Stewart will not start Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Stewart was listed in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game, but the released starting lineup seems to have been an error as it has been confirmed Jalen Duren will get the start. Stewart is averaging 8.3 points and 6.7 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per games over his last three contests off the bench.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Will start Sunday
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Stewart will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Wizards, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
In his third start of the 2024-25 campaign, Stewart will replace Jalen Duren in the starting five. Stewart has played significant minutes while mainly coming off the bench this season, averaging 6.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 22.0 minutes per game in 14 regular-season appearances (two starts).
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Ejected after Flagrant 2
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Stewart has been ejected from Wednesday's game against the Bucks after being issued a Flagrant 2 foul. He finishes the contest with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds and a block across 14 minutes off the bench.
Stewart pulled down on Giannis Antetokounmpo's jersey as Antetokounmpo went up for a dunk and was given a Flagrant 2 penalty, ending his night prematurely. While Stewart is sidelined, expect Paul Reed to see more action. Assuming he isn't handed further punishment from the NBA, Stewart will be back on the hardwood Friday at Toronto.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Upgraded to available
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Stewart (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
As expected, Stewart has been upgraded from probable to available. However, Jalen Duren (ankle) is cleared to return following a two-game absence, so Stewart will revert to a reserve role. In nine games off the bench this season, Stewart has averaged 3.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in 20.1 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Dealing with minor ankle sprain
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Stewart is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Heat due to a right ankle sprain.
Stewart has started at center in the Pistons' last two games due to Jalen Duren (ankle) being sidelined. Over that span, Stewart has averaged 13.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks in 33.0 minutes per contest. Duren is listed as questionable for Tuesday's contest, but if he does not return, Stewart should draw a third consecutive start, assuming he can play through his minor ankle injury.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Produces 16 points in loss
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Stewart ended with 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 101-99 loss to the Rockets.
Jalen Duren missed Sunday's game due to a left ankle sprain, allowing Stewart to make a second straight start. While his overall stat appeal on the defensive end has been low in the past, Stewart is currently averaging 1.4 blocks and 0.5 steals in 22.5 minutes through 11 games. It remains to be seen when Duren will return to action, but until he does, Stewart figures to be the primary beneficiary.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Starting at center sans Duren
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Stewart will start Friday's game against the Hawks, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
With Jalen Duren (ankle) sidelined, Stewart will make his first start of the season. It's been a rough start statically for Stewart, who's averaging 3.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.6 steals in 20.1 minutes per game off the bench this season. However, he's proven he can rack up stats quickly when handed an expanded role.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Starts second half Wednesday
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Stewart ended with six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one block over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 loss to the Hornets.
Stewart started the second half after Jalen Duren exited the game after just eight minutes due to an ankle injury. If Duren happens to miss any time as a result of the injury, Stewart could find himself in the starting lineup. Although his overall skill set is somewhat limited, he would be someone to consider in fantasy for managers looking for rebounds and blocks.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Strong performance in win
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Stewart finished with seven points (1-3 FG, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 105-95 win over Philadelphia.
Stewart had his best outing of the season, playing 34 minutes as a result of Jalen Duren fouling out in just 11 minutes. Playing as the backup center, Stewart has been underwhelming in both fantasy and reality. While this was reminiscent of what he can do when afforded meaningful minutes, he simply won't play enough on a regular basis to be considered a viable asset.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Fails to score in 11 minutes
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Stewart posted three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 11 minutes during Friday's 113-101 loss to the Cavaliers.
Stewart was the first big off the bench but didn't contribute much on offense, failing to attempt a single field goal. After years of flirting with fantasy value, it appears as though he is going to be a non-factor this season. He is playing as the backup behind Jalen Duren, and while he should see closer to 15 minutes on most nights, there is simply not enough meat on the bone for him to be considered a viable fantasy asset.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Expected to play center
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Stewart is expected to move from power forward to center this season, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.
Stewart is projected to come off the bench behind Jalen Duren while competing for playing time with Paul Reed. Stewart normally runs at the four-spot, but with Tobias Harris and Simone Fontecchio expected to play major roles with the club, Stewart will slide over to the center position. The 23-year-old played a large role in Detroit last season, during which he averaged 10.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 blocks across a career-high 30.9 minutes per game in 46 regular-season outings.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Shut down for remainder of season
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The Pistons announced Wednesday that Stewart (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Stewart was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain after leaving Monday's loss to the Celtics early, and the Pistons, who are out of playoff contention, will shut down the big man for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. Stewart should be able to make a full recovery and have a healthy summer. The 2020 first-round pick will be just 23 years old in May and signed a three-year, $45 million extension last July, so he figures to remain a key piece of the Pistons' rebuild. With the addition of Jalen Duren, Stewart has shifted to power forward the last two seasons, which has resulted in a drop in defensive production but an increase in three-point opportunities. He'll finish 2023-24 with averages of 10.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.5 made threes in 30.9 minutes per game across 46 appearances (45 starts).
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Remains out Wednesday
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Stewart (hamstring) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
Stewart will miss Wednesday's contest due to a right hamstring strain he suffered against Boston. With Taj Gibson (hamstring) and Simone Fontecchio (toe) questionable, Detroit could be left very thin in frontcourt depth versus Indiana.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Won't return Monday
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Stewart has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game due to right hamstring soreness, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports. He finished with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist.
Taj Gibson started the second half in place of Stewart, who appeared to suffer the injury at some point late in the second quarter. The Pistons are classifying Stewart's injury as soreness, but he could be sent in for further imaging Tuesday if the team is concerned that he might be dealing with a strain. His absence for the rest of Monday's contest will leave Detroit shorthanded at forward, as Simone Fontecchio (toe) and Ausar Thompson (illness) had already been ruled out heading into the game.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Subtle contributions in win
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Stewart logged 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one block in 34 minutes during Monday's 114-97 win over Charlotte.
Stewart finished with a plus-13 net rating during his time on the court Monday, which marked his first game with multiple made threes since March 1. The 22-year-old has averaged 9.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocks in 34.4 minutes across his last four games.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Comes close to double-double
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Stewart had 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 33 minutes during Friday's 110-100 loss to Cleveland.
Stewart ended just one rebound away from a double-double for the second consecutive game, and the big man continues to find ways to impact the game on both ends of the court. Even though he isn't seen as a key figure in the team's long-term rebuild compared to Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson, Stewart is having a solid season in his own right. He's averaging 11.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game this season.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Handles sizable minutes in return
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Stewart (suspension/ankle) started at power forward and tallied 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 34 minutes Tuesday in the Pistons' 105-95 win over the Bulls.
Playing for the first time since Jan. 28 after missing eight games with a sprained left ankle and then three games while serving a suspension, Stewart faced no obvious restrictions during his time on the court. Even though the Pistons brought aboard Simone Fontecchio at the trade deadline, he moved to the bench to accommodate the return of Stewart, who started alongside Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson in the frontcourt. Though Duren and Thompson both seemingly represent longer-term building blocks for Detroit, the coaching staff may be eager to see if Stewart and Duren can coexist alongside one another after the former had primarily played at center up until this season. After converting on fewer than one-third of his three-point attempts over his first three NBA seasons, Stewart has at least shown some growth as a floor-spacing threat in Year 4, knocking down a respectable 37.2 percent of his tries from downtown.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Starting Tuesday
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Stewart will start Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Stewart will be making his first appearance since Jan. 28, as he served a three-game suspension after his ankle injury due to an altercation with Drew Eubanks. With Stewart back with the starters, Simone Fontecchio will join the second unit.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Not listed on injury report
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Stewart (suspension/ankle) isn't listed on Detroit's injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Stewart hasn't played since Jan. 28. He was initially sidelined by an ankle injury but was suspended for the first three games after the All-Star break due to an altercation with Phoenix's Drew Eubanks following a Feb. 14 loss to the Suns. He returned to practice during the break, so he's had plenty of time to ramp up his conditioning while serving his suspension, though it wouldn't be surprising to see Stewart limited in his first game back. Stewart's return will likely mean fewer minutes for Simone Fontecchio, Ausar Thompson and Troy Brown.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Suspended for three games
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The NBA announced Thursday that Stewart (ankle) is being suspended for three games due to his altercation with Suns center Drew Eubanks on Feb. 14, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Stewart was arrested on a misdemeanor assault charge and issued a citation after he allegedly punched Eubanks in the Footprint Center parking lot ahead of the Pistons' game against the Suns on Feb. 14. While Stewart's court date was initially set for Feb. 23, the case has been dismissed by the Phoenix Municipal Court. Ausar Thompson, Troy Brown and Mike Muscala are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Stewart's suspension will begin with Thursday's matchup versus Indiana, and his first opportunity to return will be against Chicago on Tuesday.
