After a strong G League Winter Showcase performance, Deividas Sirvydis received the best Christmas gift. The Detroit Pistons have signed Lithuanian shooter Sirvydis to a 10-day contract, per BasketNews sources.
21-year-old Sirvydis was called up after seven Pistons players, guards Cade Cunningham, Cory Joseph, Josh Jackson, Saben Lee, Killian Hayes, Rodney McGruder, and center Isaiah Stewart entered the NBA's COVID-19 protocols.
Sirvydis could be available for Sunday's game vs. San Antonio Spurs.
2.03 m Sirvydis has played for the Pistons' G League affiliate this season.
He was impressive this week in Las Vegas. In front of NBA GMs and scouts, Sirvydis averaged 18.5 points in two G League Showcase games, including a season-high 20 points in a win vs. Maine Celtics.
This year in the G League, he averaged 12.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 36.6% three-point shooting for the Motor City Cruise.
Sirvydis returns to Detroit after averaging 2.1 points and 1.5 rebounds in 7 minutes in 20 NBA games last season.
On his last appearance with the Pistons on May 15, Sirvydis scored 16 points in 19 minutes against Denver Nuggets.
