Chaz Lanier News, Rumors, Updates - Detroit Pistons

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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Pistons' Chaz Lanier Predicted to Keep Up With Impressive Statistic Heading into the 2025 NBA Draft, Chaz Lanier was heavily linked to the Detroit Pistons. Typically, prospects outside of the top 3 can end up...

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

The Detroit Pistons may be good enough to earn home-court advantage in the first round, a year after earning the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference with one of the best turnaroun...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff calls Chaz Lanier 'unbelievable' in one key offensive area Through the first week of training camp, Pistons rookie Chaz Lanier has impressed coach J.B. Bickerstaff in several key offensive areas.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

JB Bickerstaff makes bold prediction about Pistons rookie JB Bickerstaff had high praise for Chaz Lanier's feel for the game.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Pistons drop behind-the-scenes video of Chaz Lanier draft pick Chaz Lanier was featured in a new video published by the Pistons on YouTube, detailing the process behind his selection in the 2025 NBA draf...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

The abysmal trend Pistons' rookie Chaz Lanier hopes to end Can the Pistons finally hit on a second-round draft pick?

AUGUST 27, 2025 • PISTONPOWERED.COM

Double-digit scoring in SL loss Lanier chipped in 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 16 minutes in Saturday's 96-84 Summer League loss to the Pistons.

Impact Lanier delivered an efficient scoring outing Saturday, highlighted by a trio of made three-pointers. He was selected No. 37 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft following a strong 2024-25 campaign at Tennessee, which capped off a standout college career that began at North Florida. As a Volunteer, Lanier averaged 18.0 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from beyond the arc across 38 total games.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Rookie Dons Detroit Pistons Threads for First Time Chaz Lanier is one of a few new additions to the Detroit Pistons this offseason. The former Tennessee guard joins the team as their only dra...

JULY 18, 2025 • SI.COM

Chaz Lanier looks comfortable, Daniss Jenkins shows out as Pistons improve to 2-0 in Vegas Detroit Pistons in NBA Summer League on Sunday blew out the Houston Rockets, 98-83. Rookie Chaz Lanier stood out and Ron Holland drained two...

JULY 13, 2025 • FREEP.COM

NBA Insider Reveals Key Contract Details for Pistons Rookie The lone selection of the Detroit Pistons’ 2025 NBA Draft has signed the dotted line. Tennessee product Chaz Lanier has officially joined th...

JULY 9, 2025 • SI.COM

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