Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Out at least one more week
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The Pistons announced Tuesday that Stewart has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in one week.
The update isn't especially surprising, given that Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Sunday that Stewart was without a clear timeline for a return. Bickerstaff also said Stewart has been playing through the injury recently, but it worsened, so the Pistons opted to shut him down. Until Stewart is cleared to play, Paul Reed should remain in the rotation as the backup to starting center Jalen Duren, while forwards Javonte Green and Ronald Holland could see slightly elevated roles.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Lacks clear timeline for return
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Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Sunday that Stewart (calf) is without a definitive timetable to return, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports. "[The left calf strain is] something he's been dealing with. It just had been getting worse. He gutted it out [Friday versus Memphis] and I think you could see he was favoring it late," Bickerstaff said of Stewart's injury.
Stewart was sidelined for Sunday's loss to the Raptors due to the injury, and based on Bickerstaff's comments, the reserve big man looks like he could be at risk of missing the Pistons' entire three-game week. Paul Reed should remain a regular part of the rotation as Jalen Duren's primary backup until Stewart is cleared to play.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Ruled out for Sunday
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Stewart has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors due to a left calf strain.
The calf injury is a new concern for Stewart, and it's not a positive sign that he's being ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. With the 24-year-old big man unavailable, Paul Reed is expected to see increased burn behind Jalen Duren.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Modest production continues
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Stewart produced 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 20 minutes during Friday's 126-110 win over the Grizzlies.
Stewart continues to serve up adequate production, although given the current injury situation in Detroit, managers have likely been disappointed. Despite Ausar Thompson's absence due to an ankle injury, Stewart's playing time has remained steady. In seven games over the past two weeks, he has been nothing more than a top-160 player, averaging 10.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 22.5 minutes per contest over that stretch.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Empty performance in loss
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Stewart chipped in 10 points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT) and four rebounds across 20 minutes during Saturday's 107-105 loss to the Nets.
Stewart struggled to find any rhythm, failing to take advantage of what could have been a favorable situation. With Ausar Thompson (ankle) set to miss at least a handful of games, Stewart could find himself moving up in the rotation. While he didn't start Saturday, he could certainly be called upon to move into the opening five should the matchup call for some additional size. Despite this performance, he should at least be on the radar as a short-term addition.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Posts loaded line in loss
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Stewart posted 18 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 121-106 loss to the Spurs.
Jalen Duren was limited to 12 minutes in this matchup, but Stewart made the most of his time. The 18-point output was his best scoring mark since Jan. 7, when he had a season-high 31 points in a win over the Bulls. He's now recorded tallies in each of the five major categories in his two outings since returning from a seven-game suspension and should continue to deliver quality minutes off the bench for Detroit. However, his fantasy impact won't be very high due to the nature of his second-unit role.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Returns to action
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Stewart ended Tuesday's 113-109 loss to the Cavaliers with four points (2-4 FG), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 22 minutes.
This was Stewart's first game back in action after serving his seven-game suspension. He reprised his role as the backup center, pushing Paul Reed completely out of the rotation. Across 49 regular-season appearances, Stewart holds averages of 9.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.7 blocks.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Suspended seven games
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Stewart will be suspended for seven games for his involvement in an altercation with Charlotte's Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate on Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
The Pistons were anticipating a lengthy suspension and got one for their backup center after he left the bench to aggressively charge Bridges and Diabate. Jalen Duren will be suspended for a pair of games, making Paul Reed a decent pickup in fantasy hoops for the short term. Stewart will be eligible to return against the Cavaliers on March 3.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Tossed vs. Hornets
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Stewart was ejected during the third quarter of Monday's game against Charlotte for his involvement in an altercation, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports. He recorded two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in 11 minutes before exiting.
Stewart appeared to get into it with Miles Bridges, and there could be additional discipline handed down after league officials review the footage further. Stewart and Jalen Duren were ejected with 7:09 remaining in the third, leaving Detroit dangerously thin in the frontcourt.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Joins starters Thursday
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Stewart is starting Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Stewart will step into the starting five with Tobias Harris (hip) out of commission. Stewart impressed in his last start Jan. 7 against Chicago, ending the night with 31 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 30 minutes.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Upgraded to available
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Stewart (illness) is available for Thursday's game against the Suns.
As expected, the Pistons have upgraded Stewart from probable to available despite an illness. With Tobias Harris (hip) also cleared to play, Stewart is set to ride with the second unit. Stewart has averaged 9.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 22.0 minutes per contest across 23 appearances as a reserve this year.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Probable for Thursday
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Stewart (illness) is probable for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Stewart is likely to return from a one-game absence due to an illness. With Tobias Harris (hip) probable for Thursday, Stewart is likely to come off the bench. Stewart has averaged 9.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 22.0 minutes per tilt through 23 games off the bench this season.
Stewart had eight points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 win over Cleveland.
With the Detroit frontcourt depleted by injuries to Jalen Duren (ankle) and Tobias Harris (hip), Stewart made his second straight start and had another impressive performance on defense. It was the second time this season the 24-year-old center has recorded multiple steals and multiple blocks in the same game, and in 15 appearances since the beginning of December he's averaged 9.7 points, 4.8 boards, 2.5 blocks and 1.0 assists in 24.0 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Starting sans Harris
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Stewart will start against the Heat on Thursday.
With Tobias Harris (hip) sidelined, Stewart will get the starting nod against Miami. In seven starts so far this season, the big man has averaged 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.4 assists across 25.0 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Scores 15 points in 18 minutes
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Stewart finished Tuesday's 128-106 win over the Lakers with 15 points (6-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block in 18 minutes.
Stewart didn't miss a shot Tuesday night, hitting the 15-point milestone for just the sixth time this season. The 24-year-old started the second half in place of Tobias Harris, who went down with a hip injury in the first quarter. Should Harris miss time, Stewart would be a strong candidate to enter the starting lineup. In seven starts this season, he's averaging 13.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 2.0 blocks across 25.0 minutes per tilt.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Another strong showing
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Stewart closed with 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 overtime loss to Dallas.
With Tobias Harris posting a scoreless dud in 18 minutes of action, Stewart closed this game out for Detroit and saw extended run alongside Jalen Duren. That may be a trend that continues, and it's worth mentioning that Harris' expiring contract could potentially be moved ahead of the trade deadline.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Drops 19 points in spot start
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Stewart finished Saturday's 124-112 victory over Milwaukee with 19 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one block across 26 minutes.
Stewart moved into the starting lineup, replacing Tobias Harris, who was ruled out due to an ankle injury. While the 19 points were nice, Stewart's lack of peripherals was a little disappointing. On the whole, it's been a decent season thus far for Stewart, who is averaging 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 22.5 minutes per game. If and when the roster is healthy, he should be viewed as a blocks specialist in standard formats.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Ejected Wednesday
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Stewart was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Bucks with two technical fouls, Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News reports.
Shortly after receiving his first technical, Stewart got into a heated argument with Bobby Portis, which ended his night early. Across 18 minutes, Stewart logged five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds, one steal and two blocks.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Promoted to starting role
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Stewart is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat.
The Pistons are forced to tweak their starting lineup due to the absence of Jalen Duren (lower leg), and Stewart will step into the first unit in his place. Stewart is averaging 12.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.4 blocks and 1.8 assists per game when starting this season (five games).
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Limited production continues
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Stewart ended Wednesday's 117-114 loss to the Celtics with six points (3-7 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes.
Stewart scored single digits for the third straight game, continuing to see a limited role off the bench. After a strong start to the season, Stewart is settling into being more of a streamer, averaging 9.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 22.2 minutes per game over the past six contests.
