DETROIT — When Jaden Ivey addressed local reporters Thursday, for the first time since breaking his left fibula against the Orlando Magic on Jan. 1, he was undoubtedly in good spirits. Ivey couldn’t contain his smile at times while answering questions and generally had an optimistic outlook on his recovery.

Pistons guard Jaden Ivey is out of a walking boot and has begun weight-bearing strengthening exercises, running progression activity and stationary shooting as he continues to recover from a leg injury he suffered in early January.

Ivey's rehab is progressing well and he is expected to be reevaluated in four weeks. Despite his injury, Ivey remains optimistic and is motivated by the Pistons' success this season. Jaden Ivey is responsible for one of the key moments of the Detroit Pistons’ turnaround this season.