Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Won't play Monday vs. Lakers
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Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers.
Stewart will miss his third straight game due to a sprained left knee that he suffered against the Heat on Dec. 16. His next opportunity to play will be Thursday against Sacramento. Paul Reed will continue to serve as the Pistons' backup center behind Jalen Duren due to Stewart's injury.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Ruled out Saturday against Suns
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Stewart (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Phoenix.
Stewart hyperextended his left knee during the Pistons' 125-124 win over the Heat this past Monday. He'll miss a second straight game as a result of the injury, and his next opportunity to play will be Monday against the Lakers. Paul Reed will continue to handle backup duties behind Jalen Duren due to Stewart's absence.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Ruled out Thursday
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Stewart (knee) won't play in Thursday's game against Utah.
Stewart hyperextended his left knee during Monday's game against the Heat and has been diagnosed with a knee sprain. Paul Reed should handle backup center duties in Stewart's place. Stewart's next chance to play will come Saturday at Phoenix.
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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 against the Heat due to a hyperextended left knee. He'll finish the game with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and three rebounds across seven minutes.
Stewart grabbed his left knee and limped back to the locker room following an awkward landing on a shot contest. With the big man sidelined, Ron Holland and Paul Reed are candidates for an increased role off the bench. Stewart will likely undergo further testing on his knee, though his next chance to play will come Thursday against Utah.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Heads to locker room Monday
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Stewart appeared to injure his left knee during the second quarter of Monday's game against the Heat before heading to the locker room, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Stewart grabbed his left knee and limped back to the locker room with 9:10 remaining in the second quarter following an off-balance landing on a shot contest. If the big man remains sidelined, Ron Holland and Paul Reed are candidates for an increased role off the bench.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Returns to bench
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Stewart won't start Monday's game against the Heat, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
With Jalen Duren (wrist) back in action, Stewart will shift to the bench. However, he could see extended time, as Tobias Harris (hand) is out, though Ausar Thompson replaced Harris in the starting lineup. As a reserve this season (23 games), Stewart has averaged 5.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 blocks in 20.8 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Flops in chance with first unit
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Stewart finished with two points (1-2 FG), five rebounds and one block across 27 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 loss to the Celtics.
Stewart squandered a chance with the first unit while filling in at center for injured starter Jalen Duren (wrist), failing to make a noticeable impact in the box score during 27 minutes of action. Over 16 games with Duren out of action since 2023-24, Stewart is now averaging 10.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.8 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers in 29.5 minutes per contest. Stewart has plenty of upside when it comes to racking up swats and boards when given additional playing time, so despite Thursday's dud in Detroit's starting lineup, the 23-year-old big man would remain worthy of streaming consideration if Duren is unable to return for Monday's tilt with the Heat.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Starting sans Duren Thursday
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Stewart will enter the starting lineup in Thursday's game against the Celtics, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
With Jalen Duren (wrist) sidelined, Stewart will pick up his third start of the season. In his previous two starts, the big man averaged 13.0 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 blocks while shooting 70.6 percent from the field across 33.0 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Unproductive again in loss
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Stewart logged two points (1-2 FG), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 130-120 loss to the Celtics.
Stewart continues to produce very little, having now scored single digits in seven straight games. Although Jalen Duren has also struggled, Stewart has been unable to make the most of what could have been an unexpected opportunity. While his role should remain relatively consistent, Stewart's lack of per-minute upside will likely limit what he can deliver on a nightly basis.
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart: Coming off bench Sunday
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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: 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.
