningham's (shin) absence. With Cunningham to miss his second consecutive outing, Burks should remain involved if he can suit up. However, it's possible he'll sit this one out for load management purposes, so Isaiah Livers, Killian Hayes, and Hamidou Diallo could see more minutes than usual, giving all three some upside in DFS formats.
		Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III (knee) is probable versus Boston. The 23-year-old hasn't played yet this season due to a right MCL sprain, so Saturday's appearance would mark his 2022-23 debut. Cade Cunningham (shin) is out, potentially giving Bagley a chance to benefit on the offensive end. However, considering it will be his first game back from a lengthy layoff, his minutes could be restricted.

Friday, November 11

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (shin) is considered questionable heading toward the meeting with the Knicks. The 21-year-old is dealing with right shin soreness, forcing him to log only 23 minutes in Wednesday's matchup against the Boston Celtics. If Cunningham can't suit up, Bojan Bogdanovic, who is second on the team in scoring, would become a must-start in all formats on Friday night. At the same time, Saddiq Bey and Jaden Ivey would also get involved more than usual on the offensive end.
		Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III (knee) has yet to play a game this season due to a knee injury in the preseason. His injury status has been steadily improving, and now he's questionable to make his debut on Friday night against the New York Knicks. The 23-year-old enjoyed a bit of a resurgence when he first arrived in Detroit. If he does make it back to the court on Friday, the two that would take the biggest hit in fantasy value would be Jalen Duren and Isaiah Livers. They'd now have to share minutes and big-man duties with the former number-two pick.
		Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (shin) won't play on Friday against the Knicks. The 21-year-old has a sore right shin, so his next chance to suit up will come on Saturday against the Celtics. In the meantime, Killian Hayes is expected to take his place. Hayes has averaged 7.1 points, 4.4 assists, and 2.8 boards in 58 career starts, so fantasy managers will be taking a gamble with him in the lineup.

Wednesday, November 09

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (foot) is listed as questionable Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. Burks has yet to make his season debut with his new team, but is nearing a return to the court after participating in the team's practice. The questionable tag is a good indicator he should be playing sooner rather than later. If Burks is able to go, he would likely cut into the playing time for Hamidou Diallo and Killian Hayes.
		Detroit Pistons forward/center Marvin Bagley III (knee) will miss another game Wednesday versus Boston. The former second-overall pick has yet to play this season after injuring his right knee in a preseason contest, but he has been practicing again and is close to returning. Bagley's comeback could be bad news for Jalen Duren and Isaiah Livers, who have been logging decent minutes behind starting center Isaiah Stewart. He will get his next chance to return on Friday versus the Knicks.

Monday, November 07

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons forward/center Jalen Duren (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's matchup against the Thunder. The 18-year-old rookie has rejoined the team's practice sessions after sitting out three games with a sprained left ankle and it now looks like he's also ready to get back into action. Duren has been a big force off the bench for the Pistons, averaging 7.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game with 1.3 blocks. Nerlens Noel has filled in for Duren, but he's done very little in the three games and will likely be frozen out of the rotation again.
		Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is available on Monday night against OKC. The rookie has averaged 7.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in 20.7 minutes per game this season. However, he missed his previous three games with an ankle injury. With that said, it's unknown if Smith will log his usual workload, so he's a risky option for fantasy managers.

Thursday, November 03

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) is now listed as probable for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie was forced to exit the game against the Golden State Warriors and then after missing two games, he looks to make his return. Nerlens Noel, who was getting the minutes in the meantime, would return to fantasy obscurity once Duren gets back.

Monday, October 31

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) landed awkwardly after blocking a shot on Sunday. He appeared to hurt his ankle and needed help returning to the locker room. Over the 15 minutes he played, Duren registered three points, four rebounds, and one block. The Pistons already have two bigs currently injured Marvin Bagley and Nerlens Noel. If the rookie has to miss any time, the team will be very thin. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for any updates on the severity of the injury.
		Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) has already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 18-year-old is dealing with a sprained left ankle that he suffered during Sunday's game. The severity of the injury is unknown, but the Pistons are likely going to be extremely cautious here. Fantasy managers should continue to hold Duren and stash him on the IR if possible. Isaiah Stewart is expected to get significant playing time, so he could be worth rostering in the short term. Possibly, Nerlens Noel gets some minutes, but Stewart is the better option between the two.

Thursday, October 27

TEAM	PLAYER	TRANSACTION
		Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (illness) is listed as questionable with an illness for Friday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The rookie was held out of Wednesday's game and Cory Joseph took over the starting role. If Ivey has to miss Friday's game as well, fantasy managers can expect the same to happen with Hamidou Diallo and Killian Hayes getting some extra minutes as well.