Detroit
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News: Stuckey (back) will start Friday against the Nuggets, the Detroit News reports.
Impact: His back stiffened up after Wednesday's loss to the Blazers, but the injury isn't considered serious. He should be a safe play this weekend.

News: Hamilton (groin) is targeting next week's matchup against the Bobcats on Jan. 13 as his return date, the Detroit News reports.
Impact: Rip will miss the Pistons' two weekend matchups against the Nuggets and Jazz, but plans to practice on Monday. Assuming their aren't any setbacks at practice, he will be on the court Tuesday against Charlotte. The success that the Pistons have had in Rip's absence could affect his status in the starting lineup. Coach Michael Curry hasn't declared any changes, but there is a chance he could ask Hamilton or Allen Iverson to come off the bench.

News: Wallace (foot) will be a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against the Nuggets, the Detroit News reports.
Impact: Sheed complained of his foot being sore after the morning shootaround, but he hopes to play after missing three straight games. It's a heavy slate for the Association tonight, so owners with a replacement on the bench may want to consider going that route.

News: Stuckey (back) "didn't even put on his shoes" during a personal development day at the team hotel in Denver, the Detroit News reports.
Impact: The injury is not considered serious, and Stuckey expects to play Friday against the Nuggets.

News: Acker was recalled from D-League Fort Wayne Thursday.
Impact: Acker played a little better for Fort Wayne than Walter Sharpe, who was also recalled Thursday, but he probably won't see much action in the near future.

News: Sharpe was recalled from D-League Fort Wayne Thursday.
Impact: Sharpe will fill his customary role at the end of the Detroit bench.

News: Prince logged his third straight 20+ point performance Wednesday night, totaling 26 points and eight rebounds on 13-21 shooting.
Impact: Prince has done a good job picking up the offensive slack for Detroit while Rasheed Wallace (foot) and Rip Hamilton (groin) are sidelined with injury. The rebounding totals will still be there when the two return but don't expect the 20+ point performances to continue.

News: Prince finished with 26 points for Detroit, which lost 84-83 at Portland on Wednesday.
Impact: It was the third straight 20-point effort for Prince, who is averaging 23.0 points and 8.3 rebounds over that span, helping to compensate for the absences of Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace.

News: Prince finished with 26 points for Detroit, which lost 84-83 at Portland on Wednesday.
Impact: It was the third straight 20-point effort for Prince, who is averaging 23.0 points and 8.3 rebounds over that span, helping to compensate for the absences of Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace.

News: Hamilton (groin) has been ruled out of Wednesday's tilt against the Blazers, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: He participated in shooting and running drills on Wednesday morning, but wasn't cleared for action. It sounds like Rip is nearing a return, so maybe we'll see him return on Friday.

News: Wallace (foot) will sit out Wednesday's game against the Blazers Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Sheed took part in the morning shootaround, but wasn't healthy enough to suit up for the game. It will be his third straight game on the sidelines.

News: Coach Michael Curry isn't sure Hamilton (groin) will be able to play Wednesday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Hamilton has already missed five games with the groin injury, but appeared to be close to returning over the weekend. Even if he doesn't play Wednesday, he should return soon.

News: Coach Michael Curry expects Wallace (foot) to be back in the lineup Wednesday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Of course, Curry also thought Wallace would be able to play Sunday. Wallace has missed the last two games.

News: Stuckey scored 24 points and added six assists on Sunday, and the Pistons pulled out an 88-87 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on the road.
Impact: Stuckey's new year is off to a great start, as he's averaged 31 points in his first two games. He's averaging 19.2 points on 51.6 percent shooting since joining the starting lineup for good on Dec. 9, and Detroit is 13-3 overall when he starts.

News: Stuckey scored 24 points and added six assists on Sunday, and the Pistons pulled out an 88-87 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on the road.
Impact: Stuckey's new year is off to a great start, as he's averaged 31 points in his first two games. He's averaging 19.2 points on 51.6 percent shooting since joining the starting lineup for good on Dec. 9, and Detroit is 13-3 overall when he starts.

News: Brown started in place of the injured Rasheed Wallace (foot) in Sunday's victory over the Clippers.
Impact: Brown made his second straight start in place of Wallace, and had two points and a season-high 11 rebounds in 19 minutes. Wallace is not expected to miss much more time, so Brown will be back to a limited bench role soon enough.

News: McDyess returned to action Sunday after missing two games because of sore ribs.
Impact: McDyess had six points and 15 rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench.

News: Hamilton (groin) sat out Sunday's victory over the Clippers.
Impact: This was the fifth consecutive game he's missed because of the injury. Amir Johnson started in his place.

News: Wallace (foot) sat out Sunday's victory over the Clippers.
Impact: This was the second consecutive game he's missed because of the injury. Kwame Brown started in his place.

News: Coach Michael Curry is optimistic that Hamilton (groin) will return to action Sunday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Hamilton has missed the last four games, but the Pistons have won them all. There has been some talk that he'll be used as a sixth man when he's healthy, but that's unlikely.

News: Coach Michael Curry is optimistic that Wallace (foot) will return to action Sunday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Wallace missed his first game of the season Friday.

News: Prince had 23 points and 10 rebounds Friday, his ninth double-double of the season.
Impact: Prince, who is the only Piston to start every game this year, is averaging a career-high 38 mpg. He may not make the All-Star team next month, but he's playing the best basketball of his life right now.

News: Johnson had 10 points and 14 rebounds Friday.
Impact: With Rasheed Wallace and Richard Hamilton hurt, Johnson has had an uptick of minutes lately. He's started the last four games, averaging 7.0 ppg, 9.3 rpg, and 2.5 bpg. There's been talk of employing Hamilton has a sixth man, so it's possible that Johnson could stay in the starting lineup, but his minutes will certainly go back down when the Pistons are all healthy.

News: Stuckey scored 38 points Friday, adding seven assists, two steals, and four rebounds.
Impact: Starting has been good to Stuckey, who is averaging 22.7 ppg over his last six games.

News: Stuckey hit 15-of-29 from the field and scored 38 points on Friday as Detroit defeated Sacramento 98-92.
Impact: Since scoring a career-high 40 points in a 104-98 win over Chicago on Dec. 23, Stuckey is averaging 22.7 points and 4.8 assists.

News: Stuckey hit 15-of-29 from the field and scored 38 points on Friday as Detroit defeated Sacramento 98-92.
Impact: Since scoring a career-high 40 points in a 104-98 win over Chicago on Dec. 23, Stuckey is averaging 22.7 points and 4.8 assists.

News: Prince had 23 points and 10 rebounds on Friday in the Pistons' 98-92 win over Sacramento.
Impact: Prince is averaging 17.3 points and 8.7 rebounds during Detroit's six-game winning streak.

News: Prince had 23 points and 10 rebounds on Friday in the Pistons' 98-92 win over Sacramento.
Impact: Prince is averaging 17.3 points and 8.7 rebounds during Detroit's six-game winning streak.

News: McDyess sat out Friday night's game because of sore ribs.
Impact: McDyess did dress for the game, but would have played only in an emergency. With Rasheed Wallace (knee) also missing the game, Kwame Brown and Amir Johnson got extended minutes.

News: McDyess (ribs) is questionable for Friday night's game against Sacramento, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: McDyess missed Wednesday's victory over Orlando with the injury. The Pistons will be without Rasheed Wallace (foot) as well, so more minutes are expected for Amir Johnson, Jason Maxiell and Kwame Brown.

News: Wallace (foot) will not play in Friday night's game against Sacramento, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Wallace left Detroit's previous game early because of the injury. With Antonio McDyess (ribs) questionable, expect more playing time for Kwame Brown, Jason Maxiell and Amir Johnson.

News: Hamilton has been ruled out of Friday night's game against Sacramento because of a groin injury, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: An MRI taken on Thursday revealed a tear in Hamilton's left groin. Friday night's game will be the fourth consecutive he's missed.

News: The Pistons have assigned Sharpe to Fort Wayne of the D-League.
Impact: Sharpe has played in just three games for Detroit, averaging 0.7 points, so presumably not too may fantasy league will be rocked by this news.

News: The Pistons have assigned Acker to Fort Wayne of the D-League.
Impact: No fantasy impact here as Acker has appeared in just five games for the Pistons thus far, averaging 1.4 points and 0.4 rebounds in 3.0 minutes per game.

News: Wallace suffered a foot injury in the first half of Wednesday's 83-75 win over New Jersey and did not return. He hasn't played in the Pistons' last three games but could return Friday at Denver.
Impact: Wallace is averaging 12.3 points and 7.4 rebounds this season.

News: Wallace suffered a foot injury in the first half of Wednesday's 83-75 win over New Jersey and did not return. He hasn't played in the Pistons' last three games but could return Friday at Denver.
Impact: Wallace is averaging 12.3 points and 7.4 rebounds this season.

News: An MRI revealed a slight tear in Hamilton's left groin and he is doubtful for Friday night's game against Sacramento, the Detroit News reports.
Impact: This is not as serious as the torn groin that sidelined him for a couple of months in the 2001-2002 season. Hamilton hopes to be back in action in time for a four-game road trip starting Sunday.

News: Iverson scored 19 points to help the Pistons win their fifth straight game, 83-75 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday. The Pistons won despite being without several starters. "No one was going to come in and be Sheed, Rip or Dice, but we have guys who will come off the bench and help us in their own way,'' Iverson said. ``We just had to utilize that, even when it meant playing a totally different style.''
Impact: For the Iverson of old, a 19-point effort would be unimpressive. But in the context of playing with team-oriented Detroit, Iverson may be less productive in fantasy games, but more valuable where it counts - on the court.

News: Iverson scored 19 points to help the Pistons win their fifth straight game, 83-75 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday. The Pistons won despite being without several starters. "No one was going to come in and be Sheed, Rip or Dice, but we have guys who will come off the bench and help us in their own way,'' Iverson said. ``We just had to utilize that, even when it meant playing a totally different style.''
Impact: For the Iverson of old, a 19-point effort would be unimpressive. But in the context of playing with team-oriented Detroit, Iverson may be less productive in fantasy games, but more valuable where it counts - on the court.

News: McDyess missed Wednesday's game against New Jersey with a rib injury he sustained in Monday's win against Orlando.
Impact: McDyess should be able to go against Sacramento on Friday but consider him day-to-day. Additional updates to come on his status.

News: Wallace left Wednesday's game in the second quarter with a sore right foot.
Impact: He won't return for the second half. Consider him day-to-day for now.

News: Hamilton (groin) will sit out Wednesday's game, the Detroit News reports.
Impact: It will be the third game in a row that Hamilton will miss, but he is close to returning.

News: Pistons head coach Michael Curry said Hamilton (groin) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Nets, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Hamilton has already lost two games to a sore left groin. He missed practice on Tuesday to get more treatment. If he can't go, it's likely that Amir Johnson will start.

News: Stuckey led the Pistons with 19 points on 7-of-19 shooting during Detroit's win Monday.
Impact: Stuckey also grabbed five boards and handed out four assists in the victory. He entered the night averaging 16.0 points and 6.3 assists since joining the starting lineup 12 games ago.

News: Hamilton (groin) did not play Monday night in Detroit's victory over Orlando, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact: Hamilton aggravated a left groin injury on Friday and sat out Saturday's game against Milwaukee.

News: Hamilton sat out Saturday night's game against Milwaukee because of a groin injury, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: The Pistons say Hamilton aggravated a previous injury on Friday night against Oklahoma City. He was inactive against the Bucks and is listed as day-to-day heading into Monday's game at home against Orlando.

News: Wallace had 16 points and 12 rebounds in the Pistons' win on Saturday.
Impact: It was his first double-double since Nov. 19 and seventh of the season. He's averaging 12.4 points and 7.6 rebounds.

News: Wallace had 16 points and 12 rebounds in the Pistons' win on Saturday.
Impact: It was his first double-double since Nov. 19 and seventh of the season. He's averaging 12.4 points and 7.6 rebounds.

News: Prince had 16 points and 11 rebounds in the Pistons' win Friday night.
Impact: Prince has back-to-back double-doubles. He was 7-of-15 from the field.

News: Prince had 16 points and 11 rebounds in the Pistons' win Friday night.
Impact: Prince has back-to-back double-doubles. He was 7-of-15 from the field.

News: Iverson hit the game-winner in the Pistons victory over the Thunder on Friday.
Impact: Iverson finished with 22 points, scoring 14 in the fourth quarter. He had been held to 15 in the previous two games.

News: Iverson hit the game-winner in the Pistons victory over the Thunder on Friday.
Impact: Iverson finished with 22 points, scoring 14 in the fourth quarter. He had been held to 15 in the previous two games.

News: Hamilton remains sidelined with a groin injury and likely won't play in the final two games of Detroit's four-game road trip this weekend.
Impact: The Pistons said Hamilton aggravated the injury in Detroit's 90-88 victory over Oklahoma City on Friday night. He was also inactive for the game against the Bucks and was listed as day-to-day. Hamilton had started the Pistons' first 27 games, averaging 17.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists.

News: Hamilton remains sidelined with a groin injury and likely won't play in the final two games of Detroit's four-game road trip this weekend.
Impact: The Pistons said Hamilton aggravated the injury in Detroit's 90-88 victory over Oklahoma City on Friday night. He was also inactive for the game against the Bucks and was listed as day-to-day. Hamilton had started the Pistons' first 27 games, averaging 17.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists.

News: Stuckey scored 40 points on 15-of-24 shooting in the Pistons' win Tuesday.
Impact: Stuckey also had two boards, four assists and four steals in a highly productive outing. He's been a huge asset since joining Detroit's starting lineup.

News: Iverson left Tuesday's game with a strained groin in the third quarter.
Impact: Iverson didn't return to the game. The Pistons have Wednesday and Thursday off before facing the Thunder on Friday, so Iverson isn't likely to miss any games.

News: Stuckey scored a career-high 40 points for the Pistons in their 104-98 victory over visiting Chicago on Tuesday night.
Impact: Stuckey shot 62.5 percent (15-for-24) from the field, and also connected on nine of his 11 attempts from the free-throw line. He scored 20 points on 9-of-20 shooting in his previous contest, but it was just the second time this season he reached the 20-point mark. Stuckey also finished with four rebounds and four assists versus the Bulls.

News: Stuckey scored a career-high 40 points for the Pistons in their 104-98 victory over visiting Chicago on Tuesday night.
Impact: Stuckey shot 62.5 percent (15-for-24) from the field, and also connected on nine of his 11 attempts from the free-throw line. He scored 20 points on 9-of-20 shooting in his previous contest, but it was just the second time this season he reached the 20-point mark. Stuckey also finished with four rebounds and four assists versus the Bulls.

News: Stuckey had 20 points for the Pistons in their 85-78 loss at Atlanta on Sunday.
Impact: Stuckey, who scored at least 20 points for just the second time this season, bounced back from a seven-point performance in Friday's loss to Utah. He shot 75.0 percent (9-for-12) from the field and also grabbed nine rebounds. He is averaging 10.7 points on 47.0 percent shooting, and has also grabbed 3.0 boards per game this season.

News: Stuckey had 20 points for the Pistons in their 85-78 loss at Atlanta on Sunday.
Impact: Stuckey, who scored at least 20 points for just the second time this season, bounced back from a seven-point performance in Friday's loss to Utah. He shot 75.0 percent (9-for-12) from the field and also grabbed nine rebounds. He is averaging 10.7 points on 47.0 percent shooting, and has also grabbed 3.0 boards per game this season.

News: Wallace had 20 points for the Pistons in their 85-78 loss at Atlanta on Sunday.
Impact: Wallace, who had been held to a combined 23 points in his last three contests, went 9-for-18 from the field. This was just the third time this season Wallace has reached the 20-point mark. He is averaging 12.3 points on 43.0 percent shooting.

News: Wallace had 20 points for the Pistons in their 85-78 loss at Atlanta on Sunday.
Impact: Wallace, who had been held to a combined 23 points in his last three contests, went 9-for-18 from the field. This was just the third time this season Wallace has reached the 20-point mark. He is averaging 12.3 points on 43.0 percent shooting.

News: Iverson led the Pistons with 38 points in their loss to Utah on Friday.
Impact: Iverson wound up playing 54 minutes, tying LaMarcus Aldridge for the most in an NBA game this season. He is averaging 28.7 points in his last three games.

News: Iverson led the Pistons with 38 points in their loss to Utah on Friday.
Impact: Iverson wound up playing 54 minutes, tying LaMarcus Aldridge for the most in an NBA game this season. He is averaging 28.7 points in his last three games.

News: Wallace picked up his league-leading ninth technical foul Wednesday.
Impact: Wallace is well on his way to earning a one-game suspension for acquiring too many technical fouls. He has six techs to go before he'll get punished.

News: Stuckey had 18 points and matched a career high with 11 assists in the Pistons' win over Washington on Wednesday.
Impact: Stuckey has recorded 11 assists three times this season. This was his fourth double-double of the year and third in four games. He's averaging 10.4 points.

News: Stuckey had 18 points and matched a career high with 11 assists in the Pistons' win over Washington on Wednesday.
Impact: Stuckey has recorded 11 assists three times this season. This was his fourth double-double of the year and third in four games. He's averaging 10.4 points.

News: Iverson had 28 points in Detroit's win over Washington on Wednesday.
Impact: Iverson left the game briefly after bumping knees with Washington's Mike James. He was 10-of-16 from the field. The 28 points gave him back-to-back games of 20 points for the first time since Nov. 13 and 14.

News: Iverson had 28 points in Detroit's win over Washington on Wednesday.
Impact: Iverson left the game briefly after bumping knees with Washington's Mike James. He was 10-of-16 from the field. The 28 points gave him back-to-back games of 20 points for the first time since Nov. 13 and 14.

News: Stuckey finished with his fourth double-double of the season in Wednesday's win against Washington, totaling 18 points and 11 assists.
Impact: Stuckey has logged three double-doubles in his last four games, averaging 15.5 points, 10 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals on 23-37 (62%) shooting during that four-game stretch. He has thrived since moving to the starting lineup and should be owned in all standard leagues.

News: Iverson had to be helped off the floor after banging knees with Juan Dixon, but soon returned, MLive.com reports.
Impact: This doesn't appear to be anything too major, but we'll keep an eye on it, if only to make sure it wasn't just adrenaline keeping him in the game.

News: Stuckey made his second straight start on Friday and had 21 points (7-of-8 FG, 4-of-5 3pt) with three rebounds, eight assists, three turnovers and three steals in 34 minutes in Detroit's victory over Indiana.
Impact: Stuckey has taken to his new role, posting a combined 31 points and 19 assists (five turnovers) in the two starts. Pistons coach Michael Curry said promoting Stuckey to the starting unit may not be permanent, but the coach needs his production.

News: Iverson had 17 points and a season-high 12 assists in the Pistons' win over the Pacers on Friday.
Impact: Iverson's offensive production has been down, failing to score 20 points since Nov. 19. He was 6-of-12 from the field Friday.

News: Iverson had 17 points and a season-high 12 assists in the Pistons' win over the Pacers on Friday.
Impact: Iverson's offensive production has been down, failing to score 20 points since Nov. 19. He was 6-of-12 from the field Friday.

News: Stuckey had a season-high 21 points Friday in Detroit's win over the Pacers.
Impact: Stuckey was 7-of-8 from the field, hitting four 3-pointers in his fifth start of the season. He also had eight assists and three steals. Stuckey is averaging 9.9 points this season, but has started to become more consistent in the last month, averaging in double figures in seven of the last eight games.

News: Stuckey had a season-high 21 points Friday in Detroit's win over the Pacers.
Impact: Stuckey was 7-of-8 from the field, hitting four 3-pointers in his fifth start of the season. He also had eight assists and three steals. Stuckey is averaging 9.9 points this season, but has started to become more consistent in the last month, averaging in double figures in seven of the last eight games.

News: In his second game since re-signing with the Pistons earlier this week, McDyess had 14 points.
Impact: McDyess has played in four games this season. He was 7-of-10 from the field and also had four rebounds and one blocked shot. McDyess was traded to Denver as part of Detroit's deal for Allen Iverson but was waived by the Nuggets last month. He played 24 minutes off the bench.

News: In his second game since re-signing with the Pistons earlier this week, McDyess had 14 points.
Impact: McDyess has played in four games this season. He was 7-of-10 from the field and also had four rebounds and one blocked shot. McDyess was traded to Denver as part of Detroit's deal for Allen Iverson but was waived by the Nuggets last month. He played 24 minutes off the bench.

News: Wallace had 19 points and six rebounds, but it wasn't enough as the Pistons lost 107-94 at Washington Tuesday night.
Impact: Wallace shot 72.7 percent (8-for-11) from the field, and drained three of his four attempts from 3-point range. He totaled just 13 points in his previous two games, and was coming off of a season-low six-point performance in Sunday's loss at New York. He is averaging 12.9 points on 44.7 percent shooting this season.

News: Wallace had 19 points and six rebounds, but it wasn't enough as the Pistons lost 107-94 at Washington Tuesday night.
Impact: Wallace shot 72.7 percent (8-for-11) from the field, and drained three of his four attempts from 3-point range. He totaled just 13 points in his previous two games, and was coming off of a season-low six-point performance in Sunday's loss at New York. He is averaging 12.9 points on 44.7 percent shooting this season.

News: Hamilton scored a season-high 29 points, but it wasn't enough as the Pistons lost 107-94 at Washington Tuesday night.
Impact: Hamilton reached the 20-point mark for the first time since scoring 24 in a win at Golden State on Nov. 13. In his last seven games, he is averaging 18.1 points on 54.9 percent shooting. He went 10-for-17 (58.8 percent) from the field on Tuesday.

News: Hamilton scored a season-high 29 points, but it wasn't enough as the Pistons lost 107-94 at Washington Tuesday night.
Impact: Hamilton reached the 20-point mark for the first time since scoring 24 in a win at Golden State on Nov. 13. In his last seven games, he is averaging 18.1 points on 54.9 percent shooting. He went 10-for-17 (58.8 percent) from the field on Tuesday.