Point guard Jaden Ivey is undoubtedly receiving uneven minutes under new coach Monty Williams and that “has sparked some tension” among the Detroit Pistons’ top decision-makers, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.
The Pistons (2-17) have lost a franchise-record 16 straight games and next get to face an angry Cleveland Cavaliers team that’s looking to bounce back after a disappointing home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Ivey started 73 games last season, but has started just five under Williams and seemingly now has been moved to at least a temporary bench role. He played just 13 minutes in Thursday’s road loss to the New York Knicks.
He does seem to be handling it well and taking it in stride for the time being.
“There wasn’t anything said,” Ivey told Fischer. “Once I saw what was going on, coming off the bench was no problem for me. I love every single one of these dudes in here. I’d ride for them any day. Coming off the bench isn’t a confidence thing or a downer for me. I’m still confident in my game and play the same way.”
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