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What’s next for Pistons in the wake of Jaden Ivey’s leg injury?
The best season of Jaden Ivey’s young career came to an unfortunate halt on Wednesday. During the fourth quarter of the Detroit Pistons’ win over the Orlando Magic, Ivey sustained a broken left fibula after Cole Anthony collided with his leg while diving for a loose ball.
Ivey had successful surgery Thursday morning and will be re-evaluated by the team’s medical staff in four weeks, the Pistons announced. Durability was the third-year guard’s strong suit before this injury — he played 74 four games his rookie season and 77 games last season.
His absence will mean more than just a starting lineup change for J.B. Bickerstaff and his coaching staff. Bickerstaff’s entire rotation will need to be tinkered with to make up for Ivey’s lost production. More importantly, it’s a devastating injury to a player showing the potential this franchise saw when drafting him.
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Who replaces Ivey in the starting lineup?
When Ivey missed the Nov. 13 game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Malik Beasley and Ron Holland II started in place of him and Tim Hardaway Jr. (Ausar Thompson also was inactive for that game.) In the other two games Ivey missed, Beasley started the first and Thompson started the second.
Beasley is averaging 26.7 points on 44.3 percent shooting from the field and 45.8 percent from 3-point range, five rebounds and four assists per game in three contests without Ivey this season. Thompson is averaging 14 points on 47.8 percent from the field, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game in two outings without Ivey. As for Holland, the rookie posted 7.7 points on 52.9 percent from the field and 3.7 rebounds per game in his three contests without Ivey.
All who have started in Ivey’s absence this season have averaged better numbers than when Ivey was playing, although those stats have come from a small sample size.
Second-year guard Marcus Sasser, whose averages also are higher in games without Ivey this season, has a higher 3-point percentage than Ivey for his career. Sasser is a reliable shooter from deep, posting a career-best 39.6 percent from long range this year. He’s also averaging nearly a steal per game in 13.1 minutes per outing.
Wendell Moore Jr. also could see increased minutes. Moore is yet another player on this Detroit roster with better numbers when Ivey doesn’t play — which is much less about Ivey and more about what these players have been able to do with more opportunity than usual.
With the NBA’s trade deadline looming on Feb. 6, the Pistons’ outlook could also alter. As The Athletic’s John Hollinger pointed out last month, when Detroit waived Paul Reed before re-signing him, the Pistons had $14 million in cap space.
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Trajan Langdon is in his first season as Detroit’s general manager and can bolster the Pistons’ guard rotation if he sees fit. Before his time as the New Orleans Pelicans general manager from 2019 to 2024, Langdon also worked in the front offices for the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs.
In Langdon’s first season at the helm with the Pelicans, during the 2019-20 season, he agreed to a three-team trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers.
New Orleans received Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, De’Andre Hunter, Brandon Ingram, cash considerations, a 2022 first-round pick that ended up being Dyson Daniel, a 2023 first-round pick and a 2025 first-round pick. Langdon also acquired Trey Murphy III, who is in the midst of his best season, via trade a day before the 2022 deadline.
Other than the Davis blockbuster, Langdon has been more on the modest side when it comes to the trade deadline. But Langdon could target another guard to try filling the hole Ivey leaves.
Detroit (15-18) enters Friday ninth in the Eastern Conference, in the Play-In Tournament race and only 2.5 games out of a playoff spot. The Pistons will hope to weather the storm without Ivey for at least a couple of months, beginning with Friday’s home game against the Charlotte Hornets.
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The Detroit Pistons suffered a major blow with the news of rookie guard Jaden Ivey’s leg injury. With Ivey expected to miss significant time, the team now faces the challenge of moving forward without one of their key young talents.So, what’s next for the Pistons in the wake of Ivey’s injury? The team will need to rely on their depth and versatility to fill the void left by Ivey’s absence. Players like Cade Cunningham, Killian Hayes, and Hamidou Diallo will need to step up and take on larger roles in the backcourt.
Additionally, the Pistons may need to explore possible roster moves or signings to bolster their guard rotation. Whether it’s promoting a player from the G League, signing a free agent, or making a trade, the front office will need to be proactive in finding ways to address Ivey’s absence.
Despite the setback, the Pistons have shown resilience and potential this season. With a strong coaching staff and a talented young core, Detroit has the pieces in place to weather this storm and continue their development. It will be a challenging road ahead, but the Pistons have the tools and mindset to overcome adversity and keep pushing forward.
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Jaden Ivey’s last 10 games are exactly what the Pistons need
One of the biggest surprises of the year for the Detroit Pistons has been the performance of Jaden Ivey.
I was admittedly not super high on Ivey coming into the season, as I thought the Pistons needed a better defender and 3-point shooter next to Cade Cunningham. I’m still not sure that Ivey is the long-term answer in the starting lineup, but he is making a strong case.
His defense is still not great, but the effort is there, and Ivey has improved every other facet of his game after being sabotaged by his own coach the year before.
It’s hard to believe we’re in the same calendar year, as Ivey looks like a different guy, is playing confidently and giving the Pistons exactly what they need.
Jaden Ivey’s stats the last 10 games
Ivey’s counting stats in the last 10 games are actually down slightly from his season averages, but he’s getting his points efficiently and in big moments.
Ivey has hit 45 percent of his shots overall in this stretch, including over 40 percent from long range on over five attempts per game, both career highs.
Ivey is up to 45/39 on the season, which is exactly the type of efficiency we were hoping for.
He’s gotten so much better off the ball this year, hitting 42.5 percent of his catch-and-shoot 3-point shots on 2.8 attempts per game. His accuracy is second only to Malik Beasley on the Pistons in catch-and-shoot situations.
Ivey gets even better in the clutch, when he is leading the Pistons in attempts and points while shooting nearly 49 percent from the floor with a couple of game winners already on his resume.
The only area Ivey hasn’t improved is at the free-throw line, as he’s hitting just 73 percent, lowest of his career and unacceptable for a guard who has the ball in his hands so much and shoots a good percentage everywhere else.
This is going to be an interesting summer for Ivey and the Pistons, as he is eligible for an extension, a decision that is looking easier for Detroit, though they still have to consider his long-term role with guys like Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland II coming on and looking like future pieces as well.
Is Jaden Ivey the starting two-guard for the foreseeable future? A 6th man? Trade bait? These are all questions that he and the team will be answering over the upcoming months as they try to work their way into sustained success.
Ivey is ticking most of the boxes so far and his efficient clutch play has been a big part of the Pistons’ improvement this season.
Jaden Ivey’s last 10 games are exactly what the Pistons needJaden Ivey, the standout guard from Purdue University, has been on fire in his last 10 games, showcasing his scoring ability, playmaking skills, and overall impact on the court. His stellar performances have not only caught the attention of NBA scouts but also given Detroit Pistons fans hope for the future.
In his last 10 games, Ivey has averaged 22 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds per game while shooting an impressive 47% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc. His ability to create his own shot, attack the rim with authority, and make plays for his teammates has been a game-changer for the Pistons.
Ivey’s scoring outbursts and clutch performances have helped the Pistons secure crucial wins and stay competitive in games against top teams in the league. His fearlessness on the court and willingness to take on big moments have endeared him to fans and teammates alike.
With his combination of athleticism, skill, and basketball IQ, Jaden Ivey has proven that he is ready to make an immediate impact in the NBA. His last 10 games have shown that he has the potential to be a franchise player for the Pistons and lead them to success in the years to come.
As the Pistons continue to rebuild and develop their young core, Jaden Ivey’s emergence as a star player couldn’t have come at a better time. His electrifying performances have given Pistons fans something to be excited about and have shown that he is exactly what the team needs to take the next step towards contention.
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