Ellington (calf) will come off the bench Thursday against the Wizards, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a one-game absence, Ellington will return but come off the bench. In five games off the bench this season, he's averaged 10.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 19.6 minutes.

Ellington (calf) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After one missed game due to a right calf injury, Ellington will be back Thursday. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, he'll likely see around 20 minutes.

Ellington (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Ellington was technically active for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, but it was made clear before the contest that he wouldn't play. He's now listed as questionable for Thursday, which adds to the odd situation. He's been consistently seeing 20-25 minutes per game for the Pistons when healthy.

Ellington (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, but he's technically active for the game, Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Pistons initially ruled Ellington out, but it now appears he'll be available only in case of some sort of basketball emergency. Chances are, Ellington will not see the floor as he nurses a right calf injury.

Ellington (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Ellington was listed as doubtful earlier in the day, so his inactive status comes as no surprise. The Pistons will have to find a new starter at shooting guard, so look for Frank Jackson or Hamidou Diallo to get the nod alongside Saben Lee.

Ellington (calf) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland, Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellington has picked up a new right calf injury after he had gone for three points across 21 minutes during Monday's win over the Raptors. If Ellington is forced to miss Wednesday's game, Frank Jackson could find himself in a starting role.

Ellington had 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-10 3Pt), two rebounds, two steals and an assist across 26 minutes in Saturday's loss against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Ellington has been coming in and out of the lineup in recent games and hasn't displayed the same levels of consistency he had earlier in the campaign, so it's hard to trust him on a nightly basis. There are signs that predict he might retain value -- especially in category-based leagues -- since he has drained three or more treys in six of his last eight outings. He is shooting 49.1 percent from deep during that eight-game stretch.

Ellington will start Friday's game against the Nets, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellington has been in and out of the starting five lately. As a starter, he's averaged 11.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.9 minutes.

Ellington scored 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt) to go along with three assists and three rebounds across 23 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Ellington returned to game action for the first time since March 13 after missing four contests. He came off the bench, but still topped 20 minutes and drained four threes. Ellington is a candidate to be dealt prior to the trade deadline, and he could see his opportunity for both minutes and shot attempts dip as a result.

Ellington (groin) is questionable for Wednesday's game at Indiana.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old has missed the past four games with a right adductor strain, but he may be able to retake the court Wednesday. Frank Jackson could continue to start at shooting guard if Ellington is unable to suit up against the Pacers.