Knox won't start Monday's game against the Nuggets.
After a couple of standout games, Knox was rewarded with back-to-back starts. However, he failed to impress, and the Pistons' small-ball lineup didn't work out. Marvin Bagley is back with the first unit, but as long as Jalen Duren (ankle) is sidelined, Knox should carve out a sizable rotational role. Over his first four appearances of the season, Knox has averaged 11.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Double-double in Friday's start
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Knox supplied 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 31 minutes during Friday's 108-100 loss to Cleveland.
With Jalen Duren (ankle) sidelined for a third straight game, Knox slid into the starting five for the Pistons and produced his first double-double in three games since rejoining the club last week. The 24-year-old forward has never lived up to his draft pedigree after being a lottery pick in 2018, but Knox is seeing big minutes right now in an injury-wracked Detroit frontcourt and has some short-term fantasy value.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Starting Friday
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Knox will enter the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, James Edwards of The Athletic reports.
Jalen Duren (ankle) is sitting out again Friday, but Marvin Bagley will go back to the second unit this time around. Knox has played well in his two appearances for the Pistons, averaging 15.0 points on 75.0 percent shooting from the field.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Practicing with starters
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Knox was practicing with the starters during the team's morning shootaround ahead of Friday's matchup versus the Cavaliers, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
Marvin Bagley (illness) is questionable for the contest but was participating in the shootaround, though he was operating with the backups. With the Pistons in the midst of a nine-game losing streak, it's possible coach Monty Williams will make a change to the starting lineup even if Bagley is cleared to suit up. If Knox is starting, Isaiah Stewart would presumably slide over to center in Bagley's stead.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Leading scorer in team debut
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Knox recorded 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt) and three rebounds across 24 minutes in Sunday's 119-108 loss to the Bulls.
Knox joined the Pistons on a one-year deal Wednesday after being cut by the Trail Blazers on Oct. 21. He made an immediate impact Sunday as the leading scorer on the team coming off the bench. Knox's role on the Pistons could grow if he continues to contribute positively off the bench, and he'll get his next opportunity Tuesday against the Hawks.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Joins Detroit
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Knox agreed to a one-year deal with the Pistons on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Detroit is dealing with a slew of injuries to key players, so Knox may have a shot at some back-of-rotation minutes. He has prior familiarity with Detroit, as he appeared in 42 games for the team in 2022-23 while averaging 5.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 14.1 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Signs with Portland
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Knox signed a training camp contract with the Trail Blazers on Monday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Knox appeared in 63 matchups between the Pistons and Trail Blazers last year and averaged 6.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in 15.1 minutes per game. After the team declined his team option in late June, he'll have an opportunity to compete for a roster spot during training camp this year.
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Kevin Knox: Set to hit free agency
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The Trail Blazers declined Knox's $3 million team option Thursday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Portland won't have the ability to match any offer Knox receives once free agency begins. The No. 9 pick in the 2018 NBA has had a tough start to his career, landing on four different teams in five seasons. In 2022-23, he averaged 6.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in 15.1 minutes across 63 games for the Pistons and Trail Blazers.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Available Sunday
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Knox (quadriceps) is available for Sunday's matchup against the Warriors.
Knox was listed as probable earlier Sunday, so his availability is unsurprising. Knox has taken advantage of playing more minutes down the stretch, averaging 14.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Probable Sunday
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Knox is probable to play Sunday against the Warriors due to a right quad contusion.
Knox is dealing with a bruised quad, but it doesn't sound like it'll be keeping him off the floor for Sunday's regular-season finale. He should start and see plenty of minutes for a Portland team that will likely have only eight guys available, and he's coming off a 30-point, 11-rebound performance, so he's an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Records double-double
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Knox registered 30 points (10-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 136-125 loss to the Clippers.
Knox is one of the many Blazers players that has thrived with a more significant role, and after he was granted a start after a 24-point outing off the bench against the Spurs on Thursday, he didn't disappoint. Knox has scored 19 or more points in three of his last four appearances and is expected to have a sizable role in the season finale against the Warriors on Sunday.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Starting Saturday
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Knox will start Saturday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Knox has started only two of the past six games but has still crossed the 24-minute threshold in all of them. During this run, he's averaged 14.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Scores season-high 24 points
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Knox logged 24 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Thursday's 129-127 loss to San Antonio.
Knox moved back to the bench after starting Portland's previous contest, but despite the demotion, he popped for a team- and season-high 24 points on efficient shooting. With Portland essentially shutting down its regulars, Knox has seen an increased role over the Trail Blazers' past nine games, averaging 12.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 25.8 minutes with 42/26/66 shooting splits during that stretch.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Coming off bench Thursday
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Knox will not start Thursday at San Antonio.
Knox has been rotated in and out of the first unit over the last handful of games as the Trail Blazers continue to pack it in for the rest of the season. In his last two appearances with the reserves, Knox averaged 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals across 28.0 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Good to go Thursday
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Knox (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
As expected, Knox has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit for a ninth straight game. With Shaedon Sharpe (knee) already ruled out and Cam Reddish (back) and Trendon Watford (ankle) questionable, Knox should see a sizable role versus San Antonio.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Expected to play Thursday
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Knox is probable for Thursday's game versus the Spurs with left knee soreness.
Knox is likely to suit up Thursday after starting in the previous game. With Cam Reddish (back), Shaedon Sharpe (knee) and Trendon Watford (ankle) all questionable and Matisse Thybulle (knee) doubtful, Knox could be in store for extended minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Starting Tuesday
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Knox will join the first unit for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies
Knox will make his second start in four games Tuesday with the Trail Blazers packing it in for the rest of the season. In his last start, he posted 12 points (6-16 FG) and 12 rebounds over 39 minutes and should handle a similar workload. He is worthy of a look as a streaming option.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Available to play Tuesday
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Knox (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Knox was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update, so it's possible that the Blazers keep an eye on his minutes Tuesday evening. The forward has averaged 13.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists over the past five games.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Questionable Tuesday
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Knox is questionable for Tuesday's contest against Memphis due to left knee soreness.
The Kentucky product has seen over 27 minutes in each of Portland's previous four contests but appears at risk of missing Tuesday's matchup against the Grizzlies. Across Knox's recent four-game stretch, the 23-year-old is averaging 13.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals over 31.8 minutes per game. If Knox is ultimately unable to suit up, his next chance to take the floor comes Thursday against the Spurs.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Strong shooting night to lead bench
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Knox closed Sunday's 107-105 victory over the Timberwolves with 19 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three steals across 29 minutes.
Knox led all bench players in Sunday's contest in scoring while finishing second on the team in shots made in a bench-leading minute total. Knox, who posted his highest scoring total since posting a season-high 21 points on Nov. 23, has tallied 15 or more points on six occasions this season.
