Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Reaches 30 minutes in return
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Bagley (ankle) supplied 14 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one block in 30 minutes during Sunday's 112-100 loss to the Heat.
Detroit showed no hesitation about feeding Bagley meaningful minutes in his return from an ankle injury, which had sidelined him for the previous three contests. Even if fellow frontcourt player Jalen Duren (head) returns from the injury that limited him to nine minutes Sunday, he's more likely to threaten starting center James Wiseman's playing time than Bagley's in Tuesday's game in Atlanta. Bagley looks like he'll have a clear path to ample playing time at power forward for the foreseeable future while Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) is likely done for the season and while Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles) and Isaiah Livers (hip) remain without definitive timelines to return to the court.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Starting Sunday
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Bagley is starting Sunday's game against Miami, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Bagley missed the last three games due to an ankle injury and will have his minutes monitored Sunday, but he'll be back in the starting lineup while Eugene Omoruyi retreats to the bench. Over Bagley's last five appearances, he's averaged 11.4 points and 6.8 rebounds in 28.4 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Will be monitored Sunday
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Head coach Dwane Casey said Bagley (ankle) will have his minutes monitored during Sunday's game against Miami, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Bagley is set to suit up for the first time following a three-game absence, but it sounds like the Pistons will be cautious with the lefty big man, which may mean he'll operate off the bench. Across 15 games as a reserve, Bagley has averaged 10.7 points and 6.9 rebounds, which isn't too far off his averages as a starter -- 11.8 points and 5.5 rebounds in 18 games.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Not listed on injury report
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Bagley (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Heat.
Bagley is set to return following a three-game absence. It wouldn't be shocking if he moves straight into the starting lineup, given he started in his previous five appearances prior to suffering the injury. He's averaging 13.4 points and 9.1 rebounds across 26.6 minutes per game over his last eight contests (five starts).
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Expected to miss next few games
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Dwane Casey said Sunday that he expects Bagley to miss the Pistons' "next few games" with an ankle injury, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Bagley exited Saturday's 121-115 loss to the Pacers after rolling his ankle, and he now appears on track to miss both ends of Detroit's Monday/Tuesday back-to-back set versus the Pacers and Wizards, respectively. Given Detroit's place in the standings, it's fair to expect Bagley will miss additional time beyond the back-to-back set, though a more precise target date for his return may not arrive for a few more days. The Pistons are already without another option at power forward in href="https://www.rotowire.com/basketball/player.php?id=5137">Isaiah Stewart (hip) -- who may not play again this season -- and with Bagley sidelined, Eugene Omoruyi and Isaiah Livers could serve as Detroit's primary options at the position.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Hurts ankle, done early Saturday
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Bagley was diagnosed with right ankle soreness won't return to Saturday's game against the Pacers.
With the Pistons already short on bodies, Bagley's absence for the rest of the night will force head coach Dwane Casey to heavily rely on Isaiah Livers and Eugene Omoruyi to fill out minutes at power forward. Bagley finishes the contest with six points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Upgraded to available
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Bagley (ankle) will play in Saturday's game against the Pacers.
As expected, Bagley will suit up for Saturday's tilt after initially being listed as probable with right ankle soreness. Since entering the starting lineup four games ago, Bagley has averaged 12.8 points,7.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks across 30.0 minutes, and he should be expected to handle a similar workload Saturday.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Likely to play Saturday
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Bagley is probable for Saturday's game versus the Pacers due to right ankle soreness.
It is unclear when Bagley picked up his ankle injury, but it isn't expected to keep him out Saturday. The 23-year-old forward is averaging 12.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 blocks in 30.0 minutes in his last four games since being inserted in the starting lineup.
Bagley will start Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Saturday marks Bagley's first start since Dec. 7, and he's getting the nod alongside James Wiseman for a tough frontcourt matchup against Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Over the past three games, Bagley has averaged 16.7 points and 13.0 boards in 23.7 minutes.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Double-double off bench Monday
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Bagley totaled 21 points (10-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes during Monday's 117-106 loss to the Hornets.
That's now two double-doubles in two games since Bagley returned from a hand issue that had kept him sidelined since early January. Isaiah Livers (ankle) joined Jalen Duren (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (hip) on the injured list Monday, and while none of those injuries are viewed as serious, Bagley could find himself in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Bulls.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Posts big double-double in return
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Bagley (hand) generated 21 points (9-19 FG, 3-8 FT, 0-2 3Pt), 18 rebounds and one block across 28 minutes in Saturday's 95-91 loss to the Raptors.
Making his return to action after a 20-game absence, Bagley came off the bench in his first appearance since Jan. 2 and proceeded to lead the Pistons in both points and rebounds. Despite his strong production in both categories, Bagley's overall fantasy line was still lacking in just about every other area, including in efficiency from both the field and free-throw line. Though Bagley would have some appeal in 12-team points leagues if he can produce double-doubles regularly, it's unclear if he'll receive this sort of playing time consistently. The Pistons were without top center Jalen Duren (ankle), resulting in Bagley and fill-in starter James Wiseman (20 minutes) splitting the playing time at center. Once Duren is healthy, Bagley or Wiseman could find himself as the odd man out, or head coach Dwane Casey could include all three centers in the rotation in an arrangement that would limit the fantasy upside of each player.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Good to go Saturday
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Head coach Dwane Casey said Bagley (hand) is available for Saturday's game versus the Raptors, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Bagley, who's fully recovered from hand surgery, will return to the lineup for the first time since Jan. 2. Casey expects Bagley to replace Jalen Duren's minutes, meaning the 23-year-old forward could be inserted into the starting lineup or will at least spend more time with the first unit.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Likely to play against Toronto
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Bagley (hand) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Raptors.
Bagley is expected to return to the lineup after missing the previous 20 games recovering from right hand surgery. The 23-year-old big man may have a minutes restriction for his few contests back.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Officially out
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Bagley (hand) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Magic.
As expected, Bagley has officially been ruled out after initially being listed as doubtful. The absence will mark his 20th straight missed game, but it appears he's getting closer to a return after going through most of Wednesday's practice. Bagley's next chance to suit up will come Saturday versus Toronto.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Unlikely to play Thursday
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Bagley (hand) is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Magic.
Bagley returned to practice Wednesday but will likely miss his 20th straight game with a right hand injury. The 23-year-old forward is nearing a return, and his next opportunity to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Raptors.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Nearing return
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Bagley (hand) went through most of practice Wednesday and is close to returning, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Bagley has missed the last 19 games while recovering from right hand surgery. He doesn't have an official injury status for Thursday's game versus Orlando, but if he's unable to suit up, his next chance to play would arrive Saturday versus Toronto.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Won't play Wednesday
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Bagley (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Celtics.
Bagley, who hasn't played since Jan. 2, will remain out for the Pistons' final game before the All-Star break, but head coach Dwane Casey said Friday that the 2018 first-round pick is "getting close" to a return. He'll have over a week to continue rehabbing before Detroit returns to action Feb. 23 against the Magic, so hopefully, the team releases another update before then.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Closing in on return
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Pistons head coach Dwane Casey said Friday that Bagley (hand) is "getting close" to a return to the court, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.
At the same time, Casey acknowledged that he wasn't sure on a timeline for a return for Bagley, who will most likely sit out the Pistons' final game before the All-Star break Wednesday in Boston before being reassessed during the midseason intermission. Prior to fracturing his right hand in early January and undergoing surgery, he had been serving as the backup center behind Jalen Duren, but Bagley could find himself outside of the rotation once healthy after the Pistons brought aboard another former No. 2 overall pick -- James Wiseman -- at last week's trade deadline.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: Undergoes hand surgery
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Bagley underwent surgery to repair a fracture of the third and fourth metacarpals in his right hand Thursday and will be re-evaluated in six weeks, NBA writer Marc Stein reports.
Bagley was already expected to require a lengthy absence due to the hand injury he sustained Monday against the Trail Blazers, and he opted to undergo a procedure that will sideline him for at least six weeks. A more precise timetable for his return to game action is unlikely to be revealed until he's evaluated by the team's medical staff.
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Pistons' Marvin Bagley: To miss six-to-eight weeks
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Bagley (hand) will miss six-to-eight weeks, Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports reports.
Bagley will likely need surgery to address his two broken fingers on his right hand, which he injured during the Pistons' loss to the Trail Blazers on Monday. With Bagley now slated to miss six-to-eight weeks, Nerlens Noel will presumably slide into the rotation as a backup center with Jalen Duren handling the starting role.
