Charania There is optimism that both Giannis and Khris Middleton will be back in the lineup on Saturday in Cleveland

Charania Giannis is trying to ramp up this week from my understanding he wants to play with his brothers before the regular season ends he's making it very clear behind the scenes that's his goal

Charania There is hope internally there that Cade Cunningham will be able to return in time to the NBA playoffs in mid April He's starting to do some small steps in the facility and the weight room The Pistons expect to have a better sense on a exact timeline in the next 1-2 weeks

Khris Middleton full highlights vs Indiana Pacers last night 134-130 W 25 Points on 1115 FG 733 35 from 3 7 Rebounds 1 Off Reb 7 Assists 2 TOV 1 Steal 4 PF and a - of 5 in 2935 minutes played

Charania After consulting with a hand specialist James Harden plans to play despite a fractured right thumb

Marc Stein on Khris Middleton I know Denver would love to get him

Khris Middleton 3 ties the game up after Clippers opened up with a 27-4 lead