Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo (ankle) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain and will be out for at least three to four weeks. Diallo suffered the injury on Monday after playing 27 minutes, and an MRI revealed the injury, effectively ending his season. Diallo was a consistent option for the Pistons this season and will enter free agency at the end of the year. Alec Burks, Cory Joseph and R.J. Hampton should all see increased value for the remainder of the season.
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Hamidou Diallo rolled his right ankle in Monday's defeat to Portland and it's unclear if he can play in Tuesday's matchup against Washington. He was seen leaving the arena wearing a walking boot. Diallo had a busy 27-minute night against the Blazers, shooting 4-for-10 from the field en route to finishing with nine points, eight rebounds, three assists and one steal. The Pistons have already suffered a number of other injuries in recent times and it's lifted Diallo into a significant role in the rotation. Across his last nine appearances, the 24-year-old has averaged 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals.
Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The 24-year-old was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID related illness. This is a shame because Diallo was playing very well over the last two weeks. He has been providing 6th-round value in 9-cat formats over that span. His minutes will likely be split up by Alec Burks on the other guards in the rotation. That being said, Diallo's absence won't have much of an impact in fantasy hoops.
Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo will be back with the organization next season. As expected, the Pistons have decided to exercise their $5.2 million team option on Diallo. He has been a solid piece for Detroit, so the team wants to keep him around. It'll be interesting to see how they split up the playing time with multiple young guards on the roster. Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey are expected to play heavy minutes with Killian Hayes and Diallo getting the backup minutes. Diallo should have fairly decent streaming value, assuming he can carve out a role for himself next season.
Detroit Pistons guard Hamidou Diallo is likely to remain with the team for at least one more season. Diallo was traded to Detroit mid-way through the 2020 campaign. He has played fairly well and is expected to be part of the young core in Detroit. The team option is worth $5.2 million, so very affordable for what Diallo brings to the court. He doesn't bring much in terms of fantasy value. However, he is a solid defender and could be a long term piece for this organization.
Hamidou Diallo Remains Unavailable For Tuesday’s Game
Detroit Pistons shooting guard/small forward Hamidou Diallo (finger) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest vs. the Heat as he continues to battle a sprained finger on his left hand. Diallo has now missed four of Detroit's last five games, funneling Isaiah Livers into a larger role among the second unit. With Killian Hayes (abductor) expected to be available, the second-year guard should be in line for an expanded role for as long as Diallo is out of the mix. Having exceeded the 20-minute threshold just twice since Feb. 16, Diallo's season-long stock is on the descent over the final month. His next chance to suit up comes Thursday against Orlando.
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (knee) and forward Hamidou Diallo (finger) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Stewart has a bone bruise in his knee and he is set to be re-evaluated mid-next week. Diallo, meanwhile, has a sprained left index finger. Marvin Bagley III benefits the most from Stewart's absence. He played 36 minutes in the game where Stewart got hurt and wound up going for 19 points and 10 boards. The following game, he made his first start as a Piston and compiled 10 points and six rebounds while battling foul trouble. Diallo's absence should pave the way for more minutes for rookie Isaiah Livers and we could also see Rodney McGruder get more run as well.
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Hamidou Diallo (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks due to a non-COVID illness. The team will also be without Frank Jackson (spine) for the game. With both players sidelined, Cory Joseph could see a bump in playing time. We also may see Rodney McGruder get some extra run. However, neither player offers much value in fantasy. Diallo hasn't been much of a fantasy asset himself lately. Over three games in March, he's averaged 7.3 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while playing 15.7 minutes per contest.
Hamidou Diallo, Frank Jackson Will Suit Up Tuesday
Detroit Pistons shooting guards Hamidou Diallo (ankle) and Frank Jackson (back) have been given the green light to take the floor for Tuesday's game against Washington. Diallo ultimately did not miss any games due to the ankle ailment, as he is set to reclaim his role as a significant contributor among Detroit's second unit. Jackson is back in action after a five-game stint on the sidelines, with both players likely to cut into the other's DFS appeal. Diallo remains the more appealing play due to having averaged 13.9 PPG over his last 10 outings, although all Pistons are set to benefit from playing a Wizards group that ranks in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency.
Detroit Pistons forward Hamidou Diallo (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. He was previously listed as doubtful, but appears to have a good chance of suiting up here. Diallo has been providing 10th round value over the last two weeks. He's certainly worth rostering in most fantasy formats, assuming he's still available. Possibly, the return of Frank Jackson means less minutes for Diallo, but he'll still remain valuable.