{"id":684641,"date":"2026-03-28T19:40:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T19:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/684641\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T19:40:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T19:40:45","slug":"detroit-pistons-injury-report-vs-minnesota-timberwolves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/684641\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Pistons Injury Report vs Minnesota Timberwolves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2260621600_5306b9-e1771168471212.jpg\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cade Cunningham\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Cade Cunningham continued MVP-caliber season with 40-point game at Madison Square Garden<\/p>\n<p>The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/detroit-pistons\/\" title=\"Detroit Pistons\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"207538\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit Pistons<\/a> already punched their ticket to the 2026 NBA Playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, they are only defending their stance as the Eastern Conference\u2019s top seed. While getting an opportunity to play the eighth seed is the position they want to be in, staying healthy is just as important.<\/p>\n<p>At this stage of the year, the Pistons have two key players dealing with extended absences in Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart. They can\u2019t afford any more.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, March 28, the Pistons are paying a visit to the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/minnesota-timberwolves\/\" title=\"Minnesota Timberwolves\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"207539\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Jalen Duren Update: <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/detroit-pistons\/announce-jalen-duren-news-timberwolves-game\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pistons Announce Jalen Duren News Before Timberwolves Game<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Heading into the game, Detroit has a crowded injury report, but for the most part, all of the players with question marks initially seem to be on pace to play.<\/p>\n<p>The Detroit Pistons\u2019 Injury Report vs Minnesota Timberwolves<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5671882\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-5671882\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774726844_893_GettyImages-2243123276-e1766442255708.jpg\" alt=\"Jalen Duren, Pistons\" width=\"782\" height=\"521\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5671882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS \u2013 OCTOBER 24: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons is ejected after being issued a Flagrant 2 foul call against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/houston-rockets\/\" title=\"Houston Rockets\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"207537\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston Rockets<\/a> during the first half at Toyota Center on October 24, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Those who are likely to play: Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Ausar Thompson.<\/p>\n<p>The All-Star Jalen Duren is managing a minor right knee injury. He\u2019s been on the injury report lately, but the Pistons haven\u2019t held him out as a result. He was initially questionable against the Wolves, but Detroit\u2019s medical staff is optimistic about his playing status on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Harris and Thompson were in a similar position. The initial status was questionable, but now they are upgraded to probable.<\/p>\n<p>More Pistons News: <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/detroit-pistons\/pistons-become-179-million-star-trade-destination\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How Pistons Can Become $179 Million Star\u2019s \u2018Perfect\u2019 Trade Destination<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Those who are out in doubt: Cade Cunningham (Out), Isaiah Stewart (Out), Bobi Klintman (G League), Isaac Jones (G League), Wendell Moore Jr. (G League), and Duncan Robinson.<\/p>\n<p>After getting scratched from the last game, Duncan Robinson is still considered questionable as of Saturday afternoon. The veteran sharpshooter is dealing with a right hip strain.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5632611\" class=\"size-inline wp-image-5632611\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2243913079-e1764521121669.jpg\" alt=\"Duncan Robinson, Heat\" width=\"782\" height=\"441\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5632611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS \u2013 OCTOBER 24: Duncan Robinson #55 of the Detroit Pistons reacts to a basket with teammates against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on October 24, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Following the Pistons\u2019 recent outing against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/new-orleans-pelicans\/\" title=\"New Orleans Pelicans\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"207536\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Orleans Pelicans<\/a>, JB Bickerstaff publicly claimed that Robinson\u2019s setback isn\u2019t too concerning. However, the team wants to remain as cautious as possible with his health. He could be a game-time decision in Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>The guaranteed players: Marcus Sasser and Caris LeVert.<\/p>\n<p>They are on the injury report, but have been upgraded to available. Sasser is dealing with a right hip strain. LeVert is battling right knee tendinopathy. Despite the concerns, they will push through.<\/p>\n<p>The Pistons and the Timberwolves are set for a 5:30 PM ET tip on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/justingrasso32\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Justin Grasso<\/a> Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access.  <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/justingrasso32\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More about Justin Grasso<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Pistons\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty Cade Cunningham continued MVP-caliber season with 40-point game at Madison Square Garden The Detroit Pistons already punched&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":604888,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[3773],"tags":[7,296,188,3860,6,297],"class_list":{"0":"post-684641","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-detroit-pistons","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-detroit","10":"tag-detroit-pistons","11":"tag-detroitpistons","12":"tag-nba","13":"tag-pistons"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/116308507067442178","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/684641","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=684641"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/684641\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/604888"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=684641"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=684641"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=684641"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}