Sasser (hip) is questionable to play Friday against the Trail Blazers.
Sasser has yet to suit up for the Pistons this season as he's been recovering from a right hip impingement, but he recently got in a game with Detroit's G League affiliate, so he's clearly on the cusp of making his regular-season debut. Check back for another update closer to Friday's tip.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Recalled to NBA
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Detroit recalled Sasser (hip) from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Wednesday.
Sasser made his season debut for the Cruise in Wednesday's 114-112 G League loss to the Wisconsin Herd after recovering from a right hip issue. He finished with 20 points (7-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists and one steal in 23 minutes. It's unclear when he'll be involved with the NBA club.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Assigned to G League
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Detroit assigned Sasser (hip) to the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.
This is likely another rehab assignment for Sasser, as he's yet to make his regular-season debut for Detroit. On Monday, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that Sasser is trending in the right direction and has progressed to 3-on-3 work.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Trending in right direction
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Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Monday that Sasser (hip) is trending in the right direction and has progressed to 3-on-3 work, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Sasser has yet to make his regular-season debut due to a lingering right hip issue, though he's seemingly nearing a return to the court. The 25-year-old guard has been getting practice reps in with the Pistons' G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise, though he'll need to be cleared for 5-on-5 work before returning to game action with Detroit. He can still be considered week-to-week until the Pistons provide another update on his rehab.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Assigned to G League
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The Pistons recalled Sasser from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Saturday and assigned him back to the G League on Sunday.
Sasser will presumably join Motor City for practice again as he works his way back from a right hip impingement. While it's an encouraging sign that the 25-year-old guard is getting reps in, he still doesn't have a concrete timetable for his return to game action.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: To be re-evaluated in four weeks
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Sasser (hip) will be re-evaluated in four weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Sasser has yet to make his regular-season debut as he deals with a right hip impingement, and while he'll be re-evaluated in four weeks, his absence could extend beyond that. He's not close to a return and can safely remain on the waiver wire in re-draft settings.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Remains out
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Sasser (hip) is out for Friday's game against the Nets.
Sasser will miss a ninth straight contest due to a right hip impingement, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for a return to the hardwood. His next chance to suit up will come against the 76ers on Sunday in the first leg of a back-to-back set.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Ruled out Saturday
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Sasser (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Sasser has yet to make his season debut due to a right hip impingement, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Grizzlies. Caris LeVert and Daniss Jenkins are candidates to continue receiving a bump in minutes with Sasser out.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Iffy for Saturday
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Sasser (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Sasser has yet to make his season debut due to a right hip impingement, though he was listed as questionable ahead of each of the previous two games. If the 25-year-old guard remains sidelined, Caris LeVert and Daniss Jenkins are likely to continue receiving a bump in minutes.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Questionable for Wednesday
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Sasser is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic with a right hip impingement.
Sasser has a chance to end a four-game absence and make his season debut. If the guard is ultimately cleared to play, Sasser could push Daniss Jenkins for minutes as the top backup point guard behind Cade Cunningham.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Ruled out Monday
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Sasser (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Sasser has yet to appear for the Pistons this season while dealing with a right hip injury. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Magic, while Duncan Robinson and Javonte Green could see increased opportunities with Sasser, Caris LeVert (hamstring) and Jaden Ivey (knee) all sidelined.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Ruled out Sunday
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Sasser (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Sasser will miss his third straight contest due to a right hip issue he suffered in the preseason. Ronald Holland and Duncan Robinson will continue to see a boost in minutes with Sasser and Caris LeVert ruled out. Sasser's next chance to play this season will be Monday night against the Cavaliers.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Doubtful for Sunday
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Sasser (hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Sasser is expected to miss his third consecutive contest to start the season due to a right hip issue. With the 25-year-old guard and Caris LeVert (hamstring) both likely to join Jaden Ivey (knee) on the sideline, Chaz Lanier and Daniss Jenkins are candidates for a bump in minutes.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Won't play vs. Houston
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Sasser (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets.
Sasser will miss a second straight game due to a hip issue. Ronald Holland and Duncan Robinson will likely continue to see a boost in minutes.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Sasser is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to right hip impingement.
Sasser missed Detroit's final two preseason games and is now expected to remain sidelined for the team's regular-season opener. Caris LeVert (knee), Chaz Lanier and Daniss Jenkins are candidates for a bump in playing time due to Sasser being sidelined.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Sidelined to end preseason
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Sasser didn't play in Thursday's 119-98 preseason win over the Wizards.
Sasser has missed two straight preseason games for undisclosed reasons. It's unclear if Sasser is even dealing with an injury, but his status is worth monitoring ahead of Opening Night, especially with Jaden Ivey (knee) slated to miss at least the first month of the campaign.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Retreating to bench
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Sasser isn't in the starting five for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks.
Cade Cunningham will reclaim his starting spot from Sasser after sitting out Detroit's regular-season finale. Sasser has averaged 8.7 points, 2.1 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 13.9 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Starting against Milwaukee
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Sasser is in the Pistons' starting lineup against the Bucks on Sunday.
With Cade Cunningham (knee) sidelined, Sasser will make his first start of the season. He was a healthy scratch in the Pistons' last two games but should get an extended run in Sunday's regular-season finale.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Good to go against Toronto
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Sasser (suspension) is available for Friday's game versus the Raptors, Natalie Kerwin of FanDuel Sports Network Detroit reports.
Sasser will return to action Friday after being suspended for Detroit's previous contest due to his role in an on-court altercation in Sunday's loss to Minnesota. Sasser should continue to function as a bench option in the Pistons' backcourt against Toronto.
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Pistons' Marcus Sasser: Makes defensive impact
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Sasser totaled nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals across 17 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 loss to the Celtics.
Sasser saw 17 minutes of action against Boston after being completely phased out of the rotation against the Knicks last week. Despite losing Thursday, Sasser recorded at least one steal and one block for the third time this season. The 24-year-old guard has displayed impressive efficiency off the bench this year, posting 54.2/38.9/100 shooting splits, but his role remains sporadic.
