Knight searching for his shot: Pistons guard Brandon Knight seems to have hit a wall in the second half of his rookie season, and that trend continued on Thursday against the Wizards, as the 20-year-old managed to score just six points on 2 of 8 shooting a 99-94 win over Washington. Knight also had just a single assist in the game compared to five turnovers, while playing 28 minutes as a starter. (Updated 04/05/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/20/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Knight has started 48 of his 54 games as a rookie, and the long season looks like it is taking its toll; he is showing just 38.4 percent from the field since the All-Star break. Despite his poor shooting, the Pistons continue to run Knight out there full time, as they are more interested in his long-term development than anything. As long as his minutes stay consistent, Fantasy owners can continue to rely on the rookie as a low-end option despite his shooting woes. (Updated 04/05/2012).
Many feel that Knight was a steal for the Pistons at No. 8 overall. He is one of the few players in the draft that appears to be ready to make an impact out of the gate, though his immediate prospects will depend on what the team does with Rodney Stuckey. Knight is heading into a crowded backcourt that consists of Stuckey and Will Bynum at the point and Richard Hamilton and Ben Gordon at shooting guard. If Knight was in line to be the primary point guard in Detroit, he would be our choice for the Rookie of the Year, at least from a Fantasy perspective. He can score, pass and rebound well for a guard. His shooting percentages could become a burden for owners in category leagues, however. Keep an eye on what moves the Pistons make, but we endorse a mid-round pick for Knight in seasonal formats as a potential low-end starter with upside to grow into much more. (Updated 8/28/11)
