Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Questionable against Timberwolves
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Sasser (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against Minnesota.
Sasser carried a questionable tag heading into Tuesday's 127-116 win over the Raptors. While he was cleared to suit up for that contest, he would go on to re-aggravate his hip injury and was subsequently ruled out after only eight minutes of work. If Sasser can't play Thursday against Minnesota, Caris LeVert would likely see more action off the bench.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Won't return Tuesday
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Sasser has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday's game against the Raptors due to a right hip injury. He'll finish the night with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt) and one assist in eight minutes.
Sasser was ruled out with only a few minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, so his absence shouldn't have much of an impact. The severity of the injury is unclear at this time, and he can be considered day-to-day until more information comes to light.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Will play versus Toronto
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Sasser (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against Toronto.
Sasser was listed as questionable heading into this meeting because of a hip injury, though he will suit up for a fourth consecutive contest. Over 12 games in March, the 25-year-old has averaged 6.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting 35.9 percent from the field and 43.5 percent from deep in 18.0 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Listed as questionable
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Sasser (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Toronto.
After posting 12 points (4-9 FG) and four assists in 18 minutes during Monday's loss in Oklahoma City, Sasser is dealing with a nagging left hip strain and could test out the issue during pregame warmups. Kevin Huerter and Javonte Green would be in line for an uptick in playing time if Sasser ends up sitting out.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Green light to face Minnesota
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Sasser (hip) is available for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Sasser missed three games this past week due to a right hip strain but was cleared to return against the Pelicans on Thursday, when he played 16 minutes off the bench and finished with seven points, two rebounds and one assist. He'll likely continue to operate in an elevated role off the bench for as long as Cade Cunningham (chest) is sidelined.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Fails to make impact in return
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Sasser (hip) recorded seven points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across 16 minutes Thursday in the Pistons' 129-108 win over the Pelicans.
In his return from a three-game absence due to a right hip strain, Sasser paced the Pistons with a 33.8 percent usage rate but his inefficient shooting yielded an underwhelming line. Sasser will likely stick in the Detroit rotation for as long as Cade Cunningham (lung) remains sidelined, but he's expected to continue playing second fiddle to Daniss Jenkins, who has thrived since replacing Cunningham as the team's starting point guard.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Out for Wednesday
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Sasser (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Sasser was unable to shake his doubtful tag for this contest and will sit for a third straight game. His next chance to play comes Thursday against the Pelicans. Daniss Jenkins should continue to be the primary beneficiary of Cade Cunningham's (lung) absence until Sasser is cleared to suit up.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Unlikely to suit up vs. Atlanta
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Sasser (hip) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Sasser appears headed for his third straight absence as a result of a right hip strain. Assuming he's downgraded to out before tipoff, expect Caris LeVert and Kevin Huerter to continue to see a slight uptick in playing time.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Ruled out for Monday
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Sasser (hip) is out for Monday's matchup with the Lakers.
This will be Sasser's second straight game on the sidelines, and with Wednesday's game versus the Hawks being the first of a back-to-back set, it wouldn't be surprising to see Sasser spend at least one more game beyond Monday sidelined. Caris LeVert and Kevin Huerter will have a chance for some extra minutes with Sasser unavailable.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Logs 21 minutes in win
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Sasser ended Wednesday's 112-104 win over New Orleans with nine points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and four assists over 21 minutes.
Sasser played at least 20 minutes for just the third time this season, shifting up in the rotation due to the absence of Cade Cunningham (hip). Although Sasser has been able to contribute when afforded meaningful minutes, situations like that are simply too rare at this point, making him a non-factor in most fantasy formats.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Hits for 19 points from bench
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Sasser had 19 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 128-106 victory over the Lakers.
Sasser first served as a direct replacement for Cade Cunningham, but the team elected to play him for the entire fourth quarter, where he did most of his damage during a 20-4 run to end the game. The loss of Tobias Harris (hip) shook up the rotation, and Ausar Thompson's tepid play opened up a nice opportunity for Sasser to produce.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Makes season debut Saturday
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Sasser (hip) tallied zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two assists while playing the final 4:13 of Saturday's 124-112 win over the Bucks.
Cleared to make his season debut after missing the Pistons' first 23 games due to a right hip impingement, Sasser wasn't part of the rotation Saturday but was able to get into the contest in garbage time after Detroit built up a 25-point advantage. Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Caris LeVert and Jaden Ivey appear to be Detroit's top four guards when the team is at full strength, but Sasser could end up getting a look in the rotation if any of those players are out for a given game. Sasser checked into Saturday's contest slightly before second-year guard Daniss Jenkins, who first got off the bench with 3:34 remaining in the fourth quarter.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Available Saturday
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Sasser (hip) is available for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Sasser will be available to make his regular-season debut after missing time due to a right hip impingement. The 25-year-old guard will likely face heavy restrictions as he's eased back into action, though he isn't guaranteed to see significant minutes regardless.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Probable for Saturday
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Sasser (hip) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Bucks.
Sasser is on track to make his regular-season debut, but he'll likely have some restrictions in his first game of the season. Managers can take a wait-and-see approach with Sasser in most formats.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Recalled to NBA
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Detroit recalled Sasser (hip) from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Wednesday.
Sasser made his season debut for the Cruise in Wednesday's 114-112 G League loss to the Wisconsin Herd after recovering from a right hip issue. He finished with 20 points (7-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists and one steal in 23 minutes. It's unclear when he'll be involved with the NBA club.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Assigned to G League
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Detroit assigned Sasser (hip) to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.
This is likely another rehab assignment for Sasser, as he's yet to make his regular-season debut for Detroit. On Monday, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that Sasser is trending in the right direction and has progressed to 3-on-3 work.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Trending in right direction
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Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Monday that Sasser (hip) is trending in the right direction and has progressed to 3-on-3 work, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Sasser has yet to make his regular-season debut due to a lingering right hip issue, though he's seemingly nearing a return to the court. The 25-year-old guard has been getting practice reps in with the Pistons' G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise, though he'll need to be cleared for 5-on-5 work before returning to game action with Detroit. He can still be considered week-to-week until the Pistons provide another update on his rehab.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Assigned to G League
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The Pistons recalled Sasser from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Saturday and assigned him back to the G League on Sunday.
Sasser will presumably join Motor City for practice again as he works his way back from a right hip impingement. While it's an encouraging sign that the 25-year-old guard is getting reps in, he still doesn't have a concrete timetable for his return to game action.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: To be re-evaluated in four weeks
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Sasser (hip) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Sasser has yet to make his regular-season debut as he deals with a right hip impingement, and while he'll be re-evaluated in four weeks, his absence could extend beyond that. He's not close to a return and can safely remain on the waiver wire in re-draft settings.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Ruled out Saturday
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Sasser (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Sasser has yet to make his season debut due to a right hip impingement, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Grizzlies. Caris LeVert and Daniss Jenkins are candidates to continue receiving a bump in minutes with Sasser out.
