Jaden Ivey’s imminent return was supposed to be a big boon for a Detroit Pistons team coming off of a historic turnaround. Instead, they’re preparing to be without the speedy fourth-year guard for at least a month — which brings deeper questions about how they will adjust again.

Ivey underwent arthroscopic surgery in his right knee to relieve discomfort on Thursday, Oct. 16, the team announced ahead of its home preseason finale against the Washington Wizards . It’s another setback for the fourth-year guard who was on the cusp of returning from a nine-month absence, after suffering a season-ending broken left leg on Jan. 1.

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