The No. 5 overall pick in the 2022 draft, Ivey had been enjoying his best season as a pro so far in ’24/25, establishing new career highs in points (17.6) and rebounds (4.1) per game, as well as field goal percentage (46.0%) and three-point percentage (40.9%). He started all 30 games he played, averaging 29.9 minutes per night.

Pistons guard Jaden Ivey is out of a walking boot and has begun weight-bearing strengthening exercises, running progression activity and stationary shooting as he continues to recover from a leg injury he suffered in early January.