Detroit Pistons Announce Jaden Ivey’s Knee Surgery
In a recent announcement, the Detroit Pistons confirmed that guard Jaden Ivey has had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. This procedure was deemed necessary to alleviate discomfort the player has been experiencing. Following the surgery, Ivey will enter a rehabilitation program and will be assessed for his progress in four weeks. Notably, the Pistons made it clear that this issue with his knee is completely separate from the broken fibula that Ivey sustained earlier this year in January.
Coach’s Comments on Ivey’s Recovery
The young guard, who had recently shown signs of discomfort, missed a couple of preseason games. Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff commented on this situation, stating that the team is focused on methodically bringing Ivey back to a competitive state.
“We’re still working through it. Every single day he comes in, we do more and more with him. We just want to get him to a place where he’s comfortable enough to play with confidence and not with any doubts,”
Bickerstaff explained on Monday, as reported by the Detroit Free Press.
Ivey’s Performance and Future Outlook
Before his injury, Ivey’s performance had been on an upward trajectory, averaging significant personal bests across various statistics such as 17.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and maintaining robust shooting percentages of 45.3% from the field and 39.2% from beyond the arc.
At 23, Jaden Ivey was selected as the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Pistons. Over the course of his career thus far, Ivey has maintained averages of 16.1 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.7 rebounds per game, showcasing his potential as a valuable player for the team.
Looking ahead, the Pistons are poised to begin their 2025-26 NBA season on October 22 against the Chicago Bulls, with hope for Ivey’s swift recovery and return to the court.
