Chaz Lanier News, Rumors, Updates - Detroit Pistons

Modest production off bench Lanier scored nine points (3-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt) in 17 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 preseason loss to the Wizards in overtime.

Impact Lanier turned in an efficient performance from beyond the arc, tying for the team high in three-pointers made. After shooting 28.4 percent from deep in his rookie season, the 24-year-old swingman showed his growth as a shooter during Summer League action and will look to carve out a role for himself off Detroit's bench to begin the 2026-27 season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Chaz Lanier may have played himself into the Pistons rotation after Summer League The Pistons shooting guard may have helped himself this summer.

JULY 18 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Pistons Summer League standout could be the answer to their shooting woes Chaz Lanier could make life easier for Cade Cunningham and the Pistons' offense next season.

JULY 17 • FANSIDED.COM

NBA Summer League Stars: Which Players Have Shined Brightest So Far in Las Vegas? Breaking down the best players of NBA Summer League in 2026, from Caleb Wilson to Chaz Lanier.

JULY 15 • SI.COM

Pistons may have found an unexpected internal solution to their shooting woes Chaz Lanier may be hitting his stride at the right time.

JULY 14 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Chaz Lanier's unexpected outburst could shake up Pistons depth chart The Pistons are seeing some great signs from Chaz Lanier in the summer league.

JULY 14 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Strikes for 24 points in SL loss Lanier logged 24 points (8-13 FG, 8-12 3Pt), two assists and one steal across 33 minutes in Monday's 86-75 Summer League loss to the Knicks.

Impact Although he didn't offer much outside of the scoring department, Lanier torched the nets and knocked down a game-high eight triples while leading all players in scoring. The 24-year-old has reached the 20-point threshold in back-to-back games, and over three appearances in Las Vegas this summer, he's averaging 20.3 points, 2.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game while shooting 53.3 percent from beyond the arc.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NBA Summer League: Pistons use long-range shooting to beat Cavaliers | NBA.com Chaz Lanier knocks down seven 3s and the Pistons earn a 103-94 win over the Cavaliers in Summer League play Sunday.

JULY 13 • NBA.COM

Logs 25 points in Summer League Lanier finished Sunday's 103-94 Summer League win over the Cavaliers on Sunday with 25 points (9-17 FG, 7-12 3Pt), three assists, three rebounds and one steal over 30 minutes.

Impact Lanier set the tone early for the Pistons, scoring 17 of his team-high 25 points in the first quarter, 15 of which came on five three-pointers. The 2025 second-rounder saw limited action in his rookie year with the Pistons and will likely spend most of the 2026-27 campaign in the G League.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Clock is ticking for Chaz Lanier after the Pistons' 1st Summer League game Detroit may be wasting a roster spot on its second-year shooting guard.

JULY 10 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Scores 12 points in loss Lanier finished with 12 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 32 minutes of Thursday's 101-93 Summer League loss to the 76ers.

Impact Lanier is coming off a rookie season in which he averaged 7.7 minutes across 34 regular-season appearances. He's likely going to open the 2026-27 campaign getting some reps in the G League.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in five minutes Lanier accumulated zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist in five minutes during Sunday's 125-94 loss to Cleveland in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Impact The rookie second-round pick played a very minimal role for Detroit this season. Across 34 regular-season appearances, he saw just 7.7 minutes per contest with 2.4 points and 0.7 rebounds. He'll likely see some action during the Summer League.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee's Rick Barnes lands commitment from elite shooter in mold of Dalton Knecht, Chaz Lanier | Sporting News The Vols just got a commitment for a type of player they failed to get last season.

APRIL 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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

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