News: Since being dealt to Memphis back in late January, forward Tayshaun Prince has helped guide the Grizzlies to a 18-7 record. Memphis has won 17 of its last 22 contests with Prince starting each of the last 24 games at small forward. He is averaging 9.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists on 43 percent shooting from the field over that span.
Analysis: Prince has actually been mired in a bit of a shooting slump lately as he has connected on just 38.1 percent of his shots over his last six games. However, his overall production since joining the Western Conference has remained right on par with the numbers he put up in Detroit. The veteran continues to give owners low-teen scoring most nights to go along with a handful of assists and rebounds. While those are far from eye-popping numbers, at least owners know what they are going to get from Prince. As long as he stays healthy, owners should continue to roll with the veteran as a viable low-end option in deeper formats.
News: Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince continued his steady production Saturday against the Jazz, as he scored nine points in 33 minutes of action. Prince struggled with his shot a bit, going 3 of 11 from the field, however he added seven rebounds and two assists, in a 90-84 loss.
Analysis: Prince has been able to pick up his play recently, averaging 12.0 points per game over the last five. He is adding 6.0 rebounds per game in that span as well, as the Grizzlies have found the right way to use him in the offense. Prince got off to a slow start after joining the Grizzlies, but has re-emerged as a viable low-end Fantasy option moving forward.
News: Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince had another poor performance Friday against the Heat, as he was held to single digits in scoring for the seventh time in the last 10 games. Prince scored just four points on 2 of 6 shooing, with one rebound and four assists in 35 minutes, in a 98-91 loss.
Analysis: Prince looked solid in his first two games with the Grizzlies, totaling 25 points on back to back games. Unfortunately, he has missed much more than he has hit since then, averaging just 7.7 points per game over the last 10 contests. The trade has relegated Prince to a very limited offensive role, so Fantasy owners should continue to consider him just a low-end reserve option moving forward.
News: Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince struggled against his former team during Tuesday's contest against the Pistons. Prince, who was dealt to Memphis from Detroit at the end of January, finished with just seven points in the 105-91 win. He made three of his seven field-goal attempts and also added four assists and two rebounds to his stat line, while logging 36 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Prince told reporters before the contest that moving to the Western Conference wasn't as big of an adjustment as they thought it would be and his numbers seem to back that up. Despite his underwhelming performance Tuesday night, the veteran is averaging 10.3 points, 3.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds during his brief tenure in Memphis and is seeing around 32 minutes per game as the team's starting small forward. Fantasy owners should continue to view Prince as a viable low-end option in deeper formats moving forward.
News: Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince paced all scorers with 18 points and had three rebounds during Memphis' 105-88 victory over Minnesota on Sunday night. Prince, playing in his fifth game since being obtained in a trade with Detroit last month, was a perfect 8 for 8 from the field and drained his lone 3-point attempt. It was his highest scoring total since Jan. 6 against Charlotte when he netted 21 points while with the Pistons. "I wasn't. I missed a free throw," Prince said with a smile when asked about his perfection, which matched a franchise record for field goals made in a game without a miss.
Analysis: Prince entered Sunday's contest having scored in single-digits over the past two games before finishing perfect from the field for the first time since the 2007-08 campaign. The impressive outing could help boost Prince's confidence as he has averaged just 9.3 points in his first five games with Memphis. He is still locked into a starting role for the Grizzlies, but is still considered a worthwhile option only in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Memphis small forward Tayshaun Prince earned his first start since joining the Grizzlies Tuesday night against the Suns. Prince turned in a decent performance as he went 5 of 12 shooting from the field and 1 of 2 from the free throw line. He finished with 11 points, six rebounds and four assists in a 96-90 defeat. He also chipped in with three steals while logging 37 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Prince is starting to adapt to after being traded earlier last week and has scored in double figures in each of his last two games. He is averaging 12.5 points, 3.5 boards and 3.5 assists on 52.1 percent shooting thus far since the trade. Prince, who is averaging 11.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game this season, is expected to earn some cleaner looks with his new team. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option moving forward.
News: Grizzlies newly acquired small forward Tayshaun Prince made his debut Friday night against the Wizards. Prince turned in a solid performance as he went 7 of 11 shooting from the field as he finished with 14 points and three assists in an 85-76 victory. He also chipped in with a rebounds and a blocked shot while logging 32 minutes of game action.
Analysis: After 11 seasons in Detroit, Prince was in shock to be traded earlier this week, but has made the best out of the situation in his debut. He stepped up in the starting lineup -- in place of Rudy Gay -- and was able to pick up the slack a night after a disappointing double-digit defeat. Prince, who is averaging 11.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game this season, is expected to earn some cleaner looks with his new team. Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a low-end Fantasy option moving forward.
News: According to multiple reports, the Pistons’ have agreed to a trade Wednesday that will land forwards Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye in Memphis. Detroit is acting as the third team in a larger trade that will also move Rudy Gay and Hamed Haddadi to Toronto, with the Raptors losing Jose Calderon and Ed Davis. The Grizzlies will flip Calderon to Detroit for Prince and Daye.
Analysis: Prince will likely step into the starting lineup for Memphis, and has some big shoes to fill with Gay’s departure. Prince was averaging 11.7 points on 10.8 shots per game for the Pistons, while Gay was chucking up over 16 attempts on average. Prince almost certainly will not take on quite that big of a role for the Grizzlies, but it would not be a surprise to see him get some cleaner looks on the perimeter, with the weapons surrounding him. He has been a decent low-end Fantasy option this season, and should continue to remain so in his new home.
News: Detroit small forward Tayshaun Prince put forth a mediocre performance on Tuesday night during a home loss to Milwaukee. Prince scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds in the game over 24 minutes. He went 4 for 9 from the field and 2 for 2 from the free throw line. Prince added three assists in the defeat.
Analysis: Prince has scored in double figures just twice in his last five games and is averaging only 8.4 PPG over that span. Considering the rest of his production has been mediocre, at best, Prince should only be active in the deeper Fantasy formats.
News: After scoring just six points his last time out, Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince was able to get back on track Wednesday against the Bulls. He finished with 11 points and hauled in three rebounds in the 85-82 loss. He went 5 for 12 from the field, including 1 for 2 from downtown, while playing 34 minutes. Prince also posted an assist and a steal in the defeat.
Analysis: Prince has had a down campaign thus far as his numbers are down in almost every category. He is averaging just 10.2 points with 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in the previous five contests while shooting nearly 43 percent during that stretch. The 32-year-old is no longer the reliable option in Fantasy he once was so leave Prince for deeper formats at this point.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince turned in a decent performance during Tuesday's contest against the Knicks in London. He scored 12 points on 5 of 10 shooting and made just 2 of 6 free throw attempts in a 102-87 defeat. Prince also chipped in with three rebounds, three assists and two steals while logging 35 minutes of game action.
Analysis: After being held to single-digit scoring in each of his last two games, Prince was able to do a nice job and get back on track overseas Tuesday night. He has shot less than 38.0 percent in three of his last five games and is averaging 10.6 points over that span. Prince seems to be shooting his way out this mini-slump and should be viewed as a low-end option in deeper Fantasy formats moving forward.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince did not have one of his better shooting nights during Friday's contest against the Bucks. Prince connected on just three of his 12 field-goal attempts in the 103-87 defeat and finished with six points. However, he did add five rebounds and four assists to his stat line while logging 28 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Prince was off the mark Friday night, which is rare for the veteran. Normally, Prince is a model of consistency for owners has he has posted close to a 13-5-3 stat line for most of the 2000s. With season averages of 12.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists, Prince is right around those numbers again, which makes him a viable low-end option in deeper formats moving forward -- especially in Rotisserie leagues.
News: Detroit small forward Tayshaun Prince filled the stat sheet Tuesday night in a win over Sacramento. Prince scored 10 points over 35 minutes as he shot 5 for 8 from the field and missed both his 3-point shot attempts. That said, Prince grabbed six rebounds, dished out three assists and added a block and a steal.
Analysis: Prince can have solid scoring nights as he dropped 20 points his last time out on the Bucks. That said, he's of better use to Fantasy owners for his ability to contribute in various different ways. He's a solid Rotisserie player and someone to be left for deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince was able to play through an ankle injury during Detroit's double-overtime loss to the Hawks Wednesday night. Prince, who sprained his right ankle in the Pistons win over the Wizards last Saturday, finished with 14 points and seven rebounds in the 126-119 defeat. He made 6 of his 12 field-goal attempts while logging 25 minutes.
Analysis: Prince was able to play through an ankle injury Wednesday night and was able to get his scoring back up in double figures for the first time in three games. Prince has remained pretty consistently productive this season, averaging 12.3 points per game on the season and 12.3 points over the last 10 games. While he provides decent production across the board, Prince is no longer a high-end Fantasy option and should only be active in deeper formats.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince expects his injured right ankle to be good enough for him to play Wednesday in Atlanta, reports the Detroit News Tuesday. "I didn't do anything today, but I should be all right by the game," said Prince, who's officially listed as a game-time decision. "It was a little bit more painful," Prince said. "Like my left one if I sprained it now it could be a bad sprain, but I've sprained it so many times I could bounce right back, but the right one hasn't been twisted."
Analysis: Prince wants to play, but the fact he's still a game-time decision leads us to believe there is the very real possibility he will miss Wednesday's game. Prince has remained pretty consistently productive this season, averaging 12.3 points per game on the season and 12.3 points over the last 10 games. He provides decent production across the board, but is no longer a high-end Fantasy option, when healthy.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince was forced to leave Saturday’s game against the Wizards in the second quarter, after suffering a sprained ankle. He landed on Wizards’ center Nene’s foot after attempting a shot, and went down in pain. Prince played 14 minutes before suffering the injury, scoring seven points on 3 of 6 shooting, with seven rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Prince has remained pretty consistently productive this season, averaging 12.3 points per game on the season and 12.3 points over the last 10 games. He provides decent production across the board, but is no longer a high-end Fantasy option. Keep an eye on Prince’s status moving forward, and consider him a viable low-end Fantasy option, when healthy. He is a risky start for Week 9 (Dec. 24-30) until we learn more about his status.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince hit 50 percent of his shots on Monday in a loss to the Clippers. Prince scored 15 points to finish second on the team as he went 6 of 12 and hit a 3-pointer over 36 minutes. Prince grabbed seven rebounds and added two steals in the loss for Detroit.
Analysis: When Prince is scoring, the Pistons are probably losing because he's not expected to be the guy to drop the points for the ballclub. He does the little things and does them usually at a high level. Prince contributes across the board for Fantasy owners and has value in Rotisserie and deeper formats.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince scored in double figures for the eighth game in a row Saturday against the Cavaliers, as he continues to enjoy a solid season. Prince scored 14 points on 5 of 11 shooting in the game, while adding eight rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes in a 104-97 win.
Analysis: Prince has managed to increase his scoring from a year ago, up to 12.9 per game. He has been able to remain consistent over the years, and is playing very well so far. He is averaging 15.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in five December contests, so Fantasy owners should continue to consider him a solid option in most formats.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince turned in another fairly productive performance during Wednesday's contest against the Suns. Prince finished with 12 points in the blowout win, on 3 of 5 shooting from the field. He went 1 of 2 from downtown and also added three rebounds, two assists and one steal to his stat line, while logging 30 minutes of game action.
Analysis: While the wins have been tough to come by in Detroit thus far, Tayshaun Prince has been one of few steadying forces for the Pistons once again. The veteran has been a model of consistency over the years as he has pretty much posted a 13-5-3 stat line since the mid-2000's and has put up numbers very to similar to that again this year. Sure he doesn't excel at any one category, but at least Fantasy owners know what to expect from him when he steps on the court. Continue to roll with Prince as a viable low-end option in most formats moving forward, especially in Rotisserie leagues.
News: Pistons small forward Tayshaun Prince shot poorly on Monday in a loss to the Thunder. Prince scored 12 points on 4 of 12 from the field with a 3-pointer over 40 minutes. He grabbed six rebounds and added three assists with a block for Detroit, which lost a big lead in the fourth quarter to drop the game.
Analysis: Prince has gone 4 for 6 from 3-point range in his last three games and has been scoring in double figures consistently. He continues to produce all around at a mediocre level and therefore is a solid option in deeper Fantasy and Rotisserie formats.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince has gotten off to a solid start to the season in terms of scoring the ball. Prince poured in 18 points on 7 of 15 shooting Friday against the Suns. He made his lone three-point attempt in the game, while going 3 for 5 from the charity stripe. Prince added three rebounds and two assists in a 92-89 loss.
Analysis: Prince scored just 12.7 points per game last season, his lowest total since 2003-04. He has 15.0 points per game through the first two contests of the season, however that is obviously not much of a sample size to go on. He remains just a low-end starting Fantasy option in most formats.
News: During Detroit's perennial playoff runs of the mid-2000s, forward Tayshaun Prince was the youngster of the squad as he crafted his game from veterans like Chauncey Billups, Lindsey Hunter, and Rasheed Wallace, among others. But now Prince is the elder statesman on a young and hungry Pistons team heading into his 11th NBA campaign. The 32-year-old, who has averaged 12.7 points per game during his career, continues to focus mainly on his conditioning. "I use this time to get in shape, mostly," Prince told the Detroit Free Pres. "I think most guys use July, August and September to get in some kind of basketball shape, but once training camp comes, it's a whole different mind-set as far as being in shape."
Analysis: Prince was often used as the team's facilitator on offense last season, but with second-year guard Brandon Knight continuing his development, Prince could have the ball in his hands less this year. That could result in him finding open space for shots as he attempts to rebound from the career-low 42.1 field-goal percentage he averaged last season. "The good thing is a lot of guys are doing the same thing," Prince said. "Brandon is a second-year player; he's done a lot of studying film and studying our playbook and stuff like that. He knows the plays as well as I do." Prince won't assist much in other areas besides scoring, but he's worth a late-round pick in most Fantasy drafts as a quality bench player.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince topped double digits in scoring for the sixth straight game on Thursday against the Wizards, as he put in 14 on 5 of 11 shooting to help the Pistons win, 99-94. He did not do much else in his 32 minutes besides scoring, as he added just two rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Prince has been streaking recently, scoring 15.5 points per game on 44.2 percent shooting over the last 10 games; both of those numbers best his season averages. He is also adding 5.0 rebounds per game in that span. Prince continues to be a solid Fantasy option in most formats with his recent play.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince had a solid game on Monday as Detroit took down Washington. Prince scored 18 points in the performance on 6 of 15 shooting from the field over 35 minutes. Prince went 1 of 3 from 3-point range and added three rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Prince is quite erratic with his scoring and is more known in Fantasy for his ability to contribute all around the gamut of Fantasy stats. Unfortunately, he's mediocre in most of those stats and that is why he's mostly viable in deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince had one of the best games of his season on Wednesday, scoring 28 points on 12 of 20 shooting, missing his previous season-best mark by one point. He also filled up the score sheet nicely, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out seven assists, while blocking two shots and grabbing a steal in 37 minutes as the Pistons defeated the Kings, 124-11.
Analysis: At the age of 32, Prince’s production has obviously continued to decline this season. However, as on Wednesday, he still shows flashes of the sort of impact player he used to be. Prince is in the middle of a nice little hot streak, scoring 14.8 points per game on 50.8 percent shooting over his last five, so Fantasy owners should continue to view him as a mid-level Fantasy option in all formats.
News: Detroit small forward Tayshaun Prince played 38 minutes in Tuesday's overtime upset win over the Lakers. Prince shot 5 of 15 from the field to score 10 points. He did little else as he grabbed two rebounds and dished out four assists.
Analysis: Prince is terribly inconsistent with his shot and it makes him tough to own in Fantasy for his offense. Prince is a solid Rotisserie option because he contributes in all facets of the game. That said, he does nothing extremely well and is just a mid-range Fantasy option.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince saved one of his best performances of February for the last day of the month on Wednesday against the Bobcats. He scored 14 points and hauled in 10 rebounds in the 109-94 win. He went 7 for 11 from the floor, including missing his lone attempt from downtown, while playing 31 minutes. Prince also chipped in with two assists and a block in the victory. It was his second double-double of February.
Analysis: While his scoring has slipped this season, Prince continues to do his usual thing for the Pistons. He is averaging 10.4 points with 6.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in his last five contests, despite shooting just 33 percent over that span. The 32-year-old is no longer the Fantasy option he once was but Prince can still be utilized in deeper formats.
News: Detroit small forward Tayshaun Prince had a decent performance during a loss to Toronto on Wednesday night. Prince scored 14 points as he went 6 of 16 from the field over 36 minutes. He grabbed seven rebounds and added two assists, two blocks and a steal for the Pistons in the defeat.
Analysis: Prince has only been over 20 points once in his last five games as he's been averaging 13.2 points per night over that span. That is actually above his season average, however. Prince has been bringing home 6.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.0 block and almost a steal per game over his last five. With all-around production like that, Prince can remain active in most deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince was able to notch his first double-double of the season during Friday night's contest against the Kings. Prince finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds in the 114-108 victory, on 10 of 19 shooting from the field. He also made both of free-throw attempts and added five assists, two blocks and two steals to his stat line, while logging 37 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Prince has now scored in double figures in four straight contests for the Pistons as he is finally starting to knock down some shots. The veteran is shooting 45 percent from the field over his last four games, which is way above his season average of 41 percent. While the veteran's numbers usually turn many heads, they have been consistent enough to consider Prince a more than viable low-end option in most formats. Continue to view him as such moving forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince was able to get back on track during Tuesday night's contest against the Spurs. Prince finished with 18 points in the 99-95 loss, on 8 of 16 shooting from the field. He did miss both of his 3-point attempts, but was able to chip in with five rebounds and four assists, while logging 37 minutes of game action.
Analysis: After struggling to knock down his shots over the last week, Prince seems to have found his shooting touch. He has now made 13 of his last 26 shot attempts and continues to be one of Detroit's most consistent producers. While the veteran's numbers usually turn many heads, they have been consistent enough to consider Prince a more than viable low-end option in most formats. Continue to view him as such moving forward.
News: After six straight games of being in double digits for points, Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince recorded just eight points on Friday night versus the Nets. He shot 4 for 12 from the field, missing his lone 3-point attempt. Prince did add four assists and seven rebounds in his 28 minutes of action. The Pistons would go on to win the game, 109-92.
Analysis: Prince may not have had his best night shooting the ball, but he still contributed in other categories. Over his last five outings he's averaging 13.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game. While those numbers aren't extremely impressive, they are good enough to make Prince a worthy No. 3 or 4 forward option in most Fantasy formats.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince was able to notch his fourth straight double-digit scoring performance during Friday night's contest against the Bucks. Prince finished with 13 points in the 88-80 victory, on 6 for 15 shooting from the field. He went 1 of 2 at free-throw line and also chipped in with nine rebounds and three assists, while logging 38 minutes of game action.
Analysis: Prince has really stepped up his production over the last few weeks after getting off to a very slow start this season. He is averaging 15 points and 4.3 rebounds over his last 10 contests and is shooting 46 percent from the field over that stretch. While Prince's stats usually don't raise many eyebrows, his consistent production continues to make him a more than viable low-end option in most formats. Continue to view him as such heading into Fantasy Week 6 (Feb. 6-12).
News: After missing two games due to a family matter, Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince was back in the starting lineup during Saturday's 95-74 loss to Philadelphia. Prince finished with six points and four rebounds during 25 minutes of playing time as he continues to struggle from the field.
Analysis: Prince was on a torrid run during the middle of January, but has connected on just 33 percent of his attempts over his past two games played. Now that he's back Fantasy owners should view Prince as a low-end F option, but he could show some rust as evidenced by Saturday.
News: According to NBA.com, Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince missed a second straight game on Friday as he continues to tend to a family matter. He also sat out on Wednesday.
Analysis: Prince was averaging 17.8 points per game in his last five contests, so this time away from the team is definitely hurting Fantasy teams. There is no timetable when he'll be back with the team, which means owners should keep him reserved until further notice. When playing well, Prince is a low-end starting forward option. Stay tuned for more information as it comes in.
News: The Pistons' official website reports forward Tayshaun Prince's status for Friday against the Hawks remains uncertain. Prince sat out Wednesday's game to tend to a family matter.
Analysis: Prince's scoring has gone up lately, averaging 17.8 points per game in his last five contests. He has taken 20-plus shots in two of those games, so it seems the Pistons want to lean heavily on him for scoring. Prince doesn't contribute much in rebounding or assists on a nightly basis, so he is more of a mid-level Fantasy start when active.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince missed Wednesday's game against the Heat due to a family issue. He is averaging 17.8 points with three rebounds and one steal over his last five contests.
Analysis: Prince has been playing very well of late and is starting to regain his value in Fantasy. Owners in daily formats should keep an eye on his status going forward to make sure he will be able to return on Friday against the Hawks. He should be able to keep his scoring up as long as he is taking more shots for the Pistons so continue to view Prince as a viable option in most Fantasy formats, when on the court.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince was back over 20 points on Wednesday night in a loss at Minnesota. Prince basically carried the Pistons and was the best player on the court for either team at times in the game as he poured in a team-high 29 points. Prince shot 13 of 23 from the field and hit 3 of 5 from 3-point range over 41 minutes. Prince grabbed three rebounds and had two assists and a steal. He also picked up the 400th blocked shot of his career.
Analysis: Prince is now averaging over 18 points per game over his last five contests. All the rest of his numbers are staying consistent, but his scoring has really picked up as Detroit is playing better basketball. The Pistons are asking Prince to haul up around 20 shots per game recently and as long as that continues, he should keep scoring. That said, Prince is pretty inconsistent with his scoring. Fantasy owners should get him active right now as you never know how long he can keep up his current numbers.
News: After a slow start to the season Pistons F Tayshaun Prince is starting to push his scoring average closer to double digits, peaking with a season-high 20 points on eight-of-15 shooting on Sunday as the Pistons lost 99-91 to the Warriors. Prince added seven rebounds and made both of his three-point attempts in the game as he has now scored in double figures in four of his last five games.
Analysis: Prince is no longer the multi-category option that he once was, but he’s starting to turn things around here in his age-35 season. He’s averaging 11.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game over his last five, and can be used as a low-end Fantasy option in deeper leagues at this time.
News: After a slow start to the season Pistons F Tayshaun Prince is starting to push his scoring average closer to double digits, peaking with a season-high 20 points on eight-of-15 shooting on Sunday as the Pistons lost 99-91 to the Warriors. Prince added seven rebounds and made both of his three-point attempts in the game as he has now scored in double figures in four of his last five games.
Analysis: Prince is no longer the multi-category option that he once was, but he’s starting to turn things around here in his age-35 season. He’s averaging 11.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game over his last five, and can be used as a low-end Fantasy option in deeper leagues at this time.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince had an awful game on Tuesday night in a blowout loss to Dallas. Prince only connected on one shot in the game as he went 1 for 5 from the field to score two points. He added one rebound and two assists in the entire game over 22 minutes on the floor.
Analysis: Prince has only scored in double figures once in his last five games for the Pistons. He's not doing much of anything that would make him attractive to Fantasy owners this season. Prince only has low-end Fantasy appeal at this point.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince had another poor night shooting the ball on Wednesday against the Bulls. He went just 3 for 11 from the floor and finished with seven points in the 99-83 loss. He went 0 for 1 from downtown and made 1 of 2 free throws in 33 minutes on the court. Prince chipped in with four rebounds, four assists and three steals in the defeat. He is shooting 39 percent through six games.
Analysis: Prince has gotten off to a slow start this season and has seen a dip in his stats across the board. He is averaging just 9.8 points with 3.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists, and his shooting percentage is not helping many Fantasy owners. The 31-year-old should be able to pick up his numbers as the season goes on so keep an eye on his progress. But until he proves to be more consistent, consider Prince as more of a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince did not shoot the ball particularly well in Monday's season opener against the Pacers. He made just 3 of 10 field goals, including going 0 for 1 from downtown, and finished with six points in the 91-79 loss. He played 34 minutes. Prince also chipped in with three rebounds, two assists and a blocked shot in his 2012-12 debut.
Analysis: Prince, a career 46 percent shooter, will definitely have better days so Fantasy owners should not get down on him just yet. He has averaged over 14 points in five of the last seven seasons and does a good job of filling up the stat sheet on a nightly basis. While the 31-year-old is not as quick as he once was, he remains a viable option in Fantasy so continue to keep him active in the majority of formats.
News: Free agent F Tayshaun Prince has agreed to return to the Pistons on a four-year deal, reportedly worth $27 million. Prince, a nine-year veteran, has spent his entire career with the Pistons since being drafted with the 23rd pick in the 2002 NBA Draft. He has played at least 78 games in all but one of his seasons since becoming a starter in his second year, a model of consistency.
Analysis: Prince has put up pretty much the same statisitical profile in every one of his seasons since the 2004-05 season. He can be counted on for 13.2 to 14.7 points, 4.2 to 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 to 3.3 assists per game. That kind of consistency is worth a lot in the NBA, and Fantasy owners should expect more of the same from Prince, even as he reaches the wrong side of 30. He remains a contributor in nearly every Fantasy category, and should be worth a mid-round selection come Draft Day.
News: Free agent Tayshaun Prince could be a sign-and-trade option for the Los Angeles Clippers, and the The Detroit News reports that Clippers C Chris Kaman could be a perfect trade target for the Pistons. The Clippers have reportedly reached out to Prince’s agent, and the Compton, Ca native could be interested in returning to Los Angeles, where he grew up.
Analysis: Los Angeles' second franchise could be a very good fit for Prince from a Fantasy perspective. He would be slotted between stars Eric Gordon and Blake Griffin, and he could thrive as a third option offensively. He remains a contributor in every category, and scored 14.1 points per game last season, the second best total of his career. He has slowed down some as an overall player, but if he found himself with the Clippers he could enjoy a mid-career renaissance as a Fantasy option. Prince could be worth a mid-round pick on Draft Day.
News: The Detroit News reports that forward Tayshaun Prince might be leaving the Pistons as a free agent this offseason. Prince had a tough season in 2010-11 and openly squabbled with coach John Kuester, along with being a part of the group that missed shoot-around in February that embarrassed the organization. "You'll have others who say, we don't feel he did what was right as far as helping the team like he should've, with the way things went this season," he said. For the first time since he was in high school in California, Prince will be able to pick his next destination. "I think every guy, if you were in a situation like I was, you want to stick with that same organization for the rest of your career," Prince said. "Things don't always work out that way, it won't be peaches and cream throughout a 15-, 16-year career."
Analysis: Keep an eye on where Prince ends up this offseason, but he remains a quality Fantasy reserve in standard formats and a starter in deeper leagues. Prince is worth a late-round pick on Draft Day depending on where he plays since he still has the ability to score, rebound and shoot at a high level.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 10 points to go with five assists and three rebounds in Sunday's game at Atlanta. He has averaged 15.0 points, 3.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds over his last five games.
Analysis: Prince is averaging around 15 shots per game and has been one of the few constants in the Detroit rotation of late. Fantasy owners should trust him for around 14-3-3 going forward. Use him in leagues where that type of production is helpful.
News: After missing four straight games with a back injury, Pistons F Tayshaun Prince was back on the court for Sunday's 113-102 win over the Wizards. Prince scored 20 points in his return, on 10 of 19 shooting from the field. He missed his lone attempt from behind the arc, but did finish with six rebounds and two assists while logging 37 minutes of game action. "I felt slow in the first quarter, because it was tough to get loose, but it felt better the second time I went into the game," Prince said. "The biggest problem I've had is being able to push off with the hip, but there wasn't any pain tonight. I had some stiffness, but I'll get that treated so I'm not too sore in the morning."
Analysis: Prince played well in his return and more importantly show no ill-effects of the back injury that kept him out of action for four games. Fantasy owners should feel free to get the veteran active during Fantasy Week (March 7-13) now that he is healthy. The Pistons play three games during the upcoming scoring period against the Spurs, Thunder and Nuggets. Prince averaged a 12-4-2 stat line in February and can be considered a solid low-end Fantasy option, when healthy.
News: The Pistons have cleared F Tayshaun Prince (back) to return to action, according to MLive.com. Prince, who had missed four straight games, replaced Austin Daye in the starting lineup. Prince had been able to return to practice on Friday.
Analysis: Fantasy owners in daily lineup leagues can think about re-activating Prince as there is no indication that he will deal with any type of playing restrictions. He averaged a 12-4-2 stat line in February and remains merely a low-end play in most Fantasy leagues. Owners in weekly formats should use Sunday's game as a guideline to determine how viable he might be for Fantasy Week 20 (March 7-13), during which Detroit will play three games.
News: According to mlive.com, Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (back) practiced Friday. His status for the game Sunday against Washington will be updated Saturday, but he should be considered questionable. Prince has now missed four games with the injury.
Analysis: Continue to monitor what happens with Prince and hope he can return soon. The Pistons have three games in Fantasy Week 20, and Prince is a low-end forward option in most formats when healthy.
News: Detroit was without the services of forward Tayshaun Prince again on Wednesday. Prince has now missed four games with a back injury. The Pistons are considering him day to day. He's averaging 14.1 points, 4.6 boards and 2.7 assists per game this season.
Analysis: Prince has practiced this week, but apparently isn't ready to take the court. Detroit has a few days off before playing again, so hopefully Prince is able to return on Sunday. Prince was one of the players that missed shootaround last Friday and was benched for the game. We have to go on what the Pistons are saying and that is Prince is hurt. Fantasy owners should keep him reserved until this situation gets a bit clearer. When healthy and on the court, Prince is a low-end forward option in most formats.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince did not play in Tuesday's contest against the Bucks as he continues to deal with a back injury. Prince has now missed three straight games with the injury and is considered day to day.
Analysis: Prince was able to practice on Monday but apparently could not convince John Kuester or the Pistons' training staff to left him play. Still, with the personnel issues Detroit has been dealing with of late, who knows what the deal is. The one thing we do know is that Prince remains sidelined, so Fantasy owners should continue to check his status to see when he will be back on the court. Consider him a low-end Fantasy option in most formats, when healthy.
News: The Detroit News reports that Tayshaun Prince (back) was able to work out on the side at the team's practice on Monday. He is still listed as questionable for Tuesday's game at Milwaukee.
Analysis: Prince missed his second straight game on Saturday night when the Pistons hosted the Jazz. He also sat out Friday's loss to the 76ers because he was battling an upset stomach. The Pistons are slated for three games in Fantasy Week 19 (Feb. 28-March 6) and Prince remains a very risky play in weekly formats with the back ailment and the tumultuous situation between coach John Kuester and his players right now.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince missed his second straight game on Saturday night when the Pistons hosted the Jazz. He sat out Friday's loss to the 76ers because he was battling an upset stomach. Tracy McGrady, Richard Hamilton, Chris Wilcox, Rodney Stuckey and Austin Daye all missed the team's shootaround on Friday and didn't make it into the game, leaving Detroit with just six players. Both Prince and McGrady were ruled out Saturday for physical reasons. He logged just nine minutes on Wednesday versus the Pacers after leaving with an injury.
Analysis: It doesn't appear that Prince was involved in the 'boycott' of Friday's shootaround, but the veteran hasn't seen eye-to-eye with coach John Kuester this year either. It's unclear how this situation in Detroit is going to unfold, but one thing is for sure -- Fantasy owners may want to avoid using Prince for Week 19 (Feb. 28-March 6). Even if he's healthy enough to play in Detroit's three outings, he's in a bit of a slump. In his last two games he's seen action in he has scored one point and missed all 12 of his field-goal attempts. Over his last five contests, Prince is averaging just 9.0 points, 3.5 boards and 2.3 assists. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor this scenario in Detroit and keep Prince reserved until he's healthy and gets back on track. When those things happen he'll be worth using in deeper formats.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince was unable to play in the Pistons' 110-94 loss to Philadelphia while battling an upset stomach. The veteran has also been dealing with a back injury that has limited him to just 9.0 points in his last four games. Prince, who also missed the team's shootaround Friday morning, logged only nine minutes in his previous game after leaving in the second quarter with the injury against Indiana on Wednesday.
Analysis: It does not appear Prince was part of the speculated player revolt directed at Detroit coach John Kuester and missed the game because of an illness. A handful of Pistons, including key players Tracy McGrady, Rodney Stuckey and Ben Wallace, missed the team's shootaround Friday morning leading to reports about a possible player protest as the reason for the widespread absence. McGrady, Stuckey, Wallace, Chris Wilcox and Austin Daye all did not play against the 76ers. It's unclear if those players will face further disciplinary actions. Fantasy owners should monitor Prince's status and consider him an option only in deeper Fantasy leagues when healthy.
News: The Detroit News reports that Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince missed shootaround Friday due to an upset stomach. He also has been dealing with a back injury, and his status for Friday's game at Philadelphia is questionable.
Analysis: Keep an eye on Prince's status and hope he can play against the 76ers. Fantasy owners in daily leagues should use caution since Prince is dealing with two different ailments, and he might not be at 100 percent even if he plays. When healthy, Prince is a low-end starting option in the majority of Fantasy leagues.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince played just nine minutes on Wednesday night in Indiana as he was dealing with a sore back. He had said his back was hurting after Tuesday's game, but would be all right moving forward. He missed all three shots from the field and both his foul shots.
Analysis: Prince scored 25 points with 11 rebounds against the Pacers in the game before the All-Star break, but shot 0 for 9 on Tuesday against the Rockets. He finished with just one point in 30 minutes. He added a single rebound and three assists. So over his last two games he's gone 0 for 12 from the floor, which is just awful. When he's healthy and playing well, Prince is a viable forward option in deeper Fantasy formats. Owners should keep a close eye on Prince as the week moves on.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince may have completely lost his trade value on Tuesday night in a loss to Houston. Prince, who scored 25 points with 11 rebounds against the Pacers in the game before the All-Star break, shot 0 for 9 on Tuesday against the Rockets and scored just one point in 30 minutes. He added a single rebound and three assists.
Analysis: Any player who can score 25 points and grab 11 boards one game and follow that up with one point and one rebound over a full game's worth of minutes, is a player we like to call inconsistent. Prince could be moved shortly, but teams may not want him after his latest effort. His Fantasy value remains mainly that of a mid-range option in most leagues.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince posted team highs in points (25) and rebounds (11) in the Pistons' 115-109 victory over Indiana on Wednesday night. Prince netted a scorching 11 of 16 shots from the field to notch his second double-double in the last seven games. It was also his fourth overall of the season -- all since mid-December -- as he continues to play at a consistent level. He added two assists while collecting 39 minutes -- his highest total since Feb. 2 against Charlotte (40).
Analysis: Prince has been the epitome of a quiet Fantasy contributor this season as he has maintained a 14.4 points per game average. His point output Wednesday was the highest since Jan. 3 against Utah (26) and his first 20-point effort in his last seven games. His playing time also remains consistent at 33.4 minutes per game, giving him the opportunity to produce on a lowly Detroit team. Consider him a mid-range option in the majority of Fantasy formats.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince had his usual prototypical game in Sunday's 105-100 win over the Blazers. Prince scored 14 points and grabbed two rebounds in the contest, on 6 of 12 shooting from the field. He made both of his free-throw attempts and also added a steal to his statline in 27 minutes of a game action. Prince is averaging 11.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists over his last five games.
Analysis: Prince continues to quietly do his thing up in Detroit. The 30-year-old former Kentucky Wildcat has been a model of consistency over his entire career, and his numbers this season reflect no differently. While Prince's numbers aren't going to turn many heads around the league, at least Fantasy owners now what they are going to get out of him on a nightly basis. As long as he continues to see around 30 minutes a game, Prince will get his numbers and can be considered a solid low-end Fantasy option heading into Fantasy Week 17 (Feb. 14-20).
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince has pulled down 23 rebounds in his last three games for an average of 7.7. That's almost three boards more than his season average of 4.8.
Analysis: Prince has been playing like a low-end No. 2 Fantasy guard over the last week, so he should probably be starting in more than 63 percent of leagues if he can keep this hot play going into the break. The veteran has been steadily improving as this season has gone on, so use him if you have someone slacking right now.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince kept his team close on Wednesday, but his efforts wouldn't be enough as the Pistons would lose to the Bobcats, 97-87. Prince shot 8 for 17 from the field -- missing all three of his 3-point attempts -- finishing with 16 points. The veteran forward added five assists, three rebounds and a block.
Analysis: Prince has been struggling with his shot lately, shooting 41.3 percent from the field and just 16.6 percent from behind the 3-point arc over his last five games. He's taking enough shots to average 14.0 points a contest though. Prince is also chipping in 3.6 assists and 3.0 boards over that span. While his numbers aren't great, the Pistons are a team searching for an identity. Those numbers should make Fantasy owners view Prince as a low-end option in most formats.
News: Detroit F Tayshaun Prince had his usual prototypical game on Sunday against New York. He scored 16 points and dished out three assists in the 124-106 loss. He went 6 of 17 from the field, including 1 for 2 from downtown, and converted all three of his free throws while playing 37 minutes. Prince also had two rebounds in the blowout defeat.
Analysis: Prince remains a consistent producer for the Pistons -- and Fantasy owners for that matter -- and bounced back on Sunday after scoring just eight points in his last outing. He is averaging 14.2 points with five rebounds and 3.6 assists over his last five contests, while shooting 40 percent from the floor over that span. He does not do any one thing exceptionally well, but his numbers have not changed much over the last six years. With Charlotte, New Jersey and Milwaukee on the schedule for Week 15 (Jan. 31-Feb. 6), continue to view Prince as a low-end option in most Fantasy formats.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince tallied 17 points and a season-high 13 rebounds in the Pistons' 75-74 victory over Phoenix on Saturday night. Prince drained 8 of 19 from the field to collect his second double-double of the season and first since Dec. 19 against New Orleans. The veteran chipped in five assists as Detroit halted a two-game losing skid.
Analysis: Prince showed no signs of a problem with his knee after he tweaked it against Boston on Wednesday. He matched a season-high with three offensive boards as and is now averaging 5.8 rebounds in his last five games. He has posted an impressive 17.2 points per game in that same span to boost his average to 14.6 PPG for the season. Fantasy owners should consider him mainly in deeper leagues.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince couldn't find the mark on Wednesday against Boston. He shot 6 for 14 from the field and converted 1 of his 2 foul shots, finishing with 13 points. Prince added a steal, a block, three assists and five rebounds in his 39 minutes of action. His efforts would fall on the losing side of things as the Celtics beat the Pistons, 86-82.
Analysis: It looked like Prince tweaked his knee in this game, which is something Fantasy owners should keep an eye on moving forward. Over the last five games, Prince is averaging 14.0 points, 3.4 assists and 4.8 boards. While his numbers aren't great, Prince is still worth using in Fantasy leagues. He normally is pretty steady across all categories, which gives him value in all deeper Fantasy formats.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince led the Pistons with 21 points in Saturday's 110-106 over the Kings. Detroit would have to rally in the second half to get the win, but Prince and the Pistons didn't give up. He shot 9 for 13 from the field and was a perfect 3-for-3 at the charity stripe. Prince added six rebounds, three assists and a steal in his 38 minutes of action. The Pistons would give up 70 points in the first half, but eventually clamp down defensively in the second. "Tayshaun just continues to play at a high level, and Stuck made a lot of plays at the end of the game," coach John Kuester said.
Analysis: This was Prince's first productive game since his friend Richard Hamilton has been getting benched. Over his last five outings, Prince is averaging 15.2 points, 2.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds per contest. He's averaging 36 minutes per contest as well. With plenty of time to produce, Prince should continue to post solid numbers. Despite the potential roster shakeup looming, Prince can be viewed as a solid start in all deeper Fantasy leagues. Keep an eye on the Pistons this week, just in case they make some moves.
News: After scoring just 12 points in his previous outing, Pistons F Tayshaun Prince got back on track on Saturday night against the 76ers. He scored a team-high 23 points and hauled in eight rebounds in the 112-109 win. He went 10 of 14 from the field, including 1 for 1 from downtown, and converted 2 of 6 free throws. Prince, who played 37 minutes, also chipped in with two assists, two blocks and a steal in the victory.
Analysis: Prince has picked up his scoring of late and is averaging 18.2 points with 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists over his last five contests. While his overall numbers have taken a hit from seasons past, he remains one of the more consistent players on Detroit and does a nice job of filling up the stat sheet on a nightly basis. Coach John Kuester re-arranged the rotation and will have youngster Austin Daye pushing Prince for minutes now, but as long as the 30-year-old is producing, he will remain a viable Fantasy option. Keep Prince active in a majority of formats with Chicago, Memphis, Toronto and Sacramento on the schedule for Week 12 (Jan. 10-16).
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince had a solid performance on Monday night against the Jazz. He scored 26 points and dished out five assists in the 102-97 loss. He went 11 of 19 from the field, including 1 for 4 from downtown, and converted 3 of 4 free throws. Prince, who played 40 minutes, also had four rebounds and a blocked shot in the defeat.
Analysis: Prince scored 20-plus points for the first time since Dec. 19 on Monday and was able to contribute in all categories in the loss. He is averaging 18 points with 3.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists over his last five contests and has remained productive despite playing for a bad team. He has been the model of consistency of the last six years and should be able to keep it rolling as he continues to see solid minutes in Detroit. Prince should be considered a No. 3 Fantasy forward in most leagues with the Lakers and 76ers left on the schedule for Week 11 (Jan. 2-9).
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince turned in another solid performance in Monday's 105-100 loss to the Bobcats. Prince was 7 of 12 from the field in the contest and finished with 17 points. He made his lone 3-point attempt and also chipped in with two rebounds and a block in 29 minutes.
Analysis: Prince got off to a very slow start this season, but has really been playing better of late. He is averaging 16.2 points over his past five contests and continues to see big minutes in Detroit's ever changing rotation. Fantasy owners should continue to value Prince as No. 3 Fantasy forward with higher value in deeper category-based leagues.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points to complete his fourth consecutive game with double figures in the Pistons' 109-88 loss to the Clippers on Friday night. Prince connected on 5 of 10 from the field and sank 3 of 4 attempts from the free-throw line. The veteran added two rebounds and two assists, the sixth game in a row with multiple assists.
Analysis: Prince continues to play in Detroit's starting lineup and post solid minutes despite his dip in scoring this season. Prince is averaging just 13.7 points per game this season but is making up for the inconsistent totals with 25 total rebounds and 15 assists in his last five games. His playing time remains the same and he has posted at least 27 minutes in his last four outings. Consider Prince a mid-range Fantasy option with higher value in deeper and category-based leagues.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince grabbed eight rebounds on Saturday night against Toronto. That was second on the team next to Ben Wallace's 14. Prince has been averaging 6.0 boards over his last five outings, which is up from his 4.6 average on the year. Prince shot 5 for 11 from the field and converted 2 of his 3 foul shots, finishing with 12 points. He added three assists in his 37 minutes of action. The Pistons could not hold onto their lead as they let the Raptors rally and walk away with the 120-116 win.
Analysis: Prince has played both forward positions this year, and has produced more rebounds since that happened. It could be a coincidence, but Prince is playing better. His scoring is down a touch from his season average, but is still registering 11.2 points over the last five games. For now, Fantasy owners should view Prince as a No. 3 forward option heading into Week 8 (Dec. 13-19). Detroit plays three games in the scoring period.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince got extended minutes at power forward Sunday against the Cavaliers, and coach John Kuester liked the look, telling the Detroit News he "would like to do it a lot." But Prince himself wasn't as fond of it even though he finished the game with 20 points and four rebounds. "I know Coach said he would make some changes," Prince said. "I'm willing to do it in spot duty."
Analysis: Prince used to play power forward for the Pistons, but he had trouble staying healthy there, leading him to play more small forward in recent years. Moving Prince to power forward would allow the Pistons to get Richard Hamilton and Ben Gordon on the court at the same time, but it would also create a size disadvantage, which is why it probably will only happen in spurts. Prince has been getting more touches lately, averaging 19.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists over his last six games, but those numbers will probably level off some in time. Think of him as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Pistons coach John Kuester has been impressed by Tayshaun Prince's recent willingness to take over as a leader for the team. Prince has scored 30-plus points in two of his last four games. "He's never been called upon to do the things he's doing now as opposed to championship years, because he had a pretty good supporting cast around him," said Kuester. "But now what we have to make sure is that he gets as many touches as he possibly can."
Analysis: That should be music in the ears of Fantasy owners. For years, Prince has been a steady albeit not overly impressive Fantasy option. His numbers have been like clockwork and he has been able to stay within himself, playing a very defined role which was very limited offensively. Now, it seems that the Pistons require more from him and it is starting to pay off. Prince is averaging 14.2 shot attempts per game over his last five contests, leading to a scoring average of 19.8 in that span. Add to that his usual contributions of about four or five boards andassists and you've got quite the productive Fantasy option on your hands. Make the most of it while it lasts.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince had his second strong outing in the Pistons' last four games Friday night during a loss to shorthanded Orlando. Prince netted a game-high 30 points, his second 30-point performance in the last week, and chipped in five assists and three rebounds.
Analysis: Prince finished with a team-high 40 minutes and connected on 11 of 15 shots, including 2 for 3 from beyond the 3-point arc. In his last four games, Prince is averaging 21.3 points per game but he remains sporadic with his point totals lately. With his production inconsistent on a poor Detroit team, consider the 30-year-old a marginal Fantasy play in most leagues but deeper ones.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince produced an offensive outburst in Sunday's double-overtime loss to the Knicks. He scored 31 points with eight rebounds and seven assists in 43 minutes of action. Prince shot 13 of 22 from the field, with the 22 attempts being a season high.
Analysis: Prince shot more than 14 times in a game for just the second time all season. He is a player that rarely comes out of his shell and while Fantasy owners can rely on him for decent low-end production on a regular basis, they should chalk this up as a rare big game with two overtimes and a poor defensive opponent leading to the increase in numbers.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince played an excellent game on Tuesday night in a close loss to Dallas. Prince tied for the team lead in scoring with a season-high 19 points over 28 minutes in the loss. He shot 9 of 13 from the field and added five rebounds and a blocked shot.
Analysis: Prince had his best scoring night of the season on Tuesday and Detroit still managed to lose the game. Prince is playing well over his latest five-game stretch, averaging almost 14 points and five rebounds over that time. That said, he's not doing as many little things this season as he's done in the past. Prince will have some good games and some bad games and should continue to see Fantasy use in deeper formats.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points with six rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes of action on Wednesday night against the Lakers. That has been pretty close to the numbers he has been putting up recently on a consistent basis. He is averaging 12.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists over his last five games.
Analysis: Prince has been a very steady, albeit unspectacular, Fantasy option over the years. The good news is that you know what you are going to get from Prince, but the bad news is that it is not much more than you would expect from a low-end Fantasy starter. Keep him on your roster as no more than a No. 4/5 forward.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince shot 5 of 10 from the field on Tuesday in a loss to the Blazers. Prince scored 10 points over 24 minutes and grabbed just one rebound in the game. He added one assist and one steal with four turnovers.
Analysis: Prince hasn't exactly been playing at a high level recently with 13 points, 3.2 boards and fewer than a steal, block and 3-pointer per game over his last five. Not shooting great from the field, Prince really only has low-end Fantasy value as a starter the way he's playing.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored a season-high 17 points in Wednesday's game at Atlanta. He shot 8 for 14 from the floor and also added five rebounds. Prince entered the game averaging 12.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in what had been a slow start.
Analysis: Prince looked a lot more active in Wednesday's game and even saw a lot of responsibilities bringing the ball up the court down the stretch. It did not lead to any assists on Wednesday, but this is something that could help him in that area down the line. Prince remains a decent and usually reliable low-end starter in standard formats who can help across the board in category leagues -- even if it is in limited quantities.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 10 points in Tuesday's 109-86 loss to the Pistons, but did little else. He played 32 minutes while shooting 4 of 8 from the floor and chipped with one rebound and an assist in the defeat.
Analysis: While Prince's scoring has been right were we expected this season, he is not filling up the stat sheet like he has in years past. He is averaging just 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists so far this season after putting up a 13-5-3 stat line the last several years. It's still way to early to panic, however, Prince needs to pick up his game to remain a relevant Fantasy option.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince finished tied for a team-high in points in Wednesday night's season opener against the Nets. He scored 14 points in 31 minutes on 5 of 10 shooting in the 101-98 loss. He did not attempt a 3-pointer but went 4 of 7 from the charity stripe. Prince also grabbed two boards, one assist and two blocks in the defeat.
Analysis: Prince produced his usual point total in the season opener but some of his other stats were off. The 30-year-old averaged 5.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game a year ago but those numbers will come as the season goes on. Prince does not contribute heavily in any one category but can fill up the stat sheet most nights with his all-around game. He is a viable option in most formats.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince struggled to find his shot in Saturday's preseason game against the Bobcats. Prince scored just seven points on 2 of 9 shooting in 28 minutes. He also grabbed four rebounds and had three assists in the 97-94 loss.
Analysis: Prince struggled with his shot on Saturday, but actually has been shooting pretty well during the preseason. He shot 49 percent from the floor and averaged 8.8 points over five preseason games while playing about 24 minutes. While Prince won't light up the stat sheet on a nightly basis, he has been a model of consistency, nearly averaging a 13-5-3 stat line over his last seven seasons. Prince is worthy of a mid-to-late round pick on Draft Day.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince took a knock on the head from new Heat F LeBron James in their first preseason game, but was able to return to the game after a brief absence. Prince played 22 minutes and scored 15 points with a pair of rebounds and a steal.
Analysis: Prince failed to play in 82 games during the 2009-10 regular season, missing 33 games due to injury. He had played a full 82-game season in his previous six years. However, his numbers did not change much, as he averaged a 13-5-3 stat line. A look at his numbers since 2004-05 reveals that he has not wavered much in that regard. Prince will never be a Fantasy superstar, but he can be a steady and consistent No. 3 forward in most formats when he is healthy. He'll once again be a mid-round target this fall.
News:Tayshaun Prince failed to play in 82 games during the 2009-10 regular season, missing 33 games due to injury. He had played a full 82-game season in his previous six years.
Analysis: Prince's numbers did not change much, as he averaged a 13-5-3 stat line. A look at his numbers since 2004-05 reveals that he has not wavered much in that regard. Prince will never be a Fantasy superstar, but he can be a steady and consistent No. 3 forward in most formats when he is healthy. He'll once again be a mid-round target this fall.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince, who sat out Wednesday's game against Atlanta due to personal reasons, will return Friday night at Miami.
Analysis: It appears safe to keep Prince active in daily leagues. Prince has been one of the few Pistons who is playing well even though Detroit is out of playoff contention. Consider Prince a quality Fantasy option.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince will not play Wednesday against the Hawks due to personal reasons, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.Analysis: Prince hadn't given up on the season, averaging 15.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists over his last five games. When in uniform he is a viable Fantasy option in deeper formats.
News: For the third consecutive game, Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 17 points. This time he shot 7 of 18 from the floor in a loss to the Pistons on Saturday. Prince also added seven rebounds, four assists and a block in 38 minutes.
Analysis: Prince has stepped up his game over his last five contests, averaging 18.2 points, 5.8 boards and five assists. As long as he continues to play this way down the stretch, Prince makes for a viable Fantasy option in any format. He is still available in 18 percent of leagues.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince had 17 points with six assists and six rebounds in Monday's game against Miami. He is averaging 16.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.6 assists in his last five games.
Analysis: Prince is putting up very well-rounded stat lines at the most critical juncture of the season. He's getting heavy minutes and double-digit field goal attempts. He's only active in 49 percent of CBSSports.com leagues, but is putting up numbers useful for any format.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points in a loss to the Bulls on Sunday. Prince shot 5 of 9 from the field while collecting six assists, three rebounds and one steal in 32 minutes. He has now scored in double figures in four of his last five contests.
Analysis: Prince has stepped up his scoring as of late and is averaging 14.8 points, six rebounds and five assists over his last five contests. With the Pistons playing three games during Fantasy Week 23 (March 29-April 4), owners can consider Prince a low-end No. 4 Fantasy forward at this point.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince had a big game Friday at New Jersey. Prince scored 27 points on 13 of 18 shooting with a 3-pointer. He added eight rebounds and seven assists in the all-around performance that also included two steals and a block.
Analysis: Prince is averaging 15.2 points, 5.4. assists, 6.8 rebounds and just under a steal per game over his last five. He's always a solid Fantasy play in Rotisserie leagues and can be used consistently in all 12-team and deeper formats.
News: Detroit F Tayshaun Prince scored 14 points in a loss to the Pacers on Tuesday. Prince shot 6 of 12 from the floor while grabbing nine rebounds and dishing out six assists. It was the third time in his last four games that he has scored in double figures.
Analysis: Prince is struggling from the floor and is averaging just 9.8 points over his last five contests while bringing in 5.2 rebounds. However, Prince is more than capable of scoring in double figures on a nightly basis and can be used as a No. 4 Fantasy forward in most formats.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince was back in the starting lineup on Tuesday night against the Cavaliers. Prince was kneed in the back in his previous game and was limited to seven minutes before bowing out. He returned for 44 minutes against Cleveland and shot 5 of 12 to score 15 points. He added eight assists and seven rebounds.
Analysis: Prince is generally a solid Fantasy option in 12-team and deeper leagues, especially Rotisserie formats, but the Pistons don't have much to play for the rest of the way. Prince is a viable No. 3 Fantasy forward normally, however.
News: Detroit lost starting forward Tayshaun Prince with 4:53 left in the first quarter of Monday's contest against the Celtics when he was kneed in the back by Jason Maxiell. Prince fell backward into Maxiell's knee, then remained on the floor for several minutes, holding his back, before limping off with assistance. He did not return and finished with zero points. Prince, who played 82 games in each of the previous six seasons, missed 26 games early this season with a back injury.
Analysis: The injury to Prince does not sound like good news considering that he had already 26 games this year with a back injury. Fantasy owners will have to keep tabs on Prince's status because he could miss significant time. When healthy, Prince is a viable No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince continued to play impressive basketball Sunday, scoring 29 points in a win over Houston. "Tay was hot, so I just kept feeding him the ball," Will Bynum said. "It is good to see him playing like that." Prince shot 13 of 22 from the floor while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out three assists in 45 minutes. It was second straight game of 20-plus points.
Analysis: Prince, who has struggled after the first serious injury of his career, has averaged 26 points in Detroit's past two games. Fantasy owners should continue to ride him while he's hot. The Pistons play three times during Fantasy Week 20 (March 8-14) and Prince can be used a low-end No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 23 points in a loss to Cleveland on Friday. Prince shot 10 of 17 from the field while adding five assists and a steal in 40 minutes. It was the first time in his last five games that Prince has scored 20 or more points.
Analysis: Prince has come on as of late, averaging 16 points over his last five games to go along with five boards and 4.2 assists. Unfortunately, Prince has been inconsistent throughout the year, but he does make a decent low-end Fantasy No. 4 forward.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince played through an ankle injury on Wednesday at New York. Prince scored 16 points over 33 minutes and shot 7 for 16 from the field. Prince hit a three and added five boards and two blocked shots.
Analysis: Prince has scored at least 15 points in four of his last five games and is averaging 15 per game over that span with 4.0 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 steals, a block and a three per game. Prince is a complete player and is playing like a solid start in all 12-team and deeper leagues right now.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince left in the third quarter of Tuesday's game against the Celtics after twisting his left ankle, but returned during the fourth. He was limited to 31 minutes, shooting 6 of 12 from the field, including 3 of 6 from downtown. He finished with 15 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. There is no word yet on his status for Wednesday's game at New York.
Analysis: It's a new month but Prince keeps playing good basketball. Over his last five games he's averaging 16.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.8 steals. Hope the twisted ankle doesn't limit him, as he's a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince ended the finest month of his season with one of his finer games of the year. Against the Warriors on Saturday, he scored 18 points, hauled in six rebounds, and dished eight assists. He shot 9 of 21 from the field in 44 minutes, adding one steal.
Analysis: Fantasy owners should be sad to see February go, a month in which Prince averaged 14.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steal. On the bright side, he ended the month on a high note, averaging 16.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.4 steals in the final five games. Hope his production carries over into March, as he's become a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince had a double-double Wednesday night at the Clippers, scoring 17 points with 10 rebounds and four assists. He is averaging 16.0 points and 7.8 rebounds with 3.8 assists over his last five games.
Analysis: Prince is enjoying a resurgent February, averaging 14.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists and nearly a steal and a block per game. He had not been a factor all season, mostly due to injuries, but is stepping up at the right time for Fantasy owners and should continue to contribute at this level as long as his playing time remains at around 35-40 minutes per night. Make the most of it while you can. The struggles of players like Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva certainly help his cause.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored over 20 points for just the second time this season on Tuesday night in a win over the Kings. Prince scored 22 points on 11 of 17 shooting and added four rebounds and four assists with two steals.
Analysis: Prince has quietly been gaining Fantasy value for the struggling Pistons. He's averaging 14.8 points per game in his last five and that comes with 3.6 assists, 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks. He's beginning to be viable in 12-team and deeper leagues once again.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points against the Magic on Wednesday, his sixth game with at least 10 points in his last seven outings. In 38 minutes he shot 5 of 14 from the field, missing both of his 3-point attempts. He added eight rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Prince is playing the best basketball of his injury-plagued season in February, averaging 13.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists through seven games this month, scoring in double figures six times. He has become a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored a season-high 23 points against the Kings on Wednesday. He shot 11 of 15 from the field, 1 of 1 from long-range. He added five rebounds, one assist and one block.
Analysis: Prince finally appears to be rounding into shape after battling injuries all season. He's scored in double figures in six of his last seven outings, averaging 14.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals over his last five games. He is turning into a No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News:Tayshaun Prince sees better days ahead for the Detroit Pistons. He scored a season-high 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting to help the Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 93-81 on Tuesday night. "It's a matter of time before we get back in our flow," Prince said. "It takes a while. You want it to come back as soon as you step on the basketball court, but in this game, it doesn't happen that way." Prince, who missed 26 games with a small ruptured disc in his lower back and six with a sore left knee, had his best game of the 18 he has played this season. He also added three rebounds, one assists and two steals.
Analysis: Hopefully this is a sign of things to come for Prince, who is averaging 11.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in his past five games. Keep an eye on how Prince does following the All-Star break, but he could be a solid addition off the waiver wire if he continues to play at this level.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince struggled with his shot on Saturday, making only two of his 12 attempts from the field against the Pacers. He finished with 10 points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals.
Analysis: Prince seems to finally be healthy and performing like he was expected to. He's scored in double figures in each of his last five games, averaging 11.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists over that stretch. He is beginning to play like a No. 4 fantasy forward.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince was the only Pistons starter to score in double figures as they fell 92-65 to Miami on Friday. Prince scored 10 points in 30 minutes on 4 of 9 shooting from the field. He added four rebounds. Not one player on Detroit recorded over four rebounds.
Analysis: Since his return, Prince is averaging just 8.8 points per game to go along with four rebounds per game. Prince's low production in scoring and almost all other categories make him a low-end Fantasy option at best. However, Fantasy owners should keep him reserved in case he gets healthier and starts to produce more.
News: Detroit F Tayshaun Prince returned to the Piston lineup on Friday after missing the previous six games with a knee injury. In 24 minutes of play, Prince scored only seven points on 3 of 12 from the field adding six boards and three assists. "I've got to be careful to make it worse -- Rip came back from an injury and got hurt again, and I've been out twice now," Prince said. He also expects his relationship to Kuester to be fine going forward.
Analysis: While the addition of Prince might be beneficial to the Pistons in the long run, Prince's low production in scoring and almost all other categories make him a low-end Fantasy option at best. However, Fantasy owners should keep him reserved in case he gets healthy and begins to produce more.
News: The Detroit Pistons will be without three key players against the Boston Celtics. Tayshaun Prince (knee), Ben Gordon (groin) and Will Bynum (ankle) did not play Wednesday night - the fifth game in a row all three have been out. Bynum has now missed 10 straight games, while Gordon has only played in 25 of Detroit's 41 games and Prince has been in active in just nine.
Analysis: Prince should be considered a low-end No. 4 Fantasy option when healthy. At this point, it is anyone's guess when he'll be able to return to consistent production.
News: The Boston Globe reports Wednesday that the Pistons will go without Tayshaun Prince and Ben Gordon against the Celtics. Prince and Gordon were both at the shootaround Wednesday morning, doing individual workouts. Prince, dealing with knee troubles after finally recovering from back problems that have kept him out most of the season, was able to get on the court for the first time Wednesday morning, and he said he was shooting for a return Friday against Indiana or Saturday against Portland. "Still got a little twinge in there but nothing really serious," said Prince said, who has missed the past four games.
Analysis: The Pistons team web site had anticipated Prince making his return against the Celtics, but this recent update suggests you should keep Prince out Wednesday in daily leagues. Hopefully he can return soon, and Prince should be considered a low-end No. 4 Fantasy option when healthy.
News: According to the official team web site, Pistons guard Ben Gordon (right groin) and forward Tayshaun Prince (left knee) worked out extensively Tuesday, and both could play Wednesday against Boston. Prince missed Monday's game in New York, his fourth consecutive missed game.
Analysis: This is a good sign that Prince can return against the Celtics, but use caution when setting your lineup in daily leagues. Let Prince get back on the court and prove he's ready to go before using him as a starting Fantasy option. When healthy, Prince is a low-end No. 4 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince (knee) missed Monday's game in New York, his fourth consecutive missed game. He remains day-to-day.
Analysis: Prince missed 26 games and hasn't performed well when healthy, averaging just 8.9 points per game. With the offseason additions of Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon, Prince doesn't get quite as many touches as he needed. Reserve him until he makes himself useful again.
News:Tayshaun Prince (knee) who sat out his fourth straight game Saturday against New York, was able to participate in pregame shooting drills, according to the Detroit Free Press. He is questionable for the team's next game Monday at the Knicks.
Analysis: Prince missed 26 games and hasn't performed well when healthy, averaging just 8.9 points per game. With the offseason additions of Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon, Prince doesn't get quite as many touches as he needed. Reserve him until he makes himself useful again.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince (knee) was inactive for Saturday's game against New York. This was the second straight game Prince has missed.
Analysis: Prince missed 26 games earlier this season with a back injury, so his season is just getting more and more frustrating. He hasn't performed well when healthy, averaging just 8.9 points per game, so he's not beyond releasing while sidelined. With the offseason additions of Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon, Prince doesn't need to do as much scoring as he used to.
News: Detroit F Tayshaun Prince (knee) sat out his third straight game Friday night. He has only been active in just nine of the last 38 games.
Analysis: Prince missed 26 games earlier this season with a back injury, so his season is just getting more and more frustrating. He hasn't performed well when healthy, averaging just 8.9 points per game, so he's not beyond releasing while sidelined. With the offseason additions of Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon, Prince doesn't need to do as much scoring as he used to.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince missed his second straight game Tuesday at Washington with a sore left knee. He originally hurt the knee Saturday against the 76ers.
Analysis: Prince missed 26 games earlier this season with a back injury, so his season is just getting more and more frustrating. He hasn't performed well when healthy, averaging just 8.9 points per game, so he's not beyond releasing while sidelined. With the offseason additions of Charlie Villanueva and Ben Gordon, Prince doesn't need to do as much scoring as he used to.
News: Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince missed Monday night's game against the Chicago Bulls with a sore left knee. Prince, who has already missed 26 games with a back injury, injured his knee in Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Prince is averaging 8.9 points and 3.8 rebounds in nine games this season.
Analysis: Prince has been fairly inconsistent this year. Fantasy owners in deep leagues should keep tabs on Prince because when healthy, he can be a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: According to the official team Web site, Pistons F Tayshaun Prince is scratched from their game with Chicago Monday night.
Analysis: Prince missed 26 games earlier this season with a back injury. He has been fairly inconsistent this year. Fantasy owners in deep leagues should keep tabs on Prince because when healthy, he can be a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince did not play in the second half against Philadelphia because of a sore left knee. He finished the game with two points on 1 of 3 shooting with one rebound.
Analysis: Prince missed 26 games earlier this season with a back injury. He has been fairly inconsistent this year. Fantasy owners in deep leagues should keep tabs on Prince because when healthy, he can be a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 11 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists in Thursday's game against Chicago. It was his first game scoring in double digits since returning from his back injury.
Analysis: Prince is averaging just 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists over three games since returning. In his absence Jonas Jerebko was able to establish himself as a useful part of the team's rotation. With the team back at full strength, Prince could once again become a viable Fantasy forward in time. However, we recommend reserving him until he can prove productive again on a consistent basis.
News: After missing 26 games due to injury, Tayshaun Prince (back) was able to play Sunday in Toronto. He played 27 minutes and scored 9 points with 3 assists and 3 rebounds.
Analysis: Prince is back after a lengthy absence, but in his absence Jonas Jerebko was able to establish himself as a useful part of the team's rotation. With the team back at full strength, Prince could once again become a viable Fantasy forward in time. However, we recommend reserving him until he can prove productive again. Fantasy owners should reserve him where possible for the team's upcoming two-game scoring period.
News: Detroit's official team media notes list forward Tayshaun Prince as out once again for Wednesday against Toronto. He is still out with a back injury.
Analysis: Prince will need to prove healthy and productive again before Fantasy owners can trust him in their lineup. Keep him reserved until that time.
News: The official media notes for Detroit's game Tuesday at Charlotte list Richard Hamilton (hamstring) and Tayshaun Prince (back) as "out." Neither could play in the game. Both are day to day but have been out for extended periods of time.
Analysis: Prince will need to prove healthy and productive again before Fantasy owners can trust him in their lineup. Keep him reserved until that time.
News: The official media notes for Detroit's game Tuesday at Charlotte list Richard Hamilton (hamstring) and Tayshaun Prince (back) as "out."
Analysis: Unlike in the NFL, this doesn't mean they are 100 percent out as the team is not bound to this listing. However, this is a strong indication that neither player will be available for the game and Fantasy owners looking to make a decision for Fantasy Week 9 (Dec. 21-27) should consider them too risky to activate as a result.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince missed Sunday's game against the Lakers with a back injury. He could return shortly but has not played since the end of October for the Pistons.
Analysis: Prince will need to prove healthy and productive again before Fantasy owners can trust him in their lineup. Keep him reserved until that time.
News: The Detroit Free-Press reports that Richard Hamilton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers. The team announced that both Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince (back) won't play Sunday following Saturday's practice.
Analysis: Hamilton missed considerable time with an ankle injury before suffering this hamstring injury and had been playing well in two games prior to getting hurt again. Fantasy owners should consider healthy alternatives where possible for the upcoming scoring period with the Pistons slated for just three games and no guarantee Hamilton will be available for a full week. As for Prince, let him prove healthy and productive before activating him in any league again.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince (back) remained out of commission Friday as Detroit fell to the Thunder.
Analysis: Prince could miss a few more games and should be reserved in all daily leagues at this point until he gets back on the court. When healthy, Prince is a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince (back) missed another game on Wednesday at the Hornets. He has a small ruptured disk in his back. He is considered day to day but could still miss some time yet.
Analysis: Prince could miss a few more games and should be reserved in all daily leagues at this point until he gets back on the court. When healthy, Prince is a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince (back) has been ruled out for the Tuesday night game at Houston with a small ruptured disk in his lower back.
Analysis: Prince could miss a few more games and should be reserved in all daily leagues at this point until he gets back on the court. When healthy, Prince is a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: The Detroit Free-Press reports Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince did not practice Monday. He has been dealing with a back injury and is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game at Houston.
Analysis: Prince should be considered an injury risk for the upcoming scoring period. The Pistons play four games this week, but you should let him return and see him on the court for at least one game if not more to see if he's worth starting again in your Fantasy league. When healthy, Prince is a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince (back) was not able to return to action on Saturday against the Warriors. Prince is questionable for Tuesday at Houston and is considered day to day.
Analysis: Prince's return to action appears to be close as he has begun participating in lay-up drills. However, neither he nor the team have given a concrete return date. Fantasy owners should continue to keep close tabs on his progress, but at this time he is too risky to start in any format for Fantasy Week 8 (Dec. 14-20).
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince continued to sit out Thursday against the Nuggets with a ruptured disc in his back. According to the Detroit Free Press, he has been taking part in lay-up drills.
Analysis: Prince is still considered day to day. His return appears close, but neither he nor the team have given a concrete return date. Fantasy owners should continue to keep close tabs on his progress, but at this time he is too risky to start in any format for Fantasy Week 8 (Dec. 14-20).
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Tayshaun Prince (back), who was ruled out of Thursday's game against Denver, has been taking part in lay-up drills. He traveled with the team to Philadelphia for Wednesday's game, though he did not play.
Analysis: Prince is still considered day to day. It does appear that a return is close, but neither he or the team have given a concrete return date. Fantasy owners should continue to keep close tabs on his progress, but at this time he is too risky to play in any format for Week 8 (Dec. 14-20). In his absence, Jonas Jerebko has played very well.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince remained out of action with a back injury on Wednesday against the Sixers. He is expected to return soon but is a question mark for Thursday against Denver.Prince has played in only three games this season.
Analysis: Prince still needs a bit more practice time before he can return. He's not a major contributor in any statistical category when healthy, but he's good enough across the board to serve as a No. 3 Fantasy forward. Keep him stashed until he is able to return, which will hopefully be soon.
News: Pistons SG Richard Hamilton and SF Tayshaun Prince both sat out another game Sunday against the Wizards, but according to the Grand Rapids Press, both could return soon. "I see some light at the end of the tunnel for both of them soon," coach John Kuester said. "We'll have a better feel for it on Tuesday to know exactly where they are." Hamilton has missed the last 19 games with a sprained ankle, and Prince has missed the last 17 with a ruptured disk in his lower back.
Analysis: Prince still needs a bit more practice time before he can return, so he's too risky to start in Fantasy Week 7 (Dec. 7-13). He's not a major contributor in any statistical category when healthy, but he's good enough across the board to serve as a No. 3 Fantasy forward. Keep him stashed.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince (back) did not return to action Friday night against Washington despite returning to practice Thursday. He remains questionable for Sunday's game against Washington.
Analysis: Prince is likely still another couple of games away from returning, but he should be considered day to day now that he is back at practice. He won't be a recommended play in Fantasy until he returns and proves himself healthy and productive again.
News: Both Richard (ankle) and Hamilton Tayshaun Prince (back) have been listed as "out" on the team's official media notes for Friday's game against Washington. Both were able to practice Thursday afternoon, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Analysis: They were both able to practice Thursday and the Free Press reported that head coach John Kuester said both players are close to a return, but it appears that won't be on Friday. The earliest that return could come would be Sunday against Washington. Keep an eye on both players over the weekend, but they remain risky plays for the team's upcoming three-game scoring period in Fantasy Week 7 (Dec. 7-13).
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Richard Hamilton (ankle) and Tayshaun Prince (back) were able to practice Thursday afternoon. There was no update as far as the timetable for a return for either player.
Analysis: At least they are back at practice. Both players remain out indefinitely, but now it's possible to see them back on the floor within the next week or so -- possibly even for the team's next game Friday. Hamilton was said to be dealing with ligament damage, so this is particularly good news on his end. Keep tabs on both players leading up to Fantasy Week 7 (Dec. 7-13) in weekly leagues.
News: The Detroit News reports that there is still no timetable for the return of Tayshaun Prince, who is out with a ruptured disk in his back. He has missed the last four weeks. Jonas Jerebko will continue to start in his place.
Analysis: Prince is beginning to work out but has not scrimmaged or practiced with the team. That puts him out for at least another week, making him someone to avoid in Week 6 (Nov. 30-Dec. 6) and his status for Week 7 is highly unlikely at this point as well. Fantasy owners were not getting enough out of him prior to the injury that he should keep you from making any roster moves, so cut him if you must. Jerebko is a decent stopgap play in deeper leagues.
News: The Detroit News reports Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince is on Detroit's current four-game road trip, but he's not expected to play any time soon with a ruptured disc in his back. "It's very frustrating," said Prince on Tuesday. "When you're not playing, you're not part of that family, that bond, and you want to be part it, part of being with the guys. Your competitiveness makes you want to play through anything, but you can't do it." Prince has missed the last seven games and pronounced himself "out indefinitely."
Analysis: It appears safe to keep Prince reserved in all leagues for the time being and hope he can return following the road trip. When healthy, Prince is a No. 3 Fantasy forward in all scoring formats.
News: Pistons SG Richard Hamilton (right ankle) and Tayshaun Prince (lower back) didn't play Wednesday against the Bobcats, but coach John Kuester said both players "looked better" earlier in the day.
Analysis: Prince averaged 14.2 points and 5.8 rebounds last season and does enough of both to serve as a No. 3 Fantasy forward when healthy. He doesn't have much upside beyond that, but he's still worth stashing in all leagues.
News:Tayshaun Prince (back) missed his fourth straight game Sunday, while Richard Hamilton (ankle) was out for the sixth time in a row. Pistons coach John Kuester does not expect either to return within the next week.
Analysis: This means that both players must be reserved for the upcoming scoring period. Ben Gordon and Jonas Jerebko have been starting in their place. Fantasy owners should keep tabs on each player in the upcoming week.
News: The Pistons say forward Tayshaun Prince will be out of the lineup indefinitely due to a small rupture of a disc in his lower back. The team said Saturday that the injury was confirmed following an MRI exam and evaluation by team doctors this week. The Pistons say Prince will continue to receive treatment for the injury. Prince had been sidelined since earlier this month with a back injury.
Analysis: The 6-foot-9 Prince has appeared in three games this season averaging 12.3 points, 5 rebounds and 2.3 assists. There is no telling when he'll be back in the lineup now so the best you can do is reserve him and continue to follow the story. He has No. 3 Fantasy appeal, when healthy.
News:Tayshaun Prince missed Friday's game against Orlando and will be a question mark for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. The Detroit News reports that coach John Kuester would not commit to him being ready for that game, but did say the reports on him were encouraging.
Analysis: Prince isn't a huge scorer or rebounder, but he does enough of both to start in Fantasy, averaging 14.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game last year and similar numbers in each of the last few years. Keep him stashed away and look for updates on him leading up to lineup deadlines Monday.
News:The Detroit News reports that Tayshaun Prince, who had already been ruled out through Friday's game against Orland, will be a question mark for Sunday's game against Philadelphia. Coach John Kuester would not commit to him being ready for that game, but did say the reports on him were encouraging.
Analysis: Prince isn't a huge scorer or rebounder, but he does enough of both to start in Fantasy, averaging 14.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game last year and similar numbers in each of the last few year. Keep him stashed away and look for updates on him leading up to lineup deadlines Monday.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince missed Tuesday's game against the Magic with a back injury, ending his consecutive-games streak at 496. Prince will be sidelined for at least three games before his status is re-evaluated this weekend. His games-played streak was second among active players, trailing Andre Miller, and his games-started streak of 439 was the longest active run.
Analysis: Prince last missed a game on April 13, 2003 -- during his rookie season -- against Memphis. He doesn't do anything especially well, so much of his Fantasy value comes from his sheer consistency. So much for that. Keep him stashed because he gets just enough points, rebounds and assists to function as a No. 3 Fantasy forward when healthy.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince (toe) played in the season opener against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Prince scored 14 points on 4 of 10 shooting with five boards and three assists.
Analysis: Prince isn't a stud and never will be, but he contributes just enough in the major categories to start in all Fantasy leagues. He should remain in the starting lineup despite the Pistons' offseason signings, so think of him as a No. 3 Fantasy F.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince (right toe) did not play in the team's preseason finale against the Bucks, but is expected to be ready for the team's opener on Wednesday at Memphis.
Analysis: Prince isn't a stud and never will be, but he contributes just enough in the major categories to start in all Fantasy leagues. He should remain in the starting lineup despite the Pistons' offseason signings, so think of him as a No. 3 Fantasy F.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince, who missed the last two preseason games with a cut under his big right toe, returned Thursday against the Timberwolves. He had five points, three assists and two rebounds in 23 minutes.
Analysis: Prince isn't a stud and never will be, but he contributes just enough in the major categories to start in all Fantasy leagues. He should remain in the starting lineup despite the Pistons' offseason signings, so think of him as a No. 3 Fantasy F.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Tayshaun Prince is doubtful for the remainder of the preseason due to the cut under his big right toe. However, the cut should not affect his availability for the team's regular season opener.
Analysis: Prince has missed the team's last two preseason games. Despite the Pistons' offseason signings, Prince should retain a starting role. He isn't a huge scorer or rebounder, but he does enough of both to start in Fantasy, averaging 14.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game last year. He'll even pitch in a few assists. Draft him as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince, who got a cut under his right toe in Tuesday's game, remained out of the lineup Thursday at Dallas. He should be fine for the regular season, though.
Analysis: Despite the Pistons' offseason signings, Prince should retain a starting role. He isn't a huge scorer or rebounder, but he does enough of both to start in Fantasy, averaging 14.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game last year. He'll even pitch in a few assists. Draft him as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince sustained a cut under his right toe Tuesday against the Wizards and did not play in the second half. He finished with five points and four rebounds in seven minutes.
Analysis: Despite the Pistons' offseason signings, Prince should retain a starting role. He isn't a huge scorer or rebounder, but he does enough of both to start in Fantasy, averaging 14.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game last year. He'll even pitch in a few assists. Draft him as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince was able to play in Friday's game against the Cavaliers despite having a sore back. He scored seven points in the game and had five rebounds.
Analysis: Now that the Pistons are down 3-0 and are almost certainly going to be bounced from the playoffs, the Pistons have little reason to risk further injury to one of their stars, but don't expect Prince to sit out entirely. Prince's injury will hopefully get better over the offseason.
News: The Pistons' Tayshaun Prince isn't going to let his sore lower back hurt his team. Prince said Thursday that if the back stiffened up on him in Game 3, he would pull himself out of the game, reports the Detroit News. "I will give whatever I can give," he said. "It felt better (Thursday), but at the same time, I didn't go at game speed. I am not the type of person to give excuses about injuries because I know both Rasheed (Wallace) and Rip (Hamilton) played hurt for us this season. But this is the pivotal game, so if I am not getting anything going early, I will let Arron (Afflalo) and those guys take the load." Game 3 of the Pistons' first-round playoff series against Cleveland is Friday. The Cavaliers lead the series 2-0. Prince scored only six points in the first two games of the series.
Analysis: Prince might not play much the rest of this series if his back continues to bother him, but that's OK with Fantasy owners. He needs to be 100 percent for next season to be effective. Hopefully this is an injury that will get better with rest during the offseason.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince battled a bad back to play in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Cavs on Tuesday. Prince started and scored just two points in 26 minutes. He was 1-of-5 and added three rebounds as the Cavs won to improve to 2-0 in the series.
Analysis: Prince is clearly still struggling with the injury but isn't expected to sit out in the playoffs. He's a quality Fantasy option when healthy. Hopefully Prince won't be limited by any injuries heading into next season.
News: The Detroit News reports Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince practiced Sunday despite being bothered with lower back/rib pain. Prince originally hurt his back in the regular-season finale in Miami and the pain has lingered. "He practiced, he'll be OK," coach Michael Curry said about Prince's status for Game 2 of the first-round series at Cleveland. Prince played nearly 38 minutes Saturday, but was limited to four points (on 2-for-7 shooting) with two assists and one rebound.
Analysis: Look for Prince to play against the Cavaliers. He's a quality Fantasy option when healthy, and hopefully Prince won't be limited by any injuries heading into next season.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince scored four points in 38 minutes on Saturday in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs in round one against the Cavs. Prince shot just 2-of-7 and added one rebound and two assists. He was wearing a large wrap on his injured back after the game.
Analysis: Prince has remained a quality No. 3 Fantasy forward this season and should enter next year with the same value. We fully expect him to play in Game 2, despite the bad back. The game is too important for him to take any time off.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince had 19 points and six rebounds Monday against Chicago. Prince extended his consecutive games streak to six years and 493 games on Monday. He last missed a regular-season game on April 13, 2003 -- his rookie season -- in Memphis. Pistons coach Michael Curry said he hadn't decided how much he will play his rotation players in Wednesday's meaningless season finale against the Heat.
Analysis: Prince will definitely start to keep his streak intact, but don't expect him to play much against the Heat. Prince has remained a quality No. 3 Fantasy forward this season and should enter next year with the same value. You know you can count on him to remain active based on his streak.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince scored 14 points, had four rebounds and handed out three assists in Sundays game against the Bobcats. He had been questionable for the game with a wrist injury sustained on Saturday against Philadelphia.
Analysis: Prince has scored in double digits in each of his last three games and is averaging 13.8 points per game over his last five contests. He's still an option to be used in most leagues and is not an injury risk for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Detroit's Tayshaun Prince took a nasty fall after being fouled by Philadelphia's Theo Ratliff late in the game Saturday. Prince went high for a layup, and was met with Ratliff under the basket. Prince was hit hard and remained on the floor for several minutes, attended to by Pistons medical personnel. He had 10 points and finished the game.
Analysis: Prince is averaging 15 points and over a three per game over his last five games. He isn't doing a whole lot else Fantasy-wise, which is an oddity for him. He's normally a Rotisserie stud. He may miss some time now and you might consider keeping him reserved for Week 24 (April 6-12) if he cannot return Sunday against Charlotte.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince missed just three shots out of 11 on Sunday in a win over the 76ers to score 21 points. Prince, who led the way for Detroit in the points column, added three assists and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Prince is averaging 16 points, four assists and over a three per game over his last five contests. Still, where is his rebounding, steals or blocks? They've disappeared of late as the Pistons have been dealing with injuries to Allen Iverson, Rasheed Wallace and Richard Hamilton and have had to have Prince do the bulk of the scoring. With the Pistons returning to health, Prince will likely go back to contributing across the board. Prince remains a quality Fantasy option and should remain active in all leagues at this time.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince had seven points, four rebounds and one assist Thursday against the Lakers. This was Prince's first game under 10 points in his past 10 games.
Analysis: Prince had been on a solid roll since Rip Hamilton (groin), Allen Iverson (back) and Rasheed Wallace (calf) went down. Even with those players expected back soon and coming off this bad game, Prince remains a quality Fantasy option and should remain active in all leagues at this time.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince continues to carry the load with Rip Hamilton (groin), Rasheed Wallace (calf) and Allen Iverson (back) out. Prince had 20 points, six assists and one rebound Tuesday at Chicago. "We really need those guys back," Prince said. "But at the same time, while they're not here, we've got to figure out a way in the situation we have. We almost have to play perfect basketball to come out with a win."
Analysis: In his past five games, all without those three players, Prince is averaging 19.4 points, 5.8 assists and 4.4 rebounds. He has stepped up his game and should continue to play well, especially with all the injuries.
News:Tayshaun Prince added 23 points and a career-high 12 assists to help Detroit win Friday against the Clippers despite using just eight players for most of the night due to various injuries. Prince is averaging 17.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists over his last five games.
Analysis: Prince was dealing with a sore ankle of his own Friday after he twisted his ankle Wednesday in Houston. It clearly did not limit him, however, and Fantasy owners should continue to rely on him as a very solid No. 2 or 3 forward option.
News: With Allen Iverson, Rasheed Wallace and Richard Hamilton all out with injury on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks, Detroit needed to get scoring elsewhere. Small forward Tayshaun Prince stepped up with 28 points on 12-of-26 shooting and a three. He added seven rebounds and three dimes.
Analysis: Prince is scoring well of late and that should continue at least in the immediate future with Detroit hurting with various injuries. He's averaging 20 points and seven boards over his last five games and should be starting in all leagues as a Rotisserie stud.
News: Detroit was playing without Allen Iverson and Rasheed Wallace on Wednesday against New York so the Pistons needed to get scoring in other places. Small forward Tayshaun Prince was one of those places as he scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. He added three blocks and four dimes.
Analysis: Prince showed his ability to fill up a stat sheet in a multitude of ways on Wednesday against the Knicks' poor defense. He's averaging 19 points, seven boards, two blocks and almost a three per game over his last five and that makes him a must-start across the board right now for Detroit, especially for as long as Iverson and Wallace are out.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points against the Magic on Monday on 9-for-16 shooting in a 98-94 win. Prince added six rebounds, an assist, a steal and a blocked shot to his stat line.
Analysis: With Iverson still out of the Pistons lineup, the team will have to look to players like Prince to increase their production to make up for his absence. The Pistons have actually been better without Iverson, so expect Prince's production to remain high. Prince is playing like a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy option.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince had 23 points, four rebounds and two assists Tuesday against Denver. He is averaging 16.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists in his past five games.
Analysis: Prince has played well recently and should continue to shine with Allen Iverson (back) out. Keep Prince active in all leagues and hope for more outings like his recent production.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince had 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals in Sunday's game in Boston. He also went 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. He is averaging 14.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists over his last five games.
Analysis: Prince had been quite consistent of late and he remains a very solid option as a No. 3 forward option in any league. However, Fantasy owners should consider him a strong start. The Pistons play three games in Fantasy Week 19 (March 2-8).
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince made only three of the 10 field goals he attempted in Thursday's 83-79 loss to the Spurs. It was the first time he had failed to reach double digits in the Pistons' current five-game losing streak.
Analysis: Prince is performing below his season averages during the Pistons' current losing streak, averaging 11.4 points a game, five assists and six rebounds. Things aren't going well in Detroit, and Prince can only be thought of as a No. 3 Fantasy forward at the moment.
News: Detroit F Tayshaun Prince had not been scoring the way he had been this season, and that trend continued on Sunday against the Suns. He managed to score only 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting with four assists and one rebound. Prince is averaging 13.8 points per game on the season but only 9.8 points a game in his last five starts.
Analysis: Only grabbing one rebound is almost unheard of from Prince who is one of the better Rotisserie players in the league. The Pistons are finding plenty of other scoring options lately and can only be thought of as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince played well in a win over Miami on Wednesday with 16 points and eight rebounds. Prince was 6-of-10 from the field with three threes. Prince almost cost the team the game when he stopped to argue with the refs instead of guarding Dwyane Wade on a three-point attempt at the buzzer. The ball rimmed out, however.
Analysis: Prince is averaging 10 points per game over his last five and that is still below his season average of 14. The Pistons are getting scoring from too many other places right now and that makes Prince just a No. 3 Fantasy forward. He's still a nice Rotisserie player but he's not getting the totals of late.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince continued to struggle to put up points on Friday, turning in his fourth below average game in a row against the Celtics. He scored only four points on 1-of-7 shooting from the field. He had only one rebound in the game and had four assists.
Analysis: Over his last four games, Prince is averaging only 8.25 points per game, which is far below his 14.2 average on the season. His struggles against Boston are more understandable as the Pistons as a team scored only 78 points. View him as a No. 3 option for the moment, but know he has the potential to be a No. 2 when he's right.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince scored 11 points and added five rebounds and three assists in Wednesday's win at Minnesota. Prince was 5-of-8 from the field over 38 minutes.
Analysis: Prince is an up and down player and does what he needs to do to help the Pistons win. Overall, it has balanced out to a typical Prince year: 14.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Perhaps a move back to his more comfortable position will allow for more stability in the long run from him. View him as a solid No. 3 forward option in any format and even as a low-end No. 2 in larger leagues.
News: The Detroit News suggests that the Pistons recent lineup change, moving Richard Hamilton to the bench out of the small forward slot and Tayshaun Prince back to small forward, benefits Prince. Prince gets to face players more his size and weight. Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors, Prince led the Pistons with 25 points, and used his size to his advantage against smaller Toronto defenders. "Naturally, when you play against someone more your body weight, it gives him more energy and he can be aggressive," Pistons coach Michael Curry said.
Analysis: Prince has had some moments this season when it looks like he was going to be headed for a breakout, but then he has had other moments when he scores four points like he did on Jan. 19 in Memphis. Overall, it has balanced out to a typical Prince year: 14.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. Perhaps a move back to his more comfortable position will allow for more stability in the long run from him. View him as a solid No. 3 forward option in any format and even as a low-end No. 2 in larger leagues.
News:Tayshaun Prince scored 12 of his 25 points in the third quarter, helping the Detroit Pistons pull away from the Toronto Raptors in a 95-76 win Wednesday night. Prince's play overshadowed the story of the game. Prince led a balanced attack for the Pistons, who won their second in a row after losing five consecutive. Prince finished with four rebounds and two threes in the game.
Analysis: Prince does what the Pistons need him to do and that makes him one of the most valuable players in the NBA. It also makes him frustrating to own in Fantasy. One night he'll score 25 points and the next he'll drop four. Prince is still averaging more than 14 points per game on the season, contributing about seven rebounds and three assists. He's obviously the type of player you'll want to keep active even when he struggles, because games like this are always right around the corner. Use him as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored only four points on 2-of-12 shooting Monday at Memphis, his lowest single-game total since Dec. 21. He's averaging only 9.8 points over his last six games.
Analysis: Prince is still averaging more than 14 points per game on the season, contributing about seven rebounds and three assists. He's obviously the type of player you'll want to keep active even when he struggles. Use him as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince managed just eight points and eight rebounds with four assists in Wednesday's loss at Indiana. He shot just 4-of-12 from the field for the second straight game and added one block and two steals.
Analysis: Prince has struggled shooting the basketball over his last three games and is just 10-for-34 from the field in that span. He's averaging eight points, seven boards and four assists in those three games. Prince only really does what the Pistons need him to and therefore can go games where he'll score well and then go some time without filling it up. That inconsistency in his game is made up by the fact that he fills the stat sheet in multiple categories. He's definitely worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince had 26 points Wednesday at Portland -- his most since Nov. 11 -- giving him three straight games with at least 20 points. He shot 13-for-21 from the field and also had eight rebounds.
Analysis: Prince has picked up his scoring with Rasheed Wallace out of the lineup. Since Wallace figures to return soon, you shouldn't get too comfortable with the increased output. Prince averages less than 15 points per game, but he gets enough rebounds and assists to serve as a No. 3 Fantasy guard.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Pistons F Tayshaun Prince recorded his career-high ninth double-double of the season with 23 points and 10 rebounds Friday night in a win over the Kings. Prince shot 8-of-12 from the field and added three blocks.
Analysis: Prince has averaged 17.3 points and 8.7 rebounds during the Pistons' current six-game winning streak. Continue to view him as a solid No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince was able to play Monday against the Magic despite dealing with a bum ankle. He drained 16 points in 44 minutes, while adding five rebounds and two assists. Prince doesn't have a double-double in two games, but has managed to score in double-figures for six of his last seven outings.
Analysis: Prince rolled his ankle Saturday against the Bucks, but it appears to be just a minor ailment. He intends to play through the injury and the ankle didn't limit him all that much Monday. Continue to view him as a solid No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: The Detroit News reports Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince rolled his left ankle Saturday at Milwaukee but continued to play and is expected to be ready Monday night against Orlando.
Analysis: It appears safe to keep Prince active in all lineups and continue to start Prince as a No. 3 Fantasy forward. It doesn't sound like the ankle injury will force him to miss any time.
News:Tayshaun Prince scored nine of his 19 points in the decisive third quarter lifting the Detroit Pistons to an 87-76 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Prince added eight rebounds and four assists.
Analysis: Prince does what the Pistons need from him when they need it. He's that special player for the team but that often leaves Fantasy owners wanting more all the time. He's averaging 13.6 points, nine rebounds and 4.6 assists over his last five games, though, so Prince's great Rotisserie numbers keep him a must-start in most formats.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince scored 14 points in Wednesday's win over the Washington Wizards. Prince shot 7-of-12 from the field and added 10 boards. He also blocked a shot and stole a ball for the Pistons.
Analysis: Prince will give you 20 points one night and five the next but he still has been averaging in double figures with 11.8 points per his last five games and 8.4 boards to go with it. Prince has been taking threes but not connecting lately as he's 0-for-5 over his last five contests. Prince is a nice Rotisserie-type Fantasy player who should remain active when the matchups are in his favor.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince had 23 points and 10 rebounds in Sunday's game at the Knicks. He also added three blocks, two steals and an assist. Prince played all but 46 seconds in the game. He now has double-doubles in two of his last three games.
Analysis: Prince's scoring had dipped since the arrival of Allen Iverson, but he is looking comfortable in his role once again. He should be in double figures on most nights and is also being used more as a rebounder with the team playing a smaller lineup at times. Leave him active in any league while he's this productive.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince had his fourth double-double of the season but his first since Nov. 13 on Tuesday at San Antonio, finishing with 15 points and 12 rebounds. He also had five assists.
Analysis: Prince's scoring has dipped since the arrival of Allen Iverson, but he contributes in enough other ways to remain a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward.
News:Tayshaun Prince, who had played at least 30 minutes in every game this season, saw just 22 minutes of action Sunday against Portland. "He just wasn't playing well," coach Michael Curry said.
Analysis: The Pistons forward had been the team's most consistent Fantasy option in the early going this season, but he has hit a snag the last week or so. The Pistons play three games in the upcoming week, but Prince should be considered a viable No. 3 or 4 option with so many teams playing three games.
News: Detroit SF Tayshaun Prince shot 2-of-9 from the floor in a loss to Boston on Thursday night as he scored four points in the game. Prince added seven boards and three assists in the losing effort.
Analysis: Prince came into the game averaging 16 points and 7.5 boards with 3.1 assists per game this season and he made good on those averages except for the scoring. This is the second straight game for him in single digits. Still, Prince has played well overall for the past week and remains a viable No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 18 points and added six assists, four rebounds and two three-pointers Friday at the L.A. Lakers. He is averaging 19.2 points and 10.0 rebounds over his last five games.
Analysis: Prince entered the week as our Start of the Week and has not disappointed. The Pistons have a three-game week with some tough matchups in Week 4 (Cleveland, at Boston and Minnesota), so it's possible that he may be reserved in some cumulative scoring leagues. But in most formats, he's playing well enough to be used as a No. 2 or 3 forward.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Tayshaun Prince grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds Thursday at Golden State. Prince played power forward most of the second half at Golden State, leading to more rebounds.
Analysis: Prince is playing a lot more often at power forward as coach Michael Curry has used more smaller lineups. If he continues to play at the four, he'll be picking up eligibility at power forward in individual position leagues that allow multiple eligibility.
News:Tayshaun Prince is off to the best start in his steady, predictable career this season and his best NBA season may unfold this fall. But as of Sunday, Prince was only active in 70 percent of CBSSports.com leagues. With the Pistons slated for a four-game week that includes some very favorable matchups, Prince is our choice as the Start of the Week.
Analysis: The Pistons will play a Sacramento team to start the week that is allowing over 108 points per game. Then, they'll travel to Golden State to face a Warriors team that is giving up over 102 points per game. That means the Pistons, who are averaging 102.8 points themselves, should be in pretty high-scoring week. They do face a stingy Lakers team and a Phoenix Suns team that is learning to play defense, but a 400-point week is certainly possible for the Pistons this week. That means more shot attempts than normal will go up, which is great news for Tayshaun. It should also lead to more rebounds and assists and will give him a crack at more blocks. He's played well in the two games since the team added Allen Iverson and should be in for a very productive week.
News: Detroit defeated Toronto on Wednesday night and was led by SF Tayshaun Prince. Prince scored 27 points on 10-of-13 shooting, including two threes. Prince added nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks in the contest.
Analysis: Prince scored 19 points in Detroit's opener but has since been held to 10 points or less until Wednesday's contest. This was his best all-around game of the season. Prince now has a new point guard in Allen Iverson. There's a chance Prince could have his role changed if the Pistons decide to use a small lineup with Rodney Stuckey, Richard Hamilton and Iverson on the floor together, giving Prince some time at power forward, but that remains to be seen. Keep an eye on what happens with Prince and the Pistons going forward, but for now consider him a No. 3 Fantasy option.
News: The Detroit Pistons shook the NBA in a big way Monday - landing former MVP Allen Iverson from the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons gave up All-Star point guard and former NBA finals MVP Chauncey Billups and top reserve Antonio McDyess. The blockbuster deal comes two games into the season for Detroit. The Pistons have been a model of consistency in recent years, but they were determined to change their core following a third straight exit from the Eastern Conference finals last summer. Billups returns to familiar surroundings - he was born in Denver and played in college at Colorado. McDyess also will be enjoying a homecoming of sorts, having been a Nugget from 1995-97 and 1998-02.
Analysis: Piston forward Tayshaun Prince now has a new point guard in Allen Iverson. There's a chance Prince could have his role changed if the Pistons decide to use a small lineup with Rodney Stuckey, Richard Hamilton and Iverson on the floor together, giving Prince some time at power forward, but that remains to be seen. Keep an eye on what happens with Prince and the Pistons going forward, but for now consider him a No. 3 Fantasy option.
News: The Pistons have four games in Fantasy Week 2 (Nov. 3-9). Forward Tayshaun Prince will play opposite Gerald Wallace, Jamario Moon, Bobby Simmons and Paul Pierce. In Week 1, Prince totaled 26 points, 9 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, a steals and just three turnovers.
Analysis: Prince should be a good start as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward as a result of the four-game in all leagues with cumulative scoring. He has averaged right around 14 points each of the last four seasons, so you shouldn't expect his scoring output to stray far off that.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince, who averaged 13.2 points per game last season, scored a team-high 19 in the season opener Wednesday against the Pacers. He also had five rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes.
Analysis: Prince has averaged right around 14 points each of the last four seasons, so you shouldn't expect his scoring output to change even though he got off to a good start. As just a modest rebounder, think of him as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: The Pistons will have just two games this week, but the matchups are not horrible. Indiana gave up 105.4 points per game last season and the Wizards enter the season with two of their starters out of the lineup in Gilbert Arenas and Brendan Haywood. Detroit, however, enters the season in good shape.
Analysis: The starting lineup has just one change this season with Amir Johnson starting at power forward over Antonio McDyess. But McDyess is career reserve player who produces just as much -- and sometimes more -- off the bench than he does as a starter. Johnson has some appeal in Rotisserie as a shotblocker, but most of the minutes at the four will still go to McDyess. A two-game first week is not the right opportunity to use Johnson in Fantasy. That may come later on. Chauncey Billups sould be a safe play in most formats this week despite the two games as should Richard Hamilton. But Tayshaun Prince and Rasheed Wallace's situation depends on options available. This is not the week to take a chance on players like Rodney Stuckey, Jason Maxiell or Kwame Brown.
News: Pistons president of basketball operations Joe Dumars told The Associated Press on Thursday he's keeping his team together because no one offered him a good deal after he publicly put his players on the trading block in June. "We talked to teams this summer, but nothing was presented to me that would make us better than we already are," Dumars said. "This can be one of the elite teams in the league that contends for a championship." When coach Flip Saunders was fired, Dumars said Rodney Stuckey was the only player he wouldn't trade in a win-win deal.
Analysis: Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, Rasheed Wallace and Antonio McDyess have been Pistons since the 2004-05 season, the year after the franchise won its third championship. For the first time in three seasons, Tayshaun Prince saw his scoring average dip under 14 points last season. Not too far, though, as he averaged 13.2 points in 82 starts. He had averaged 14 points in each of his previous three seasons and has been like clockwork for the most part thanks to his consistency. Fantasy owners can practically expect a 13-4-4 line from him or thereabout. He'll be a solid No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward again in 2008-09.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored six points with two rebounds in Team USA's gold medal win over Spain at the Beijing Olympics. He played just eight minutes and averaged only 10.9 minutes in eight games.
Analysis: Prince was a defensive role player for the most part on the Olympic squad, but he's certainly a lot more than that for the Pistons. For the first time in three seasons, Prince saw his scoring average dip under 14 points in 2007-08. Not too far, though, as he averaged 13.2 points in 82 starts. Fantasy owners can practically expect a 13-4-4 line from him or thereabout. He'll be a solid No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward again in 2008-09.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince played just four minutes in Friday's Olympic semifinal against Argentina. He didn't attempt a shot and contributed just one rebound.
Analysis: Prince has been a defensive role player for the most part on the Olympic squad, but he's certainly a lot more than that for the Pistons. For the first time in three seasons, Prince saw his scoring average dip under 14 points in 2007-08. Not too far, though, as he averaged 13.2 points in 82 starts. Fantasy owners can practically expect a 13-4-4 line from him or thereabout. He'll be a solid No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward again in 2008-09.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince shot 3-for-4 in Wednesday's Olympic quarterfinal win over Australia for Team USA. He scored nine points with a rebound and a steal.
Analysis: Prince has been a defensive role player for the most part on the Olympic squad, but he's certainly a lot more than that for the Pistons. For the first time in three seasons, Prince saw his scoring average dip under 14 points in 2007-08. Not too far, though, as he averaged 13.2 points in 82 starts. Fantasy owners can practically expect a 13-4-4 line from him or thereabout. He'll be a solid No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward again in 2008-09.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 10 points in Saturday's win over Spain at the Beijing Olympics. It was the first time he scored over six points in the first four games.
Analysis: Prince has been a defensive role player for the most part on the Olympic squad, but he's certainly a lot more than that for the Pistons. For the first time in three seasons, Prince saw his scoring average dip under 14 points in 2007-08. Not too far, though, as he averaged 13.2 points in 82 starts. Fantasy owners can practically expect a 13-4-4 line from him or thereabout. He'll be a solid No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward again in 2008-09.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince played just six minutes Thursday against Greece at the Beijing Olympics. He has played 26 minutes combined over the first three games for Team USA.
Analysis: Prince has been a defensive role player for the most part on the Olympic squad, but he's certainly a lot more than that for the Pistons. For the first time in three seasons, Prince saw his scoring average dip under 14 points in 2007-08. Not too far, though, as he averaged 13.2 points in 82 starts. Fantasy owners can practically expect a 13-4-4 line from him or thereabout. He'll be a solid No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward again in 2008-09.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince went scoreless in Team USA's Olympic opener against China, playing eight minutes. He played 14 minutes against Angola and contributed seven points with a rebound and a steal.
Analysis: Prince has been a defensive role player for the most part on the Olympic squad, but he's certainly a lot more than that for the Pistons. For the first time in three seasons, Prince saw his scoring average dip under 14 points in 2007-08. Not too far, though, as he averaged 13.2 points in 82 starts. Fantasy owners can practically expect a 13-4-4 line from him or thereabout. He'll be a solid No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward again in 2008-09.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince played under three minutes for Team USA in Tuesday's tuneup game against Australia. He missed the only shot he took in the game.
Analysis: Prince has been a defensive role player for the most part on the Olympic squad, but he's certainly a lot more than that for the Pistons. For the first time in three seasons, Prince saw his scoring average dip under 14 points in 2007-08. Not too far, though, as he averaged 13.2 points in 82 starts. Fantasy owners can practically expect a 13-4-4 line from him or thereabout. He'll be a solid No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward again in 2008-09.
News: USA Basketball announced its 12-man roster Monday for the upcoming Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, China. Named to the 2008 USA Basketball Senior National Team were: Carmelo Anthony (Denver Nuggets); Carlos Boozer (Utah Jazz); Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors); Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers); Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic); LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers); Kidd; Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets); Tayshaun Prince (Detroit Pistons); Michael Redd (Milwaukee Bucks); Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat); and Deron Williams (Utah Jazz).
Analysis: While it is certainly an honor for these players to be representing their country in the Olympics, it is worth noting that often times players that have played in competitive play during the offseason have suffered the affects of it during the following NBA season. They will be at risk to injuries and overall fatigue in the upcoming season, but most of these players will still be drafted in the first couple of rounds come Draft Day. Just make sure to monitor them not only in the Olympics, but also during training camp and the preseason to see how they deal with the extra workload.
News: For the first time in three seasons, Tayshaun Prince saw his scoring average dip under 14 points. Not too far, though, as he averaged 13.2 points in 82 starts.
Analysis: Price had averaged 14 points in each of his previous three seasons and has been like clockwork for the most part thanks to his consistency. Fantasy owners can practically expect a 13-4-4 line from him or thereabout. He'll be a solid No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward again in 2008-09.
News: The Pistons starting five of Antonio McDyess, Richard Hamilton, Chauncey Billups, Rasheed Wallace and Tayshaun Prince all played less than 28 minutes Tuesday against Minnesota. McDyess had 10 points, six rebounds and one assist. Hamilton had 18 points and three assists. Billups had 17 points, six assists and one rebound. Wallace had five points, four rebounds and one assist. And Prince had 10 points, seven rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: The Pistons are getting ready for the playoffs and aren't going to risk their starters being tired or hurt. Don't expect much in the season finale against Cleveland.
News: With their playoff positioning secure, the Pistons continue to rest their regulars. Tayshaun Prince has failed to play 30 minutes in a game since April 1, a span of six games.
Analysis: Prince has been held under 10 points in each of his last three games and is likely going to play no more than 20 minutes in any of the team's final two games of the regular season.
News: Pistons guard Chauncey Billups had 18 points on Wednesday at the Sixers to lead Detroit, which again gave its reserves significant playing time. Billups also added five rebounds and five assists. Tayshaun Prince (nine points, five rebounds and three assists), Antonio McDyess (eight points, five rebounds) and Rasheed Wallace (eight points, four rebounds) all played fewer than 30 minutes and scored in single digits.
Analysis: It appears the Pistons are going to rest their starters for the final few games. They will get the opportunity to produce in limited minutes, but they will likely not give you the same production you would normally expect. Because of that, the safe option is to rest Billups, Prince, McDyess and Wallace in the final week of the season.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince had 11 points, seven rebounds and one assist Tuesday against the Knicks.
Analysis: The Pistons aren't going all out with the playoffs looming, so expect Prince to be limited. He only played 27 minutes against New York and likely won't do much down the stretch.
News:Richard Hamilton sat out Friday's game against New Jersey with a sore hip. He remains day to day. Hamilton had plenty of company on the Detroit bench. Antonio McDyess only played 25 minutes, Tayshaun Prince and Rasheed Wallace played 24 apiece, and Chauncey Billups was only on the floor for 22 with the Pistons locked into playoff position.
Analysis: This could be what Prince is looking at in the final scoring period of the season, making him a risky play in Fantasy. Prince managed 11 points, five assists and a three rebounds Friday in his limited minutes. Just be aware that he'll be playing limited minutes in the week ahead.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince had 13 points, three assists and three rebounds in Sunday's loss at Washington. He's averaging 13.4 ppg, 5.2 apg and 3.2 rpg over his last five games.
Analysis: Prince usually doesn't stray far from his seasonal averages (13-4-3) and Sunday was no exception. Fantasy owners have to at least love him for his consistency.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points while grabbing two rebounds and adding nine assists in 28 minutes Tuesday against the Nuggets. Prince's season-high for assists is 10, but he has been at nine assists twice.
Analysis: Don't get any ideas about Prince being an assist whiz. He is a versatile player on the wing, but his stat line usually reads 13-4-3. Prince has been doing well in March by scoring 18.1 points per game. He continues to be a solid No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince shot 5-for-13 from the field in Sunday's win over New Orleans. He scored 13 points to go with four assists and two rebounds.
Analysis: Prince usually doesn't stray far from his seasonal averages (13-4-3) and Sunday was no exception. Fantasy owners have to at least love him for his consistency.
News: For one scary moment Sunday, the Detroit Pistons thought they had lost a key player to a serious injury. Instead, Tayshaun Prince bounced up looking better than ever, scoring 15 points in the final 17 minutes to help the Pistons clinch their seventh straight playoff berth with a 116-109 win over the Chicago Bulls. "I couldn't feel my hand, and I knew that wasn't good," said Prince, who was injured on a third-quarter foul by Larry Hughes. "I thought I was going to have to shoot my free throws one-handed, but I got enough feeling back to make the shots, and then I hit a 3, so I figured I would keep going." Prince finished with 21 points, six rebounds and six assists.
Analysis: When Prince crumpled to the ground, writhing in pain and grabbing at his right elbow, his teammates thought the worst. "Tayshaun plays through everything - he's a soldier," said Chauncey Billups, who immediately began waving to the bench for the medical staff. "When I saw him on the floor like that, I knew something was bad wrong, so I wanted the trainers to get out there." Prince was down for several minutes before getting up, still shaking his hand. He hit both free throws, added a 3-pointer on Detroit's next possession and played the rest of the game. It looks as though Prince will be good to go and Fantasy owners can use him as a No. 3 Fantasy forward. He is not an overly exciting player, but gets the job done.
News: With the Pistons playing without Rasheed Wallace due to injury and without Richard Hamilton for the second half due to an ejection Friday at New York, Tayshaun Prince stepped up and scored a team-high 28 points. He added 7 rebounds and 2 assists.
Analysis: Prince is a player that usually sacrifices statistical prominence for the good of the team, but has stepped up on a few occasions this season in situations like Friday. When the team is at full strength, Fantasy owners should expect him to consistently be around his seasonal averages: 13.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince went for seven points, 10 rebounds and five assists Wednesday at Boston. The rebounds were a team high.
Analysis: Prince is capable of scoring big one night and doing well on the boards another. On Tuesday against Seattle, Prince had 24 points and four rebounds. He contributes in all areas and is a solid Fantasy contributor.
News: Detroit forward Tayshaun Prince went for 24 points, four rebounds and three assists Tuesday against Seattle. He was the leading scorer for Detroit.
Analysis: Prince is a solid Fantasy option and has played well recently. Continue to start him as a No. 3 forward in all scoring formats.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince shot 10-for-18 from the field in Saturday's game at the Clippers. He scored 22 points with 10 assists and also added a steal in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Prince usually doesn't stray far from his seasonal averages (13-4-3), but he was able to do so on Saturday. That may be because the team needed another scoring option with Chauncey Billups out due to personal reasons. Expect him to get back to his "home" soon.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince had 13 points with 6 rebounds and 4 assists in 38 minutes Wednesday at Utah. He shot 6-for-15 from the field and also blocked a shot.
Analysis: This is more or less a typical line from Prince, who is a secondary scoring option who does a lot of the dirty work for the team on the perimeter. He's not going to put up big numbers in his current role, but can be useful as a No. 3 Fantasy forward on a regular basis.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points for only the second time in February on Monday at Denver. He also had six rebounds and a season-high nine assists.
Analysis: Prince came into the game averaging only 12.2 points for the month of February. His scoring has decreased steadily since the beginning of the season, and because he averages only 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, he's nothing more than a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince had 10 points in Sunday's win at Phoenix, but he added just a rebound and an assist in 25 minutes of action.
Analysis: Prince is averaging 13.2 ppg, 4.7 rpg and 3.0 apg this season and should continue to put up similar numbers. He's a steady Fantasy option and should be used in all leagues despite this one light performance.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points, grabbed six rebounds and added six assists in 39 minutes Wednesday against the Bucks. He went 6 of 16 from the field. In two games after the All-Star break, Prince is averaging 11.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists.
Analysis: Prince's averages in scoring and rebounding are down slightly in the first two games after the break, but nothing to be alarmed about. He is not an overly exciting player, but gets the job done on a nightly basis. Consider him a solid No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored 14 points Wednesday against the Pacers as he shot 6 of 10 from the field and made just 1 of 3 free throws. Prince, who had three rebounds in the game, is averaging 13.3 points in six February games.
Analysis: Prince is right on his average of 13.3 points for the season. He is not an overly exciting player, but gets the job done on a nightly basis. Consider him a solid No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: One game after scoring only nine, Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince had 21 points Sunday against the Bobcats. He shot 5-for-6 from 3-point range and added six rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Prince has now averaged 16.5 points over his last six games. Though he averages only 13.4 for the season, he contributes enough rebounds (4.8) and assists (3.0) to serve as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored only nine points Friday against the Blazers. He also had six rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Prince came into Friday's game with an average of 17.3 points over his last four. Though he averages only 13.4 on the season, he contributes enough rebounds (4.8) and assists (3.0) to serve as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored at least 15 points for the third straight game and the fifth of his last six Sunday against the Mavericks. He scored 16, pulling down seven rebounds and dishing out three assists.
Analysis: Prince has averaged 13.3 points this season. The increase lately is nice, but he has never been much of a rebounder or assists man. He posts modest numbers across the board, making him good enough to use as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News:Tayshaun Prince's 3-pointer with 4.4 seconds left lifted the Detroit Pistons to a 90-89 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, overcoming Kobe Bryant's big night. The 3-pointer capped a 22-point night for Prince. He went 9-for-18 from the field and also had four rebounds to go along with three assists. Prince has scored in double figures for six of his last seven games.
Analysis: Prince has only produced four double-doubles this season, but he has never been much of a rebounder or assist man. He posts modest numbers across the board and it is good enough to use him as a No. 3 Fantasy forward. He averaged a season-low 11.9 points in January, but got hot at the end of the month. He will look to carry that momentum into February.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince had only eight points Friday against the Magic, ending his string of four straight games with double-digit scoring, but he did have eight rebounds and six assists.
Analysis: Prince had averaged only 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists entering the game, so he usually doesn't contribute so much in the way of support. Keep him active as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince had 20 points, three rebounds and one assist Monday at Orlando. Prince reached 20 points for the first time in six games.
Analysis: Prince is a No. 3 Fantasy forward in all formats. Hopefully his scoring keeps up because he is usually a good source of rebounds.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince had 12 points, five rebounds and two assists Saturday at Chicago. He shot 4-for-12 from the field. Since going without a bucket Sunday, he has scored six, 15 and now 12 points.
Analysis: Prince averages only 12.9 points per game, so he's not an elite scorer anyway. His other stats -- the 4.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists -- make him a worthy Fantasy starter. Use him as a No. 3 guard.
News: One day after a 22-point performance, Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince went without a bucket Sunday at New York. He shot 0-for-10 from the field and pulled down three rebounds.
Analysis: Prince's performances have gone up and down this season, but he never before took a goose egg. Chalk up Sunday's debacle as a bad day and continue to start the modest scorer and rebounder as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince ended a stretch of 12 games with less than 20 points Saturday at Charlotte, scoring 22 on 10-of-17 shooting. He also had seven rebounds and three assists.
Analysis: Prince scored 17 points in his last game, so he appears back on track after going four straight with no more than 11. Think of him as a No. 3 forward in Fantasy.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince came into Thursday's game against the Spurs having scored a total of 13 points in his previous two games. He snapped out of his funk with 17 points, two assists and three rebounds in 38 minutes against the Spurs. He has scored in double figures in six of his last eight games.
Analysis: Prince is usually all over the place with his offensive outputs. Some nights he will shoot at will and other nights he will take very limited shots. Whatever the game plan calls for, he does. It doesn't help Fantasy owners, but he still remains a decent No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince had just six points with two assists and a rebound in Wednesday's loss at Dallas. He shot just 1-for-7 from the field. He's scored a combined 13 points with seven rebounds in his last two games -- both losses for the Pistons.
Analysis: Prince has shot just 4-for-19 (21.1 percent) from the field in his last two games and is just not producing at the level that he's accustomed to. Fantasy owners should expect him to be around 13-4-3 for the most part.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince had his third double-double of the season Friday at Toronto, chipping in 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Analysis: Prince isn't much of a rebounder, but he does contribute a fair amount of assists. Even averaging only 13.6 points per game, he does enough overall to start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince had 15 points despite playing just 25 minutes in Monday's 45-point rout over the Bucks. He added two rebounds and an assist.
Analysis: Prince and most of the regulars sat for the most part in the second half with the game well in hand. He is averaging 13.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg and 3.0 apg this season and should continue to put up similar numbers. He's a steady Fantasy option and should be used in all leagues.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince shot just 3-for-10 from the field in Sunday's win over Houston. He still finished with 13 points, five rebounds and two assists. He added a steal as well.
Analysis: Prince was coming off a game in which he shot 7-for-14 from the field, but he had shot just 1-for-10 from the field in the game before that at Boston. He's clearly not being consistent with his shot, but will still find ways to make him useful as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince put together a solid line in Friday's win over Atlanta. He had 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. He shot 5-for-10 from the field and 1-for-3 from beyond the arc.
Analysis: The only downside to Prince's line on Friday were his six turnovers, but you can live with that if he can give you 17-10-5 regularly. He's averaging 14-5-3 to this point.
News:Tayshaun Prince is in a shooting slump, according to The Sports Xchange. He has made only 8-of-30 field-goal attempts in his last three games coming into the week.
Analysis: Prince hasn't been getting many first-quarter touches in those games and that has thrown him off his rhythm. Expect the team to correct that soon.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points with an assist and no rebounds in Saturday's win at Milwaukee. He shot 6-for-13 from the field and 3-for-4 from beyond the arc.
Analysis: Prince had a good offensive day, but his lack of rebounds of late is a bit worrisome. He's totaled four rebounds in his last three games combined. Prince, who has averaged over five boards in three of his last four seasons should continue to be around those numbers.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince had 13 points, five assists and three rebounds in Sunday's loss vs. Utah.
Analysis: Prince is averaging 15.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg and 2.9 apg this season and should continue to put up similar numbers. He's a steady Fantasy option and should be used in all leagues.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points in Tuesday night's 102-94 loss to Portland -- the most points he's scored this season since he poured in 34 against the Miami Heat in Detroit's opener.
Analysis: Prince had four consecutive single-digit scoring games coming into Tuesday night, so his nice output was a pleasant surprise for his many owners. Prince gets involved some nights more than others, but when he gets enough shots he can be a productive Fantasy option off your bench.
News: After scoring 34 points in the opener at Miami, Tayshaun Prince has scored progressively lower points in every game out. He had 17 on Nov. 2 at Orland, eight on Nov. 4 vs. Atlanta and five on Thursday at Chicago.
Analysis: Prince is averaging 16.0 ppg, but that number is misleading because most of it came from his first two games. Since, he's been virtually non-existent. Prince has averaged 14 points in each of the last three seasons and we think he'll find his way to those numbers again this year. Keep patient with him.
News: After scoring 34 points in the opener at Miami, Tayshaun Prince scored exactly half that total in Friday's win at Orlando. He finished with 17 points, six assists and one rebound.
Analysis: Prince benefited from the absence of Richard Hamilton in the first two games of the season, but The Sports Xchange reports that Hamilton will be back on Sunday. Expect Prince to post numbers more like Friday's when the rotation is straightened out, but with more rebounds. He remains a very useful Fantasy forward and is a must-start in most leagues.
News: Pistons SF Tayshaun Prince scored 34 points with 12 rebounds in Thursday's opener at Miami. He finished 13-of-23 from the field and also added an assist and a steal.
Analysis: Prince had a monster game, but you have to realize that the Pistons were playing without Richard Hamilton due to personal reasons. The shot attempts will drop dramatically once Hamilton returns this weekend. Consider Prince a steady No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward, but don't expect such lofty scoring numbers from him.
News: Jarvis Hayes scored 24 points and Tayshaun Prince added 19 points to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 109-106 in a preseason game Sunday.
Analysis: Prince's numbers from last season (14.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg and 2.8 apg) are just about what you can expect him him over the next few seasons. Amazingly, you can almost pin down how many field goals he'll attempt as well. Over the last three seasons, he's attempted 963, 999 and 997.
News: SF Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points and PG Chauncey Billups added 12 to help the Detroit Pistons beat the undermanned Miami Heat 103-86 in the exhibition opener Monday night.
Analysis: Prince should be viewed as a solid pick in the middle rounds come Draft Day, while Billups is a solid No. 1 Fantasy guard who will go in the second or third round in most drafts.
News: Tayshaun Prince sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the United States' game with Brazil on Sunday night in the FIBA Americas tournament. The 6-foot-9 forward for the Detroit Pistons fell and stayed on the floor after going for a defensive rebound late in the first quarter. He was attended to for about a minute and then helped off the court. He gingerly walked to the locker room.
Analysis: Prince has averaged 5.3 points and 6.3 rebounds in the United States' first three games in the tournament. He is not expected to miss any of the start of the preseason and should still be viewed as a solid pick in the middle rounds come Draft Day. Prince's numbers 14.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg and 2.8 apg are just about what you can expect him him over the next few seasons. Amazingly, you can almost pin down how many field goals he'll attempt as well. Over the last three seasons, he's attempted 963, 999 and 997.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince played in all 82 games during the 2006-07 regular season, the fourth consecutive season he's accomplished that feat. He started all 82 games for the third consecutive season and averaged just over 14 ppg for the third straight campaign.
Analysis: Prince's numbers 14.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg and 2.8 apg are just about what you can expect him him over the next few seasons. Amazingly, you can almost pin down how many field goals he'll attempt as well. Over the last three seasons, he's attempted 963, 999 and 997.
News: Pistons small forward Tayshaun Prince had 24 points as Detroit won for the fifth time in six games 100-85 over Indiana on Tuesday night. Prince scored a majority of his points Tuesday on post-ups, taking advantage of Indiana's smaller forwards. The Pistons will continue to feed Prince the ball along the wing and in the post unless opponents start double-teaming him.
Analysis: As long as Prince gets opportunities, he is worth starting as a No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 30 points Tuesday night, giving him 88 in three games against Philadelphia this season, and Detroit picked up a 96-75 victory. "It's all about matchups. Tay is so athletic and so long that he gives Andre Iguodala problems, and when they bring in (Kyle) Korver, we make a conscious effort to get Tay the ball," Pistons coach Flip Saunders said. "We knew coming in that we would be running a lot of our offense through Tay (Tuesday)."
Analysis: Prince has four 30-point games this season, and two have come against Philadelphia, including a career-high 33 on Jan. 9. In case you were wondering, the Pistons host the Sixers on more time in Auburn Hills on April 15.
News: Pistons small forward Tayshaun Prince is serving as the backup point guard with Chauncey Billups and Lindsey Hunter out of action because of his knowledge of the offense. But the Pistons want Prince at his usual spot most of the game Tuesday because he's averaging 29 points in two victories against the Sixers this season.
Analysis: Consider Prince a No. 2 Fantasy forward and hope the time at point guard increases his assist total.
News: Pistons small forward Carlos Delfino played the entire fourth quarter against the Blazers in place of Tayshaun Prince. Coach Flip Saunders wants to inch Delfino's minutes up from 15 to 20 the rest of the way to give Prince and guard Richard Hamilton more rest before the playoffs. Delfino responded Wednesday with nine points and four rebounds.
Analysis: This is bad news for Prince owners. He should still be started, but his value will now be lowered if he is going to lose minutes. Keep an eye on the situation and also how Delfino is being used.
News: Small forward Tayshaun Prince showed signs of breaking out of his slump on Sunday. He had 14 points and nine rebounds against Chicago after averaging 6.5 points and 2.7 rebounds the previous four games.
Analysis: Putting him atop the Pistons' 1-2-2 zone made Prince more active on both ends. The Pistons are slated for just two games this week, making Prince a very tough sell, but it's a good sign to see him start to produce on both ends of the floor.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 14 points and brought down nine boards Sunday vs. Chicago.
Analysis: Prince was able to snap out, at least for one game, of an offensive funk that saw him score in single digits in each of his previous four games and five of his last six. His value is definitely lowered to a No. 3 Fantasy option at this point, but the upside for a sudden turnaround is certainly there.
News: Pistons small forward Tayshaun Prince remains in an offensive funk. He has scored in single digits four of the last five games, including eight points and four assists Wednesday against Orlando. Over the last three games, he is 6-for-27 from the field. Prince has struggled to get touches and get into an offensive rhythm since the addition of Chris Webber. He has been relegated to the fifth option offensively.
Analysis: Until Prince gets out of his funk, it might be time to keep him reserved. His value is definitely lowered to a No. 3 Fantasy option at this point.
News: Pistons small forward Tayshaun Prince played in his 300th consecutive regular-season game Tuesday night. Only San Antonio's Bruce Bowen and Philadelphia's Andre Miller have longer streaks. Prince is in a shooting slump, making just three of his last 20 field goals. He had seven points, five rebounds and four assists against the Bucks.
Analysis: Prince, who came into the game averaging 14.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 3.0 apg, will work himself out of the slump. Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy forward for now and keep him in your starting lineup.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince averaged 14.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 3.0 apg heading into the All-Star break.
Analysis: Prince has produced to the level of a No. 2 Fantasy forward in any format. Expect his success to continue in the second half.
News: Pistons small forward Tayshaun Prince played his worst game of the season Wednesday. He shot 1-for-8 from the field, had only four rebounds and didn't record an assist or block in 32 minutes.
Analysis: Despite the poor outing, consider Prince a No. 2 Fantasy forward.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points and Chris Webber had 18 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 93-78 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Prine also had six rebounds and four assists in the game.
Analysis: Prince has scored in double-figures for six straight games. He is averaging 15 points and six rebounds per game. He should be considered a high-end Fantasy forward in most formats.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince had 17 points, six rebounds and four assists Tuesday against the Celtics. Prince shot 5-of-9 from the field and 6-of-6 from the foul line.
Analysis: Consider Prince a No. 3 Fantasy forward at this time.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince had 19 points, five rebounds and one assists against Washington on Tuesday. He hit two three-pointers and was 6-of-11 from the field and 5-of-6 from the foul line.
Analysis: Consider Prince a good starting option at forward for Wednesday's game against New Jersey.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince had six points, two rebounds and two assists in 39 minutes Sunday against the Pacers.
Analysis: Prince is usually good for double-digit scoring, so Sunday was just an off day for him. Continue to use him as a solid middle of the road Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince got a little taste of life playing in an NBA backcourt on Friday. With Chauncey Billups out with injury, the team called on Prince to play some minutes at point guard on Friday. He finished the game with 16 points, four rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Don't expect Prince to become the team's starting point guard any time soon. He is just trying to help the team out with Billups sidelined and will remain the starting small forward. He is a solid Fantasy starter in most formats.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince scored a career-high 33 points as Detroit defeated Philadelphia 98-89 Tuesday night. Prince, who shot 2-for-12 in a loss to Chicago Saturday night, made 13-of-18 field goals, including five 3-pointers.
Analysis: Prince is playing well recently and should be considered a No. 2 Fantasy forward right now.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince has four triple-doubles this season, surpassing his total of three a year ago. He has scored in double digits in each of the last six games, including a 15-point game on Thursday. He also had 10 rebounds and three assists in the game.
Analysis: Prince is scoring at a career-high 15.2 points per game this season and has been a solid Fantasy option. When healthy, he is considered a must-start Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons G Chauncey Billups is expected to miss 10 days to two weeks after suffering a strained right calf Friday night Indiana while making a key 3-pointer in the last minute. "I felt a pop in there," Billups said. "When I went up, it was like I couldn't move. I knew it wasn't a cramp - I've had cramps before. We just have to monitor it and see." Team orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Teitge calls it a soft tissue injury.
Analysis: This is very tough news for Fantasy owners that have been relying on him as a No. 1 Fantasy guard. He's a player that must be stashed away in all leagues because of what he contributes when healthy. Billups is definitely out for the home game Sunday against Phoenix and Detroit's two-game road trip to Oklahoma City and Chicago next week. He's questionable for the Pistons' four games the following week. With Lindsey Hunter still recovering from a strained Achilles' tendon, Billups' injury really puts the Pistons in a bind. Rookie Will Blalock and struggling Flip Murray are the alternatives, unless Richard Hamilton or Tayshaun Prince shift to the point.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored just 13 points in Wednesday's triple-overtime loss at New York despite playing 50 minutes. He shot just 1-for-7 from beyond the arc and 4-for-16 from the floor overall.
Analysis: In a game in which the Pistons scored 145 points, 13 isn't that great. Despite the slow game, he remains a great start in all leagues as a No. 2 or 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Tayshaun Prince had 15 points and eight rebounds in Thursday's win against the Cavs.
Analysis: Prince was pretty much on his season averages Thursday, and those are solid numbers for a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward depending on the size of your league.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince led Detroit with 20 points on Thursday in a win over the Mavs. He also had seven rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: Prince remains worthy of starting as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scroed 12 points on Thursday against the Heat. He also had eight rebounds and an assist.
Analysis: Prince has been a solid force this season for the Pistons, averaging 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists heading into Thursday. He remains worthy of starting as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 16 points with 10 rebounds in Wednesday's loss vs. the Hornets. He shot 8-for-13 and also added four assists.
Analysis: Prince is averaging 14.0 ppg, 6.1 rpg and 3.3 apg this season and is worthy of a start in any format as a No. 2 or 3 forward depending on the size of the league.
News: Pistons F Tayshaun Prince scored 16 points and brought down 11 rebounds in Wednesday's season-opening loss vs. Milwaukee.
Analysis: Prince, who we feel is poised for a career season, shot 5-for-12 from the floor. Head coach Flip Saunders wants to expand Prince's role in the offense, so look for his 14.1 scoring average to spike upward. Prince's durability -- he hasn't missed a game the past three seasons -- belies his lanky frame. He's a must-start in any format.
News: Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince averaged 8.8 ppg, 2.5 rpg and 1.0 apg in eight preseason contests. He averaged just 21.6 mpg in those games.
Analysis: Head coach Flip Saunders wants to expand Prince's role in the offense, so look for his 14.1 scoring average to spike upward. Prince's durability -- he hasn't missed a game the past three seasons -- belies his lanky frame. He's a must-start in any format.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting with eight rebounds on Sunday vs. the Suns.
Analysis: He helps in enough categories to be recommended in all leagues.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 18 points Monday vs. Atlanta. He is averaging 19.0 ppg over his last five games.
Analysis: Prince, who is averaging 14.0 ppg this season, should be starting in all formats.
News: Tayshaun Prince has led the Pistons' offensive barrage against Toronto this season. Prince is averaging 22.5 points in Detroit's two victories over the Raptors.
Analysis: The Pistons, who have averaged 115 points against Toronto, will continue to go to their suddenly revived small forward Wednesday.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting with seven rebounds on Saturday in Washington.
Analysis: He helps in enough categories to be recommended in all leagues.
News: Tayshaun Prince banged his left knee against Chicago center Tyson Chandler's body early in the second half Wednesday, but returned in the fourth quarter. Prince missed his first six shots but made five of his last seven, including a fourth-quarter dunk, while scoring 10 points.
Analysis: He'll be fine and remains a great option.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored just eight points on 4-for-13 shooting on Thursday vs. Indiana.
Analysis: Prince came into the game averaging 11.6 ppg over his last five games. His scoring has slipped of late (14.3 ppg coming into Thursday's game), but he's still a great start in leagues of 12-plus teams.
News: Tayshaun Prince enters the All-Star break averaging 14.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg and .9 three-pointers per game.
Analysis: His blocks are down and he is clearly a better player in real basketball than in Fantasy. However, he helps in enough categories to be recommended in all leagues for the second half.
News: Tayshaun Prince shot just 2-for-12 from the floor on Sunday at Miami. He did add 10 rebounds to his low 5-point scoring total to go along with three assists.s
Analysis: Prince was also 2-for-12 on Friday at Orlando. He's in a shooting funk, but he still makes an excellent start in larger leagues thanks to his healthy contributions in other categories. He'll come out of his shooting funk soon enough.
News: Tayshaun Prince shot just 2 of 12 from the floor on Friday at Orlando and finished with just four points.
Analysis: Prince was able to add five rebounds. Don't make too much of the bad outing as he was averaging 20 ppg over his last five contests.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 29 points on 10-of-13 shooting with four rebounds and two blocks on Tuesday in Atlanta.
Analysis: Prince is a solid start in all formats and he's been consistent all season.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 18 points on 7-of-13 shooting with five rebounds, two steals and four 3-pointers on Thursday in New York.
Analysis: Prince is a solid start in all formats and he's been consistent all season.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points on Monday night vs. Boston. He was 6 for 10 from the floor.
Analysis: Prince is a solid start in all formats and he's been consistent all season. Monday's effort is a slow night by his standards this season.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 16 points on 6-of-14 shooting with two blocks on Saturday vs. Charlotte.
Analysis: Prince is a solid start in all formats and he's been consistent all season.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points with 12 rebounds on Thursday at San Antonio. He has two double-doubles in his last four games.
Analysis: Prince is a solid start in all formats and he's been consistent all season.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting with six rebounds and six assists on Tuesday at New Orleans.
Analysis: He's a steady contributor and he should be starting in all Fantasy leagues as a No. 3 or 4 forward.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 13 points on Thursday vs. Miami. He also added three rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
Analysis: Prince has been averaging 15.1 ppg this season and is a solid start in all formats.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored just nine points in Sunday's game against the Spurs on 4-of-9 shooting in 43 minutes. He also grabbed five rebounds.
Analysis: After scoring 10 or more points in 21 of his first 23 games, Prince has been held to single-digit point totals in the past two games. Despite the cold stretch, he remains a useful No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward in most formats.
News: Tayshaun Prince is averaging 15.6 ppg in 18 games played so far this season. He's also averaging 4.3 rpg and 2.4 apg.
Analysis: Prince doesn't garner the attention that he should. He's a steady contributor and he should be starting in all Fantasy leagues as a No. 4 forward.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 17 points and added six rebounds and three assists on Saturday at Chicago.
Analysis: Prince remains a solid No. 4 forward in all Fantasy formats.
News: Tayshaun Prince is averaging 16.1 ppg through his first 12 games, up from his 14.7 average last season. However, his blocks are down from .9 bpg last season to .3 bpg so far this season. His rebounding numbers are also down, from 5.3 rpg to 4.0.
Analysis: Fantasy owners would trade the increased scoring for the extra blocks and boards any day of the week. Prince remains a solid Fantasy option, his numbers should level off eventually.
News: Tayshaun Prince shot 9-for-15 from the floor and 8-for-10 from the line in Friday's game against Orlando. He finished with 26 points, nine boards and four assists.
Analysis: Prince has emerged into a valuable Fantasy player this season. He's been consistently scoring 15-20 PPG over the past three months. Target the three-year player in the middle rounds next season.
News: Tayshaun Prince shot 9-for-17 from the floor and had 23 points in Friday's contest against the Clippers. He buried two 3-pointers and and had four rebounds.
Analysis: Prince has scored in double figures in 25 of his past 27 games. He's emerged into a quality Fantasy option in his third professional season.
News: The Detroit News reports in Tayshaun Prince's first two seasons in the league he scored 20 or more points six times. This season he has done it 10 times, including a career-high 31-point outburst Monday at Atlanta. "Unbelievable," Chauncey Billups said after Prince made 13 of 19 shots against the Hawks. "He stayed aggressive, and I just kept calling his number and calling his number and he was getting it done."
Analysis: Prince has improved his scoring average to 14 points a game and is shooting 48.4 percent from the field. He's also averaging 5.3 rebounds and three assists. A year ago the Pistons were wondering if Prince would keep the small forward spot. Now he's perhaps their most versatile player, and worth using as your third Fantasy forward.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored a career-high 31 points in Monday's game at Atlanta on 13-of-19 shooting. He also added seven rebounds and two assists.
Analysis: Prince is averaging 21.0 PPG and 6.0 RPG over his past four starts and that is including a six-point effort against Utah on Sunday.
News: Tayshaun Prince shot 5-for-13 from the floor and 10-for-11 from the line in Wednesday's game against the Warriors. He finished with 20 points, six rebounds and five assists.
Analysis: Prince is averaging 17.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 3.1 APG and 0.9 BPG in 15 contests since January. He's emerged into a fine second or third Fantasy forward during his third season.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 25 points and he snared six rebounds in Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Prince fell just short of his career-high of 26 points which he accomplished on Jan. 17 against Phoenix and Jan. 21 at Milwaukee.
News: Tayshaun Prince (knee, neck, ankle) scored 12 points in 29 minutes against the Nuggets on Wednesday. He hit 5-of-10 shots as the starting small forward.
Analysis: Prince entered the game averaging 14.1 PPG, 3.4 APG and 3.7 RPG in the month of January. He is developing into an all-around Fantasy option.
News: The Detroit News is reporting Tayshaun Prince is listed as day to day after leaving Monday's game due to a sprained ankle.
Analysis: Prince is also nursing a knee and neck injury. The banged up forward might be back for Wednesday's game against Denver, although it is a good idea to reserve him in daily leagues for healthier options.
News: Tayshaun Prince (knee, neck) was able to play in Monday's game at Minnesota, but he left with an ankle injury after logging only two points in three minutes.
Analysis: Prince is dealing with various injuries and is considered day to day. Keep him reserved in all daily leagues until he can prove his health.
News: The Detroit News reports Tayshaun Prince is questionable for Monday's game against the T-Wolves because of a sore knee and neck.
Analysis: Detroit is slated for four games in Week 13. Start Prince at your own risk.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored 26 points in Friday's game at Milwaukee, tying a career-high. He also pitched in with five rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Analysis: Prince has been fantastic during the month of January, averaging 16.0 PPG in 11 contests.
News: Tayshaun Prince has been scoring well during the month of January so far. He is also averaging 36.2 minutes with a .500 (24-for-48) shooting percentage.
Analysis: Prince has averaged 13.4 PPG, 4.4 APG and 3.8 RPG in five games during the month of January.
News: Tayshaun Prince is averaging 37 minutes per contest through 20 games. He's getting 11.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists per contest.
Analysis: Prince is only worth using as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward in weeks that he has three or four games. Detroit plays two games in Week 8, so consider other Fantasy options.
News: Prince (flu) was able to play in Thursday's game at Denver. He scored 13 points and added five rebounds in 29 minutes.
Analysis: Prince is a decent No. 4 or 5 Fantasy forward in most leagues.
News: The Detroit New reports Tayshaun Prince sat out most of Wednesday's practice because of the stomach flu. He is expected to play Thursday against Denver though.
Analysis: Prince is a very good ball player, but just a decent Fantasy option. With Ben Wallace, Rasheed Wallace, Antonio McDyess, Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton, it's unlikely Prince will post monster Fantasy numbers. He's worth using as a No. 4 Fantasy forward in larger leagues.
News: Prince had 10 points and four rebounds in 32 minutes in Tuesday's regular season opener against Houston.
Analysis: Prince is a solid No. 3 or 4 Fantasy forward in most leagues.
News: Tayshaun Prince (shoulder) was able to play on Thursday. He scored three points and added three rebounds in 27 minutes.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Prince back into the active lineup in leagues which allow daily moves despite the poor night.
News: Tayshaun Prince (shoulder) returned to the lineup on Sunday. He left midway through the third quarter after aggravating the injury, but he was able to return.
Analysis: Prince remains day to day. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can make it through consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Tayshaun Prince suffered a strained shoulder against Chicago Wednesday.
Analysis: Prince is not expected to miss any time and should remain active in all leagues as a No. 3 forward.
News: According to the Detroit Free Press, Mehmet Okur and Tayshaun Prince will split starts now that Rasheed Wallace is on the team.
Analysis: Prince played 29 minutes Sunday and scored four points on 2-of-9 shooting.
News: According to the Detroit News, the Pistons might decide to drop Tayshaun Prince from the starting lineup.
Analysis: Newly acquired Rasheed Wallace is expected to move to small forward, with Ben Wallace at the four and Mehmet Okur at center.
News: Darvin Ham started at small forward over Tayshaun Prince for the second straight game. "The only reason is it was (listed that way) in the program, and that's the God's honest truth," coach Larry Brown said.
Analysis: Prince shot 1-for-6 in 29 minutes.
News: According to the Detroit Free Press, Pistons coach Larry Brown might return Tayshaun Prince to the starting lineup.
Analysis: Brown experimented with Darvin Ham as a starter, but it appears Prince will regain the spot.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Darvin Ham started in place of Tayshaun Prince against Sacramento Wednesday. Head coach Larry Brown might leave Prince out of the starting lineup. "I like the way Tayshaun played off the bench," said Brown.
Analysis: Prince will likely go back in as the starter when the team returns from the break.
News: Tayshaun Prince scored a career-high 24 points in Monday's game at Miami.
Analysis: Prince also pulled down six rebounds in 42 minutes. Prince is worth using in most larger Fantasy leagues.
News: Tayshaun Prince (ankle) was good for 16 points and six rebounds against Washington Friday.
Analysis: Prince is safe to keep active in all leagues.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Tayshaun Prince (ankle) is expected to play Friday against Washington. He injured it in the first half of Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Prince's defense is one of the reasons the Pistons are on a 10-game winning streak. Keep him active as a No. 3 or 4 forward.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Tayshaun Prince played with an injured ankle Wednesday against Toronto. He scored seven points in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Prince had averaged 14.8 points in his past five games before the injury.
News: Tayshaun Prince was good for eight points, six rebounds, three steals and three assists Friday against Seattle.
Analysis: Prince is worth starting as a No. 3 forward in all leagues.
News: Tayshaun Prince is averaging more than 11 points and almost six rebounds in his past 11 games.
Analysis: Prince is also solid in assists, blocks and steals for a guard. He should be starting in all leagues as a No. 3 or 4 guard.
News: The Detroit Free Press reports that Tayshaun Prince will start at small forward for the Pistons.
Analysis: Consider using Prince, who had an unbelievable playoffs last season, as a No. 4 forward this week.
News: Prince was the hero in Thursday's Game 2 against Philadelphia. He scored 20 points and added nine rebounds, as the Pistons took a 2-0 series leads against the Sixers.
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