DETROIT PISTONS NEWS

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 40, Grizzlies hang on to beat Pistons 110-108

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 40 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 110-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen Duren - Out for remainder of Monday Duren (tooth/mouth) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Memphis, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Duren was ultimately able to log just five minutes of action Monday prior to catching a Jaren Jackson euro-step to the face. Duren's inability to return to action leaves James Wiseman and Chimezie Metu to as the only healthy centers on the roster Monday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Duren - Questionable to return Monday Duren (teeth) is questionable to return Monday against the Grizzlies, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

Impact Duren had a tooth dislodged following a collision with Jaren Jackson, and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return, as those problems tend to be extremely painful. If Duren is unable to return, then James Wiseman and Chimezie Metu would be in line to see extra minutes.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Duren - Exits in first quarter Duren was hit in the face while defending a driving Jaren Jackson, quickly exiting the court area to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's game against Memphis, Mike Cur...

Impact Duren appeared to be clutching at his mouth, potentially losing a tooth in the collision. His status for the remainder of the contest is unclear.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Cunningham - Available Monday Cunningham (knee injury management) will play Monday versus Memphis.

Impact Cunningham will suit up for a third consecutive contest despite his left knee continuing to be monitored. The 22-year-old is coming off back-to-back games with 30-plus points, although he was limited to just 16 points (6-14 FG) in a Dec. 6 loss to the Grizzlies.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Taj Gibson - Ruled out Monday Gibson (hamstring) won't play Monday against the Grizzlies.

Impact As expected, Gibson won't feature Monday, meaning the veteran power forward will now miss a seventh consecutive game -- and the 14th of Detroit's last 15 contests. His next chance to play will come against the Hawks on Wednesday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Sasser - Downgraded to out Sasser (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Sasser will miss a second straight game due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Atlanta. In Sasser's absence, Malachi Flynn is a candidate for extra playing time.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Cunningham - Questionable for Monday Cunningham is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to left knee injury management.

Impact Cunningham has been in and out of the lineup recently as he continues to nurse a lingering knee issue, and he finds himself on the injury report once again ahead of Monday's contest. Malachi Flynn could be in line for an increased role if Cunningham is unable to suit up.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Fontecchio - Won't play Monday Fontecchio (toe) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Fontecchio will extend his streak of missed games to eight due to a left toe contusion. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Hawks.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Taj Gibson - Unlikely to play Monday Gibson (hamstring) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Gibson will likely miss a seventh consecutive game due to a right hamstring strain. His potential absence wouldn't impact the rotation.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons lean on Cade Cunningham with Grizzlies up next Wins have come in dribs and drabs for the Detroit Pistons this season.Their chances are always enhanced when Cade Cunningham is on the court...

MARCH 31 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pistons lean on Cade Cunningham with Grizzlies up next Wins have come in dribs and drabs for the Detroit Pistons this season.Their chances are always enhanced when Cade Cunningham is on the court...

MARCH 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Memphis takes on Detroit on 3-game slide

Memphis comes into the matchup with Detroit as losers of three in a row

MARCH 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chimezie Metu - Inks deal with Detroit The Pistons signed Metu to a rest of season contract that includes a team option for 2024-25, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Metu will stay with Detroit for the remainder of the season after completing a 10-day contract with the team. Over his six appearances, including two starts, Metu is averaging 7.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals. The 26-year-old forward should continue to be heavily featured in the Pistons' rotation down the stretch.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Cunningham scores 33 points vs. Wizards as Pistons snap eight-game losing skid For the last eight games, the Pistons have faced teams currently positioned to qualify for the postseason. The outcome was the same after ev...

MARCH 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jalen Duren - Grabs 17 boards vs. Wizards Duren ended Friday's 96-87 victory over the Wizards with 20 points (9-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 17 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals across 35 minutes.

Impact Duren registered 17 rebounds for the 10th time this season during Friday's win, and he was responsible for five of the Pistons' eight offensive boards. He recorded his 41st double-double of the season Friday, which is tied for eighth most in the league with Tyrese Haliburton. Duren is averaging 13.8 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 29.6 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Ivey - Struggles in return Ivey ended with 13 points (5-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one block over 37 minutes during Friday's 96-87 victory over Washington.

Impact Ivey missed the Pistons' loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday due to left knee soreness, but he was able to suit up Friday to help the Pistons capture their 13th win of the season. Ivey shot 29.4 percent from the field Friday and struggled from beyond the arc, but he managed to contribute in other ways. He's averaging 15.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 31.2 minutes per game in March.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Quentin Grimes will miss rest of season Shams Charania: Sources: Detroit Pistons guard Quentin Grimes will miss the rest of the season to rehab lingering muscle soreness related to...

MARCH 30 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Cade Cunningham - Game-high 33 points vs. Washington Cunningham provided 33 points (13-33 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 37 minutes during Friday's 96-87 win over Washington.

Impact Cunningham was questionable for Friday's game due to left knee injury management, but he was able to suit up and led both teams in scoring. His 33 points came on 39.4 percent shooting, but each of those points were needed as the Pistons were held to just 37 points in the second half. Cunningham has now scored 30-plus points in each of his last two games and is averaging 22.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists over 31.6 minutes per game in March.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons snap 8-game skid, beating the Wizards 96-87 in a matchup of the NBA's bottom 2 teams Cade Cunningham scored 33 points, Jalen Duren had 20 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons snapped an eight-game losing streak with...

MARCH 30 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Quentin Grimes - Done for season Grimes (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Grimes has been sidelined since March 13, as he continues t battle lingering muscle soreness related to the knee injury he suffered back in January. Surgery will not be required, and it sounds like the guard is being extra cautious as he's eligible for an extension prior to next season. He'll finish the campaign with averages of 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.6 three-pointers.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons take over early, hold on to beat Wizards Cade Cunningham had 33 points and seven assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 96-87 road win over the Washington Wizards on Friday in a g...

MARCH 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM