Jaden Ivey out indefinitely with broken fibula

Jaden Ivey out indefinitely with broken fibula

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey will be out indefinitely after breaking his left fibula, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported Thursday.

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey has sustained a broken fibula in his left leg, sources tell ESPN. Ivey has had a career season for the resurgent Pistons in his third year, averaging 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4 assists. He exited Wednesday’s game on a stretcher. pic.twitter.com/0L18GXH0lW

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 2, 2025

The injury occurred during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Orlando Magic. Both Ivey and Magic guard Cole Anthony were going after a loose ball and Anthony collided with Ivey’s left knee. The third-year guard was carted off on a stretcher.

Jaden Ivey.

Oh no. pic.twitter.com/LF0o3DaUJr

— logan (@logan7373728) January 2, 2025

Sending prayers to Jaden Ivey, who was stretchered off in the 4th quarter after suffering an apparent leg injury. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/mvaetcRgL7

— FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun (@FanDuelSN_FL) January 2, 2025

The team announced Thursday that Ivey underwent a successful procedure, where he will be re-evaluated in four weeks, according to Keith Langlois of Pistons.com.

Jaden Ivey update pic.twitter.com/R5WxqDXfFD

— Keith Langlois (@Keith_Langlois) January 2, 2025

Ivey, who turns 23-years-old on Feb. 13, was in the midst of a career season with Detroit. Through 30 games, he was averaging 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists on 46.0 percent shooting, including 40.9 percent from 3-point range on 5.1 attempts and 73.3 percent from the free-throw line.

He showed legit growth as an offensive player with his efficiency alongside Cade Cunningham. Though he’s more of a combo guard instead of a primary initiator in a slender 6-foot-4 frame.

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This is a still a huge bummer for Ivey and Detroit Pistons, who officially surpassed last year’s win total on Wednesday with their 15th win of the season. They are now only three games below .500 and in the thick of the play-in race in the Eastern Conference.

Now it will be time for Marcus Sasser, who’s averaging 5.9 point in 13.1 minutes per game, to step up. They will also need additional contributions from Simone Fontecchio, Ron Holland and Wendell Moore Jr., among others.

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