Gordon solid in return : Detroit guard Ben Gordon saw his first action since Jan. 20 on Wednesday night in New Jersey. Gordon missed the previous 10 games with a shoulder injury. He scored 14 points off a 6-for-7 shooting display in 21 minutes on the court. He added five boards, two steals and two assists in Detroit's 99-92 win over New Jersey. (Updated 02/08/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Gordon did commit four turnovers in his return, showing some rust. He did not take a 3-pointer in the game though as it may take some time for him to find the range from deep. Fantasy owners should give Gordon a few games back before inserting him back into those lineups. When healthy, Gordon is a low-end guard option in most 12-team standard leagues. (Updated 02/08/2012).
02/01/2012 11:18 Waiver Wire: Versatile Booker worth a look
The schedule is starting to even out, but injuries continue to shape who gets playing time and who doesn't. If you need help filling out your injury-riddled roster, Ed Gauna is here with his look at the waiver wire.
01/31/2012 22:16 Knicks get 25 from Melo in return
Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points in his return to the lineup, Landry Fields added 16 of his 18 in a flawless first half, and the New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 113-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
01/28/2012 21:30 Iguodala has triple-double in Sixers win
Andre Iguodala recorded the eighth triple-double of his career with 10 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their second straight game with a 95-74 victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons on Saturday.
01/27/2012 22:22 Johnson, Hawks drop Pistons in OT
Joe Johnson scored 28 of his 30 points after halftime, including a tying 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in regulation, and the Atlanta Hawks stunned the Detroit Pistons 107-101 in overtime Friday night.
01/25/2012 22:30 LeBron, Heat survive against Pistons
LeBron James scored 32 points, including the game's last six from the free throw line, to lead the Miami Heat to a 101-98 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.
It seems like forever ago that Ben Gordon averaged over 20 points per game while playing for the Bulls. That happened over 82 games of the 2008-09 regular season, his final year in Chicago. Since joining the Pistons, he has seen his scoring decline each year, reaching a low point at 11.2 points per game last season while averaging just 26 minutes per game. Sharing a backcourt with Richard Hamilton and falling victim to John Kuester's questionable playing rotations just about eliminated Gordon from the realm of useful Fantasy options, but the 28-year-old seems more than capable of a bounce-back season if given the opportunity for a prominent role again. Kuester is gone, but the Pistons' backcourt remains crowded and, as a result, Gordon should be selected as no more than a reserve option with the ability (if not the opportunity) for a resurgence this season. If he even approaches his Chicago numbers, Gordon could become one of the late-round steals of this year's Fantasy hoops drafts. When allowed to do his thing, Gordon has been reliable for premium 3-point shooting, high free-throw percentage and above-average scoring. (Updated 8/28/11)
