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Marcus Sasser scored 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with three rebounds, seven assists and one block in the Pistons 123-95 loss against the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact: Sasser drew another start to close the season with Cade Cunningham sidelined. He ends his rookie season averaging eight points over 71 games with 11 starts. He'll likely remain in a reserve role next season.

Category: Game Recaps


James Wiseman scored 21 points (8-17 FG, 5-7 FT) to go along with 17 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in the Pistons 123-95 loss against the Spurs.

Fantasy Impact: Wiseman got another start to close the regular season with Jalen Duren sidelined. He was able to show some flashes this year with Detroit in spot starts, but he'll likely remain off the fantasy radar next year.

Category: Game Recaps


Jalen Duren has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Duren had been listed as questionable. James Wiseman should see another spot start in his absence.

Category: Injury Updates


Cade Cunningham has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Cunningham will miss his seventh straight game to close the season. Marcus Sasser should continue to start in his absence.

Category: Injury Updates


Simone Fontecchio has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Fontecchio has been sidelined since the middle of March. He'll likely miss the final two games of the season for the Pistons.

Category: Injury Updates


Chimezie Metu scored 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go along with eight rebounds and three assists in the Pistons 127-105 loss against the Bulls.

Fantasy Impact: Metu has seen his playing time increase as of late, playing over 30 minutes in three straight games. He should remain in the streaming conversation in deeper leagues in the Pistons final two games of the season.

Category: Game Recaps


Evan Fournier scored 21 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3PT, 4-4 FT) to go along with three rebounds, one steal and two blocks in the Pistons 120-102 loss against the 76ers.

Fantasy Impact: After going scoreless in his previous two games, Fournier posted his best scoring performance since being traded to Detroit. He remains off the fantasy radar the rest of this season.

Category: Game Recaps


Jaden Ivey scored 25 points (8-17 FG, 6-9 3PT, 3-6 FT) to go along with five rebounds, four assists and one block in the Pistons 120-102 loss against the 76ers.

Fantasy Impact: Ivey continues to see more scoring opportunity in the absence of Cade Cunningham. He has now scored at least 25 points in two of the three games Cade has missed, and should continue to see similar opportunity as long as he is sidelined.

Category: Game Recaps


Taj Gibson is probable for Saturday's game against the Nets. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Gibson remains off the fantasy radar regardless of his status.

Category: Injury Updates


Isaiah Stewart (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Detroit won't have Stewart again on Friday as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. It's unclear if he will be back anytime soon, as the team has yet to offer a concrete timetable for his recovery. Tosan Evbuomwan and Chimezie Metu will both continue to see more work in his extended absence.

Category: Injury Updates


Malachi Flynn scored 50 points (18-25 FG, 5-9 3PT, 9-12 FT) to go along with six rebounds, five assists and three steals in the Pistons 121-113 loss against the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact: The previous career-high for Flynn was 27 points, soaring past that number in a huge performance off the bench. He should continue to see the floor more as long as Cade Cunningham remains sidelined.

Category: Game Recaps


Quentin Grimes will not return this season. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Grimes will be sidelined to rehab lingering muscle soreness related to a knee injury he suffered in January. He is not expected to have to undergo surgery and the bone bruise in knee has healed.

Category: Injury Updates


Ausar Thompson (illness) is still out for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Thompson is set to miss yet another game on Wednesday due to a medical issue. The specifics of it are unclear right now, so it's tough to establish a clear timetable for his recovery. Marcus Sasser will continue to benefit from his absence from a fantasy standpoint.

Category: Injury Updates


Mike Muscala and the Detroit Pistons are reportedly finalizing a contract buyout. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Muscala will be allowed to sign with a contender. He will likely remain off the fantasy radar.

Category: Transactions


The Detroit Pistons plan to sign two-way guard Stanley Umude to a standard two-year NBA contract. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Umude has played in 17 games this season with the Pistons. He'll likely remain off the fantasy radar.

Category: Transactions


The Detroit Pistons are signing G Buddy Boeheim on a two-year, two-way contract. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Boeheim was on a two-way contract with Detroit last year with the Pistons. He'll remain on a two-way deal these next two years.

Category: Transactions


Malcolm Cazalon waived by Pistons

Wed, Feb 21st 6:03pm EST
By Leo Sells

Malcolm Cazalon has been waived by the Detroit Pistons. (Source: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Pistons are officially parting ways with Cazalon and waived him on Wednesday. He saw action in just one game this year, so removing him from their roster won't change much for their rotation. It remains to be seen if he will land anywhere, but he doesn't project to have any fantasy relevance at all this year, even if he gets a solid landing spot.

Category: Transactions


Shake Milton has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Milton and Troy Brown Jr. are both listed as questionable after being traded to Detroit on Thursday. They likely won't hold too much fantasy value.

Category: Injury Updates


Troy Brown Jr. has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Brown could make his Pistons debut on Saturday. He likely won't hold too much fantasy value.

Category: Injury Updates


Danilo Gallinari has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Portland. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: The Pistons will have a very short-handed rotation on Thursday following the deadline.

Category: Injury Updates