Detroit — Pistons guard Jaden Ivey will not play in Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks due to an illness, the team announced shortly before tip-off.
The Pistons say the illness is not related to Covid-19.
Detroit guard Cory Joseph will start in Ivey's place, alongside Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, Bojan Bogdanovic and Isaiah Stewart.
Ivey, the No. 5 overall pick, is averaging 16 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.3 steals through the first four games of his rookie season.
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