The Pistons exercised the third-year option of Sasser's rookie contract Monday, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser came off the bench for most of the 2023-24 campaign, but he was in the Pistons' starting lineup over his last 10 regular-season outings and averaged 13.6 points, 4.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.9 steals over 30.9 minutes per game. Sasser and Malik Beasley are projected to be the first guards off the bench for the Pistons behind starters Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey.

Sasser finished with 12 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 19 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 120-87 preseason win over the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser's best chance to see steady minutes in the regular season will be to operate as Cade Cunningham's backup, and he certainly made his presence felt as a playmaker Sunday by dishing out a team-high nine assists. Sasser averaged 8.3 points and 3.3 assists across 19.0 minutes per game in 71 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2023-24. However, he figures to experience an uptick in his numbers if he can carve out a larger role in Year 2.

Sasser notched 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 123-95 loss to the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Making his seventh straight start, Sasser drained multiple three-pointers for the sixth time during that stretch. The 23-year-old rookie averaged 14.6 points, 4.6 assists, 2.3 threes, 2.0 boards and 0.9 steals in his starting stint, but the Pistons' overloaded backcourt likely doesn't leave him with a clear path to consistent minutes next season, as Cade Cunningham (knee), Jaden Ivey and Quentin Grimes (knee) all seem set for significant roles when healthy.

Sasser finished Friday's 107-89 win over the Mavericks with 24 points (9-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser's team-high 24 points marked the second time he has scored as much this season, and he finished two points short of his season high. The 23-year-old has averaged 14.8 points, 1.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.4 blocks and 2.2 triples across 30.1 minutes in his last five games. He will look to stay productive in Detroit's season finale in San Antonio on Sunday.

Sasser had 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt), five assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 127-105 loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser extended his streak of double-digit scoring games to three Thursday. He reached the 20-point mark for the sixth time this season, and he has seen an uptick in field-goal attempts due to Cade Cunningham being siidelined with a knee injury. In his last eight starts, Sasser has averaged 11.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.0 steals over 30.7 minutes per game.

Sasser notched 18 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser needed 17 shots to score 18 points, but the rookie guard bounced back from an ugly two-point effort in a loss to the Grizzlies on Friday. It wouldn't be surprising if Sasser ends up seeing extended minutes in the final week of the regular season due to Cade Cunningham's recurring knee problems, as well as the fact that the Pistons have nothing to play for, allowing Sasser to play heavy minutes without risk.

Sasser is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser will replace Cade Cunningham (knee) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Sasser is averaging 10.5 points, 5.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 32.3 minutes across his last four starting appearances.

Sasser (illness) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday after missing Detroit's previous two contests with a non-COVID illness. The rookie guard is averaging 9.6 points, 4.4 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 28.6 minutes across his last five appearances.

Sasser (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser has missed two straight games due to an illness and is in danger of missing a third. Cade Cunningham (knee) is also questionable. Sasser carved out a nice role before the aliment, averaging 29.5 minutes over six appearances before being sidelined.

Sasser (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Sasser will miss a second straight game due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Atlanta. In Sasser's absence, Malachi Flynn is a candidate for extra playing time.