MARVIN BAGLEY III NEWS

Good to go Saturday Head coach Dwane Casey said Bagley (hand) is available for Saturday's game versus the Raptors, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Bagley, who's fully recovered from hand surgery, will return to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 2. Casey expects Bagley to replace Jalen Duren's minutes, meaning the 23-year-old forward could be inserted into the starting lineup or will at least spend more time with the first unit.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James L. Edwards III: Looks like Marvin Bagley will make his return... - The Athletic Looks like Marvin Bagley will make his return tomorrow after undergoing hand surgery at the top of the year. Jalen Duren is out due to his l...

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Likely to play against Toronto Bagley (hand) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Bagley is expected to return to the lineup after missing the previous 20 games recovering from right hand surgery. The 23-year-old big man may have a minutes restriction for his few contests back.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Bagley (hand) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Magic.

Impact As expected, Bagley has officially been ruled out after initially being listed as doubtful. The absence will mark his 20th straight missed game, but it appears he's getting closer to a return after going through most of Wednesday's practice. Bagley's next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Toronto.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Thursday Bagley (hand) is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Magic.

Impact Bagley returned to practice Wednesday but will likely miss his 20th straight game with a right hand injury. The 23-year-old forward is nearing a return, and his next opportunity to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Raptors.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Bagley (hand) went through most of practice Wednesday and is close to returning, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Bagley has missed the last 19 games while recovering from right hand surgery. He doesn't have an official injury status for Thursday's game versus Orlando, but if he's unable to suit up, his next chance to play would arrive Saturday versus Toronto.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Bagley (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Celtics.

Impact Bagley, who hasn't played since Jan. 2, will remain out for the Pistons' final game before the All-Star break, but head coach Dwane Casey said Friday that the 2018 first-round pick is "getting close" to a return. He'll have over a week to continue rehabbing before Detroit returns to action Feb. 23 against the Magic, so hopefully, the team releases another update before then.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return Pistons head coach Dwane Casey said Friday that Bagley (hand) is "getting close" to a return to the court, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact At the same time, Casey acknowledged that he wasn't sure on a timeline for a return for Bagley, who will most likely sit out the Pistons' final game before the All-Star break Wednesday in Boston before being reassessed during the midseason intermission. Prior to fracturing his right hand in early January and undergoing surgery, he had been serving as the backup center behind Jalen Duren, but Bagley could find himself outside of the rotation once healthy after the Pistons brought aboard another former No. 2 overall pick -- James Wiseman -- at last week's trade deadline.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland faces Detroit, looks for 4th straight win

Cleveland looks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Detroit

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valanciunas scores 33 points, Pelicans beat Pistons 116-110

Jonas Valanciunas scored 13 of his 33 points in the first quarter and the New Orleans Pelicans went on to beat the Detroit Pistons 116-110 Friday night

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marvin Bagley III Injury Update The Official Medical Update on The Pistons Center

JANUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Marvin Bagley III out for at least six weeks for Detroit Pistons after hand surgery The Detroit Pistons will be without Marvin Bagley III for at least six weeks after receiving hand surgery, the team announced Thursday.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Undergoes hand surgery Bagley underwent surgery to repair a fracture of the third and fourth metacarpals in his right hand Thursday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.

Impact Bagley was already expected to require a lengthy absence due to the hand injury he sustained Monday against the Trail Blazers, and he opted to undergo a procedure that will sideline him for at least six weeks. A more precise timetable for his return to game action is unlikely to be revealed until he's evaluated by the team's medical staff.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To miss six-to-eight weeks Bagley (hand) will miss six-to-eight weeks, Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Bagley will likely need surgery to address his two broken fingers on his right hand, which he injured during the Pistons' loss to the Trail Blazers on Monday. With Bagley now slated to miss six-to-eight weeks, Nerlens Noel will presumably slide into the rotation as a backup center with Jalen Duren handling the starting role.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Pistons' Marvin Bagley III expected to miss 'extended time' due to hand injury Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III is expected to miss an extended amount of time due to a right-hand injury, according to a report by ESPN.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Slated for extended absence Bagley is expected to miss extended time due to the right hand injury he sustained in Monday's 135-106 loss to the Trail Blazers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact The Pistons have yet to clarify the extent of Bagley's injury, as he's slated to undergo further evaluation in the coming days before the team determines his next steps and provides a more precise timeline for his return. Before sustaining the injury, Bagley had already ceded the Pistons' starting center job to Jalen Duren. Bagley's injury further insulates Duren in the top unit and could allow Nerlens Noel to slide into Detroit's rotation as the backup center.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with hand injury Bagley won't return to Monday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right hand injury, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bagley suffered the injury sometime during the first half, and the issue is significant enough to hold him out the rest of the way. He'll be considered day-to-day until more information surfaces. Jalen Duren and Nerlens Noel should see the majority of the minutes at center in the second half

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double off bench Bagley posted 18 points (8-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 29 minutes during Saturday's 116-104 victory over the Timberwolves.

Impact Bagley had just his fourth double-double of the season Saturday, stepping into a more significant role as a result of Jalen Duren being in foul trouble. After starting 13 of his first 14 games, Bagley has since been relegated to a 20-minute role off the bench. He is barely inside the top 200 over the past month, averaging just 9.5 points per game to go with 5.9 rebounds. Despite an encouraging evening, managers would be well-advised not to chase this performance.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bogdanovic, bench send Pistons to 116-104 win over Wolves

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 28 points, including 17 in the third quarter as Detroit erased a double-digit deficit, and the Pistons got 65 points from their bench in a 116-104 victory o...

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely limited Friday Coach Dwane Casey noted Bagley's (illness) minutes "may be sporadic or shortened" for Friday's game against the Bulls, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Casey also noted that Bagley hadn't been able to participate in any live scrimmages since coming down with the non-COVID illness that held him out of two games. Considering Bagley has averaged 19.0 minutes per game in his last five and will likely face restrictions Friday, he should be avoided in most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Bagley (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Bulls.

Impact Bagley has been upgraded from questionable to available after missing the previous two contests with a non-COVID illness. The 2018 No. 2 pick is averaging 9.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 19.0 minutes across his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Chicago Bagley (illness) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Bulls.

Impact Bagley is questionable to miss his third consecutive game Friday due to a non-COVID illness. His potential return would likely mean reduced playing time for Jalen Duren and Nerlens Noel.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined against Orlando Bagley (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Bagley will miss his second straight game with a non-COVID illness. His next chance to suit up will be Friday's matchup with the Bulls.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Monday Bagley (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Bagley is dealing with a non-COVID illness and will be unavailable for the first time since Nov. 11. Isaiah Stewart could see increased playing time against the Clippers, while it's possible Nerlens Noel enters the rotation.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injury report with illness Bagley is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Clippers due to a non-COVID illness, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Bagley was a late addition to the injury report with an illness, which doesn't bode well for his chances to suit up Monday. If he's unable to play, Kevin Knox, Nerlens Noel and Saddiq Bey would be candidates for backup minutes behind Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE