Livers (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Bulls.
Livers will miss the Pistons' regular-season finale due to a sprained right ankle. With the Pistons severely shorthanded for the contest, Jared Rhoden and Buddy Boeheim could be in line for large workloads. Livers will finish the 2022-23 campaign with averages of 6.7 points and 2.8 rebounds over 23.0 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Won't play against Indiana
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Livers (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Livers will miss his second straight game Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a right ankle sprain. With Eugene Omoruyi (ankle) also out, R.J. Hampton, Buddy Boeheim and Jared Rhoden could see extended minutes. Livers' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Chicago.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Status uncertain Friday
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Livers (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Livers is in danger of missing his second straight game Friday due to a right ankle sprain. With Eugene Omoruyi (ankle) also questionable, Detroit's starting small forward spot could be up for grabs.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Officially ruled out
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Livers (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nets.
Livers has been downgraded from doubtful to out Wednesday with right ankle soreness. Eugene Omoruyi will likely receive extended minutes in his absence. Livers' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Indiana.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Deemed doubtful to face Nets
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Livers possesses a doubtful tag to suit up for Wednesday's clash with the Nets due to a right ankle sprain.
Livers has started each of his last 13 appearances for the Pistons, but he's also missed five games in just over a month. Another absence looks to be on tap for Livers, and he has just two games remaining in the regular season to take the floor if that's the case. With Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) and Marvin Bagley (concussion) also set to sit, the Pistons will have to dig deep in the depth chart for frontcourt minutes Wednesday.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Scores 12 in 29 minutes
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Livers chipped in 12 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one block in 29 minutes during Friday's 121-115 loss to Houston.
Livers hasn't made a ton of noise since returning from injury, but he's getting a lot of run for the Pistons. Over the past four games, he's averaging 8.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 three-pointers. If he can chip in some defensive stats, he'll suddenly become a very intriguing fantasy player.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Logs 30 minutes in return
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Livers (hip) started and provided 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Friday's 118-97 loss to the Raptors.
Livers was back on the floor after a four-game absence, sliding straight back into the top unit. With the non-contending Pistons showing no inclination to bring back Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) and Alec Burks (foot) and with another veteran wing in Rodney McGruder (foot) also sitting out Friday, Livers could be primed for a big-minute role down the stretch. He doesn't have the most alluring fantasy skill set, but a player with a bankable 30-minute starting role isn't easy to find on the waiver wire at this stage of the season.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Enters starting lineup
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Livers (hip) will start against the Raptors on Friday.
Rodney McGruder (foot) has been on fire for the Pistons, but he's sitting out this contest. Livers will likely slot right into McGruder's spot in the rotation, and he did play very well at the beginning of March before injuring his hip.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Available Friday
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Livers (hip) is available for Friday's game against Toronto.
Livers was probable for Friday's matchup, so his status doesn't come as a significant surprise. However, he's missed the past four games, so it's possible his playing time is monitored against the Raptors. Over his last six appearances, the 24-year-old has averaged 11.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in 31.7 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Probable Friday
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Livers (hip) is probable for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Livers has missed the last four games due to a sore right hip, but he'll likely be able to return to the court Friday. He's averaged 11.0 points and 4.0 rebounds in 31.7 minutes per game over six appearances in March, but it's possible his playing time is monitored if he's cleared to suit up against Toronto.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Out Tuesday
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Livers (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.
Tuesday will mark the fourth consecutive game on the sidelines for Livers, which will continue to lead to more minutes for Rodney McGruder, Eugene Omoruyi and R.J. Hampton. McGruder has been hot over the past four games, posting averages of 17.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 4.0 triples and 1.5 steals per contest on 43.9 percent shooting, so he's someone to consider as a streamer. Livers' next opportunity to play will come Friday in Toronto.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Listed as questionable
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Livers (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Hawks.
Livers has missed three straight games due to right hip soreness, but he'll have a chance to return Tuesday. However, if he remains sidelined, Rodney McGruder, Eugene Omoruyi and R.J. Hampton (back) will remain candidates for increased roles.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Ruled out
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Livers (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Heat.
Livers will miss a third straight game due to right hip soreness. Rodney McGruder, Eugene Omoruyi and R.J. Hampton (back) continue to be candidates for increased roles in Livers' prolonged absence.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Questionable to play Sunday
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Livers (hip) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against Miami.
Livers didn't play Thursday against the Nuggets and logged a limited practice Saturday, so all signs point to him being a game-time call for Sunday's matchup. The former Michigan standout has missed Detroit's last two games, and if he can't go Sunday, then R.J. Hampton would probably remain in the starting lineup.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Logs partial practice
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Livers (hip) was a limited participant in Saturday's practice, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Livers has missed a pair of games with soreness in his right hip, which has opened up opportunities for the likes of Eugene Omoruyi and Rodney McGruder with the Pistons having a slew of injuries outside of Livers. If Livers is able to go Sunday and the Pistons remain without other key players, he could be forced into a larger role.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Won't play against Denver
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Livers (hip) is out for Thursday's game versus the Nuggets.
Livers will miss his second straight game Thursday due to right hip soreness. R.J. Hampton was inserted into the starting lineup in his absence. Livers will have two days to recover before Sunday's matchup with Miami.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Out Tuesday
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Livers is out for Tuesday's matchup against the Wizards due to right hip soreness.
Livers had a poor showing Monday against the Pacers and left early due to the hip issue, which will prevent him from playing Tuesday. Detroit's injury report is excessive, and Livers' added absence will likely result in even more minutes for Rodney McGruder, Eugene Omoruyi and Jared Rhoden.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Goes for season-high 18 points
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Livers registered 18 points (7-20 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four steals, two assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 loss to Indiana.
Livers' playing time and overall production had already been on the rise with Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) and Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) having missed the last several games, but it took the absence of Jaden Ivey (COVID-19 protocols) on Saturday to open up meaningful usage for the second-year player. After falling below 16 percent usage in each of the past 12 games, Livers took on 22.3 percent usage Saturday and rode it to a new season-high scoring total, albeit on inefficient shooting. While the offensive production may not be replicable when Ivey makes his return to the lineup, Livers still shapes up as a decent low-end fantasy contributor if he continues to hang on to a 30-plus-minute role. Stewart is seemingly on track to miss the rest of the season, and Bogdanovic is being evaluated on a day-to-day basis but looks destined to miss more time on a rebuilding team.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Leading scorer in loss
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Livers chipped in a season-high 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 39 minutes during Monday's 110-104 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The Pistons deployed a balanced offense with seven different players scoring in double digits, but they didn't have an answer for Damian Lillard. Livers led that group, and his 17 points were a season high. The 24-year-old forward has started three straight games, and he'll continue to see big minutes and usage as long as Jalen Duren (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (hip) remain sidelined.
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Pistons' Isaiah Livers: Starting vs. Cavs
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Livers (ankle) will start Saturday's action against the Cavaliers, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
After a one-game absence, Livers gets the nod at small forward with Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) sidelined. In 10 starts this season, Livers has averaged 6.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 21.5 minutes.
