26Breakdown
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November 28, 2025
Will play Friday
Ivey (undisclosed) will play Friday against the Magic, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Analysis
Ivey was listed as questionable in Thursday's injury report due to return-to-competition reconditioning, but he'll suit up and see minutes Friday. Ivey has played three times this season, and he hasn't logged more than 15 minutes in any of those outings.
November 27, 2025
Questionable to play Friday
Ivey is questionable to play Friday against the Magic due to return-to-competition reconditioning.
Analysis
The tag means Ivey isn't dealing with any injury, but he's working his way back to full fitness. That's to be expected, as Ivey has played only three games this season -- and not more than 15 minutes in any of those contests. A decision on his status will be made closer to Friday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.
November 27, 2025
Only 15 minutes in loss
Ivey ended Wednesday's 117-114 loss to Boston with seven points (2-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes.
Analysis
Ivey continues to be brought along slowly, having now played no more than 15 minutes in all three games since returning from injury. Although his playing time is likely to increase, it is unclear whether he will push back into the starting lineup. He is probably worth holding for at least another couple of games, just in case things turn around sooner rather than later.
November 24, 2025
Good to go Monday
Ivey (reconditioning) is available for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis
Ivey was previously listed as probable for Monday's contest and will suit up as expected. The guard made his season debut Saturday after missing the Pistons' first 15 regular-season games following arthroscopic right knee surgery in training camp and delivered 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal in 15 minutes. Detroit will likely continue to monitor Ivey's health and gradually ramp up both his minutes and usage.
November 23, 2025
Probable for Monday
Ivey is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Pacers due to reconditioning.
Analysis
After undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in mid-October and missing the first 15 games of the regular season, Ivey made his season debut in Saturday's win over the Bucks, posting 10 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal across 15 minutes off the bench. The 23-year-old guard is likely to suit up again Monday, though he's still expected to face heavy restrictions if he's cleared to play.
November 23, 2025
Available to play
Ivey (knee) is available for Saturday's game in Milwaukee.
Analysis
Ivey is set to make his regular-season debut for Detroit on Saturday night, although he'll likely have some heavy minutes restrictions in his first game back from knee surgery. His return could result in fewer minutes for Daniss Jenkins and Caris LeVert.