Overview
- Detroit announced on Nov. 18 that Ivey will join the Motor City Cruise as part of his return plan.
- He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Oct. 16 with a four-week re-evaluation and has since resumed on-court work, including shootaround and pregame sessions last week.
- Team and media coverage describe the G League stint as a controlled setting to regain rhythm rather than a demotion, with reporting indicating a full-practice return is expected soon.
- If cleared to play, late-November Cruise games on Nov. 22, 23, 25, and 29 present opportunities for ramp-up minutes.
- Detroit has surged to 12-2 with a 10-game winning streak during Ivey’s absence.