Jaden Ivey will probably be reevaluated in 4 weeks after present process arthroscopic surgical procedure on his proper knee. Ivey missed a complete of 58 video games final season between the common season and playoffs, after fracturing his proper fibula on Jan. 1.
“It was one thing that was growing over his work, clearly from coming again, however in coaching camp additionally,” J.B. Bickerstaff stated Thursday. “He began to really feel one thing, then we took precautions. The medical workforce did their assessments and needed to make the choice that finally led us to the place we’re as we speak.”
Ivey is eligible for a contract extension with the Pistons, however that has been thought-about unlikely.
The Pistons will doubtless enhance the alternatives given to Ausar Thompson to provoke the offense with out Ivey, whereas Caris LeVert, Marcus Sasser and Daniss Jenkins may also assist fill the void.
“I do know (Ivey), he’s a resilient particular person,” Bickerstaff stated. “All these setbacks don’t deter him from what his final aim is, and that’s to be an excellent basketball participant and an excellent teammate. As troublesome as it’s for him and all of us to lose him for these first 4 weeks, I do know that he’s going to come back again higher for it.”
