Hardaway (back) will play Saturday against the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

After missing Thursday's game against the Warriors, Hardaway will shake off his questionable tag and is likely to see his usual minutes Saturday. The veteran guard has averaged 13.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.4 three-pointers over his last four appearances in January.

Hardaway (back) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway could be trending toward missing a second straight game as he deals with back spasms. If Hardaway doesn't play Saturday, the Pistons may turn to Ausar Thompson again to replace him in the starting lineup. Marcus Sasser and Ron Holland could get a bump in minutes off the bench for Detroit.

Hardaway (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old swingman was a late scratch for Thursday's contest due to back tightness, and his next chance to play will come Saturday against the Raptors. Ausar Thompson will re-enter the starting five with Hardaway sidelined, though Ron Holland and Marcus Sasser are both candidates to receive a bump in minutes off the bench.

Hardaway provided 26 points (10-15 FG, 6-9 3Pt) over 33 minutes during Monday's 118-115 win over the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway led Detroit from deep in Monday's contest, connecting on a team-high mark from three while ending as one of two Pistons players with 25 or more points in a winning effort. Hardaway set new season-high marks in scoring and threes made, connecting on at least five threes in three outings while surpassing the 20-point mark on two occasions.

Hardaway chipped in 16 points (5-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Monday's 125-124 overtime win over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway's five three-pointers made during Monday's victory tied his season high. Hardaway continues to score most of his points from behind the arc, as 5.3 of his 7.9 field-goal attempts per contest come from three.

Hardaway amassed six points (3-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two steals and one assist across 19 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 loss to the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway saw limited run while struggling from beyond the arc in the blowout loss. The veteran swingman has struggled with efficiency as of late. In his last five outings, he has averaged 6.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.6 steals while shooting 39.4 percent from the field and 17.6 percent from downtown across 25.0 minutes per contest.

Hardaway notched two points (1-2 FG) and three rebounds over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 loss to the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway struggled again Wednesday, scoring no more than 10 points for the eighth time in the past nine games. He continues to start for the Pistons but has been a non-factor in the majority of games. In 21 appearances, he has averaged a mere 9.7 points and 1.9 three-pointers in 27.5 minutes per game.

Hardaway (head) scored two points (1-10 FG, 0-8 3Pt) and added three assists and one rebound in 30 minutes Monday in the Pistons' 122-112 loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway didn't face any limitations in his return from a three-game absence due to a head laceration, as he took back his spot in the starting five and narrowly surpassed his season-long average of 28.5 minutes per contest. However, despite the ample playing time, Hardaway had a rough go Monday, finishing with his lowest scoring total of the season while coming up empty from three-point range. Hardaway is capable of getting hot from downtown and providing some useful secondary scoring, but his oft-streaky shooting and lack of contributions elsewhere in the box score limit his overall fantasy appeal.

Hardaway (head) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway will return from a three-game absence Monday due to a head laceration that occurred during the Pistons' 123-121 win over the Heat this past Tuesday. After starting in Hardaway's absence, Malik Beasley will likely retreat to the bench for Monday's contest.

Hardaway (head) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Hardaway appears set for a return after missing the past three games for Detroit. Wendell Moore has played well in limited minutes in Hardaway's absence, and Malik Beasley really stepped it up as well. This news comes from the official injury report, so there's no word of any possible restrictions.