On Thursday evening, the Detroit Pistons will host the Philadelphia 76ers in Michigan.
The Pistons most recently beat the Brooklyn Nets (in New York) by a score of 138-100.
Caris LeVert did not play in the game (and he has missed two straight).
Pistons Announce Key Player Will Miss Game
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 22: Caris LeVert #8 and Tobias Harris #12 of the Detroit Pistons look on against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on October 22, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
For Thursday’s game, the Pistons have announced that they will remain without LeVert.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Caris LeVert (wrist) listed out Thursday.”
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 19: Caris LeVert #8 of the Detroit Pistons drives against Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden on February 19, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
LeVert is in his first season playing for the Pistons.
He is averaging 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per contest while shooting 41.8% from the field and 33.1% from three-point range in 45 games.
LeVert Before The Pistons
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 12: Caris LeVert #3 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 12, 2025 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks 149-148 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
LeVert was the 20th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft out of Michigan.
He has also spent time with the Brooklyn Nets, Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks over ten seasons as a pro.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 22: Kyrie Irving #11 high-fives Caris LeVert #22 of the Brooklyn Nets during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center on December 22, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
His career averages are 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 43.6% from the field and 34.4% from three-point range in 569 games.
He has also appeared in 25 NBA playoff games (ten starts).
Pistons Are Rolling
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 03: Caris LeVert #8 of the Detroit Pistons talks to Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Rocket Arena on March 03, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 113-109. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
The Pistons come into play as the first seed in the Eastern Conference with a 46-18 record in 64 games.
They are 23-8 in the 31 games they have played at home in Michigan.
Following the 76ers, the Pistons will play their next game on Friday night when they remain at home to host the Memphis Grizzlies.
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 25: Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
The Pistons are coming off a season where they made the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2019.
That said, they lost to Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in the first round.
Detroit Pistons Announce Key Player Will Miss 76ers Game