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Tayshaun Prince #22 | Forward | Detroit Pistons
Height: 6-9    Weight: 215    Born: February 28, 1980, Compton, California

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November 7, 2009
SI.com is reporting that Pistons' forward Tayshaun Prince will be out indefinitely due to a small rupture of a disk in his lower back. Prince will continue to receive treatment for the injury.

Our View:Prince has missed a few games already with the injury, but an MRI confirmed the rupture over the weekend. Fantasy owners need to prepare to be without for the near future, and we will update his status when more info becomes available.
November 6, 2009
Tayshaun Prince (back) will be out again on Friday, according to the Detroit News.

Our View:His all-around game should be out of the lineup for a few more days. He's not a good start in weekly leagues for next week.
November 3, 2009
Tayshaun Prince won't play Tuesday against Orlando due to a back ailment, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:Prince will have his streak of playing in 496 straight games snapped. He will miss at least three games, and will then be re-evaluated.
October 19, 2009
mLive.com is reporting that Pistons' forward Tayshaun Prince will likely miss the remainder of the preseason due to a cut on his toe. Prince is expected to be ready for the season-opener next week.

Our View:Prince should be fine when the regular season opens, but it looks like he could very wll miss the next few preseason games. He should put up numbers very similar to his 14.2 points and 5.8 rebounds of last season, so he should be a decent fantasy option.
April 20, 2009
Tayshaun Prince practiced Sunday despite dealing with lower-back and rib pain, according to the Detroit News.

Our View:Prince played around 38 minutes in Game 1 against Cleveland Saturday, and coach Michael Curry expects him to be OK. Curry could cycle a variety of defenders on LeBron James if Prince does not feel better by Game 2, though.
March 29, 2009
Tayshaun Prince shot 72 percent (8-of-11) from the field and scored 21 points in Detroit's win over Philadelphia on Sunday.

Our View:Though he has averaged over 17 points a game since Allen Iverson went on the shelf, Prince may actually benefit from his point guard's return, as it will reunite the Pistons' original starting lineup and take some of the scoring pressure off the likes of Prince and Rip Hamilton.
March 24, 2009
Forward Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points and added six assists, one rebound, and one steal in Tuesday's loss to the Bulls.

Our View:Prince has stepped up his scoring with Rip Hamilton and Allen Iverson hurting, but it's not leading to wins for the Pistons. Fantasy owners are generally happy, though.
March 20, 2009
Tayshaun Prince is nursing a twisted ankle, and it is uncertain if he will need to miss any action, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Our View:That makes him a risky fantasy option for tonight's home game against the Clippers. The Pistons have been swarmed by the injury bug this season.
March 17, 2009
Tayshaun Prince scored 28 points in a losing effort to the Mavs on Tuesday. He led his team in scoring and added seven rebounds and three assists.

Our View:Prince was 12-of-26 shooting Tuesday, again failing to hit at least half of his shots.
March 15, 2009
Tayshaun Prince scored 15 points in 39 minutes Sunday in Detroit as the Pistons fell 89-84 to the Grizzlies.

Our View:Prince shot 46 percent (7-of-15) from the field Sunday, marking the eighth time in his last 13 games he has made less than half his shots.
March 1, 2009
Tayshaun Prince scored 15 points in 41 minutes on 4-of-9 shooting Sunday in Detroit's 105-95 win over Boston. He also finished with eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Our View:Prince's three steals were a season-high and his highest total since Jan. 30. Sunday was just the second time he's collected more than one steal in a game since Jan. 14.
February 11, 2009
Tayshaun Prince scored 16 points and posted eight rebounds, five assists, and two blocks Tuesday night as the Pistons lost to the Bulls 107-102 at United Center.

Our View:Prince shot 50 percent or better for the third time in five games this month. That's something he accomplished only six times the entire month of January.
January 23, 2009
Tayshaun Prince scored 12 points Friday night, 10 of which came via a perfect night at the line, as the Pistons fell at home 112-91 to the Mavericks.

Our View:Prince made one field goal on Friday. It was the third time this season he went an entire game with just one basket.
January 21, 2009
Tayshaun Prince recorded a game-high 25 points on Wednesday, helping the Pistons to a 95-76 win over the Raptors. He also tallied four rebounds and one assist.

Our View:This was the first time since January 7th that Prince has scored 20+ points in a game. Prince has been bothered by a sore groin lately, so this has affected his performance a bit.
January 19, 2009
Tayshaun Prince was held to 2-for-12 shooting as the Pistons defeated the Grizzlies 87-79 on Monday. He had just three rebounds, a steal, and no assists in 34 minutes of action.

Our View:The Pistons are reportedly going to soon discuss what the right starting lineup going forward will be. Prince's performance today may have a very negative impact on his immediate future.
January 19, 2009
Tayshaun Prince will be re-evaluated to determine his status for tonight's battle with Memphis, according to the Detroit News. He is dealing with a strained groin.

Our View:Prince has been a favorable fantasy option, averaging 14.5 points, 7.1 boards and 3.1 assists per game. He should be penciled into lineups if deemed fit to play, especially with a favorable match-up against the Grizzlies.
January 7, 2009
Tayshaun Prince scored over 20 points for the third straight game as Richard Hamilton (groin) continues to miss action. In the Pistons 83-84 loss to Portland, he finished with 26 points and eight rebounds, while shooting 13-of-21 from the field.

Our View:Prince has responded to the void left by Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace. After a hot start, Prince slowed down in December. He has picked it up of late though. He appears to be a good sell-high option.
January 4, 2009
Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and blocked three shots in the Pistons 88-87 win over the Clippers on Sunday.

Our View:Injuries to Richard Hamilton and Rasheed Wallace forced the Pistons to shift their starting lineup around and Prince moved back to small forward, where he is much more effective.

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