After being drafted by the Pistons in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft, Jaden Ivey has continually grown into one of Detroit’s most important building blocks in its rebuild.
Ivey has been having a standout 2024-25 season for the Pistons, averaging 17.4 points per game. But in Wednesday’s matchup against the Magic, the young guard exited with what appeared to be a serious leg injury.Â
Ivey took a hit to his left leg as Cole Anthony was diving for a loose ball, and the game remained in an extended break with Ivey down on the floor.
Here are the latest updates on Ivey after leaving Detroit’s matchup against Orlando.
Jaden Ivey injury updates
Ivey came into the Pistons’ New Year’s Day matchup on a roll, having scored at least 17 points and knocked down at least two threes in each of his last four games. He also recently had a game-winning four-point play against the Kings.
With Detroit and Orlando still in a close contest early in the fourth quarter on Wednesday, Ivey and Anthony began to race for a loose ball at the same time. Anthony dove right next to Ivey, crashing into his left leg in the process.
Ivey remained on the floor in pain after the play.
Jaden Ivey left game in stretcher after apparent leg injury. Hope he’s ok 🙏 pic.twitter.com/tBiVOScskm
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 2, 2025
Anthony was visually concerned after the play as well, with Pistons players and staff surrounding Ivey on the floor.Â
Prayers up to Jaden Ivey who had to be stretched off the court after suffering a leg injury in a collision with Cole Anthony 🙏pic.twitter.com/L659v1meTE
— NBA Retweet (@RTNBA) January 2, 2025
Ivey was eventually stretchered off the court as Pistons fans cheered his name.Â
In each of his first two seasons in the NBA, Ivey had played in at least 74 games for Detroit. He has developed into one of the league’s most promising young pieces, consistently showing improvements through 30 games this season.
His status will be monitored following the Pistons’ game against the Magic and moving forward.Â
