Michael Gbinije SG/SF FA Tue 1/17/17 4:53 PM
Michael Gbinije
SG/SF FA
Gbinije (forearm) was able to practice Tuesday, MLive.com's David Mayo reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gbinije has been sidelined for the last two weeks with a significant forearm bruise, but his return to practice signals that a return to game action could be forthcoming. The rookie second-round pick hasn't been a member of the Pistons' rotation this season, so even once he's deemed ready to go, he could be a healthy inactive in most games.
Michael Gbinije SG/SF FA Fri 1/13/17 12:05 PM
Michael Gbinije
SG/SF FA
Gbinije (forearm) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
The Pistons have offered no indication that Gbinije, who has been bothered by the bruised left forearm for more than a week, has returned to full practice, so it seems likely that he'll be in store for additional absences. The rookie's last appearance came back on Dec. 26, and he didn't play in any of the Pistons' three games prior to the injury first surfacing.
Michael Gbinije SG/SF FA Thu 1/5/17 7:16 PM
Michael Gbinije
SG/SF FA
Gbinije (forearm) has been ruled out Thursday versus the Hornets, Perry A. Farrell of the Detroit Free Press reports. "[Gbinije] can't do anything," coach Stan Van Gundy said. "He's not doing anything in practice. Mike's just not healthy to play. He's hurt. He dunked the ball and hit his forearm on the rim. Then when they were playing one-on-one after practice he got hit on it again. He can't even catch the ball and he can't shoot it at all."
EDGE Analysis
It sounds like this could be a multi-game absence for Gbinije, who can't catch or shoot a basketball due to a forearm injury. He's already been ruled out Tuesday and appears to be trending towards missing Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers as well, although even at full strength, Gbinije is not a player who has fantasy relevance.
Michael Gbinije SG/SF FA Tue 1/3/17 7:38 PM
Michael Gbinije
SG/SF FA
Gbinije is dealing with a left forearm injury and will sit out Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
While the severity of the injury is unclear, it's causing him enough discomfort to keep him sidelined Tuesday. However, even when Gbinije is healthy, he's not a regular part of the Pistons' rotation and isn't worth a look in the majority of fantasy leagues. He's averaged just 3.6 minutes per game so far this season.
Michael Gbinije SG/SF FA Sat 12/17/16 5:17 PM
Michael Gbinije
SG/SF FA
Gbinije has been recalled from the D-League, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Both Gbinije and Henry Ellenson rejoined the Pistons on Saturday afternoon and will join the team for the evening's matchup with Indiana. Neither player has been a fixture in the rotation, and both will likely continue to shuttle between Grand Rapids and Detroit over the next few months.
Michael Gbinije SG/SF FA Tue 12/13/16 2:40 PM
Michael Gbinije
SG/SF FA
Gbinije was reassigned to the D-League on Tuesday, Aaron McMann of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Both Gbinije and Henry Ellenson will join the Grand Rapids Drive on Tuesday, and the pair are expected to be in uniform for games Wednesday and Friday. As such, neither player would be available for the Pistons until Saturday's matchup with the Pacers.
Michael Gbinije SG/SF FA Sun 12/11/16 11:54 AM
Michael Gbinije
SG/SF FA
Gbinije was recalled Sunday from the D-League's Grand Rapids Drive, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gbinije joined both Stanley Johnson and Henry Ellenson for a one-game stint with the Drive, where he was able to log 16 points (5-13 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and a steal over 37 minutes on Saturday. Gbinije has yet to log double-digit minutes with the Pistons this season and despite being recalled ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Sixers, there's a chance he ends up as one of the team's two inactives.
Michael Gbinije SG/SF FA Sat 12/10/16 2:59 PM
Michael Gbinije
SG/SF FA
Gbinije was assigned to the Pistons' D-League affiliate Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The Pistons assigned a pair of rookies to the D-League on Saturday with both Gbinije and Henry Ellenson heading to Grand Rapids. Gbinije was struggling to crack the rotation with the Pistons, so his move to the D-League ought to result in him seeing more playing time.
Michael Gbinije SG/SF FA Wed 11/23/16 2:38 PM
Michael Gbinije
SG/SF FA
Gbinije was assigned Wednesday to the D-League's Grand Rapids Drive, Aaron McMann of MLive Media Group reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gbinije has only played in three games for the Pistons this season, finding himself buried on the depth chart and often one of the team's inactives. He'll head down to Grand Rapids for additional developmental opportunities, marking his second stint in the D-League already this season.
Michael Gbinije SG/SF FA Sun 11/13/16 10:18 AM
Michael Gbinije
SG/SF FA
Gbinije was recalled from the D-League's Grand Rapids Drive, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though he's now back with the Pistons are a week-long stay in the D-League, it's not expected that Gbinije will crack coach Stan Van Gundy's rotation. Gbinije is averaging just 3.3 minutes per game over three appearances this season.