Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls: preview and player stats (Dec 26, 2026)

Injury/Illness - Right Hamstring Strain (2026-11-14, DET@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-08): Duren (hamstring) has begun on-court activity and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. Duren is progressing in his rehab after suffering a right hamstring strain Oct. 23, though he'll remain on the inactive list for at least the next two weeks while ramping up toward a return to game action. Paul Reed should continue to play a sizable role in Duren's stead.

Injury/Illness - Right Hip Contusion (2026-11-14, DET@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-09): Joe (hip) is out for Monday against the Wizards. Joe is missing a seventh consecutive contest with a bruised hip. His next chance to play comes Thursday in a road rematch with Washington.

G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).

G League - On Assignment (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).

G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).

G League - On Assignment (2026-11-14, DET@MIA).

G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, DET@MIA). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): Onyenso agreed to a two-way contract with the Pistons on Thursday. The No. 53 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Onyenso appears poised to see run in the G League after putting pen to paper on a two-way deal. He'll likely face an uphill battle to carve out a role in the rotation, so Detroit will presumably allow him to continue his development with Motor City.

Injury/Illness - Left Finger Sprain (2026-11-14, CHI@MIN). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Smith (finger) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game at Minnesota. Smith is in jeopardy of missing Saturday's contest after aggravating his sprained left finger in Friday's overtime win over Atlanta. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) also questionable, the Bulls could be shorthanded in the frontcourt. If either of those guys is ruled out, Zach Collins would likely see increased burn.

Injury/Illness - Low Back Injury Management (2026-11-14, CHI@MIN). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Powell (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota. After erupting for 33 points in 31 minutes during Friday's overtime win over the Hawks, Powell is in danger of missing the second leg of this back-to-back set due to lower-back injury management. If the veteran guard is ruled out, Buddy Hield and Tre Jones could see increased burn.

Injury/Illness - Right Metacarpal Fracture (2026-11-14, CHI@MIN). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Wilson (hand) is expected to miss four to six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. The rookie forward went down during Wednesday's loss to the Spurs, and he now needs surgery to repair a fractured right hand. More pressure will likely fall on Josh Giddey going forward, while the likes of Tre Jones and Isaac Okoro will have a chance for added streaming value.

Injury/Illness - Left Hamstring Injury Management (2026-11-14, CHI@MIN). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Claxton (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves. Claxton has averaged 7.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in 18.7 minutes across three games since making his season debut Sunday, but the Bulls may hold him out of Saturday's contest as he continues to manage the hamstring injury that forced him to miss Chicago's first eight games. Zach Collins could work in an expanded role if Claxton doesn't play.

Injury/Illness - Disc Irritation (2026-11-14, CHI@MIN). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Awaka has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves. Now set to miss a third straight game due to a back injury, Awaka will aim to return during Chicago's next game against Cleveland on Monday.

G League - Two-Way (2026-11-14, CHI@MIN).

G League - On Assignment (2026-11-14, CHI@MIN).