Pistons' Chaz Lanier: Hits two three-pointers in win
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Lanier recorded eight points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Monday's 137-135 overtime win over the Wizards.
After not being part of the rotation during four of Detroit's past five games, Lanier played 27 minutes Monday and had his best scoring performance of his career. This extended playing time can be attributed to the absences of Ausar Thompson (ankle), Tobias Harris (ankle), Isaiah Stewart (ankle) and Caris LeVert (knee), so once one of the aforementioned players return from their respective injury, Lanier's role is bound to decrease.
Lanier posted nine points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Thursday's 119-98 preseason win over the Wizards.
Lanier made multiple three-pointers in three of his four preseason appearances, going 8-for-22 overall. The rookie will likely have a limited role in 2025-26, but Jaden Ivey's knee surgery opens up plenty of minutes to begin the campaign.
Pistons' Chaz Lanier: Double-digit scoring in SL loss
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Lanier chipped in 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 16 minutes in Saturday's 96-84 Summer League loss to the Spurs.
Lanier delivered an efficient scoring outing Saturday, highlighted by a trio of made three-pointers. He was selected No. 37 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft following a strong 2024-25 campaign at Tennessee, which capped off a standout college career that began at North Florida. As a Volunteer, Lanier averaged 18.0 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from beyond the arc across 38 total games.
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Pistons' Chaz Lanier: Joins Detroit
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Lanier was selected by the Pistons with the No. 37 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Lanier made an immediate impact at Tennessee after transferring from North Florida, where he spent his first four collegiate seasons. In his lone year with the Volunteers, he averaged 18.0 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from three over 38 games. While he's limited as a defender and playmaker, few prospects in this class can match his tough shotmaking ability. His role in Detroit will likely depend on whether the Pistons choose to re-sign veteran guards Malik Beasley, Dennis Schroder and Tim Hardaway.
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