Jaden Ivey will likely 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 mentioned Thursday. “He began to really feel one thing, then we took precautions. The medical crew did their assessments and needed to make the choice that in the end 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 of unlikely.
The Pistons will probably enhance the alternatives given to Ausar Thompson to provoke the offense with out Ivey, whereas Caris LeVert, Marcus Sasser and Daniss Jenkins will even assist fill the void.
“I do know (Ivey), he’s a resilient particular person,” Bickerstaff mentioned. “All these setbacks don’t deter him from what his final purpose is, and that’s to be a fantastic basketball participant and a fantastic 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 return again higher for it.”
