Ivey supplied 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 19 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 113-109 loss to the Bucks.
The fourth-year guard didn't make his season debut until Nov. 22 after undergoing knee surgery just before the start of the campaign, and Wednesday's 15 points and six dimes were his best efforts in those categories in seven games since rejoining the lineup. Ivey has yet to play more than 20 minutes in a contest as he gets eased back in, but this performance might be a good sign he's ready to take on a bigger workload as the floor general for Detroit's second unit.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Goes scoreless Monday
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Ivey chipped in zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one assist over 14 minutes during Monday's 99-98 victory over Atlanta.
Ivey continued to struggle offensively and also failed to see more than 15 minutes for the sixth straight game. During that time, he has averaged 6.8 points and 0.8 three-pointers in 13.4 minutes per contest. While his production is bound to increase to some degree, it remains to be seen whether he will play enough to have sustainable standard league value. Given the slow ramp-up, fantasy managers may contemplate looking elsewhere for the time being.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Only 15 minutes in loss
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Ivey ended Wednesday's 117-114 loss to Boston with seven points (2-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes.
Ivey continues to be brought along slowly, having now played no more than 15 minutes in all three games since returning from injury. Although his playing time is likely to increase, it is unclear whether he will push back into the starting lineup. He is probably worth holding for at least another couple of games, just in case things turn around sooner rather than later.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Good to go Monday
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Ivey (reconditioning) is available for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Ivey was previously listed as probable for Monday's contest and will suit up as expected. The guard made his season debut Saturday after missing the Pistons' first 15 regular-season games following arthroscopic right knee surgery in training camp and delivered 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal in 15 minutes. Detroit will likely continue to monitor Ivey's health and gradually ramp up both his minutes and usage.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Probable for Monday
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Ivey is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Pacers due to reconditioning.
After undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in mid-October and missing the first 15 games of the regular season, Ivey made his season debut in Saturday's win over the Bucks, posting 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal across 15 minutes off the bench. The 23-year-old guard is likely to suit up again Monday, though he's still expected to face heavy restrictions if he's cleared to play.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Questionable for Saturday
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Ivey (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Milwaukee.
This is the first time that Ivey has received the questionable tag since undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery back in October, so he appears to be on the cusp of a return. He'll likely have some heavy minutes restrictions as he's eased back into things, but Ivey will likely chip away at Daniss Jenkins and Caris LeVert's minutes once he's fully up to speed.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Recalled to NBA
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The Pistons recalled Ivey (knee) from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Thursday.
Ivey spent a couple of days in the G League in order to get some practice reps in and improve his conditioning. Depending on how his knee responds, his season debut could be in the near future.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Assigned to G League
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Detroit assigned Ivey to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Ivey was spotted going through some on-court work back on Nov. 14, and this assignment is the next positive step in his rehab. Ivey will likely practice with the Cruise before being recalled to join his NBA squad. His return date remains in the air, but a return at some point in November could be on the table.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Out at least four weeks
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The Pistons announced Thursday that Ivey underwent an arthroscopic procedure to relieve right knee discomfort and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
The procedure and discomfort are unrelated to the fibula injury Ivey suffered last season, per the Pistons' press release, but this is still a massive hit to Detroit's backcourt, which also lost Malik Beasley and Tim Hardaway this offseason. In Ivey's absence, Caris LeVert (undisclosed), Duncan Robinson, Ronald Holland, Marcus Sasser and Chaz Lanier are all candidates for increased roles to start the season.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Won't play in preseason finale
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Ivey (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Wizards, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Ivey is "working through some things" and won't be available for the final preseason game, along with Caris LeVert (undisclosed). It sounds like this is a precautionary measure for both players to ensure they are ready for the regular-season opener against the Bulls on Oct. 22.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Absent from starting lineup Tuesday
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Ivey (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
It appears that the Pistons are giving Ivey the night off Tuesday. The combo guard will look to return to the lineup for Thursday's exhibition finale against the Wizards for his last tune-up in game action ahead of the regular season.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Won't play Thursday
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Ivey (rest) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
After playing 14 minutes in Monday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Ivey will not suit up, presumably for rest purposes. The next opportunity for the Purdue product to play will be Tuesday against the Cavaliers.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Not starting Thursday
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Ivey isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Bucks.
Ivey logged 14 minutes in Monday's exhibition against the Grizzlies so that the team may give him a lighter workload Thursday evening. Duncan Robinson will draw the start with Ivey scheduled to come off the bench.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Ends season on shelf
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Ivey (lower leg) didn't play in the Pistons' final 55 games of the 2024-25 season, including the playoffs.
Ivey hasn't played since Jan. 1 due to a broken left fibula, and with Detroit now eliminated from the playoffs, he will have to wait until next season to see any game action. However, the 23-year-old guard had been reportedly progressing in his recovery and was cleared for basketball activities, so he should be healthy ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Ivey finished the 2024-25 season averaging 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 29.9 minutes across 30 regular-season appearances.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Out at least another two weeks
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The Pistons announced Saturday that Ivey (lower leg) has progressed in his recovery to basketball shooting and skill drills, and his status will be updated in another two weeks.
Ivey continues to progress in his recovery from a broken left fibula that has kept him sidelined since Jan. 1. However, the Pistons will likely have to advance past the Knicks in the playoffs to give Ivey a chance at suiting up before the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Cleared for basketball activities
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The Pistons announced Thursday that Ivey continues to make progress in his recovery from a broken left fibula and has been cleared for basketball activities. He's scheduled to enter the beginning phase of a reconditioning progression and will have his status updated in two weeks.
Ivey hasn't played since Jan. 1 due to a broken left fibula, but getting clearance for basketball activities will leave the door open for him to play again in 2024-25 if the Pistons are able to make a deep playoff run. Before getting injured, the third-year guard averaged a career-high 17.6 points to go with 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.1 three-pointers and 0.9 steals in 29.9 minutes per game while shooting 46 percent from the field and 40.9 percent from downtown over 30 appearances.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Still out another four weeks
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The Pistons announced Thursday that Ivey (lower leg) has transitioned to weight-bearing strengthening exercises, running progression activity and stationary shooting. The 24-year-old's recovery progress will be updated in another four weeks.
Ivey has been sidelined since suffering a broken left fibula on Jan. 1 and undergoing surgery. While Ivey could potentially return to action for Detroit's playoff run, his rehab process would need to proceed without any setbacks. Ausar Thompson should continue to start in his absence.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Out at least another four weeks
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The Pistons announced Thursday that Ivey (lower leg) has transitioned to a walking boot and has begun light weight-bearing activity. The 22-year-old guard's progress will be updated in another four weeks as he continues to progress in the rehabilitation process.
Ivey hasn't played since Jan. 1 after undergoing surgery to repair a broken left fibula but appears to be progressing well in his recovery. While Ivey will now certainly be sidelined well past the All-Star break, there is reason for optimism that he can return to action before the end of the regular season. Ausar Thompson will likely continue to start in his absence.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Undergoes successful surgery
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The Pistons announced Thursday that Ivey underwent successful surgery to repair a broken fibula in his left leg, and he will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
While Ivey is set to be re-evaluated in four weeks, the 22-year-old guard will likely be sidelined for a longer period while recovering from a broken fibula. Until Ivey is able to return to action, Marcus Sasser, Malik Beasley, Tim Hardaway and Ausar Thompson could all see increased roles in Detroit's backcourt.
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Pistons' Jaden Ivey: Suffers serious leg injury
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Ivey suffered what appeared to be a severe lower left leg injury early in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against Orlando and was taken off the court on a stretcher, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. He recorded 22 points (8-11 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists, one rebound and one steal in 27 minutes before leaving the game.
Cole Anthony fell into Ivey's leg while pursuing a loose ball in the fourth quarter, causing Ivey to go down on the hardwood in considerable pain. After an extended delay, Ivey was wheeled to the locker room. The Pistons likely won't have an update on Ivey until he undergoes further testing on his leg, but an extended absence is likely in the cards for the 22-year-old.
