"Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said it wasn't a particular play that birthed the injury. "It was something that was developing over his work. Obviously, from coming back but in training camp also, he started to feel something." Bickerstaff said before the Pistons' final preseason game against the Washington Wizards. "We took precautions, and then the medical team did their assessments and those things, and then had to make the decision that ultimately led us to where we are today.""
"As for Ivey, it could be 10 months before he sees regular-season action again, and he's up for a rookie-scale extension should the team and he agree on a contract before the Oct. 20 deadline. The Pistons will be careful with his recovery given the back-to-back injuries to one of the league's fastest players. "Our priority is to do what's right by our guys, and never put them in a position where we feel like we have to rush them back," Bickerstaff said."
Jaden Ivey will miss the next four weeks after undergoing right knee surgery. He missed 49 games last season with a left fibula injury and appeared in one preseason game before reporting discomfort. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the issue developed during his work and training camp, with medical assessments leading to surgery. The Pistons signed Dennis Schroder as a backup and expect Marcus Sasser and two-way guard Daniss Jenkins to help during Ivey's absence. Ausar Thompson has taken on more facilitator responsibilities when Cade Cunningham rests. Ivey could be up to 10 months from regular-season action and is eligible for a rookie-scale extension before Oct. 20. The team will prioritize a cautious recovery.
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