Taurean Prince has been downgraded from day-to-day to out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics for personal reasons. The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 23, so the Pistons will open without him.
What happened
The Pistons ruled Taurean Prince out on Tuesday morning. The injury report, issued at 10:39 AM ET on Oct. 20, lists the reason as personal. Prince had been day-to-day on Monday for the same reason before the status was downgraded to out. The report's comment reads: "Prince (personal) is out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics." The report lists an expected return of Oct. 23. No further detail on the absence was announced.
What it means for the Pistons
Detroit plays the Celtics on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 3:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock. The 2026-27 season has not started, so the Pistons are 0-0 and there is no record with or without Prince yet. Last season the 32-year-old forward played 26 games and averaged 23.5 minutes, 9.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Without him, the forward minutes run through Tobias Harris at 27.7 per game, Ausar Thompson at 26.0 and Duncan Robinson at 27.4, with Kevin Huerter at 20.5 and Daniss Jenkins at 20.2 picking up time behind Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Prince's status changes ahead of the listed Oct. 23 return. That date is the only timeline announced. Tuesday's game against the Celtics is the first game on the schedule, and Prince is the only Pistons player on the report. Any update beyond the personal designation has not been announced.
Is Taurean Prince playing vs the Celtics?
No. Prince is out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics for personal reasons, per the injury report.
When will Taurean Prince be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 23. No other timeline has been announced.