Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Fails to score in two minutes
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Knox logged no counting stats in two minutes during Tuesday's 123-107 loss to the Knicks.
Knox saw playing time down the stretch, coming on as the game descended into garbage time. Somehow still playing in the league, Knox has been nothing but disappointing since being drafted with the ninth pick in the 2018 draft. At this point, there is little reason to think anything changes moving forward.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Considered questionable
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Knox (trade pending) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Lakers.
Knox was part of the four-team trade between Atlanta, Golden State, Portland and Detroit that was being held up by Gary Payton's (abdomen) physical, so his status has been in limbo. However, the deal was finalized Sunday night, so he's officially a Trail Blazer and should be able to make his debut soon. Knox appears likely to be cleared Monday, but his official availability won't be known until closer to the 10 p.m. ET tip. Even if he does suit up, there's certainly a possibility he doesn't crack the rotation, so he can safely be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Available to make debut
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Knox (trade pending) will be available Monday against the Lakers.
Knox was dealt to the Trail Blazers in the four-team trade between Atlanta, Golden State, Portland and Detroit that was being held up by Gary Payton's (abdomen) physical. The deal was officially finalized Sunday night, and Knox was initially listed as questionable for Monday. However, he's since been cleared to make his debut, though it remains to be seen if he'll be part of head coach Chauncey Billups' rotation.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Won't play against Thunder
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Knox (trade) isn't available for Friday's game versus the Thunder, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Knox won't play Friday after being traded from the Pistons on Wednesday. His next chance to make his Portland debut is Monday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Trail Blazers' Kevin Knox: Likely Portland bound
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Knox was traded from the Pistons to the Warriors on Thursday, who will in turn trade him to the Trail Blazers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Knox was involved in multiple deals to get things sorted ahead of the trade deadline, but it appears he'll ultimately settle in Portland, where he should supply some wing depth for the Trail Blazers moving forward. Knox shot 37.1 percent from beyond the arc with the Pistons this season, averaging 5.6 points and 2.6 boards over 14.1 minutes in his 41 appearances (one start).
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Lifts bench offensively
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Knox posted 16 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and one rebound in 19 minutes during Sunday's 117-104 loss to the Knicks.
Knox led the Detroit bench in scoring while finishing as one of two players on the second unit to tally 10 or more points. Though he's seen double-digit minutes in each of the Pistons' last five games, he could end up losing out on playing time once Detroit gets both of Jalen Duren (ankle) and Bojan Bogdanovic (illness) back in action.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Returns to bench role
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Knox will come off the bench Wednesday against the Timberwolves, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
With Bojan Bogdanovic available after missing the previous game, Knox will return to the bench. Since Christmas, Knox is averaging 4.7 points and 2.0 rebounds in 14.7 minutes.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Joins starting five
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Knox will start Tuesday's game versus the 76ers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Knox is one of two new starters for the Pistons on Tuesday, with Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) and Isaiah Stewart (shoulder) both sidelined, leaving spots for him and Nerlens Noel. Knox should see expanded minutes as a result, but he's not a particularly strong fantasy asset either way, averaging just 14.1 points and 6.1 boards per 36 minutes on the year. Tuesday marks Knox's first start of the 2022-23 campaign.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Will play Saturday
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Knox (knee) is available to play Saturday against the Timberwolves.
Knox will be available, but that shouldn't mean much for fantasy purposes since he doesn't have a prominent role off the bench. He's averaging 5.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game this season.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Considered questionable Saturday
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Knox is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota due to a right knee contusion.
Knox has seen a slight decrease in playing time recently, as he's averaged 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 9.0 minutes per game over the last three matchups. If he's unavailable Saturday, Bojan Bogdanovic and Saddiq Bey could see increased run.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: On target Wednesday
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Knox finished with 17 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, one assist and two blocks in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 141-134 overtime victory over Charlotte.
Knox logged his most minutes since Nov. 25 against the Suns on Thursday and made good on it, connecting on 66.7 percent of his attempts from the field and 60 percent of his tries from deep. He's gone for double digits in the scoring column in two of the last three games, potentially positioning him for slightly more run in future tilts. Still, he's unlikely to garner much fantasy interest in most formats unless injuries stockpile and open up more consistent playing time.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Maintains momentum in victory
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Knox contributed 21 points (6-8 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and three rebounds over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 125-116 win over the Jazz.
Knox not only led Detroit's reserves in scoring in the contest, he finished second overall behind starter Bojan Bogdanovic. All eight of Knox's shot attempts came from beyond the arc, and he impressively knocked down six of them. The fifth-year forward has responded to a considerable bump in playing time by scoring in double figures in each of his past three games.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Excellent off bench Tuesday
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Knox contributed 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 110-108 victory over the Nuggets.
Knox had a minimal role off the bench for the Pistons in the opening weeks of the season, but he's made his presence felt in his last two games with Saddiq Bey (ankle) sidelined. He logged over 20 minutes and posted double-digit scoring figures in both contests, finishing with season-high figures in minutes, points and rebounds. The Pistons are depleted, which may allow Knox to experience an uptick in minutes off the bench, given how good he's looked in his last two appearances.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Drops season-high 11 points
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Knox closed Sunday's 137-129 loss to the Kings with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes.
Knox got a rare opportunity early in the game and scored eight points in 10 second-quarter minutes. It was his first time scoring more than four points and playing more than 18 minutes in a game all year. Entering play Sunday, he had made just 24.1 percent of his shot attempts and was 3-for-20 from beyond the arc. The 23-year-old has played in three straight games for Detroit and may continue to get opportunities to prove himself in limited minutes.
Knox tallied one rebound in five minutes during Wednesday's 118-113 loss the Hawks.
Knox had two fouls Wednesday, more than all his other stats combined. Considering Knox didn't even attempt a field goal, it's hard to see him carrying much fantasy value unless there are significant injuries ahead of him.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Good to go Thursday
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Knox (calf) will be available for Thursday's preseason finale against the Grizzlies, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Knox hasn't appeared in a preseason game to date, but that dry spell will come to an end Thursday as he jumps back in action. The fifth-year forward appeared in 30 games between the Knicks and Hawks last year and will likely slot into a depth role for the Pistons in 2022-23.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Doesn't play Tuesday
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Knox (calf) didn't play in Tuesday's preseason loss to Oklahoma City.
Knox continues to be sidelined by a calf injury that he sustained before the start of training camp and has yet to play in the preseason. His last chance to suit up before the regular season is Thursday against the Grizzlies.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Sits out again
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Knox (calf) sat out Friday's 107-101 loss to the Pelicans.
Knox has been nursing a calf injury during the preseason. While the severity of the issue is unknown, the Pistons have been erring on the side of caution. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus the Thunder.
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Pistons' Kevin Knox: Misses action Tuesday
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Knox (calf) did not play in Tuesday's 96-117 loss to the Knicks in the preseason.
Knox has been limited since the start of training camp due to a calf strain. The young forward still has time to work himself into the rotation before the regular season begins on Oct. 19. However, if he continues to miss time in the preseason, it will be an uphill climb to see many minutes at the beginning of the season.
