Kevin

Huerter

Acquired from the Bulls at the February trade deadline, Huerter missed nine of the Pistons’ final 10 games of the postseason with a strained adductor. When he was available, he averaged 8.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.2 three-pointers in 20.3 minutes per game with the Pistons. Huerter’s production wasn’t great, but the Pistons are likely betting that a return to full strength and a better understanding of the team’s system will pay dividends next season.

Huerter was available for Game 6 but did not play after aggravating his strained adductor during Game 5. Given the lack of playing time, his role is likely to be limited for Game 7.

After logging three minutes in Game 5, Huerter picked up a DNP-CD for Detroit’s Game 6 victory on Friday due to aggravating his strained adductor. If available for Sunday’s series decider, Red Velvet is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact the outcome.

Huerter returned to action in Wednesday’s Game 5 after a seven-game absence, but he logged just three minutes in the overtime defeat. According to ESPN’s Jamal Collier, Huerter aggravated his strained adductor during Game 5. He’s received a pain-killing injection and will give it a go on Friday. With Duncan Robinson (back) also available, Huerter is unlikely to get much playing time on Friday, if his name is called at all.

After a seven-game absence due to a strained left adductor, Huerter returned to action in Wednesday’s Game 5. However, he logged just three minutes in the overtime defeat, even with Duncan Robinson (back) unavailable. It’s unlikely that Huerter’s role will change much in Game 6, especially if Robinson returns.

Huerter hasn’t played since Game 4 of the Pistons’ first-round series against the Magic, but he could be returning at the perfect time. With Duncan Robinson (back) out, the Pistons might need Huerter’s shooting off the bench in a crucial Game 5 at home.

A strained left adductor sidelined Huerter for Detroit’s last seven games, leaving the team with one less option to provide spacing on the offensive end of the floor. Given the Pistons’ struggles in Games 3 and 4, they can certainly use Red Velvet’s shooting if he plays.

Huerter will miss his seventh straight game, leaving the Pistons without a key reserve scorer and shooter. Caris LeVert is healthy for Game 4 and should see more minutes off the bench as a result of Huerter’s absence.

Huerter has not appeared since Game 4 of Detroit’s first-round series against Orlando. Getting him back would provide the Pistons with additional depth and perimeter shooting on the wing, especially if Caris LeVert (heel) cannot play. Like Huerter, LeVert is listed as questionable for Game 4.

Huerter suffered an adductor injury during Game 4 of the Pistons’ first round series against the Magic and hasn’t played since. He was initially listed as doubtful before being ruled out Saturday, so his absence isn’t a surprise. Daniss Jenkins and Caris LeVert will continue to have added importance off the bench with Huerter sidelined.