Hardaway is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to a right ankle sprain.
Hardaway exited Friday's game against the Mavericks and was spotted on a walking boot post-game, but now there's clarity on the extent of the injury. Hardaway could miss at least a few games depending on the severity of the sprain, and with him on the sidelines, expect Malik Beasley to move into a starting role as his replacement.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Spotted in walking boot
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Hardaway (ankle) was spotted in a walking boot following Friday's 123-117 loss to the Mavericks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hardaway exited Friday's loss in the first half and finished scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) with one rebound across eight minutes. Further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury, but he should be considered questionable -- in a very best-case scenario -- for Sunday's matchup against the Pelicans.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Won't return Friday
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Hardaway (ankle) won't return to Friday's game against the Mavericks, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Hardaway sustained the injury following a collision with P.J. Washington, and it turned out to be severe enough to prevent the veteran wing from returning to the hardwood. Malik Beasley should see an uptick in minutes with Hardaway out, while the latter's next chance to play will come against the Pelicans on Sunday.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Heading to locker room
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Hardaway headed to the locker room during Friday's game against the Mavericks due to an apparent ankle injury, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hardaway went down in front of the Mavs' bench after a collision with P.J. Washington, and he was helped to the locker room while looking in severe pain. If he doesn't return, then Malik Beasley could be in line to see more minutes off the bench.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Drops three triples in win
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Hardaway closed Tuesday's 123-103 win over the Wizards with 11 points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals over 23 minutes.
Hardaway continues to start for the Pistons, providing them with a somewhat consistent perimeter threat. Despite starting, his production has been largely underwhelming, having scored more than 15 points only once in the past 15 games. Detroit is positioned to make a run at the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, meaning Hardaway's role should stick moving forward.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Scores 13 points
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Hardaway produced 13 points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 134-106 win over Utah.
The Pistons were without Tobias Harris (personal) and Isaiah Stewart (back) on Monday, allowing Hardaway to soak up a bit more usage. He struggled with his shot again, however, and that's been a trend lately -- over his last 10 games, Hardaway has converted 36.5 percent of his shots from the field.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Scores nine in blowout win
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Hardaway totaled nine points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes in Wednesday's 117-97 win over the Celtics.
Hardaway has started all 55 games he's played this season, but he hasn't been a consistent scoring presence. In February, the veteran has eclipsed double-digit points three times while falling short of the mark eight times. On a young Pistons team, the 32-year-old slots in as a secondary contributor to star Cade Cunningham.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Poor performance again Wednesday
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Hardaway supplied five points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 win over the Bulls.
Hardaway's struggles continued despite the victory, as he scored single-digit points for the fourth straight game and the eighth time in the past 10. Although he remains in the starting lineup, Hardaway has been mediocre from a production standpoint, averaging just 10.5 points and 2.1 three-pointers in 28.4 minutes per game this season.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Leader from deep in 20-point game
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Hardaway contributed 20 points (6-12 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 118-115 loss to Cleveland.
Hardaway once again provided a boost to Detroit offensively, leading all players in threes made while finishing as one of two players with 20 or more points in a losing effort. Hardaway has tallied at least 20 points in five contests this season, and he has connected on six or more shots from three on three occasions.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Struggles in loss Monday
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Hardaway provided seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes during Monday's 132-130 loss to the Hawks.
Hardaway continues to deliver passive performances, having now scored in single digits in five of the past seven games. After a slow start to the season, he worked his way into form during the month of January. Although he has remained in the starting lineup, he continues to be outplayed by Malik Beasley. As a result, Hardaway's playing time does not always reflect that of a typical starter.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Serviceable effort Saturday
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Hardaway produced 13 points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-113 loss to the Magic.
Hardaway connected on multiple three-pointers for the eighth time in the past nine games, continuing to provide Detroit with a somewhat reliable perimeter threat. After a slow start to his season, Hardaway has found his range of late, averaging 12.9 points and 2.9 three-pointers in 30.0 minutes per game over the past month.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Leads from deep as top scorer
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Hardaway contributed 25 points (6-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 9-11 FT) and four rebounds over 30 minutes during Thursday's 111-100 loss to the Pacers.
Hardaway paced Detroit from three in Thursday's contest, leading all Pistons in scoring and threes made while leading all players in shots made from the free-throw line in an offensive showcase. Hardaway has connected on four or more threes in eight contests this year while tallying 25 or more points on three occasions.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Puts up season-high scoring mark
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Hardaway notched 27 points (9-13 FG, 7-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 32 minutes during Saturday's 123-114 victory over the Raptors.
Hardaway returned to the hardwood following a one-game absence, and the veteran performed well in his return. He missed just one of his eight three-point attempts and also established a new season-high scoring mark in this win. Hardaway has scored in double digits in five of his six January outings while going 19-for-39 from three-point range in that span.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Questionable for Saturday
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Hardaway (back) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Hardaway could be trending toward missing a second straight game as he deals with back spasms. If Hardaway doesn't play Saturday, the Pistons may turn to Ausar Thompson again to replace him in the starting lineup. Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland could get a bump in minutes off the bench for Detroit.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Late scratch Thursday
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Hardaway (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
The 32-year-old swingman was a late scratch for Thursday's contest due to back tightness, and his next chance to play will come Saturday against the Raptors. Ausar Thompson will re-enter the starting five with Hardaway sidelined, though Ron Holland and Marcus Sasser are both candidates to receive a bump in minutes off the bench.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Lights it up from deep in victory
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Hardaway provided 26 points (10-15 FG, 6-9 3Pt) over 33 minutes during Monday's 118-115 win over the Trail Blazers.
Hardaway led Detroit from deep in Monday's contest, connecting on a team-high mark from three while ending as one of two Pistons players with 25 or more points in a winning effort. Hardaway set new season-high marks in scoring and threes made, and he has connected on at least five threes in three outings while surpassing the 20-point mark on two occasions.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Nails five triples in overtime win
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Hardaway chipped in 16 points (5-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 125-124 overtime win over Miami.
Hardaway's five three-pointers made during Monday's victory tied his season high. Hardaway continues to score most of his points from behind the arc, as 5.3 of his 7.9 field-goal attempts per contest come from three.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Limited run in loss Thursday
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Hardaway amassed six points (3-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two steals and one assist across 19 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 loss to the Celtics.
Hardaway saw limited run while struggling from beyond the arc in the blowout loss. The veteran swingman has struggled with efficiency as of late. In his last five outings, he has averaged 6.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.6 steals while shooting 39.4 percent from the field and 17.6 percent from downtown across 25.0 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Poor performance Wednesday
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Hardaway notched two points (1-2 FG) and three rebounds over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 loss to the Celtics.
Hardaway struggled again Wednesday, scoring no more than 10 points for the eighth time in the past nine games. He continues to start for the Pistons but has been a non-factor in the majority of games. In 21 appearances, he has averaged a mere 9.7 points and 1.9 three-pointers in 27.5 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Tim Hardaway: Rough shooting in return
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Hardaway (head) scored two points (1-10 FG, 0-8 3Pt) and added three assists and one rebound in 30 minutes Monday in the Pistons' 122-112 loss to the Bulls.
Hardaway didn't face any limitations in his return from a three-game absence due to a head laceration, as he took back his spot in the starting five and narrowly surpassed his season-long average of 28.5 minutes per contest. However, despite the ample playing time, Hardaway had a rough go Monday, finishing with his lowest scoring total of the season while coming up empty from three-point range. Hardaway is capable of getting hot from downtown and providing some useful secondary scoring, but his oft-streaky shooting and lack of contributions elsewhere in the box score limit his overall fantasy appeal.
