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January 10, 2026
Back to NBA
Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Friday.
Analysis
Lanier has continued to play for both the NBA and G League squads since December, although he's usually a second-unit option for the Pistons. In his 16 NBA regular-season games, the guard is currently averaging 0.7 points, 0.2 rebounds and 0.2 assists in 9.6 minutes per contest.
January 4, 2026
Heading back to NBA
Detroit recalled Lanier from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Saturday.
Analysis
Lanier has returned to the Pistons following another period on assignment with the G League affiliate, for which he scored 25 points and three rebounds during a 44-minute appearance Saturday. Lanier has played a minor role at the NBA level, especially over the last couple of months, logging just nine minutes of play since Nov. 18.
