Jaden Ivey’s future in Detroit is now murky
I’ve spent the morning trying to wrap my head around the Jaden Ivey injury news, and I’m still stuck in the denial phase — holding out hope that this setback won’t derail the Pistons’ progress or jeopardize Ivey’s long-term future with the team. Still, it’s hard not to feel a sense of unease.
Ivey is set to be re-evaluated in mid-November after undergoing a procedure to address ongoing knee discomfort that had been worsening throughout training camp — an issue the team didn’t publicly acknowledge until after the procedure was completed.
In an ideal scenario, Ivey returns before December, giving him time to regain rhythm ahead of a potential playoff push. The less optimistic outcome? A frustrating cycle of “he’ll be re-evaluated in two weeks” updates that drag on indefinitely.
Even before the injury, Ivey’s standing with the Pistons seemed uncertain. Now, this setback could raise serious questions about his future with the franchise.
Jaden Ivey injury: The Pistons have to move on for now
The season won’t pause for Jaden Ivey, which means the Pistons will likely turn to Duncan Robinson to fill the starting spot in the meantime.
Ivey was a central part of Detroit’s plans this year, so it’s not as if the team will move on from him mentally — but with him sidelined, they have no choice but to adapt and find ways to win without him, much like they did last season.
If the Pistons perform well in Ivey’s absence, it could influence their decision regarding his future, particularly with restricted free agency looming. An extension in the next few days appears unlikely, and his latest setback only complicates matters.
A trade before the deadline is also a possibility, though less likely now that he’s rehabbing another injury. Until Ivey proves he’s healthy and durable, teams — including the Pistons — may be hesitant to fully invest, viewing him as a risk.
Last season was supposed to be the year Ivey established himself as Cade Cunningham’s long-term backcourt partner. Now, for the second time, that opportunity has been delayed, leaving Detroit with more questions than answers about its future core.
There’s still hope that Ivey can bounce back, reclaim his spot, and have a strong, lasting career with the Pistons. But the reality is that the team has to keep moving forward — and if they thrive without him or his recovery lingers, that forward motion might eventually leave him behind.
For now, I’m holding out hope that Jaden Ivey’s story in Detroit isn’t finished — but it’s never felt more uncertain.
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