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LeVert will return on Wednesday after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Magic. Chaz Lanier, who struggled in 16 minutes of action the last time out, is likely to fall out of the rotation entirely.

Absent from the Pistons’ initial injury report, LeVert may sit due to bilateral knee injury management. If he can’t play, this may be a spot where rookie Chaz Lanier plays more minutes. The first-round pick has not cracked the Pistons’ rotation this season, which is unsurprising, given the team’s youth and depth on the wings.

Holland is on the injury report, but with a probable tag, it’s more likely he plays on Friday than not. With Caris LeVert (illness) listed as doubtful, rookie Chaz Lanier could sneak into the back end of the Pistons’ rotation if Holland can’t play. Even if that happens, Lanier should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.

LeVert is back after sitting out Monday’s overtime win over the Wizards. His return means less playing time for first-round pick Chaz Lanier, who logged 27 minutes the last time out.

LeVert is in danger of sitting out the second leg of Detroit’s back-to-back set, and with Isaiah Stewart (knee) and Tobias Harris (knee) sidelined and Ausar Thompson (ankle) questionable, Detroit may have to dig deep down the depth chart to field tonight’s roster. Guys like Daniss Jenkins, Chaz Lanier and Bobi Klintman could see increased run, though none of those players is worth streaming in standard fantasy leagues.

LeVert is available for the first time since the preseason, giving the Pistons much-needed depth on the perimeter. Daniss Jenkins and Chaz Lanier will likely lose out on some playing time with LeVert available, but this will not impact fantasy basketball. While he isn’t a must-roster player, LeVert is worth watching due to Detroit’s lack of supplementary playmakers.

Neither LeVert nor Sasser has appeared in Detroit’s last three games, with the latter being out since the preseason. Their absences have freed up rotation minutes for Daniss Jenkins and Chaz Lanier, but neither has been productive enough to merit being streamed. That will remain the case if LeVert and Sasser remain out on Wednesday.

LeVert has missed the Pistons’ last two games, including Sunday’s win over the Celtics. While his return would give Detroit additional depth on the wing, it would not significantly impact fantasy basketball. Rookie Chaz Lanier appeared in the two games LeVert missed but only totaled 17 minutes. There’s no need to roster Lanier in a redraft league, regardless of LeVert’s availability.

With Jaden Ivey (knee) expected to miss at least four weeks, the Pistons have a hole to fill in their starting lineup. Robinson started the team’s last two preseason games, and his shooting ability may keep the veteran wing in that role. All eight of Robinson’s field goal attempts came from beyond the arc, and having a credible shooter on the floor can open up space for Cade Cunningham and the other Pistons starters. Ron Holland (4/3/4/1 in 22 minutes) and first-round pick Chaz Lanier (9/0/4/1/1 with three three-pointers in 23 minutes) may also see their roles expand with Ivey out, but Robinson is a safe target for managers seeking a three-point streamer.

The Pistons drafted Lanier because of his shooting. The 23-year-old made 3.2 threes per game and shot 39.5 percent from behind the three-point line last year at Tennessee. His Summer League debut wasn’t indicative of the talent the Pistons saw in him. Lanier had just 10 points on 11 shots and was 2-of-7 from behind the three-point line. That’s why he’s getting some much needed experience in Summer League. Lanier will look to provide the Pistons with much needed outside shooting after the team moved on from Tim Hardaway Jr. and Malik Beasley this offseason.