Isaiah Joe was upgraded from out to day-to-day with a right hip issue early Thursday. The Pistons guard now has a chance to play Friday at Brooklyn, though no decision has been announced.
What happened
Isaiah Joe was upgraded to day-to-day on the injury report at 12:43 a.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 29. Before that he was listed as out with a right hip issue. 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 day-to-day with a lower-body issue on Sunday, Oct. 25, then ruled out on Tuesday, Oct. 27. His status changed twice more on Wednesday, Oct. 28. No other details about the injury have been announced.
What it means for the Pistons
Detroit plays at the Nets on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Pistons are 4-1, hold the first seed and won their last game. Joe has played three games, averaging 7.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 13.9 minutes. Detroit is 3-0 with him and 1-1 without him. In the games he missed, the backcourt minutes went to Cade Cunningham (34.5 minutes, 22.6 points), Duncan Robinson (30.4, 16.8), Daniss Jenkins (24.8, 12.2) and Kevin Huerter (20.0, 5.4). Detroit is also without Jalen Duren, who is listed as out with a right hamstring issue.
What to watch
The next injury report should show whether Joe is cleared for Brooklyn. The report lists an expected return of Oct. 30, the date of the Nets game, but a final call has not been announced. If he plays, watch how many of his 13.9 minutes come back from Robinson, Jenkins and Huerter. Duren's status is the other item to track before Friday's tipoff.
Is Isaiah Joe playing at the Nets on Friday?
He is day-to-day with a right hip issue. A decision for Friday's 7:30 p.m. ET game in Brooklyn has not been announced.
When will Isaiah Joe be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 30, the day the Pistons play at the Nets. That return has not been confirmed.