Pistons guard Isaiah Joe has gone from day-to-day to out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets because of a right hip injury. Detroit plays without him and without Jalen Duren, and Ausar Thompson is day-to-day.
What happened
Isaiah Joe is out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets. The injury report downgraded the Pistons guard from day-to-day at 1:14 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The injury is listed as hip, torso, right. The report's comment reads: "Joe (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets." His status has changed several times this week. He was first listed day-to-day with a lower-body issue on Sunday, Oct. 25, and later that day the issue was changed to his hip. He was out on Tuesday, Oct. 27, then moved back to day-to-day before Wednesday's downgrade.
What it means for the Pistons
The Pistons host the Hornets at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday. They are 3-1, first in the standings, and they lost their last game. Joe has played three games, averaging 13.9 minutes, 7.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist. Detroit is 3-0 with him and 0-1 without him. In games without him, Cade Cunningham has played 33.5 minutes and scored 20.8 points, Duncan Robinson 29.9 minutes and 17.8 points, and Daniss Jenkins 24.9 minutes and 11.8 points. Kevin Huerter has added 20.1 minutes. Depth is thin. Jalen Duren is out with a right hamstring issue, and Ausar Thompson is day-to-day with an ankle issue.
What to watch
The injury report lists Oct. 30 as his expected return date. Nothing else about a timeline has been announced. The next report will show whether that date holds. On Wednesday, watch Thompson's status before tipoff, since Detroit is already without Joe and Duren. Also watch how Robinson, Jenkins and Huerter split the guard and wing minutes. If Joe is moved back to day-to-day, he is likely close to returning.
Is Isaiah Joe playing vs Hornets on Wed, Oct 28?
No. The injury report lists him as out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets with a right hip injury.
When will Isaiah Joe be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 30 as his expected return date. No other timeline has been announced.