Isaiah Stewart: Promoted to starting role
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Isaiah Stewart: Promoted to starting roleStewart is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Jalen Duren amassed 19 points (7-of-10 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, and five assists in Saturday's win over the Bucks.With the Pistons adding Tobias Harris and Jaden Ivey to the mix on Saturday, Duren missed out on a few minutes despite not sharing a position with either of those two. He played 27 minutes against the Bucks, two fewer than his tally in each of the prior two games and his season average. However, Duren still provided solid statistical value, so fantasy managers have nothing to worry about. With Isaiah Stewart playing more of his minutes at the five, Paul Reed (two points and one rebound) only played five minutes on Saturday. There's no need to hold onto Reed with the Pistons this close to whole.
Tobias Harris (ankle) finished Saturday's win over the Bucks with 16 points (6-of-8 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one block and three three-pointers.Saturday's game was the first for Harris in three weeks, and he was inserted into the starting lineup immediately. The veteran forward looked relatively sharp, with the time off and the game being a blowout likely factoring into his playing time. Isaiah Stewart, who started at the four in Harris's absence, played 23 minutes off the bench, finishing with seven points, two rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one three-pointer. Beef Stew can still provide tangible fantasy value, but his ceiling is a lot lower with Harris in the lineup.
Tobias Harris (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Bucks.Saturday's game will be the first for Harris since November 1, when he sprained his ankle during a win over the Mavericks. Isaiah Stewart has filled in admirably at the power forward position, but he's headed to the bench. Harris' return also impacts Paul Reed, who may fall out of the rotation entirely. Joining Harris in the starting lineup are Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren.
Tobias Harris (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks.Sidelined since November 1, Harris is questionable for Saturday's game. However, he was also questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks but did not play. If he can play against the Bucks, Harris' availability affects Isaiah Stewart, who has been filling in as the starting power forward. Regardless of what happens, fantasy managers should continue to roster Stewart in deeper leagues and some 12-team formats as well.