Joseph finished with two points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and six assists over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 118-113 loss to Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph moved into the starting lineup after Jaden Ivey was ruled out due to illness, although you would not know it to look at his closing box score. The fact he continues to play meaningful minutes for the Pistons tells you a lot about their coaching mentality. Despite the playing time, he is not even close to being a fantasy asset, even in slightly deeper formats.

Joesph will start Wednesday's contest against the Hawks, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph will get a look with the starting unit with rookie Jaden Ivey (illness) set to sit. The veteran figures to see a sizable boost beyond the 14.5 minutes per game he's averaged thus far as a result.

Joseph finished with 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and three assists over 16 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 loss to the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph saw his typical allotment of playing time in the loss, chipping in some mildly relevant production. The Pistons are beginning to put together an intriguing young core that Joseph is certainly not a part of. Barring a trade, the veteran can be left for managers in deeper formats only.

Joseph exercised his $5.1 million player option for the 2022-23 season, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph made 65 appearances last year -- his first full campaign with Detroit -- and averaged 8.0 points, 3.6 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game while shooting a career-high 41.4 percent from three. The veteran guard will likely garner a similar role for the Pistons next season, though Killian Hayes -- who averaged 11.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.9 steals during the final 11 games of the 2021-22 season -- could reclaim the starting backcourt spot next to Cade Cunningham after finishing last year strong.

Joseph (back) is out Sunday against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran will miss the final five games of the year with a strained back. The point guard has been putting up nearly identical numbers for half a decade, and he'll end the 2021-22 campaign with averages of 8.0 points, 3.6 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 24.6 minutes.

Joseph (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph will be unavailable for a fourth consecutive game due to a back strain. Killian Hayes, Carsen Edwards and Frank Jackson should see additional run once again.

Joseph (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran point guard has missed the past three games due to a strained back. Assuming he sits out, Killian Hayes should continue seeing the bulk of minutes at point guard, and Carsen Edwards and Frank Jackson should see extra run as well.

Joseph (back) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph will miss a third straight game due to a strained back. As a veteran on a tanking team, it wouldn't be surprising if he misses all three of Detroit's remaining contests.

Joseph (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Joseph will be sidelined for a second straight game due to back issues. With Cade Cunningham (hip) also out, Killian Hayes and Frank Jackson are expected to enter the starting lineup, while recently signed Carsen Edwards may garner a sizable role off the bench.

Joseph (back) is doubtful Sunday against the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

A strained left lumbar spine is expected to keep the veteran shelved for a second straight contest. That should continue to open up more time for Killian Hayes, Frank Jackson and potentially Saben Lee.