Lanier was recalled from the G League's Motor City Cruise on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Lanier is fresh off a 40-point outing Wednesday against the Cleveland Charge, and he'll join the NBA squad to get some work in over the weekend. He's appeared in one game for the Pistons since Nov. 22, logging one steal in four minutes.

Lanier chipped in zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one steal across four minutes during Saturday's 124-112 win over the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Lanier saw the court for the first time in the past eight games, logging four minutes, all of which came during garbage time. He has been in and out of the rotation thus far this season, with his playing time typically dependent on the health of others. Given he can't be trusted to play consistent minutes, there is no reason to consider him outside of very deep fantasy leagues.

Lanier chipped in three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's 127-112 victory over Indiana.

EDGE Analysis

Lanier has played at least 18 minutes in his last four straight games, averaging 5.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.5 threes in that span. While this is all likely due to the respective absences of Cade Cunningham (hip), Tobias Harris (ankle) and Ausar Thompson (ankle), Lanier will continue to see extended run until one of the aforementioned players return.

Lanier recorded eight points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Monday's 137-135 overtime win over the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

After not being part of the rotation during four of Detroit's past five games, Lanier played 27 minutes Monday and had his best scoring performance of his career. This extended playing time can be attributed to the absences of Ausar Thompson (ankle), Tobias Harris (ankle), Isaiah Stewart (ankle) and Caris LeVert (knee), so once one of the aforementioned players return from their respective injury, Lanier's role is bound to decrease.

Lanier posted nine points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Thursday's 119-98 preseason win over the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Lanier made multiple three-pointers in three of his four preseason appearances, going 8-for-22 overall. The rookie will likely have a limited role in 2025-26, but Jaden Ivey's knee surgery opens up plenty of minutes to begin the campaign.

Lanier chipped in 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 16 minutes in Saturday's 96-84 Summer League loss to the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Lanier delivered an efficient scoring outing Saturday, highlighted by a trio of made three-pointers. He was selected No. 37 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft following a strong 2024-25 campaign at Tennessee, which capped off a standout college career that began at North Florida. As a Volunteer, Lanier averaged 18.0 points and 3.9 rebounds while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from beyond the arc across 38 total games.