RJ HAMPTON NEWS

Provides spark off bench Hampton tallied 17 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal during Friday's 110-104 preseason loss to the Rockets.

Impact Hampton returned to action Friday after missing the previous three contests with hip and hamstring injuries. He led Miami in scoring despite coming off the bench. Hampton isn't expected to receive a significant role for the Heat this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Hampton (hip/hamstring) is available for Friday's preseason finale against the Rockets, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Hampton has missed the previous three exhibitions, but he'll return to action Friday. He's competing for a rotation spot in his first year with Miami.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Hampton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Nets, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Hampton has been dealing with a hamstring injury since Friday but was back at practice Tuesday. However, he'll be unable to return to game action Wednesday. It's unclear whether he'll be available for Friday's preseason finale against the Rockets.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Hampton was active for practice Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Hampton pulled his hamstring Friday, but he's progressing in his recovery. It's unclear if he'll be able to suit up for Wednesday's preseason contest against Brooklyn.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Hampton (hamstring) returned to practice Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Hampton pulled his hamstring Friday, but he's progressing in his recovery. However, it's unclear if he'll be able to suit up for Wednesday's preseason contest against Brooklyn.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Hampton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Hampton will miss a second consecutive contest after pulling his hamstring. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Brooklyn.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls hamstring, out Friday Hampton pulled his right hamstring during pregame warmups and won't play Friday against the Spurs.

Impact Hampton is the 10th Heat player to be ruled out, leaving them extremely shorthanded for a preseason contest. His next chance to suit up will arrive Sunday against Memphis.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

R.J. Hampton hits big, but Detroit Pistons cut down by Brooklyn Nets, 123-108 R.J. Hampton scored a career-high 27 points in the Detroit Pistons' 123-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night in the 2022-23 home...

APRIL 6, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Leader from three as top scorer Hampton closed with 27 points (9-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 123-108 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Hampton led the Pistons in threes made en route to posting a team-high scoring total while setting season-high marks in both categories in Wednesday's defeat. Hampton has scored in double figures 15 times this season.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets beat Pistons 123-108, close in on playoff berth

Mikal Bridges scored 26 points and the Brooklyn Nets moved to the verge of a playoff spot by beating the Detroit Pistons 123-108

APRIL 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs 21 minutes in loss Hampton accumulated four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and two rebounds over 21 minutes during Sunday's 128-102 loss to the Magic.

Impact Hampton saw his minutes increase Sunday, although he failed to do anything of note during his time on the floor. Despite the fact the Pistons are throwing in the towel on a nightly basis, Hampton is yet to carve out a consistent role. Based on what we have seen over the past couple of weeks, managers would be better served to target a player who at least has a guaranteed role ROS.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Hawks Hampton (back) is available for Tuesday's game versus Altanta.

Impact Hampton has been upgraded from questionable to available after missing the previous game with low back spasms. The 21-year-old guard is averaging 7.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 20.6 minutes across his last five appearances.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday's contest Hampton (back) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Hawks.

Impact Hampton was ultimately downgraded to out for Sunday's loss to Miami after initially being listed as questionable, so his designation for Tuesday doesn't offer much optimism. If he's sidelined, more minutes will be available for Rodney McGruder and Cory Joseph.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Hampton (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Miami.

Impact Hampton is dealing with low back spasms that will force him to miss at least one game, and it's unclear whether he'll be available Tuesday against Atlanta. Once Hampton returns, he'll likely see decreased playing time now that Jaden Ivey is back in action.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Hampton (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact With Jaden Ivey back, Hampton saw only 15 minutes off the bench his last time out, so whether he plays or not will not make a huge impact in fantasy hoops. Check back closer to the 6:00 p.m. ET tip-off for official confirmation on his status.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench with Ivey back Hampton will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Nuggets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Jaden Ivey (COVID-19 protocols) returning, Hampton will resume a bench role. In his past six appearances off the pine, he's averaged 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 19.3 minutes.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Wizards Hampton will start Tuesday's game against the Wizards, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Hampton gets the nod in the backcourt with eight players sidelined for Detroit, and it marks his first start of the season. He's seen at least 17 minutes in each of the past seven games, averaging 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Monday Hampton finished with 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes during Monday's 117-97 win over the Pacers.

Impact With Jaden Ivey (COVID-19 protocols) and Alec Burks (foot) both unavailable, Hampton tied his season high in scoring while setting a new season high in boards. The third-year guard has seen a bigger workload off the bench over the last six games, averaging 19.3 minutes and contributing 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 threes and 0.8 steals while shooting an impressive 52.6 percent (10-for-19) from beyond the arc. The Pistons have their sights set on securing the best possible draft lottery odds and landing Victor Wembanyama, and if they begin shutting down veterans like Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles), players like Hampton stand to benefit over the final weeks.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big night on defense Hampton provided 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and five steals in 20 minutes off the bench during Monday's 110-104 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact The five pilfers were easily a career high for the third-year guard -- in fact, Hampton had only five steals combined in his previous 14 games. He's played at least 17 minutes in three of the last four games, and the Pistons seem committed to giving him a chance to carve out a consistent role on the second unit, something Hampton hadn't been getting earlier in the season with the Magic.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Saturday Hampton (illness) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Hampton logged seven minutes off the bench and went scoreless in Wednesday's loss to the Bulls, but the illness won't prevent him from facing the Cavaliers. In any case, Hampton shouldn't play a significant role off the bench, as he has racked up just 35 total minutes in his first three appearances with Detroit.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Hampton is probable for Saturday's matchup against the Cavaliers due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Hampton has appeared in three straight games since joining the Pistons, but he's garnered an inconsistent bench role. While he's dealing with an illness, the third-year guard should still suit up Saturday and may see increased minutes with Alec Burks (foot) sidelined.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available, but may not play Head coach Dwane Casey said Hampton (recently signed) hasn't practiced yet with the Pistons, so while he's available Saturday versus Toronto, the third-year guard may not be includ...

Impact Casey added that Hampton is a good defender and will be a part of the rotation when he eventually gets up to speed with his new squad, but fantasy managers likely can't count on more than 10 minutes from the guard Saturday. Hampton made 26 appearances for Orlando earlier this season but was eventually squeezed out of the rotation when the Magic got back to full strength. He played over 10 minutes in 16 of his 26 appearances and averaged 8.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 steals in 19.2 minutes during those games.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Hampton could be waived or bought out Khobi Price: RJ Hampton potentially could be waived or have his contract with the Orlando Magic bought out, league sources told @orlandospor...

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Out for road trip, could be cut Hampton won't travel with the Magic during its two-game road trip in Chicago and Toronto on Monday and Tuesday and could be waived or have the remainder of his contract bought out,...

Impact Though the 22-year-old Hampton is a recent first-round pick on a rebuilding Magic team, the organization hasn't seen enough progress in his development during his two-plus seasons in Orlando to justify giving him a regular spot in the NBA rotation. Rather than having Hampton toil in the G League with their affiliate in Lakeland, the Magic -- who had already declined his fourth-year team option for 2023-24 back in October -- may want to give him the chance to try and jumpstart his career elsewhere. Expect some resolution on Hampton's future in Orlando to come during or shortly after the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call to NBA Orlando recalled Hampton from the G League's Lakeland Magic on Sunday.

Impact Hampton will help restore some depth at guard for the Magic with the team nearing agreements on buyouts with Patrick Beverley and Terrence Ross, both of whom are expected to become free agents in the coming days. Ross hadn't been part of the Orlando rotation since Jonathan Isaac made his season debut in January, so Hampton likely won't be in store for anything more than garbage-time minutes if he's active Monday in Chicago.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE