News for Luigi Datome - 2015 9 Category, $200 Cap, 4G/4F/2C

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Mon Apr 27 201512:35Datome, traded from Pistons to Celtics in late February, got to ...
Datome, traded from the Pistons to the Celtics in late February, got to see slightly more playing with Boston. He averaged 10 minutes, 4.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.9 made threes in 20 games with the Celtics.
Gigi, as a restricted free agent, can accept Boston's qualifying offer of $2.275 million for next season or return to playing ball in Europe. Should he stay with Boston, expect his minutes and statistical output to remain minimal.
Wed Apr 22 201508:08Datome never left bench in Tuesday's Game 2 loss at Cleveland
Datome never left the bench in Tuesday's Game 2 loss at Cleveland.
That's one minute of play in two playoff games. Avoid Datome in all game formats.
Wed Apr 15 201522:39Datome started for Avery Bradley (quad) and scored career-high 2...
Datome started for Avery Bradley (quad) and scored a career-high 22 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) in 27 minutes in the win over Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Datome had not scored in double digits since Mar. 29. He came through in a meaningless games, but will likely grab the bench in the playoffs against the Cavaliers.
Wed Apr 15 201518:49Datome will get start Wednesday against Bucks
Datome will get the start Wednesday against the Bucks, Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald reports.
Avery Bradley is being held out with a quad injury, so Datome will enter the starting lineup in his place. The Italian has played only 15 combined minutes over the last two games, but he should see a significant uptick with the Celtics locked into the seventh seed.
Mon Mar 9 201510:39Datome scored season high 10 points in Sunday's loss at Orlando
Datome scored a season high 10 points in Sunday's loss at Orlando.
Gigi has seen very limited minutes in both Detroit and Boston this season. With the Celtics, he's averaged only 2.9 minutes per game over 10 games. Sunday evening he squeaked in 10 points over four of five shooting (including two treys) during 10 minutes of play. With Kelly Olynyk returning, expect Datome to return to his end-of-bench seat next to Gerald Wallace.
Fri Feb 27 201509:26Datome saw just four minutes off bench during Wednesday's game a...
Datome saw just four minutes off the bench during Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Datome was traded to the Celtics earlier in February but is not in line to see many minutes off the bench in Boston under coach Brad Stevens. As it stands the 27-year-old is stuck on the bench for the remainder of the season unless something unforeseeable happens.
Sun Feb 22 201514:46Datome will be available for Sunday's game against Lakers
Datome will be available for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Datome is available for his Celtics debut Sunday, although that doesn't guarantee that he'll actually see time on the court against the Lakers. The 27-year-old is not expected to see significant run in Boston as coach Brad Stevens has numerous options at the small forward position.
Thu Feb 19 201521:11Datome dealt to Celtics on Thursday
Datome was dealt to the Celtics on Thursday.
In order to reunite Tayshaun Prince with the Pistons, Datome and Jonas Jerebko were shipped to Boston. Datome has appeared in a mere three outings this season, averaging 3.7 points (on 42 percent shooting) and 1.3 rebounds in six minutes. Upon joining the Celtics, he'll supply a depth option to the wing.
Tue Jan 20 201516:46Datome recalled from Grand Rapids of D-League on Tuesday
Datome was recalled from Grand Rapids of the D-League on Tuesday.
Datome has seen time in only one game this season, and there have been rumblings that Detroit may be looking to deal the 27-year-old. Whether that's true or not, Datome has extremely minimal fantasy value.
Wed Jan 14 201513:38Datome sent to Grand Rapids of D-League on Wednesday
Datome was sent to Grand Rapids of the D-League on Wednesday.
Datome will join the Drive for the first time this season and will have an opportunity to play in the D-League Showcase, which begins Thursday. It could be an audition for Datome, as the Pistons are believed to be open to trading the second-year swingman.
Sun Nov 23 201415:01Datome sprained ankle in practice and questionable for Tuesday
Datome sprained his ankle in practice and is questionable for Tuesday, David Mayo of MLive.com reports.
Datome has struggled with injuries a bit this year, and when he is healthy he is not a lock to suit up anyway. Whether or not Datome plays, he will have very little fantasy value Tuesday, and will need to see some injuries to notable players to gain enough value to be worth playing in fantasy.
Sat Nov 15 201411:04Datome (hamstring) available off bench Friday, but he ultimately...
Datome (hamstring) was available off the bench Friday, but he was ultimately never subbed onto the court.
Datome was forced out of Wednesday's game with a slight injury to his hamstring, although Friday's availability off the bench notes that he's likely made a recovery. Despite the new found health, Datome is buried on the depth chart and struggles to see time on the hardwood even when he's totally fit.
Wed Nov 12 201418:26Datome (hamstring) will not be available Wednesday night against...
Datome (hamstring) will not be available Wednesday night against the Wizards, David Mayo of MLive Media Group reports.
Datome was a healthy scratch in Monday's contest, and will miss yet another game, but this one appears to be due to hamstring discomfort. He'll look to return to action Friday against the Thunder.
Tue Nov 11 201411:30Datome (hamstring) received another DNP on Monday
Datome (hamstring) received another DNP on Monday, but he was available off the bench, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Datome's presence in uniform is an indication that he's over the hamstring issue that ailed him last week. Even with the injury now a thing of the past, Datome is unlikely to see much run off the bench.
Fri Nov 7 201422:34Datome received yet another DNP Friday against Bucks
Datome received yet another DNP Friday against the Bucks.
Datome has yet to see any time this season with a right hamstring injury. His next chance to get some playing time is Sunday against the Jazz.
Wed Nov 5 201411:47Datome (hamstring) will not play in Wednesday's game against Kni...
Datome (hamstring) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Datome has drawn the dreaded "DNP Coach's Decision" tag for each of the Pistons' first three games this season. However, in wake of a hamstring issue, his absence Wednesday will be injury related. The Italian's next opportunity to play will come Friday versus Milwaukee.
Wed Oct 29 201423:45Datome never made it off bench Wednesday night against Nuggets, ...
Datome never made it off the bench Wednesday night against the Nuggets, despite suiting up for the game.
Datome had been dealing with knee tendinitis, but he was available for tonight's game. Datome was passed up for minutes in favor of Kyle Singler and Caron Butler. Butler didn't score a single point in 23 minutes of play, however, so Datome could find his way back in to the rotation if he's healthy.
Wed Oct 29 201420:17Datome will suit up for Wednesday's opener against Nuggets
Datome will suit up for Wednesday's opener against the Nuggets, MLive.com's David Mayo reports.
Datome had been dealing with knee tendinitis, but it won't hold him out of the 2014-15 opener. The decision will force Cartier Martin to the inactive list, but neither player is likely to make major contributions from a fantasy standpoint.
Sat Oct 25 201414:54Datome sat out part of Saturday's practice with right knee patel...
Datome sat out part of Saturday's practice with right knee patellar tendinitis, MLive's David Mayo reports.
Datome could end up being a solid role player for the Pistons this year, but for fantasy purposes, he probably won't see enough minutes to be useful in most leagues.
Sun Aug 31 201403:33Datome has decided to play for Pistons during 2014-15 season aft...
Datome has decided to play for the Pistons during the 2014-15 season after being pursued by FC Barcelona, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Datome couldn't crack the Pistons' rotation in his debut season, appearing in just 34 contests while averaging 2.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in under seven minutes per game. Instead of heading back overseas, Datome will stay with the Pistons and try to see if he has better luck earning playing time under new head coach Stan Van Gundy.
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