Pistons guard Isaiah Joe was upgraded from out to day-to-day with a right hip issue on Wednesday's injury report. He sat Tuesday against the Knicks, and the report lists Oct. 28 as his expected return, the day Detroit hosts the Hornets.
What happened
Isaiah Joe was upgraded to day-to-day on the injury report Wednesday at 1:20 a.m. ET. The Pistons guard is dealing with a right hip issue. He had been listed as out on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The report's comment still refers to that game: "Joe (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks." The report lists an expected return of Oct. 28. Joe first appeared on the report on Sunday, Oct. 25, as day-to-day with a lower-body issue. Later that day the listing was changed to the hip.
What it means for the Pistons
Detroit hosts the Hornets on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. The Pistons are 3-1, hold the third seed and are coming off a loss. In three games, Joe is averaging 7.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 13.9 minutes. Detroit is 3-0 with him and 0-1 without him. If he sits, the guard minutes go to Cade Cunningham (30.4 minutes, 19.8 points), Duncan Robinson (26.9, 15.8), Daniss Jenkins (22.1, 10.8) and Kevin Huerter (19.1, 6.0). Jalen Duren is also out with a right hamstring issue, so the frontcourt leans on John Collins and Paul Reed.
What to watch
The next injury report before tipoff will show whether Joe is cleared. Oct. 28 is listed as his expected return, which is the day of the Hornets game, but no final decision has been announced. A day-to-day tag leaves both outcomes open. Duren is listed as out, so his status matters too. Wednesday's home game against the Hornets is next on the schedule.
Is Isaiah Joe playing vs Hornets on Wed, Oct 28?
He is day-to-day with a right hip issue. The injury report lists Oct. 28 as his expected return, but a final decision for the 7 p.m. ET game has not been announced.
When will Isaiah Joe be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 28. Whether he plays that night against the Hornets has not been announced.