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Detroit Free Press Nerlens Noel has been an emergency option for the Detroit Pistons, but his four-block, three-steal third quarter showed the vet can make an impact.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Detroit takes on New Orleans in non-conference matchup

Detroit and New Orleans face off in non-conference action

JANUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Wolves-Pistons game recap A look at Wednesday's loss to Detroit.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Pistons erupt with 36-point third quarter, cruise past Timberwolves Detroit scored 36 points in the third quarter en route to a convincing 135-118 victory against the Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

James L. Edwards III: Jaden Ivey on Nerlens Noel: "It was definitely... - The Athletic Jaden Ivey on Nerlens Noel: "It was definitely contagious. He just brought the energy tonight. I commend Nerlens for staying ready. He showe...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bey, Bogdanovic lead shorthanded Pistons past Timberwolves

Saddiq Bey scored 31 points and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 135-118

JANUARY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Nerlens Noel Questions MVP Voters, Defending Joel Embiid Former Sixers center Nerlens Noel defends Joel Embiid’s MVP campaign.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Retakes starting spot Bogdanovic (calf) will start Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact This seemed the logical outcome for Bogdanovic, who was cleared to return earlier in the day following just his second absence of the season Tuesday due to a calf issue. He should have a healthy workload in store with both Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) and Jalen Duren (ankle) sidelined.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench role Knox will come off the bench Wednesday against the Timberwolves, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Bojan Bogdanovic available after missing the previous game, Knox will return to the bench. Since Christmas, Knox is averaging 4.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 14.7 minutes.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially clear for return Livers (shoulder) will return to action Wednesday versus the Bulls.

Impact Livers was already listed as probable on the initial injury report, but he's officially set to return following a month-plus on the sidelines due to a right shoulder sprain. Given the lengthy absence, Livers could face a minutes restriction out the gate, though he may have been able to work on conditioning somewhat with an upper-body injury. The Pistons are short on depth in the frontcourt with Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) and Jalen Duren (ankle) out, which could allow Livers to handle as many minutes as his conditioning allows.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

76ers vs. Pistons: Nerlens Noel's Memories of Philly, Joel Embiid How Nerlens Noel felt returning to Philadelphia to start against his former teammate Joel Embiid for the Detroit Pistons.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Good to go Wednesday Bogdanovic (calf) will take the floor Wednesday versus the Timberwolves.

Impact After a one-game absence, Bogdanovic should retake his spot in a starting lineup that will omit two regular starters in the frontcourt with Jalen Duren (ankle) and Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) sidelined. Bogdanovic may be asked to shoulder a heavy workload as a result, with returnee Isaiah Livers (shoulder) softening the collective blows and Nerlens Noel, Kevin Knox, Saddiq Bey and Hamidou Diallo also potentially seeing more run than usual.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nerlens Noel, Rich Paul settle legal case Noel initially sued Paul and his agency in the summer of 2021.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Expected to return Wednesday Livers (shoulder) is probable for Wednesday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact Livers will likely make his return Wednesday after missing 20 straight games due to a right shoulder sprain. Fantasy managers should expect the 24-year-old forward to play limited minutes as he works his way back into game shape. Livers

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Considered probable Wednesday Bogdanovic (calf) holds a probable tag for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Bogdanovic appears set to rejoin a lineup that needs more depth in the frontcourt with Isaiah Stewart (shoulder), Jalen Duren (ankle) and Marvin Bagley (hand) all sidelined. Assuming he plays, Bogdanovic should log as many minutes as he can handle Wednesday. The Pistons will likely be forced to run with some smaller lineups at times, given the number of unavailable big men.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Timberwolves.

Impact Duren will miss a third straight game due to right ankle soreness. Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) is out again as well, so Isaiah Livers and Nerlens Noel are candidates for increased roles against Rudy Gobert and Minnesota's frontcourt.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Stewart (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Stewart was a late scratch for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, and he'll remain out for the second half of the back-to-back set. Nerlens Noel may draw a second straight start at center, while Saddiq Bey and Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) are strong candidates to start at the forward spots.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly collects double-double Joseph produced 10 points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, eight assists and one steal in 22 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 147-116 loss to the 76ers.

Impact The veteran point guard was one of seven different Pistons to score in double digits, while his eight assists led the club and established a new season high for him. Even with Cade Cunningham (lower leg) out for the season, Joseph has had trouble gaining a foothold in Detroit's backcourt rotation, and it wouldn't be a shock if his expiring contract was moved before the trade deadline.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Teases double-double in loss Diallo totaled 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals over 25 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 147-116 loss to the 76ers.

Impact The 24-year-old wing was one of seven different Pistons to score in double digits, while his eight boards led the club and tied his season high. Diallo is getting consistent run lately due to all of Detroit's injuries, seeing double-digit minutes in 10 straight games, and he's responded by averaging 10.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 assists while shooting a stunning 63.6 percent from the floor.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ties for team scoring lead McGruder finished with 17 points (5-8 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and one steal over 24 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 147-116 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact The Pistons got balanced scoring up and down the lineup, with starters Saddiq Bey and Jaden Ivey tying McGruder for the team scoring lead, but nobody was able to step up and come close to matching Joel Embiid's 36 points for the Sixers. McGruder's 17 points and five made threes were both season highs, and Detroit's injury situation has allowed him to earn a more consistent spot in the rotation as a long-distance threat -- he's played at least 17 minutes in four of his last six games and drained at least three threes in three of them.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 17 in Tuesday's loss Ivey finished Tuesday's 147-116 loss to the 76ers with 17 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal over 24 minutes.

Impact Detroit got balanced scoring up and down the lineup, with Ivey, Saddiq Bey and Rodney McGruder all tying for the team lead, but nobody was able to step up and come close to matching Joel Embiid's 36 points for Philly. Ivey isn't yet a consistent force for the Pistons, as the rookie has scored 12 points or less in four of the last eight games, but the pieces are beginning to fall into place -- since Christmas, he's shooting 46.2 percent (12-for-26) from three-point range.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid numbers against Sixers Bey contributed 17 points (4-14 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 9-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 147-116 loss to the 76ers.

Impact The Pistons got balanced scoring up and down the lineup, with Bey, Jaden Ivey and Rodney McGruder all tying for the team lead, but nobody was able to step up and come close to matching Joel Embiid's 36 points for the Sixers. Bey has started five of the last seven games due to a number of injuries across Detroit's roster, but his production hasn't changed -- the third-year forward is averaging 11.1 points, 3.6 boards, 1.4 threes, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.7 minutes over that stretch.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Pistons game vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Time, TV channel, more info Detroit Pistons game time, TV channel info, radio, score, live updates and analysis as they play the Minnesota Timberwolves

JANUARY 11, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Detroit faces Minnesota, looks to break 3-game skid

Detroit aims to end its three-game losing streak when the Detroit Pistons play Minnesota

JANUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

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