Pistons' Jaden Ivey Decision Signals Positive Shift in His Recovery

Jaden Ivey is making decent progress towards his return to the court for the Detroit Pistons. On Tuesday, there was a positive development for the young veteran guard. The Pistons assigned Ivey to the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise. “The Detroit Pistons announced today that guard Jaden Ivey has been assigned to the Motor City Cruise, the G League affiliate of the Pistons, as he continues his build up for return to play,” the Pistons wrote in an official statement. Official update on Jaden Ivey pic.twitter.com/KEYWwM7s5h— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 18, 2025 Since going down with an injury on January 1, Ivey has yet to make his return during the regular season for the Pistons. Over the offseason, the veteran guard was cleared to return for training camp after his fractured fibula healed. Ivey managed to play a handful of preseason games before it was announced he would have to undergo surgery for a minor knee concern. When the Pistons announced Ivey’s plans, the veteran guard was placed on a four-week timeline for his initial recovery. While his assignment to the G League doesn’t guarantee he’ll make his season debut with the Pistons as early as this week, it’s a clear sign that he’s moving in the right direction, and barring any setbacks, should be back in action soon enough. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 26: Jaden Ivey #23 of the Detroit Pistons is guarded by Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Golden 1 Center on December 26, 2024 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Without Ivey, the Pistons have fared well. You could say that for just about every other player who has been on the injury report, including Cade Cunningham. Despite dealing with a handful of absences recently, the Pistons have been the hottest team in the NBA. After a win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday, the Pistons hold a league-high 10-game winning streak. They are back on the court to face the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday. With Detroit thriving, Ivey won’t have to rush back on the court. Still, his presence will be a nice boost, as he’s coming off an impressive 2024-2025 run before going down with a setback. The veteran guard played in 30 matchups, averaging 17.6 points, while shooting 46 percent from the field and 41 percent from three. He also racked up 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game. For all the latest NBA news and rumors, head over to Newsweek Sports.