Detroit Pistons starting point guard Reggie Jackson is day-to-day as he recovers from a serious right ankle sprain and his status for training camp next week is uncertain, according to James Edwards III of The Athletic.
Jackson only played in 45 games last season due to multiple ailments. The 28-year-old returned for the final eight games of the year, but has spent this offseason trying to get his ankle back right after enduring some setbacks.
#Pistons’ Reggie Jackson said he was “day-to-day” and must get cleared for hoops activities. He’s still recovering from the grade-3 right ankle sprain. Status uncertain for camp.
— James L. Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) September 19, 2018
Jackson averaged 14.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in 2017-18. The seven-year veteran shot 42.6 percent overall, 30.8 percent from beyond the arc, and 83.6 percent from the free-throw line.
Jackson's absence from the Pistons' lineup was a big reason why Detroit missed the 2018 playoffs. The Pistons were expected to make a late postseason push in the Eastern Conference after trading for All-Star power forward Blake Griffin at the 2018 February trade deadline, but that never transpired. Injuries played a role in that, as Griffin, center Andre Drummond, and Jackson were only in the lineup together for a mere four games.
The Pistons parted ways with Stan Van Gundy this offseason and hired former Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey after Casey was fired by the Raptors.
Jackson signed a five-year, $80 million contract with the Pistons in 2015. Detroit's floor general is crucial to the success of the team. When Jackson is healthy, he's one of the best slashers and finishers in the game at the point guard position, and has proven to be a willing and good passer when he gets in the lane and collapses the paint.
Ish Smith is Jackson's backup at the point guard spot. Smith started 35 games for the Pistons last season and averaged 10.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in 82 contests.
In 448 NBA games with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Pistons, Reggie Jackson has career averages of 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists.
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