The Pistons waived Stevens on Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Despite signing a training camp contract with Detroit, Stevens was unable to make the regular-season roster. He will enter the 2024-25 season as a free agent.
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Pistons' Lamar Stevens: Heading to Detroit
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Stevens agreed to a training camp contract with the Pistons on Thursday, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Stevens spent the 2023-24 season with the Celtics and Grizzlies, averaging 7.2 points and 3.3 rebounds in 14.7 minutes per game over 38 regular-season appearances between the two clubs. He missed the final two games of the regular season due to a groin injury, but it seems unlikely the issue will hinder him during camp as he competes for a roster spot with the Pistons.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Won't suit up Sunday
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Stevens (groin) will not play Sunday against the Nuggets.
Stevens will sit out for a second straight game to end his regular season. He saw ample playing time for the Grizzlies down the stretch due to several injuries on the roster, and he made the most of his opportunities. In 19 appearances, Stevens averaged 11.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.9 blocks and 0.6 three-pointers.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Ruled out for Friday
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Stevens is out for Friday's game against the Lakers due to left groin soreness.
The Grizzlies have pretty much an entire roster sidelined due to injuries, and Stevens is the latest addition to the long list. Groin injuries can be complicated, so it remains to be seen if Stevens will be available for the season finale against the Nuggets on Sunday in a game for which Memphis has nothing to play for.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Swats four shots in loss
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Stevens recorded 16 points (4-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, four blocks and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 loss to the Cavaliers.
Stevens returned to the starting lineup Wednesday after missing the last two games with a groin injury. He tied a career high with four blocks and tied Trey Jemison in that category in the loss. Stevens has played 20-plus minutes in each of his last nine games and has averaged 11.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals over that span.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Starting Wednesday
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Stevens (groin) will start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Stevens has been cleared to suit up and will join the starting lineup for the first time since March 2. He's made two starts this season, totaling 15 points, six rebounds, four steals and two blocks in 31 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Gets green light
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Stevens (groin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Stevens missed the last two games due to a groin injury but will return to action Wednesday. With the Grizzlies shorthanded, Stevens should garner 20-plus minutes off the bench.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Listed as questionable
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Stevens (groin) is questionable for Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
Stevens has missed the past two games for Memphis, but the questionable tag suggests that he's considered day-to-day. If Stevens is able to play, he could see a healthy workload after the Grizzlies dressed just eight players Tuesday against the Spurs.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Tagged as doubtful
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Stevens (groin) is doubtful Tuesday versus San Antonio.
Stevens looks in line to miss a second straight game due to left groin tightness. The reserve forward has averaged 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks in 22.2 minutes per game over 18 appearances for Memphis since being acquired from Boston in February.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Likely out Saturday
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Stevens is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the 76ers due to left groin soreness.
Stevens logged 28 minutes against Detroit on Friday but presumably injured his groin. GG Jackson and Maozinha Pereira will likely receive increased playing time in Stevens' expected absence.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Puts up 19 points in return
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Stevens (adductor) closed with 19 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 128-103 loss to the Nuggets.
Stevens made his return to action after a six-game absence due to a left adductor strain and came through with a big night off the bench, with his 19 points leading the team. Given that he was aided by Jaren Jackson being limited by foul trouble and also shot more efficiently than normal from the field and free-throw line, Stevens' performance looks to be an outlier. In any case, with the Grizzlies' injury list still quite extensive, Stevens should be able to maintain a regular spot in the rotation moving forward, though Monday's line represents the higher end of what he'll offer.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Returning to action
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Stevens (adductor) is available for Monday's game against Denver.
Stevens will take the court for the first time since March 10 after overcoming a left adductor strain. Since being acquired from the Celtics in February, Stevens has appeared in 12 games for the Grizzlies and is averaging 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 0.9 blocks, 0.7 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.6 three-pointers in 21.8 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Iffy for Monday
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Stevens (thigh) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Stevens is in jeopardy of missing a seventh straight game due to a left adductor strain. GG Jackson and Santi Aldama will likely need to carry a significant workload once again if Stevens can't suit up.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Remains out
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Stevens (adductor) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Warriors.
Stevens' absence streak will extend to five games Wednesday while dealing with a left thigh strain. There is no timetable for his return.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Out again
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Stevens (adductor) is out for Monday's game against the Kings.
Stevens will miss his fourth game in a row due to a left adductor strain. He had averaged 11.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 0.7 three-pointers, 0.7 blocks and 0.5 assists in 22.8 minutes per contest through the Grizzlies' first six games of March before he sustained the injury.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Won't go Wednesday
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Stevens (thigh) will miss Wednesday's game against the Hornets.
Stevens will miss a second consecutive contest due to a sore left thigh. With Jaren Jackson (quadriceps) and Santi Aldama (elbow) also sidelined, Trey Jemison and Wenyen Gabriel should handle most of the center work. Stevens' next chance to play will come Saturday against Oklahoma City.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Questionable against Charlotte
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Stevens (adductor) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets.
After sitting out Tuesday's 109-97 win over the Wizards, Stevens could miss both legs of Memphis' back-to-back set due to left adductor soreness. Stevens has been a staple in the rotation for the Grizzlies since being acquired from the Celtics on Feb. 7, appearing in 12 games while averaging 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 0.9 blocks, 0.7 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.6 three-pointers in 21.8 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Won't play Tuesday
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Stevens (adductor) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Wizards.
Stevens has been downgraded from questionable to out due to left adductor soreness. In his absence, GG Jackson and Jake LaRavia are candidates to see increased playing time. Stevens' next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Starting Saturday
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Stevens will enter the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Portland.
Jaren Jackson (quadriceps) is out again Saturday, and Stevens will replace Trey Jemison in the starting five. In seven appearances for the Grizzlies, Stevens holds averages of 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks.
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Grizzlies' Lamar Stevens: Strong play continues
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Stevens provided 17 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 23 minutes during Monday's 111-86 loss to the Nets.
Stevens entered Monday's contest averaging 11.3 points and 7.0 rebounds on 51.4 percent shooting in 22.8 minutes across his last four appearances. He continued his momentum with a consistent workload against Brooklyn, leading the Grizzlies in scoring Monday.
