Peyton

Siva

The rookie is an afterthought in the Pistons rotation and might not even make the team. Siva was great at Louisville, but his lack of size is going to be a tough obstacle to overcome in the NBA.

It’s a minor issue for the NCAA champion point guard. Siva is buried on the depth chart and has no fantasy value.

The Pistons drafted Siva in the second round and he was expected to at least get a shot to make the roster. That was before the Pistons brought Chauncey Billups back into the fold, but GM Joe Dumars said the Pistons would still like to retain Siva’s rights. A source close to the situation told the Detroit News that a decision could be reached next week.

He’s likely to be there for a couple of weeks to get some much needed playing time, while the Pistons will play just six games over the next 18 nights.

His move up the rotation was sparked by the combined absence of Rodney Stuckey (knee), Chauncey Billups (knee) and Will Bynum (hamstring). That should say plenty about his lack of sustainable value.

Siva last played in the NBA during the 2014-15 season and though he’s still just 25, he’ll provide no fantasy value while he’s playing overseas.

Siva had a glimmer of promise to begin the season, when Brandon Jennings and Rodney Stuckey were both injured, but tonight’s result neatly sums things up -- Siva is at the bitter end of Mo Cheeks’ depth chart.

In addition to giving Peyton Siva a foothold in the rotation, Bynum’s absence means that Rodney Stuckey will spend some time as a backup PG. With the Celtics’ backcourt already running on fumes without Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley, guys like Brandon Jennings and Stuckey have a golden opportunity to step up.

His contract would be fully guaranteed on July 12 for next season. The Pistons now have four point guards with Brandon Jennings, Will Bynum, Siva and second-round pick Spencer Dinwiddie. Siva will need to have huge summer league to overcome his odds at this point.

He had almost no chance to make the team when the Pistons brought on D.J. Augustin, and they also drafted Spencer Dinwiddie. Siva may have a tough time making any NBA team next year due to his smaller size and lack of a jumper.