Impact Burks will miss his third consecutive game, while Ausar Thompson will continue to see sizable usage on the wings. Burks next opportunity to take the court is Monday against Golden State.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ALEC BURKS #18 - SHOOTING GUARD - MIAMI HEAT
6.3 PPG •
2.3 RPG •
2.0 APG
6.3 PPG
2.3 RPG
2.0 APG
Downgraded to out Burks (forearm) will not play Sunday against Phoenix, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Out Sunday Burks (forearm) is officially out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Impact Burks is dealing with a forearm contusion that will force him to miss his third straight game. Killian Hayes is the candidate to remain in the starting lineup, while Marcus Sasser's usage has been on the rise lately.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play against Phoenix Burks (forearm) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Suns.
Impact Burks will likely miss his third straight game Sunday due to a left forearm injury. If Burks is ruled out, his next chance to suit up will be in the second leg of Detroit's back-to-back Monday.
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Thursday Burks (forearm) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Impact Burks will miss a second straight game, but he remains day-to-day. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday against the Suns. Joe Harris and Marcus Sasser will likely see an uptick in minutes with the second unit after they combined to score 19 points Wednesday against Portland.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy Thursday Burks (forearm) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Pelicans.
Impact Burks is in danger of missing his second straight contest Thursday after being a late scratch Wednesday with a left forearm contusion. Joe Harris and Marcus Sasses will likely receive extended minutes yet again if Burks is ruled out.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Wednesday Burks (left forearm soreness) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Burks was not listed on any of the Pistons pre-game injury reports, but he'll end up sitting out Wednesday's tilt with forearm soreness. Expect the likes of Joe Harris and Jaden Ivey to receive more minutes in his place. Burks' next chance to play will come Thursday against the Pelicans.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores game-high 24 Burks closed Friday's 111-99 win over the Hornets with 24 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 11-12 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes.
Impact Burks' bounce-back performance was fueled by physical drives to the basket and some veteran scorer's craft. Burks averaged 17.5 points per game across 14 contests in which he logged at least 25 minutes last season, and he's in line to continue playing an elevated role with Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) and Monte Morris (quad) out for weeks to come.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Burks scores 24, more physical Pistons outlast Hornets 111-99 for 1st victory of the season
Alec Burks scored 24 points, Jalen Duren added 14 points and 17 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-99 for their first win of the seasonOCTOBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Coming off bench Burks is coming off the bench for Thursday's preseason game against the Thunder, Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact The Pistons are still experimenting with different lineups, but Burks will have a chance to start on Opening Night if Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) can't shake his injury. Either way, Burks figures to be a big part of Detroit's plans early on.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Return to bench likely Burks will likely come off the bench once Bojan Bogdanovic (calf strain) is healthy, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Impact Burks started Detroit's preseason opener Sunday and could start again Thursday against Oklahoma City if Bogdanovic is inactive. Burks seemingly has an edge on Jaden Ivey as the backup starter in preseason play, but Detroit's lineup situation is fluid.
OCTOBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pistons pick up team options for Alec Burks, Isaiah Livers, Eugene Omoruyi On the eve of free agency, Detroit announced it would pick up the team options of guard Alec Burks and forwards Isaiah Livers and Eugene Omo...
JUNE 30, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Expected to remain in Detroit Burks is expected to remain with the Pistons according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, as Detroit is planning to pick up his $10.5 million option for 2023-24.
Impact No surprise here, as the Pistons value Burks for his veteran leadership and ability to put up points in a hurry. If this decision holds, the Pistons still have roughly $30 million in cap space. Burks will likely play a prominent role off the bench next season and is coming off averages of 12.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.9 three-pointers in 2022-23.
JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Burks (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Impact Burks is slated to miss a 15th straight game due to left foot soreness. With the Pistons mathematically eliminated from the postseason, it'd be surprising to see the veteran point guard suit up again this season.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Tuesday Burks (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Miami.
Impact Burks hasn't played since early March due to his foot injury, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return. His next opportunity to do so will be Wednesday against the Nets.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Monday Burks (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Milwaukee.
Impact Burks will miss a 10th straight game Monday. It's unclear if he'll suit up again this season, but his next chance to play will arrive Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out yet again Friday Burks (foot) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Impact Burks will sit out a ninth straight game due to left foot soreness, and he's running out of chances to return. The Pistons may shut him down for the remainder of the season, though they haven't done that yet with Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles), who is in a similar situation.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Tuesday Burks (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Hawks.
Impact Burks is slated to miss an eighth straight game due to left foot soreness. It's unclear when he'll suit up again, but his next chance to do so will arrive Friday in Toronto.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Sunday Burks (foot) is out for Sunday's matchup against the Heat.
Impact Burks will miss a seventh straight game, and it's not clear when he'll return. His next chance to do so is Tuesday's game against the Hawks.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Thursday Burks (foot) won't play in Thursday's game against Denver.
Impact Burks' absence streak will extend to six games Thursday due to left foot soreness. His next chance to play is Sunday's matchup with the Heat.
MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Tuesday Burks (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Wizards.
Impact Burks is slated to miss a fifth straight game due to left foot soreness. It's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, but his next chance to do so will arrive Thursday against Denver.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Monday Burks (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Pacers.
Impact Burks will miss a fourth straight game due to left foot soreness. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Wizards.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Saturday Burks (foot) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pacers.
Impact Burks' left foot soreness will cause him to miss his third straight game Saturday. His next chance to suit up is Monday's rematch with Indiana.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Thursday Burks (foot) will not see the floor during Thursday's tilt against the Hornets.
Impact The veteran will miss his third game in four tries Thursday as he continues to deal with left foot soreness. Cory Joseph, R.J. Hampton and Rodney McGruder remain candidates to see expanded roles in his absence, while Killian Hayes (hand) should also reclaim backcourt minutes, assuming he returns as expected.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out Tuesday Burks has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Wizards due to left foot soreness.
Impact With Killian Hayes (hand) sidelined for Monday's 110-104 loss to the Trail Blazers, Burks started alongside rookie Jaden Ivey in the backcourt and finished with 13 points (3-11 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes. Burks didn't appear to suffer an injury in the contest, but the Pistons will nonetheless hold both him and Hayes out for the second half of the back-to-back set. With Burks and Hayes out, Cory Joseph and R.J. Hampton should be in store for extended run out of the backcourt along with Ivey.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will start Monday Burks will start Monday's matchup against Portland, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Burks will slide back into the starting lineup following a one-game absence due to a foot injury. Across seven previous starts, the veteran guard has averaged 13.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 26.7 minutes per game.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
