JANUARY 26, 2022 • FREEP.COM
DETROIT PISTONS 8-12 · 11TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
8-12 · 11TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Cade Cunningham's career night not enough as Detroit Pistons lose to Nuggets, 110-105 Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham scored a career-high 34 points, and had eight assists, eight rebounds and four blocks, but the Nugget...
Jokic's 28 points, 21 rebounds leads Nuggets past Pistons
Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 21 rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Detroit Pistons 110-105 on TuesdayJANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Detroit Pistons vs. Denver Nuggets: Best photos from Tuesday's game The best photos from the Detroit Pistons vs. Denver Nuggets on Jan. 25, 2022.
JANUARY 26, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Josh Jackson - Ejected Tuesday Jackson was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Nuggets after being assessed two technical fouls, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports. He exits with one point...
Impact Jackson was unimpressed with the referees' performance in Tuesday's game and vocalized that opinion one too many times. He was ejected from the bench while addressing an official.
JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pistons' McGruder making most of playing time since deal with Denver nixed Rodney McGruder is averaging 13.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in the four games since returning to Detroit.
JANUARY 26, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Frank Jackson - Listed available Jackson (conditioning) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Impact Jackson needed extra time to work on his conditioning following an ankle injury, as well as a bout with COVID-19, so this will be the first time he's been active since Dec. 29. Given the layoff, Jackson likely won't make much of an impact in his first game back.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Frank Jackson - Will be game-time decision Jackson (conditioning) will be a game-time decision ahead of Tuesday's contest with the Nuggets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Impact Jackson has been working on his conditioning following a prolonged stint in COVID-19 protocols and hasn't suited up since Dec. 29. Even if he is available, the Pistons likely won't count on him to fill a major role off the bench.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Livers - Remains out Tuesday Livers (foot) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
Impact Livers hasn't made any appearances with the Pistons or the Motor City Cruise since Dec. 21, when he played for the latter club during the G League Showcase. His ongoing absence perhaps suggests that Livers has experienced a setback in his recovery from the right foot surgery he underwent in early 2021 during his final collegiate season at Michigan. Consider him week-to-week until the Pistons provide a formal update on his status.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Pistons rematch vs. Denver Nuggets: Time, TV channel, game info Detroit Pistons game time, TV channel info, radio, score, live updates and analysis as they host Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets
JANUARY 25, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Jerami Grant - Won't play Tuesday Grant (thumb) entered the league's health and safety protocols Monday.
Impact Grant was recalled from the G League on Monday after he spent time rehabbing from a thumb injury, but he'll now be forced to isolate from the team. The 27-year-old is unavailable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Frank Jackson - Questionable for Tuesday Jackson (conditioning) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Nuggets.
Impact Jackson was recalled from the G League on Monday after trying to regain his conditioning following a prolonged stint in COVID-19 protocols. The backup point guard hasn't played since Dec. 29, so even if he's available, it's likely he will be on a minutes limit.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Detroit News In the midst of a rebuild, the Pistons are looking for glimmers of improvement from their young players as they've stepped into more prominent roles.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Cade Cunningham - Well-rounded line versus Denver Cunningham contributed 18 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block in 36 minutes Sunday in the Pistons' 117-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact After a pair of underwhelming outings to begin the Pistons' four-game road swing, Cunningham closed the trip with two quality performances in a row. After turning in a 25-point, six-rebound, five-assist outing in a 10-point loss to Utah on Friday, Cunningham once again filled out the box score nicely in Denver. His overall fantasy value is dragged down to some extent by his subpar 40.2 percent mark from the field, but he's shown improvement with his efficiency since exiting the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols earlier in January. In his 12 games since returning to the lineup, Cunningham has turned in 44.3/34.3/84.6 percent shooting splits from the field, three-point range and the charity stripe.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cory Joseph - Keeps starting gig in Hayes' return Joseph turned in 18 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes Sunday in the Pistons' 117-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Though Killian Hayes (hip) returned from a two-game absence, Joseph stuck in the starting five for the third game in a row and turned in some credible numbers. Joseph's stat line was propped up by some unsustainably hot shooting, however, and head coach Dwane Casey's decision to keep the veteran in the starting five may just have been designed for the Pistons to better manage Hayes' minutes coming off injury. Assuming the 11-35 Pistons' main focus for the second half of the season is developing younger players, Joseph will be a candidate to see a downsized role in the weeks to come.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Stewart - Perfect shooting night Sunday Stewart delivered 18 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes Sunday in the Pistons' 117-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Stewart's flawless shooting performance masked what was an otherwise hollow stat line for the center, who hasn't taken the leap forward fantasy managers expected in his second season. Considering Stewart is shooting 53.5 percent from the field for the season, managers shouldn't expect this kind of scoring production most nights, though he's capable of turning in better numbers in the rebounds and blocks categories. Even so, Stewart could have a tough time sticking in a 25-plus-minute role the rest of the season, especially once Jerami Grant (thumb) returns from injury and when Kelly Olynyk exits the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pistons recall Jerami Grant, Frank Jackson from Motor City Cruise The Pistons are getting closer to being at full strength.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Luka Garza - Headed to G League The Pistons assigned Garza (COVID-19 protocols) to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.
Impact Garza entered the NBA's health and safety protocols five days ago, but his assignment to the G League perhaps hints that he's been cleared to return to action. If that's the case, Garza could be available for the Cruise's game Monday against the Grand Rapids Gold. Since he's not a two-way player, Garza should rejoin the NBA team before long, but the rookie center won't be a regular part of head coach Dwane Casey's rotation.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cassius Stanley - Sent to G League The Pistons assigned Stanley to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.
Impact Stanley will presumably suit up for Motor City in its game Monday against the Grand Rapids Gold, but he could rejoin the Pistons ahead of their next matchup Tuesday versus the Nuggets. The second-year wing is currently in the midst of his third 10-day deal with Detroit, but it's unclear if he'll stick on the roster once that contract expires.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saben Lee - Heads to G League The Pistons assigned Lee to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.
Impact Lee will presumably suit up for Motor City in its game Monday against the Grand Rapids Gold, but look for him to rejoin the Pistons ahead of their next matchup Tuesday versus the Nuggets. The second-year player fell out of the rotation in Sunday's 117-111 loss to Denver, with Cory Joseph and Killian Hayes covering all the minutes at point guard.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Frank Jackson - Returns from G League Detroit recalled Jackson (COVID-19 protocols) from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.
Impact Jackson didn't appear in any game for Motor City during his time with the affiliate, as he was merely sent to the G League to regain conditioning in practices following his prolonged stint in the COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Expect the Pistons to provide an update on Jackson following their morning shootaround Tuesday ahead of their matchup later that night against the Nuggets.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jerami Grant - Back from G League stint The Pistons recalled Grant (thumb) from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.
Impact The Pistons haven't revealed whether Grant's return from a week-long rehab stint in the G League signals that he'll be ready to play Tuesday against the Nuggets, as his recall may have just been the result of Detroit concluding a four-game road trip. Regardless, the fact that Grant was able to practice in the G League over the past several days is a good sign for his health, even though he remains without a clear target date to rejoin the lineup. Grant hasn't played since Dec. 10 after suffering torn ligaments in his right thumb and undergoing surgery.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Pistons don't value the ball. It cost them again in final seconds vs. Nuggets Detroit Pistons coughed the ball up 22 times against Denver Nuggets, leading to 28 points. Three turnovers in the final minute ended a comeb...
JANUARY 24, 2022 • FREEP.COM
Pistons mailbag: What I'm hearing about Detroit as NBA trade deadline nears Pistons beat writer James L. Edwards III drops tidbits about Detroit as the NBA trade deadline nears.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jokic, Nuggets set for matchup with the Pistons
Nikola Jokic leads Denver into a matchup against Detroit averaging 26.1 points per gameJANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hamidou Diallo - Production goes from bad to worse Diallo provided nine points (3-7 FG, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes during Sunday's 117-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact Diallo continues to trend downwards, having now fallen out of the standard league conversation. After a brief stint as a must-add player, the Pistons have started getting their guys back on the floor, resulting in a downtick in playing time for Diallo. His production was never really sustainable and so managers are now free to move on.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
