Detroit Pistons reveal Jaden Ivey’s game status against Phoenix Suns

After a disappointing loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday, the Detroit Pistons will have an opportunity to get back on track with a matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.

Luckily for Detroit, they have reinforcements as veteran guard Jaden Ivey has been cleared to return to action.

Leading up to Saturday’s game, the Pistons listed Ivey as probable on the injury report. Barring any unexpected changes, he had a great chance to return to the court, which will once again change the Pistons’ starting lineup.

Ivey’s recent knee problems began Monday when the Pistons hosted the Miami Heat. Although it was assumed that Ivey had no setbacks beforehand, he was surprisingly ruled out shortly before the end of the game.

At that point, Ivey was dealing with sudden pain in his knee. The Pistons didn’t dare put him on the field to play through. He had the night off while the Pistons took care of business in an overtime thriller with the Heat.

Before the Pistons took on the Jazz, Detroit head coach JB Bickerstaff noted that Ivey’s schedule was day-to-day, suggesting he could be back on the court sooner rather than later.

After missing two games, Ivey is back in the game. He’s off to a good start this season, averaging 17 points while shooting 44 percent from the field and 37 percent from long range. He also provides four assists per game and has a career-high four rebounds per game.

Ivey and the Pistons will face the Suns at 9 p.m. ET.