The Warriors announced Monday that Joseph is dealing with a lower back lumbar strain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Joseph signed with the Warriors at the beginning of July, but he'll be unavailable for the start of the preseason due to his injury. However, he said he's dealt with a similar injury in the past and doesn't expect it to be a long-term concern, Madeline Kenney of The San Jose Mercury News reports. A better idea of his status should come into focus once he's re-evaluated, but it's possible he's at least eased into action to begin the regular season. Once he's healthy, Joseph will compete for a backcourt role behind Chris Paul and Stephen Curry.
... See More... See Less
Warriors' Cory Joseph: Signs with Golden State
Rotowire
Joseph signed a one-year contract with the Warriors on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Joseph had been with the Pistons since March of 2021, and he averaged 6.9 points and 3.5 assists in 19.8 minutes per game over 62 appearances with the club during the 2022-23 campaign. The Warriors are reshaping their backcourt during the offseason, and Joseph will compete for a role behind Chris Paul and Stephen Curry this season.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Nine dimes in loss
Rotowire
Joseph totaled five points (2-10 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and nine assists in 37 minutes during Sunday's 103-81 loss to Chicago.
Joseph saw a major role off the bench during the final weeks of the campaign and posted a season-high nine dimes during the Pistons' finale. The veteran point guard is set to be a free agent this summer.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Posts big line against Houston
Rotowire
Joseph amassed 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 121-115 loss to the Rockets.
Joseph has been the steadying presence for the Pistons over the past month. He's been a serviceable fantasy player in that stretch too, returning 10th-round value in nine-category leagues with 13.2 points, 3.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 2.2 three-pointers.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Available Monday
Rotowire
Joseph (illness) is available for Monday's game against Milwaukee.
Joseph was unavailable Friday due to his illness, but he'll be back in action for Monday's matchup. He's scored in double figures in nine consecutive appearances, averaging 14.3 points and 4.1 assists in 29.0 minutes per game.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Questionable Monday
Rotowire
Joseph (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Joseph missed Friday's game with an illness, but it looks like he could return by Monday. If he is able to get back out there, Jaden Ivey would be less likely to log 40-plus minutes.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Late addition to injury report
Rotowire
Joseph is out for Friday's game versus the Raptors due to a non-COVID illness.
Joseph will miss his first game Friday since Feb. 6. With Alec Burks (foot) and Rodney McGruder (foot) also out, Jaden Ivey, Killian Hayes and R.J. Hampton will likely receive heavy workloads in the backcourt. Joseph's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Milwaukee.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Cools off in loss Thursday
Rotowire
Joseph contributed 13 points (3-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and two assists over 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-100 loss to Denver.
Joseph continues to play meaningful minutes, exceeding 30 for the third straight game. He has now scored double-digits in seven consecutive outings, adding a handful of assists and steals. While this was arguably his worst performance in the past two weeks, managers should continue to hold him as long as he features heavily in the rotation.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Cleared for Tuesday
Rotowire
Joseph (illness) is available for Tuesday's matchup at Washington.
The shorthanded Pistons will have the veteran available despite an illness. Joseph has been reliable lately, averaging 15.2 points, 4.8 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 29.2 minutes across the past five games.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Could sit Tuesday
Rotowire
Joseph is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Wizards due to a non-COVID-19-related illness.
While the Pistons were shorthanded in Monday's win over the Pacers, Joseph received 32 minutes and turned in a season-high 22 points (8-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT) to go with five rebounds, five assists and one steal. Whether he's dealing with a legitimate illness or is a candidate to rest for the second leg of the back-to-back set is uncertain, but even if Joseph is cleared ahead of Tuesday's 7 p.m. ET opening tip, he could be in line for a smaller workload than he received Monday. If Joseph is out, he will join a lengthy list of players on the sideline, so there could be ample opportunities for R.J. Hampton and Rodney McGruder to carve out larger roles out of the backcourt.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Leading scorer from second unit
Rotowire
Joseph recorded a season-high 22 points (8-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT) with five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 117-97 win over the Pacers.
The veteran guard ended up leading the Pistons in scoring on a night in which seven different Detroit players scored in double digits, and three of them delivered double-doubles. Joseph has reached double digits himself in five straight contests, and with Jaden Ivey (COVID-19 protocols) and Alec Burks (foot) facing uncertain return dates, the 31-year-old could have some DFS appeal Tuesday against the Wizards.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Secures season high in scoring
Rotowire
Joseph posted 17 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Thursday's 113-103 loss to Charlotte.
Joseph led all Pistons players in scoring Thursday, posting a new season-high point total in just 24 minutes of action. Joseph, who held a previous season high of 14 points, has scored in double figures in three consecutive games.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Gets more run for shorthanded squad
Rotowire
Joseph finished Monday's 110-104 loss to the Trail Blazers with 14 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 32 minutes.
Though Alec Burks moved into the starting five with Killian Hayes (hand) sitting out, Joseph still saw the bulk of the playing time in the French point guard's absence, playing nine more minutes than Burks. Hayes will remain sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, while Burks (foot) and another key rotational wing in Hamidou Diallo (ankle) will sit out the second half of the back-to-back set. Even if Joseph doesn't join the starting five Tuesday, he could once again be in store for a 30-plus-minute workload.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Afforded additional playing time
Rotowire
Joseph finished with nine points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 24 minutes during Saturday's 114-90 loss to the Cavaliers.
Joseph played a few extra minutes in the loss, sliding up in the rotation after Killian Hayes was forced from the game due to a hand injury. The Pistons have zero incentive to push anyone at this point, meaning Joseph could even shift into the starting lineup should Hayes be forced to miss time. If that is the case, Joseph could be worth a look in deeper formats for anyone in need of assists.
Joseph (back) played 18 minutes off the bench and generated three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three assists, one steal, one block and one rebound in Wednesday's 113-85 loss to the Cavaliers.
Joseph was cleared to return from a five-game absence due to a back injury ahead of Monday's 111-99 loss to the Celtics, but he wasn't included in the rotation. However, with head coach Dwane Casey moving Killian Hayes back to the starting five Wednesday, Joseph stepped back into a role on the second unit. Even if Casey commits to Hayes as a full-time starter the rest of the way, Joseph is unlikely to see his role dramatically expand as the season unfolds.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Not on injury report
Rotowire
Joseph (back) isn't on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against Boston.
Joseph hasn't appeared in the last five matchups but will be able to suit up against the Celtics. Since he's missed nine of Detroit's last 10 games, it wouldn't be surprising to see him face some limitations Monday.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Out Saturday
Rotowire
Joseph (back) is out Saturday against the Suns.
Joseph has been dealing with injuries lately and hasn't played in consecutive contests since Dec. 31 and Jan. 2. His next chance to see the floor arrives Monday against the Celtics.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Questionable to face Suns
Rotowire
Joseph (back) has been tabbed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Suns.
Joseph has appeared in just one game since Jan. 10, but Saturday's questionable designation marks his first since that date and may suggest he'll return in the second game of the Pistons' back-to-back. The team should clarify the veteran guard's status before the 7 PM ET opening tip.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Remains out Friday
Rotowire
Joseph (back) won't play in Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Joseph's absence streak will extend to four games as he deals with low back soreness. The veteran point guard's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Phoenix.
... See More... See Less
Pistons' Cory Joseph: Won't play Wednesday
Rotowire
Joseph (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
Joseph has already missed seven of Detroit's last eight contests due to the back issue and will be sidelined for a fourth straight Wednesday. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Hornets.
