Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings is not expected back from his Achilles injury until mid- to late-December — at least a month and a half after Detroit's season starts Oct. 27.
Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said Thursday what role Jennings will play is unclear.
"That's really hard to determine right now," Van Gundy told WMGC-FM (105.1). "We don't know where Brandon's gonna be health-wise. Right now, he's still recovering."
Jennings had been averaging 15.7 points per game before his January injury and Van Gundy said he had "totally transformed" in a 12-3 stretch before getting hurt.