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Barely visible in win Lanier posted two points (1-1 FG) over six minutes during Sunday's 133-121 win over the Pacers.

Impact Lanier once again played a limited role, having exceeded 16 minutes on only four occasions this season. Given he has seen the floor only 34 times thus far, it's safe to assume that he won't be a key piece for the Pistons heading into the playoffs.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to parent team Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Saturday.

Impact Lanier will likely be a bench option for the Pistons in Saturday's visit to Philadelphia, having played a limited role in the rotation throughout the campaign. He spent the last four days on assignment with Motor City for the G League postseason, posting 20-plus points in two consecutive starts. While he's not guaranteed a major role at the NBA level, the rookie did score eight points in 25 minutes over three appearances in late March.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from G League The Pistons recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise ahead of Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Detroit is listing Cade Cunningham (lung) and Caris LeVert (knee) out for Thursday's contest, but Lanier may need Tobias Harris (hip) -- who is listed as questionable -- to sit out against the Pelicans in order to crack the rotation. The rookie second-round pick is averaging just 7.9 minutes in 26 games at the NBA level this season, with many of those appearances coming in garbage-time situations.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score again Lanier produced zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in 12 minutes during Friday's 115-101 victory over the Warriors.

Impact Lanier went scoreless for the third straight game, continuing to play a modest role off the bench. Although he has touched the floor in six of the past nine games, his playing time typically comes during garbage time. At this point, he holds no real fantasy value.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to NBA team Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Wednesday.

Impact Lanier should be available for the Pistons following a four-day spell with the Cruise, but he'll offer a depth option going forward. Prior to his last assignment period, he racked up just three points over 19 minutes of play across three appearances for the NBA side. He could eventually be assigned again to the G League squad, where he has been more active lately, averaging 16.8 points per game during the regular season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from G League The Pistons recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Thursday.

Impact After a brief stint in the G League, Lanier will rejoin the parent club ahead of Thursday's game against the 76ers. He'll provide the Pistons with some more depth on the wing with Ausar Thompson (ankle) sitting out and Caris LeVert (wrist) listed as doubtful, though Lanier was limited to just six garbage-time minutes in Detroit's blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday, when both Thompson and LeVert were sidelined.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.

Impact Lanier has 20 NBA appearances to his name this season for an average of 8.6 minutes per contest.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club The Pistons recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.

Impact Lanier has rejoined the parent club after he logged 33 minutes Sunday in the Cruise's 149-118 win over the College Park Skyhawks, finishing the contest with 23 points (9-13 FG, 5-6 3Pt), two assists, two rebounds and one steal. The rookie guard will be available for Monday's game against the Spurs but isn't expected to be featured in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.

Impact Lanier last played on Feb. 6 and logged seven points in six minutes during garbage time, but has not seen significant playing time in 2026. He will likely continue to split time between the two clubs for the remainder of the season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Tuesday.

Impact Lanier will return to the Pistons after he played 28 minutes Tuesday in the Cruise's 135-105 victory over the Memphis Hustle, finishing with 15 points (6-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two steals, one assist and one block. The rookie will likely be available for the Pistons' next game Thursday against the Wizards but could still find himself outside of the rotation.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Monday.

Impact Lanier recorded 23 minutes in Sunday's 120-109 G League loss to the Memphis Hustle before being recalled, putting up seven points (3-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), a rebound and an assist. He will likely continue to split time between the two clubs, but will not play much with the Pistons.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Friday.

Impact Lanier hasn't been a regular participant for the NBA team this season, but he has been quite productive lately with the Cruise, tallying more than 17 points in five of his last six G League matchups. Lanier could continue to see minutes off the bench for the Pistons while getting most of his playing time in the lower-level league for the rest of the season.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Detroit recalled Lanier from the Motor City Cruise of the G League on Sunday.

Impact Lanier has spent time with both the Pistons and its G League affiliate, and has filled in as an injury replacement in the rotation while players like Ausar THompson and Tobias Harris were sidelined dealing with respective injuries. Since Detroit looks to be healthy right now, Lanier will likely not see significant minutes on the court if any at all.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back to NBA Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Friday.

Impact Lanier has continued to play for both the NBA and G League squads since December, although he's usually a second-unit option for the Pistons. Considering his 16 NBA regular-season games, the guard is currently averaging 0.7 points, 0.2 rebounds and 0.2 assists in 9.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to NBA Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Saturday.

Impact Lanier has returned to the Pistons following another period on assignment with the G League affiliate, for which he scored 25 points and three rebounds during a 44-minute appearance. Lanier has played a minor role at the NBA level, especially over the last couple of months, logging just nine minutes of play since Nov. 18.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League Lanier was recalled from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Saturday.

Impact Lanier is fresh off a 40-point outing Wednesday against the Cleveland Charge, and he'll join the NBA squad to get some work in over the weekend. He's appeared in one game for the Pistons since Nov. 22, logging one steal in four minutes.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons are quickly vindicated for controversial rookie move Chaz Lanier is already thriving for the Pistons in the G League.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Pistons regret in drafting Chaz Lanier grows as later draft picks break out Chaz Lanier has underperformed so far for the Pistons, while later picks are finding success.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Garbage time appearance Lanier chipped in zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one steal across four minutes during Saturday's 124-112 win over the Bucks.

Impact Lanier saw the court for the first time in the past eight games, logging four minutes, all of which came during garbage time. He has been in and out of the rotation thus far this season, with his playing time typically dependent on the health of others. Given he can't be trusted to play consistent minutes, there is no reason to consider him outside of very deep leagues.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 18 minutes in loss Lanier chipped in three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's 127-112 victory over Indiana.

Impact Lanier has played at least 18 minutes in his last four straight games, averaging 5.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.5 threes in that span. While this is all likely due to the respective absences of Cade Cunningham (hip), Tobias Harris (ankle) and Ausar Thompson (ankle), Lanier will continue to see extended run until one of the aforementioned players return.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits two three-pointers in win Lanier recorded eight points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Monday's 137-135 overtime win over the Wizards.

Impact After missing four of his last five games, Lanier played 27 minutes Monday and had his best scoring performance of the season. This extended playing time may be attributed to the absences of Ausar Thompson (ankle), Tobias Harris (ankle), Isaiah Stewart (ankle) and Caris LeVert (knee), so once one of the aforementioned players return from their respective injury, Lanier's role is bound to decrease.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21, 2025 • SI.COM

Sinks trio of triples Lanier posted nine points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Thursday's 119-98 preseason win over the Wizards.

Impact Lanier made multiple three-pointers in three of his four preseason appearances, going 8-for-22 overall. The rookie will likely have a limited role in 2025-26, but Jaden Ivey's knee surgery opens up plenty of minutes to begin the campaign.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons plan to lean on Cunningham to lead and young players to develop with higher expectations

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OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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