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Harris is back in the lineup after sitting out Monday’s win over the Heat with a sprained thumb. However, it will be Malik Beasley who heads to the bench. Thompson will make another start, this time filling the void left by Jaden Ivey (knee).

Ivey was a late scratch for Monday’s win over the Heat and will remain sidelined on Thursday. Ausar Thompson will remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming whenever he is allowed to start games.

Harris was initially listed as probable after missing their last game with a thumb injury. He has now officially been cleared, and his return will likely push Ausar Thompson back to the bench. Thompson played well as a starter and will likely still play a significant reserve role.

Thompson had a very nice game after he was inserted in the starting lineup to replace Tobias Harris (finger). The former No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, it might just be a matter of time before Thompson sticks in the Pistons starting lineup. He’ll expedite that process by having more shooting nights like he did on Monday. Thompson might not be on your league’s waiver wire for much longer.

The Pistons will play Monday’s game without Tobias Harris, who has a sprained right thumb. Thompson moves into the starting lineup, and while he can provide solid defensive value, his offensive production has been inconsistent. Look for rookie Ron Holland II to play more minutes in a reserve role. The other change, Beasley replacing Jaden Ivey, was not announced until just before tipoff.

Harris was already ruled out for Monday’s game against the Heat, and the Pistons hope he won’t be sidelined for long. After Monday, the Pistons are off until Thursday, when they host the Jazz. While Ausar Thompson may be the preferred choice to fill the void in the starting lineup, Ron Holland II will also have opportunities to produce.

Harris injured his thumb during Thursday’s loss to the Celtics, scoring nine points in 26 minutes. His absence frees up more playing time for rookie Ron Holland II, who had the best game of his first NBA season in Boston. He’s worth streaming in this spot, even if Ausar Thompson proves to be JB Bickerstaff’s preferred choice to fill the void in the starting lineup.

Thompson missed the last two games, giving rookie Ron Holland II a chance to return to the Pistons’ rotation. Neither have much fantasy value at the moment, though.

Thompson will miss a second straight game with a sore adductor, which means rookie Ron Holland II will return to the rotation. Holland has not been effective enough to merit being streamed in most redraft leagues.

Ausar sat out Wednesday’s loss to the Celtics, with his absence freeing up rotation minutes for Ron Holland II. If Thompson can play, Holland will likely fall out of the rotation. And even if he does not play, Holland will not be worth the risk in most redraft leagues.